1937 Outlook For Business Still Better
Washington officials projected 1937 would bring higher prosperity for industrialists workers farmers and consumers than any year since 1929. They cited strong tax revenue gains a balanced budget outlook and continued social security improvements while noting risks from foreign conflict as peace pacts and neutrality measures shape policy.
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Washington
Buenos Aires
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Treasury deficit shrinks but public debt nears peak
Washington Bee reports half year treasury deficit about 900 million dollars smaller than last year while public debt edges toward a new peak. Roosevelt may revise income and outgo estimates in the upcoming budget message to Congress.
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Warhington
Rommelt
Congress
Roosevelt
Treasury
Heavy Reductions In Nation's Phone Bills
The Communications Commission announced a 812 million annual reduction in U S long distance telephone rates to take effect January 15, following government investigations and negotiations with telephone officials and commission representatives. The new schedules include reductions on all interstate phone rates.
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Washington
American Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Wins
Dégenta
Rertuc
Tionna
Barbara Stanwyck Denies Romance Rumors
Barbara Stanwyck denies romance rumors linking her to Robert Taylor. She states she is not engaged and has no plans to marry this year or ever, noting she will announce any engagement when she is ready. The article reflects tabloid speculation from Mollywood on December to Ay.
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Barbara Stanwyck
Robert
Taylor
Mollywood
Stanwyck
Hersit
Bab
Mayour
Leaps to Death in Cos Cob Disappearance of Heiress
Miss Elizabeth Butterfield, a 7 year old Minneapolis heiress, vanished during a Christmas shopping trip to Cos Cob. Police traced her movements with New York and Connecticut authorities until her body was recovered after a fatal jump from a New York hotel room.
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Elizabeth Butterfield
Minneapots
Cos Cob, Coan
New York
Connecticut
Would Nullify November Vote In Ohio Supreme Court Case
Ohio Supreme Court took up a petition by Sheriff Fred Struble of Morrow County seeking to block certification of county officer elections. The suit argues the November 7 1993 Hone vote amendment omitted constitutional provisions for county offices, leaving implementation to the legislature. The court is in recess until January five and no decision is expected until then.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
Sherif Fred Struble
Morrow County
George S Myers
Mycra
Surpreme
Secretary For State
Wallin J Kenneds
Battle To Drive Back Besiegers of Madrid
Madrid and its defenders fought to seal off insurgent supplies in the dying hours of the old year. Government aims targeted the Tagus river sector east of Talavera and cut a road toward Esteremada while noting German reinforcements and a workers government drive from Cordache. Authorities extended censorship as seven weeks of winter fighting continued and Madrid forces reported provincial successes.
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Madrid
Tagus River
Porgelo de Alarcon
Tal-[ Aerk
Esteremada
Cordache
Noth
Boureen
Rabbit and dog chase ends with tree collision
Police Sergt Frank Threewit recalls a comic scene where a rabbit led a dog, then veered as the dog did not follow, resulting in the rabbit crashing headfirst into a tree. The incident, described with humor, leaves the bunny unhurt and adds a note on an embarrassed bystander.
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Frank Threewit
Conservancy Judges Dismiss 97 Appeals in New Philadelphia
In New Philadelphia Ohio on December 11 a conservancy court dismissed 97 appeals related to a flood control project costing about 44 million dollars. The judge ruled the case as the body completed its review, with juries expected to render further action on remaining matters.
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New
Philadelphia
O. Dee
Amuxek
Amtekingun Costner
Vancy
Peilee
Annaly
Proposed Shipment Of Planes Sparks Neutrality Debate
Washington dispatch notes a diplomatic row as exporters push for shipments of planes, arguing the action will do more good than harm. The neutrality measure faces scrutiny amid domestic and international tensions and a controversial stance from New Jersey exporters.
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Washington
Tye
Auto Industry Faces Turmoil Over Naval Aids and Strikes
A United States policy clash over exporting airplanes and motors to Spain amid looming naval treaties sharpens calls for broader neutrality laws as General Motors plant walkouts threaten a broader auto industry disruption. Detroit reports detail cases at Flint plants including Fisher Body and Chevrolet, with United Auto Workers seeking wage gains and union recognition as reps prepare for a GM meeting.
