Apple Growers Face Mixed European Competition This Season
F A Motz USDA Europe fruit commissioner told Wenatchee Valley Traffic Association that European apple crops vary by country with Britain, France, and Germany hit by weather while Holland Belgium Norway and Sweden show promise. He notes France’s red tape and license abuse, Britain’s cheap imports, and a growing global market with diverse suppliers competing on price and quality.
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Europe
Wenatchee Valley Traffic Association
F. A. Motz
United States Department of Agriculture
Motz
Edwin Smith
Seattle
Wenatchee
Great Britain
France
Germany
England
Holland
Belgium
Norway
Sweden
London
Chile
New Zealand
Tasmania
Canada
South Africa
Australia
United States
Palestine
Spain
Italy
Man Confesses to Killing Lover in Murder by Request
Stanley A. Martin Jr. told police in New York he strangled his married companion Florence Jackson, 37, with a belt after she asked to die. He claimed the illicit affair was hopeless and planned to kill himself, stopping a radio patrol car for aid.
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New York
Stanley A. Martin, Jr
Martin
Florence Jackson
Jackson Heights
Mrs. Jackson
Flushing
Great Neck
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Traffic Light Delays Fire Truck in Rising Star
A city fire truck rushed to a red traffic light in Rising Star Texas. The vehicle halted briefly and then proceeded when the signal changed.
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Rising Star
Tex
Dewey Wins Big Against Luciano in Racketeering Trial
Special rackets prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey traps Charlie Luciano after extradition from Little Rock. Prosecutor questions reveal Luciano’s lies on pistols and veracity while Dewey’s cross examination secures a 30 to 50 year sentence at Dannemora.
Municipalities League Set for September Meetings at Cavalier Hotel
The League of Virginia Municipalities announces its annual convention at Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach on September 20 21 with the Virginia Police Executives Association September 22 23 Building Officials Conference Virginia September 22 and the Virginia Weights and Measures School September 22 23 Over 300 municipal officials statewide are expected Sessions will feature speakers from national state and local authorities.
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League of Virginia
Associations of
Cavalier
Virginia Beach
Morton L. Wallerstein
League
Virginia Police Executives’ Association
Building Officials’ Conference of Virginia
Virginia Weights and Measures
Virginia
League and Affiliates
Winchester
Will Rogers Humorous Story From a Cane Sunday School
A humorous anecdote about Will Rogers in a Cane Sunday School where a friend invites him to speak and he ends up jokingly preaching. The tale recounts a nervous preacher misquoting Jonah and the Whale, delivering a playful misquote as a punchline.
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Renee Ea
Cane
The
United
Rand
Jonah
Dewey Clamps Down on Luciano Ring Amid Record Convictions
Nine of Luciano's lieutenants receive stiff sentences as Dewey's drive nets 52 convictions in 52 cases. He spent 250000 to counter Dewey's evidence, nearly the annual 20 000 staff budget. Rumors say Lucky offered a million for freedom, while reform is needed in legitimate business. Tomorrow the rats turn and run.
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Dewey
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