Murphy Seen as Opponent to Vandenberg Rumor
Circles close to the Washington administration deny but keep alive rumors that Cowboy Murphy former United States district attorney of New York and Cummings may seek high office in Michigan next year. The paper notes Murphy could emerge as a strong challenger to Senator Vandenberg, with local bankers and the public viewing him as a champion of the underdog and a defender of the Murphy faction. The unsettled speculation centers on whether Frank Murphy will return from the islands to contest the seat against the incumbent.
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Washington
Cowboy
United States’ District
New York
Homer S
Cummings
Ines Pusk Murphy
Erior
Philipp
Michief
Murphy
Michigan
John
Frank Murphy
No Liquor Stores In U P This Week
Frank A. Picard, chairman of the state liquor control commission, announced that Saginaw, Grand Rapids and Jackson will be the only out state points with state dispensaries this week. No upper peninsula points will be stocked. Picard said efforts are under way to speed distribution, noting Ohio plans a slower timetable. He contrasted Pennsylvania’s delay with his unit’s six day goal.
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U. P
Frank A. Picard
State Liquor Control Commission
Saginaw
Grand Rapids
Jackson
Upper Peninsula
Picard
Abattoir Proposal Sparks Gogebic County Debate
The Gogebic county board committee weighs a county owned slaughter house under CWA to serve farmers and merchants. Plans drafted with $8225 project scope face state approval, with about 750 farmers and 4000 to 4500 residents affected. Support cites sanitary handling and gov stamp. critics note hauling distance and cooperative viability.
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C. E. Gunderson
Rar
Board of Supervisors
Gogebie County
CWA Commission
Gogebic County
Ziggity Tournament Kicks Off At St Marys Club
The newly formed St Marys club sponsors a Ziggity tournament with play starting next Thursday at the club rooms in St Marys church. A tournament committee invites teams to apply. After the first round, lunch will be served in the church parlors. The church is renovating parlors for winter recreation and entertainment and adding furniture for the season.
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St. Mary’s
Iron Ore Consumption in November Compared to 1932 Level
Iron ore consumption for November reaches a figure showing a drop from 32,033,723 tons on the same date in 1932. The report notes the current year's November figure alongside the prior year to illustrate the trend in demand.
Funeral trip to Antigo for Fred Honzik death
Mr and Mrs John Honzik traveled to Antigo Wisconsin on Wednesday evening for the funeral of Fred Honzik. Fred was fatally injured Christmas afternoon when a tree limb fell on him while he was cutting firewood, and he died hours later.
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Antigo
John Honzik
Wis
Fred Honzik
John Hill Acquitted In Toivo Lampi Death Case
A coroner jury found John Hill not guilty in the death of Toivo Lampi after Lampi was struck with a chunk of wood during a December 10 quarrel at the Oscar Syrjala house in Thomaston. Lampi died about one hour later. Witnesses, all long-time residents, testified they were intoxicated. Hill claimed Lampi chased him with a knife, prompting his strike. Hill testified his action was to disarm Lampi, with the jury releasing Hill from custody. In separate notice, Michigan merchants will file monthly sales tax returns. annual returns due within 30 days after year end and mailed by December 28 for those with year ends December 31 1933.</S>
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Toivo Lampi
John Hill
Shea
Oscar Syrjala
Thomaston
Lampi
Andy Lake
United States
Ehres Lampi
Hill
Richard Hendrickson
Savino Bonino
Ernest Proteau
William Lane
Arthur James
Oscar Hallberg
Ben Novakoski
Michigan
State Board of Tax Administration
James E. Mogan
Joe Ee Ina Eesse
Sethe Aya
Mogan
Fedral
Town Short News Summary of Christmas Visits and Travel
Miss Leatha Hillis leaves for Duluth to visit friends and relatives. Verna Robarge from St. Luke's hospital visits Duluth. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson return from Duluth after Christmas with kin. Many residents spend Christmas with relatives in Negaunee Crystal Falls Ely and Ashland. A.A. Bawden heads to Sara Lake New York for scoliosis treatment. Several local residents travel to Spa Valley Cloquet Chicago Minneapolis and Marquette for holidays or duties. Sleepy Yatchak begins studies at Hote University while returning home for holidays.