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Washington
London
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Army
Macy
United States
Robert Cure
Jersey City
State Department
Faring
Ita
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General Motors
Ford Motor Company
al- Rea H. Ward
Ward
Automotive Reports
Ford
Committee For Industrial Organication
John L Lewis
United Automobile
Ahip
Tith Flaher
Filnt
Mich
Butch Motor Company
Flint
Poher
Ttw
Chevrolet Assembly
Piint
Homer Martin
General Movore
Cold wave shifts east as Midwest endures storm toll
A cold wave moving from the northwest pushes into the central and eastern states ending milder weather. Minnesota reports three weather related deaths and four foot snow drifts while western areas see disrupted lines and high winds. Gallup New Mexico sees aid to snow bound Navajo as storms threaten. Chicago temp drops from 60 to freezing with fog lifting at area airports.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
Twin Cities
Gallup
Cumberland
Canton
Home Kan
North Dakota
Middlewest
Chicago Arport
Fear For Safety Of 30 On Yacht Malda in December
Reports say 30 people aboard the 81 million yacht Malda, owned by Cat Max Fleischmann, faced engine trouble and were unseen as radio contact failed. Colonel Fleischmann, his wife, five guests and a crew of 23 were aboard, including Mr and Mrs Wilf of Santa Barbara and Dr and Mrs Arthur Wybury.
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Malda
Cat Max Fleischmann
Mil- Honake
Fielachmann
Mra Wi Fle
Santa Barbara
Arthur Wybury
Hare
San Prencisco
Port Lavinch
Tex
Gunnan
Aheriff J. D Neth
Calhoun County
Tani
Roy Barton
Wade W
Chinboat) Smith
Rockford
Ben Wasserman
Davetter
Bonnie Mac
Rockford & Fear
Cork
State Auditor Elect Names Chief Deputy in Columbus
State auditor elect Joseph J. Ferguson announces Norman Beck as chief deputy in Columbus. Beck, formerly with the UB treasury and state facilities division, will assume the post January 11. Ferguson notes Beck’s prior work and position within the state audit division.
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Columbus
Joseph J. Ferguson
Norman
Beck
Tis
Church & Btatton
Cincinmali
UB Treasury Department
Ferguson
Laer Beck
Company Sponsored Representation Plan Discussed by Mills
Employment representatives from 17 Carnegie-Illinois steel mills in the Youngstown Pittsburgh area planned to send a drafting committee to speak for a company sponsored representation plan and to publish a roughly newsletter opposing one committee for industrial organization. Gunman killed and sheriff shot in Port Lavaca Texas.
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Carnegie-Illinois Steel Mills
Youngstown-Pittsburgh
Planto
Industriel Organ
Avion
Sffarta
Jone
Youngsteen
Merting Wat Ia
Show No Mercy Drivers Ordered by Col Black in Columbus
Col Lynn Black directed 120 highway patrolmen to arrest drunken drivers tonight with strict enforcement. He said no mercy would be shown to inebriated motorists and warned that anyone caught driving intoxicated would be jailed.
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Caumbus
Lynn Black
Minck
Pope in Rome Sees Prayer for Pius Recovery
Vatican City December 31 Pope Pius XI, his left leg paralyzed, rested easier as 16 cardinals and 70 000 worshippers prayed for his recovery at St. John Lateran. The 78 year old pontiff slept more peacefully with doctors vigilant as a Te Deum marked the centennial of Pope Saint Sylvester. Diplomatic corps and Italian leaders were present while reports noted partial relief from circulatory congestion after weeks in bed.
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Vatican City
Pius
Church x SS John Lutheran
Saint Sylvester
Carpa
Papel
Victor Emmanuel
Mussolini
Kidnapped Charles Mattson Returned Near Home
Reporters tracked a tense night as Dr. Mattson paid $28,000 and released his kidnapped son Charles to the family. Officials declined ransom details, speculation swirled about intermediary payments, and police protection followed the boy’s return to Puget Sound, with a cautious optimism among relatives.
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United Press
Wash
Peared
WiRatm Mattson
Matton
Charles
Mattson
Audi
Puget Sound
Charis
Mattsons
Charles Ats Feary
Wan Ho
Hitler helps fascists and child abduction scare spreads
A chaotic report from Tacoma describes speculation over a 16 year old missing boy linked to an abduction inquiry. Household members discuss contact with alleged abductors as Dr W W Mattson faces strain and a family member, Murial 14, tries to rebound from shock.
