Monkey Pranks Turned Fire Riot in Grenald Yard
In Miami Beach Ben Grenalds yard a monkey in a tree caused police and onlookers to laugh as Grenald’s wife called her husband from a drug store to witness the scene. The fun was cut short when grease on the stove ignited curtains and woodwork prompting a fire and a scramble to douse smoke and water. The missing monkey’s fate remains unknown and the episode ends with a chaotic, humorous note.
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Miami Beach
Fila
Ben Grenald
John Ward
Grenald
Selma
Douglas
Motor Courts Growing Fast Across Miami Beach Hotels
Delegates at the American Hotel Association convention heard motor courts are expanding faster than hotels as motorists seek better parking and service. Max Carpenter, Salt Lake hotel operator, said his underground garage fits 200 cars and his property handled 1,158,000 cars in ten years. Barney H. Harris of Warrenton noted motor courts offer more modern facilities and traveler friendly parking, while criticizing hotels for inadequate parking and costly excesses.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Roadon Motor Courts
Association
Max Carpenter
Salt ‘Ake
Motourist
Waldorf Astorie
Empire State Building
Barney H. Harris
Warrenton
Hoboes Get 2000 Loan From Bank In New York
Hoboes receive a 2000 loan from a Fifth Avenue bank to start a model flop house. They roam the city seeking an oak lot or condemned building for a 50 cent nightly hotel while the mortgage is paid. A philanthropist co signs the note aiding the loan.
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New York
Fifth Avenue Bank
Police Court Drunkness Fines Recorded
Clyde W. Simmons of E Germain Street and Ployd Finley, listed as Negro, of E Pall Mall Street, cited for drunkenness with fines of $14.25 each.
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Clyde W. Simmons
Germain St
Ployd Finley
Pall Mall St
Economic Paralysis Grips Egypt Near Suez Canal
As Britain strengthens its hold on the Suez Canal, economic activity collapses in Port Said Suez Ismailia and nearby areas. Shuttered shops and halted services threaten livelihoods with 70 000 workers and their families facing lost income while nationalist and religious groups pressure locals and foreigners.
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L. S
Paape
Retail Food Prices Hit New High on Nov 15
Washington reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics index rose to 231.2 on an eight city survey. From Oct 29 to Nov 15 fresh fruits and vegetables climbed 7.8 percent, dairy products 2.2 percent, and lamb 1.5 percent. The Nov 16 level stood roughly 14 percent above pre Korean War prices.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Juror Accuses DOJ of Hiding Truth in San Francisco
Former juror claims prosecutors seek to keep the lid on truth amid a grand jury probe in Northern California. Hillings notes plans for congressional investigation. McMillan denies any inquisition and involvement.
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San Francisco
Justice Department
California
Calif
Patrick J. Hillings
Crawford
McMillan
Whittier
Hillings
Perjury Inquiry Plays Out In Teitelbaum Case
The House committee questioned witnesses under oath over Teitelbaum and Sale with Teitelbaum calling the tale a dirty lie. Chairman King warned the record may go to the Justice Department for perjury consideration as officials including Oliphant resign amid accompanying criticism.
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Sale
Teitelbaum
Naster
Nathan
King
D-Calif
Justice Department
Menkin
Chicago
Miami
J. Charles Oliphant
Re Hts
Oliphant
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Truman
Notice Restricts Hunting on De Grange Farm Northwestern Grade
Notice declares no hunting on the H. Clay de Grange farm in Northwestern Grade. Permits may be secured from G. N. Singhass. Dated December 4, 1931.
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Wm H. Clay de
Teachers Meet at JWHS for 80 County Association Session
Eighty county teachers attend the JWHS meeting with reports from delegates and committees. Ada Oppie and H Dennis present convention highlights while D A Colan chairs the Public Relations Committee. The NEA membership drive adds 36 teachers and one supervisor this year. A plan of action is set for Monday as the Freder-Seee Association prepares for the April 23 meeting at JW.
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Arcve
Ale Ih
Ada Oppie
Anderson
H. Dennis
D. A. Colan
National Education Association
Organioa
Ethel Cooper
Freder- Seee Association
Planes Return From Africa Training Flight with Atomic Payload
A pair of planes returned from a historic training mission to Africa carrying an atomic bomb. They landed at Sidi Slimane in French Morocco, a newly established base part of secret defense networks. Maj Grayson H. Bowers Jr. commanded the lead plane until illness halted his participation. other commanders included Maj Alexander J. McClung and Maj L A Proulx noted as intelligence.
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Africa
Amercan Air Force
L. A. Proulx
Intelli
Southbridge
Moss
Sidi Slimane
French Morocco
French
Morocco
Grayson H. Bowers, Jr
Frederick
Alexander J. McClung
Hinton
W. Va
Lake Storm Leaves Intermountain Roads Dangerous
A Lake storm sweeping the Intermountain States yesterday disrupted highways, communications, and power, leading to two indirect deaths. The storm caused hazards across multiple areas and prompted officials to issue warnings and repair efforts.
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Intermountain States
Local observers long serving in weather network report
The report notes long tenure among observers led by a Riverton observer since 1907 and a local observer since 1905. Virginia authorities cite five observers with 30 to 40 years of service and 25 with 10 to 20 years. Cooperative stations run two main observing formats for precipitation.
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Ton
Zachry J. Compton
Riverton
Virginia
Weather observers praised for nation’s climate data
Secretary Sawyer lauds cooperative weather observers as selfless volunteers who daily record rainfall and temperatures for Weather Bureau records. He notes their nationwide network accumulates invaluable information aiding commerce, agriculture, and national defense.
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Hough
Weather Bureau
Cooperative Weather Observer
Sawyer
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Abdul Fattah Hassan Pasha
Canal Zone
Key West
Maxwell House
Hosea Meads
JWHS
Amme Tire CO
Seiberling
York’s
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