President Orders Review of New Veteran Law
The White House announced a careful study of veteran regulations after a conference with President Roosevelt, Louis Johnson, and Lewis Douglas. The plan aims to adjust compensation levels, avoid undue hardship, keep regional VA offices open, and conduct a thorough survey of hospital care for truly disabled veterans.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Steven
Roosevelt
Louis Johnson
American Legion
Lewis Douglas
Veterans’ Administration
Old Patterson Cotton Mill to Resume Work Within Sixty Days
The Watt Cotton Mill at Patterson plans to reopen within 60 days, reviving Cald well County’s oldest textile plant. The mill, with about 5 000 spindles, will employ around 50 workers, recalling its long history from pre Civil War days through fires and rebuilds.
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Old Patterson
Lenoir
Watt
Patterson
Caldwell County
North Carolina
Watt L. Minish
General Patterson
Edmund Jones
Col
J. C Harper
Genera Stoneman
J. M. Allred
Hickory
Shuford Group
Granite Falls
Patterson Mill
W. B. Jones
S. F. Harper
H. Gwyn
O'Doul’s Thousandth Hit Highlights Hall of Fame Battery
St Louis left fielder O'Doul banged out his 1000th hit after fourteen major league seasons with the Yankees Red Sox Cubs Giants Phillies and Dodgers He led the National League in hits twice and holds an all time batting mark of .358 in over ten years He finished with 790 games 2795 at bats 531 runs 1001 hits and a .358 average.
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St. Louis
Lefty O’doul
Brooklyn
New York Yankees
Lefty
Yankees
Red Sox
Cubs
Giants
Phillies
Dodgers
O’doul
New York plumbers call themselves sanitary engineers
A brief item notes that New York tradesmen in plumbing prefer the title sanitary engineers over plumber, reflecting professional self designation and standards.
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New York
Sanitary
Union Pacific Plans 110 MPH Light Trains for 1920s
Union Pacific ordered a new lightweight streamlined passenger train capable of 110 miles per hour from Pullman. The three car setup costs about 200000 dollars and uses a 600 horsepower internal combustion engine with non explosive fuel. Cars will be stainless steel or aluminum, with tubular coaches, sealed shatterproof windows, recessed headlights and bells, forced ventilation, and a sleeping option planned for future use.
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New York
Pullman Car Manufacturing Company
Union Pacific Railroad
W. A. Harriman
Union Pacific
Harriman
E. E. Adams
Beauty Brains and Brawn Represented on Staff of Worlds Fair
The Century of Progress Exposition hires about 12 000 workers for guiding, feeding, entertaining and operating the fair. Of these 5 000 are on the payroll, including cashiers, guides, detectives, telephone operators, carpenters, electricians, laborers, pilots and clerical staff. About 1 600 waiters and waitresses work in the grounds restaurants with a 50 000 seat capacity. The staff features 1 500 guides, many of them schoolteachers, and 100 multilingual guides to serve foreign visitors.
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Chicago
Ballyhoo
Aged Woman Rescued After Four Days Trapped in Bath
Denver reports Mrs. Mary Benson a 67 year old resident who lives alone became weak in the bath last Sunday and wedged herself under the faucets. Neighbors aided police and firemen who freed her after four days. She was treated for bruises high blood pressure and hunger.
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Denver
Mary Benson
Smithsonian Finds Seven Leaf Clover in Washington
In Washington state a two foot high seven leaf clover was discovered by J. W. Thompson of Seattle and announced by the Smithsonian Institution. The unusual plant prompts questions about its rare growth and the delay in reporting.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Washington State
Smithsonian
J. W. Thompson
Seattle
Little Man Schedule to Pay More Income Taxes
Washington reports shift in tax burden with higher rates aimed at balancing the books. Incomes below 4000 face a 6 percent rate under proposed changes, while exemptions shrink for married and single filers. The gap widens as wealthier earners already pay the bulk of taxes.
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Washington
Little Fellows
Congress
Ehringhaus Possible Next U S Senator from North Carolina
Raleigh reports that Governor Ehringhaus may succeed Senator Josiah W. Bailey in the 1937 U S Senate term. Bailey is described as a lone wolf opposing Roosevelt programs, while Reynolds remains highly accessible and popular as a counterpoint.
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Raleigh
Reynolds
U. S
Josiah W. Bailey
Ec. O. Ehringhaus
Ehringhaus
Bailey
Washington
Senator Bailey
Roosevelts
Robert R. Reynolds
Child on Walnut Street Rooftop Delays Traffic
Philadelphia report says two year old Gene Macon walked along the edge of a roof on Walnut Street causing a traffic halt. People stood silent as she teetered near the edge, everyone afraid to shout.
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Philadelphia
Gene Macon
Walnut Street
Major Appointments Expected Soon in Washington
Washington reports that Chairman Farley of the Democratic national committee plans a new policy affecting offices from district attorneys to marshals and assistants. Postmasters may stay if faithful in service, but the rule may not extend to district attorneys. Congress expects changes in the near future.
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Washington
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Child Rescued After Balcony Dash During Santa Crowd
Gene, born on Christmas, wandered toward a street throng while her mother watched. Photographer Charles S. Garner climbed to a roof and pulled Gene to safety after she reached the edge, saying she wanted to see where Santa comes down the chimney.
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Gene
Charles S. Garner
Santa
Charlotte to Get a 350000 Brewery in Two Buildings
A Charlotte project plans North Carolina drought beer production in two large buildings on a site likely on Wilkinson Boulevard. The Southern Breweries charter was filed in Raleigh by W Erdman Love of Burlington and associates from Bethlehem Pa. The firm will raise 350000 dollars, issuing 5000 shares common and 30000 preferred at ten dollars each.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Wilkinson Boulevard
Thirsty Tar Heels
Raleigh
Burlington
W. Erdman Love
Bethlehem
The
Southern Breweries
Relief Fund Checks Sought By North Carolina County Office
The Office of Director of Relief in Boone North Carolina urges merchants and individuals who hold checks from the Watauga County Federal Relief Fund to present them at the Courthouse Office. Unpaid checks are being collected to close the report.
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Watauga County
Office of Director of Relief
Courthouse
Boone, N. C
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Wisconsin
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Worlds Fair
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Kingfish
John M. Parker
Louisiana
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Kingfish) Long
Hampshire
J. H. Shipley
Vilas
N. C
W. E. Shipley
Boone, North Carolina
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