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Leatha Hillis
Duluth
Verna Robarge
St. Luke’s Hospital
Elmer Johnson
Arthur Cavender
Arthur
Jeanette
Jennie Bonino
John Novak
Negaunee
Chester
Howard Morrison
Thursiday
Chicago
CCC
Pelton Creek
Henry Geisregen
Iativas
Ashla
Harold Engstrom
Crystal Falls
James
Kenneth Duncan
Cloquet
Minn
al Britton
Spa Valley
Wis
Cronin Flynn
Marquette
Bonus Payments Hearing Deferred At Bethlehem Steel
The hearing on excess bonus payments by Bethlehem Steel to its officials was postponed and referred to Vice Chancellor Vivian M. Lewis in Patterson New Jersey due to a crowded calendar. Eugene C Grace the president is cited as a beneficiary having received 5700000 over five years 1925 to 1930. Standard Investment Company of Cleveland alleges the bonuses were excessive and violated by laws and bylaws. The defense says the payments followed an approved bonus plan by stockholders.
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Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Vivian M. Lewis
Patterson
N. J
Eugene C. Grace
Je Corporation
Standard Investment Company of
Cleveland
CWA Payroll Details For Wakefield Distribution
The CWA payroll to be distributed locally totals about 9600 with 5600 allocated for this week and crews on Saturday across all projects. Paychecks for those not paid by 3 pm may be picked up at city hall. District coordinators Y H Hanson Ted Rydeski and Byron Burdeau manage Third district payroll. State relief notes confirm wage scales of 40 and 50 cents per hour for highway workers, with official action pending on additional work and a projected CWA continuation through May 1.
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CWA
Wakefield
Apwn
Ted Rydeski
Byron Burdeau
Relief Commission
Cit
Fred Ja
County Relief Commission
Hibbing Memorial Building Fire Destroys Center
Fire at 1 15 a m Thursday in Hibbing destroyed the memorial building to the town’s soldiers and its center for ex service groups. Firefighters from Hibbing and Keewatin plus about 250 volunteers battled 33 below zero weather. Loss estimated around 500 000 with most of the structure insured, while the Hibbing concert hall and theater were saved along with band uniforms and other items.
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Hibbing Memorial
Hibbing
Keewatin
Holiday Hours At Seaiettian Local Office
The local post office will be open Sunday and Monday from 9 to 11 in the morning with acting postmaster Teed Arthur Cavender in charge. Wakefield patrons are advised the Sunday deliveries and pickups are arranged, and trains delayed by severe cold extended hours into Sunday afternoon.
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Seaiettian
Arthur Cavender
Wakefield
Central School Cafeteria To Serve Pupils At Nominal Charge
Four women named to serve at the Central and high schools cafeteria with three on duty during serving hours. Assigned workers include Mrs Mary Teppo Mrs Enoch Krans Mrs Mara Yatehak and Mrs Helen it. Mr and Mrs Jouse of North Chicago Illinois visited Wakefield relatives during the week.
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Wae
Mary Teppo
Enoch Krans
Mara. Yatehak
Helen It
Liquor Control Act Faces Heated Debate and Amendments
The article outlines a contested liquor control bill with lingering arguments over liberalizing drink services in certain hotels and restaurants. It notes W L Gormely Col Dean Halford as liquor commission appointees, Gov William A Stock and the secretary of state as elective checks, and sections 3 and 56 detailing alcohol delivery, sale, and brewing terms amid ongoing contention over racketeering and prohibition-era concerns.
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W. L. Gormely
Col
Dean Halford
Liquor Commission
William A. Comstock
Unemployed Engineers Registration Initiative
The upper peninsula engineers show interest in U S Civil Works employment. The CWA authorizes civil works funds for the program starting February 15. Four agencies will oversee state level operations and direct supervision, with final plans to be presented soon.
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Upper Peninsula
U. S
CWA
Ag US BS
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Nac
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City Hall
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North
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