Boulder Dam Bill Passes Senate Inches Toward Conference
Sacramento report notes Swing Johnson bill for Boulder dam construction passes Senate with large majorities and heads to conference. It details cost estimates, funding by federal loan, power and water sales, and states’ shares in repayments. Arizona California Nevada water allocations and six month start condition are outlined. Governor Young hails passage as favorable to swift conferees and White House signing anticipated early next year.
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It machine promises love charm and business lift
A New York press feature reviews A B Salinger’s new “it” machine, a phonograph like device claimed to inject personality into sleepers. It supposedly makes shy people confident, persuades lovers and bosses, and even aims to boost status by reprogramming the subconscious with recorded messages.
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California praise for remarkable fight and tactics
Supporters in California and the Pacific Southwest celebrate a political victory praising the fighter's effort and brilliant parliamentary tactics that earned the bill preferential status. The audience joins in rejoicing over this splendid achievement.
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Pacific Southwest
Boulder Canyon dam bill praised by Los Angeles mayor
Mayor George E. Cryer hailed Senate passage of the Boulder Canyon dam bill as securing Southern California’s water future. He called the project a transformation of a potential menace into a major natural resource and the greatest development for the region in years.
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Government pays debs on London debt in 964 million total
The government will transfer 964,200,000 to the U.S. Treasury on Saturday. Of this amount 27,000,000 goes to principal, the remainder to interest. Since funding, Britain has paid 964,880,000 with a remaining balance of 4,453,000,000.
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Arizona Hospitals Close to Visitors Over Flu Epidemic
Arizona state hospital shuts to visitors along with St Joseph's hospital and the Florence state prison due to influenza in Phoenix. Officials said the measure lasts until further notice to curb the outbreak.
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Chinese Crew Mutinous Fear Quelled by Devil Overboard
On the motorship Carriso bound for Gilbert Islands the crew of 36 Chinese sailors faced a near mutiny during a boiling pumice voyage south of Samoa. A crewman claimed the devil leaped overboard, restoring order as police awaited arrival in Honolulu. The ship, owned by Rolph Line of San Francisco, previously endured a 1924 Sargasso sea incident.
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Slow Market Persists Despite Cheap Money and Rally in New Issues
New York traders faced sluggish activity as six per cent call money and folded broker loans failed to lift the market. Radio and Victor led gains with Radio exceeding 350 and Victor around 142, while Western Union gained over four points amid merger talk. Curb trading rose on Hahn department stores. cotton slipped, grains edged up on light volume.
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Witch Doctors Face Prosecution Over License Rule
Harrisburg reports that all witch doctors operating without state licenses will be prosecuted. The warning follows a murder attributed to a rival witch doctor that injured Nelson Rehmeyer, a noted practitioner.
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Six bandits in Arazan district die for terror spree
On December 14 six bandit leaders were sentenced to death in Arazan for a four year terror campaign that included 13 murders 38 robberies and 28 arson cases across villages. Others received prison terms for the district wide crimes.
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Order New Snow Plows For Riding Road Maintenance
Two huge V shaped snow plows with a 16 foot clearance are authorized for use by state highway forces in the northern part of the state. They will be mounted on large trucks and the Encino highway training school will be equipped with plows for central snow areas. Officials expect three plows to keep main tourist arteries open year round and boost winter travel.
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Vestris Captain At Fault In Vessel Life Loss
The official U S steam boat inspection service report blames the Vestris disaster on the captain delaying S O S signals and notes a lack of strong directing hand during lifeboat deployment. It absolves inspectors of blame and cites absence of discipline as the immediate cause of high fatalities.
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Victoria Villepelle Dies at 105 In Melun
Victoria Villepelle, long called the last link with Lafayette, died at age 105 in Melun France. As a schoolgirl she gave a bouquet to Lafayette and marched with his troops toward Paris in 1830. Today marks the anniversary of George Washington's death.
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Victoria Villepelle
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Reichstag approves sugar tariff increase in marks
Berlin reports the Reichstag approved a tariff increase on sugar from 15 to 25 marks. The move follows the prior delay and is tied to the wartime economy and food supply measures.
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