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Tacoma
Waa
Charles Mettron Bava
W. W. Mattson
Mattson
Turaday
Government May Grant Full Pardon to Chang Nanking
Government may grant full pardon to Marshal Chang Heueh Liang who faced 15 years for rebellion against Chiang Kai-shek after a court martial showing clemency. Reports say he surrendered voluntarily after releasing Premier Chiang from captivity and was held under guard awaiting court verdict.
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Chang Heueh-Liang
Chiang Als Bhek
Chiang
Chang
Japan
China
Nanking
DY Ho Rung
Son of Ohio Historian Dies In Obscurity Today
Columbus report states Frank Henry Howe, aged 60, died today after living in obscurity. Son of Henry Howe, famed author of Howe's History of Ohio, Howe headed Columbus wire and metal works for 37 years and led the National Association of Ornaments for Bronze and Wire Manufacturers. His death ends a troubled career marked by a long struggle with employment services seeking work.
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Ohio
Columbus
Frank Henry Howe
Henry Howe
Howe
Yohra
Columbus Wire and Gon Works
National Association of Ornaments Fir
Ohio Atte Employment Service
Bold Robbery at Hamilton Jewelry Store Nets Jewelry
Three men halted a car near Wiltuan Seiden sticker Jewelry Store and threw a brick wrapped in cloth through a window. They entered, seized rings watches and other items valued at 8 000, then fled with a companion waiting in the car as police began to respond.
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Hamilton
Wiltuan Seiden
Zoldenathner
Prifate
Gov Daves vetoes reappraisal delay bill in tax plan
Columbo O Res Mt UK legislation to defer property reappraisals is vetoed by Gov Marinus Daves. He signs a $56,000,000 taxation program, saying local governments must assume financial responsibility. The bill would have allowed postponing reappraisements with state tax commission delays. Signing enables funding for schools political subdivisions and relief for two years.
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Columbo
O. Res
Marinus Daves
Davey
Otito
State Tax Commission
Twins Spoil Speculation of Expectant Fathers
Seattle in a hospital corridor, Annie Bete fort and W. L. Dayton reconnect as a tense moment unfolds. A nurse confirms the expectancy of twins with whispered exchanges about the sex, ending with the declaration that Dayton will have twin boys.
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Seattle
Annie Betefort
W. L. Dayton
Dayton
Belfort
Torgelter
Iva
Fearful Kidnapping Plot Against Jane Withers
Jane Withers faced a kidnapping threat with an armed guard guarding her at a studio. Her mother Ruth Withers reported two anonymous notes in Hollywood demanding 350000 dollars with instructions to prepare funds, and Jane was fingerprinted at a federal bureau as precautions.
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Hollywood
June
Jane
Burvett
Eddnap Ng Devia Jx
Slinaugh Abn
Letien
Misa
Witbore Oaud
Davey appoints colonel in Ohio National Guard
Emil Marx named to lead the 148th Infantry Battalion under Gov. Martin. Colonel Mark succeeds Col. Lee N. Marlin as chief of the 87th division. Lieut. Col. Loucks B. Brown promoted to major and executive officer of the 148th. Major John Watson from Spencerville assumes command of Brews Company P, 148th.
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Nonymous
A. Dro
Blane
Brews
Maor
Jonn Watson
Spencarville
148Th
Leasure Takes Oath As Board Member Columbus
Carew executive secretary to Governor Martin L Davey swore in Omerier Leasure of Zanssville and W. Roberta of Bridgeport as members of the newly created Ohio Unemployment Insurance board. No indication when Senior Davey would name the third member of the coalition. French government to hasten 40 hour week. Paris unrest as workers occupy routes to Nice hotels and force removal of non union workers amid talks ending a strike. Calder Fair updates and road workers dispute noted in brief.
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Leasure
Columbus
John MK. Carew
Martin L Davey
Omerier
Zanssville
Roberta
Bridgeport
Onio Unnemployment Insurance Compmle
Davey
Cotinalon
Paris
Nice
General Confederation of Labor
Bhuin
Fifth Prospective Mate of Peggy Joyce Killed
Peggy Hopritia Joyce learns Vivian Jackson died in a sledding accident near St. Dorin yesterday. Joyce, injured but improving, was aboard a sleigh when a team bolted, throwing her and rider Jackem into a snow bank and a boulder. The hospital reports Joyce is stable but weak.
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Samades
Peggy Hopritia Joyce
Vivian Jackson
Fins Joyce
Jackem
Waa
Joyce
St. Dorin
Joyo
Jackin
Boulder
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