Roosevelt Advocates Unified Transport System Its I C C Role
In Salt Lake City Roosevelt outlined a national transport system with bus regulation as a component. Meanwhile the Interstate Commerce Commission faced requests to block rate cuts on small freight loads by the American Highway Freight Association. Senate debates continued on the St Lawrence Seaway treaty as the House pressed the independent offices appropriation bill. The air mail contract probe sought Postmaster General Brown to testify on the Post Office Department fire.
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Roosevelt
Salt Lake City
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Highway Freight Association
Southeastern Express Company
Senate
St. Lawrence
House
Independent Offices
Walter F. Brown
Hoover Administration
Post Office Department
Crawford Council Not To Appeal Case
Washington January 12 The defense for George Crawford a Black convict in the murder of Mrs Agnes Boeingsley says they will not appeal his life sentence Negotiations with Virginia officials may accept a guilty plea for life imprisonment in the Buckner murder case If the plea is not accepted they will press for trial after February 15 A new Loudoun County jury will be selected and defense seeks to add Black jurors to avoid constitutional issues from the Ilsley case
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Washington
George Crawford
Agnes Boeingsley
Middleburg Va
Commonwealth of Virginia
Crawford
Mina Buckner
Ilsley
Buckner
Loudoun
Rural Canners Add 330 Per Ct To Home Supply
Virginia extension staff led by Miss Janet Cameron reports a long term shift to better budgeting in rural canning. From 1931 to 1933 budgets grew from 2400 to 7000 with rising shares of tomatoes and other vegetables and meats in the household canning mix.
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de- Virginia Extension Aces
Virginia
Janet Cameron
Cameron
Ruth Ruth Will Sign 1934 Yankees Contract Today
Babe Ruth is set to sign his 1934 contract with the New York Yankees today at Col. Jack Ruppert's brewery offices. An accompanying ceremony will mark the event as photographers and reporters cover the moment.
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New York
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Col
Jack Ruppert
Missing fan dancer Fay Baker feared dead after flight
Authorities at The Pas Manitoba pursue missing Watertown Wisconsin performer Fay Baker after she left on a flight with a pilot. Reports say the airplane may have been forced down in a remote area of Canada prompting fears for her safety.
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Pas
Manitoba
Fay Baker
Watertown
Wis
Miss Baker
Canada
Babe Ruth Signs Then Plays Lead In Salary Pact Report
The article notes Babe Ruth and Col. Rup reaching a salary agreement allowing Ruth to sign in New York rather than at the Florida camp. It mentions a $35,000 call to sign and a $17,000 stipend from 1933. Ruth returns from a rabbit-hunting trip in northern New York to attend the event.
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Babe
Col
Rup
New York
Florida
Ruth
Germany's Black Forest Measures 100 Miles Long
The Black Forest in Germany stretches about 100 miles from north to south with a width ranging from 25 to 40 miles, describing its broad dimensions and geographic footprint.
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Germany
Black Forest
Mrs Gould Loses Jewelry at Llangollen
Mrs Frank M Gould a wealthy New York sportswoman lost a vanity case containing a diamond platinum and sapphire set at Llangollen near Upperville The loss was disclosed in a Leesburg newspaper advertisement by a Washington firm of insurance investigators offering a 300 dollar reward for return of the case The advertisement provides few details of the loss or value
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Frank M. Gould
New York
Llangollen
J. H. Whitney
Upperville
Leesburg
Washington
Races Held November 4 at Jangollen with Mrs Gould Present
Report notes Mrs Gould attended the races on November 4 at Jangollen. The brief item confirms her presence during the event and identifies the date of the races.
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Psa
Gould
Jangollen
Must Have Heroes Says Hi Ho on Imagined Champions
Hi Ho the Sage of Chinatown argues people crave heroes and often create them from imagination. The quote asserts that if one hero falls another will serve in the role, reflecting a pragmatic view of leadership.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Simple home method promises baby blessing to hopeful readers
An advertisement claims a simple home method can help those denied a baby. Mrs Mildred Owens of 4614 Coates House Kansas City Missouri is urged to write for guidance and happiness, with promises of blessings for others who try the method.
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Mildred Owens
Coates House
Kansas
Contract Let For Improving Mountain Road
The Virginia Highway Commission announces a contract let to Gilbert Construction Company of Beckley West Virginia for the road from the West Virginia line to Hillsboro on Virginia route 238. The four and three tenths mile project costs 46763.05 and uses native material for a year round road with better surface and drainage. Many curves will be removed and the effort aims to extend the improved route toward Leesburg, improving accessibility along the line.
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Virginia Highway Commission
Gilbert Construction Company
Beckley
W. Va
West Virginia Line
Hillsboro
Niles
Tarvia
Leesburg
Route Says New Path Cuts Miles to Washington
A report notes a better route to Washington that shortens travel by many miles compared with the old path via Frederick, altering regional travel plans and logistics.
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Washington
Frederick
Warren County Cancels 23000 in Bonds
The Warren County board of supervisors cancelled 23000 in road bonds recently paid. Front Royal District bonds total 14000 while South River District bonds total 9000. Officials Byrne Downing D Boyd A Trout Walter Olmstead and John Downing were appointed to prepare a 1934 county budget.
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Front Royal
Warren County Board of Supervisors
South River District
Byrne Downing
D. Boyd
Ena Aoe
A. Trout
Walter G. Olmstead
John H. Downing
Commonwealth
Cream of corn soup as child luncheon dish
A simple corn soup idea for lunch for hungry children. Top each serving with popped corn paprika and a dash of whipped cream to elevate the dish.
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Capitol
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O. M. W. Sprague
Treasury
Frank A. Vanderlip
White House
National Recovery Administration
Alfred P. Leyburn
National Bank Examiner
Michigan
Ferdinand Pecora
Banking Committee
Guardian
Ford
Guardian Group
Puerto Rico
Robert H. Gore
Blanton Winship
Cuba
Philippines
Gore
Preston S. Arkwright
Atlanta
Edison Electric Institute
Electric Light and Power Industry
Reconstruction Corporation
House Agriculture Committee
Crawford Council
Luckies
Scott
Alcou
U.S
UN . A
Central Press Association
R. J. Scott
The
Metropolitan Opera
NBC
Red and Blue
Lucky Strike
Metropolitan 7 Company
Tebscco Company
Lions’ Club
L. R. Smith, Inc
Wendert
Ahlel Wat
Buncutter Tire CO
S. Braddock
Bob Houston
Washington State College
Houston
Warren County
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