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Mozambique Colonial War



The Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO), a black communist nationalist independence movement in the Portuguese Overseas Province of Mozambique, has started an insurgency inside the providence. This armed resistance comes after two years of failed negotiations for peaceful independence from Portugal. Outgunned, FRELIMO plans a long campaign of guerrilla attacks from northern Mozambique. They have the support and supplies of other communist nations. Portuguese have sent additional troops to the country to handle the crisis.


Merger!


Harry Mellows has agreed to be purchased by Autobikini for $120164180. Autobikini believes that this merger will provide their customers with an even better assortment of products and services. They will continue to work with customers and dealerships to make sure the transaction goes smoothly.


Shuvah Builds New Factory


Shuvah has built a new 29 line factory in Cologne. Shuvah hopes with this new facility, they can increase local production and maximize sales and profits in the region.


NOA Builds New Factory


NOA has built a new 28 line factory in Rennes. NOA hopes with this new facility, they can increase local production and maximize sales and profits in the region.


GCT Builds New Factory


GCT has built a new 28 line factory in Toulouse. GCT hopes with this new facility, they can increase local production and maximize sales and profits in the region.


Philadelphia-Brull Wins Project Verulam Contract!


Philadelphia-Brull has won a $4,439,999 Engine contract to supply project Project Verulam.


McLord Wins Dallas Taxi Service Contract!


McLord has won a $147,404 contract to supply project Dallas Taxi Service.

POLICEMAN IS SHOT DEAD BY FISH SALESMAN WHOM HE HANDED A SUMMONS


Victim, Douglas W. Hay, Was Walking Away From SceneWhen Michael Traviano Opened Fire on Him. Murderer Emptied One Revolver at Three Other Patrolmen Closing in on Him and used Another as They Shot Back.

Policeman Douglas W. Hay of the Gear City Station 7 observed Michael Traviano, a fish merchant, throw a handful of fish heads into the gutter in front of his stand. The policeman wrote out a summons for Travian to answer in court for violating sanitary laws and handed it to him. The policeman closed his summons book and turned away. Traviano whipped out a heavy revolver and fired it point-blank at the policeman's back. The street was busy. And witnesses saw Traviano shoot again. The officer was dead by the time he reached the hospital. Hay was forty years old and a policeman of seven years. Hay lived at 711 Clinton Avenue with his wife Anna and their two daughters, Lillian and Dalsnine.

The article continues on page 8.

Much Land Not Taxed


Exceeding Million Acres Not On Books Says Comptroller.


Comptroller General Jones stated today that more than one million acres of land in the county are escaping taxation. The comptroller general will urge another survey of the area, the only maps being out of date. In his statement, the Comptroller General deals vigorously with the tax matter.

REAL ESTATE TAXES DROP


Marked Rise in Assessed Valuations on Big Buildings All Over City.


The tax rates of the Board of Taxes and Assessments were opened today for public inspection of the assessed valuations. The assessed valuations for the city have been increased several billion over last year. Jacob A. Cantor, President of the Board, announced a decrease tax rate of $0.00874/Mill for the current year.

Story continues on page 11.

290-YEAR-OLD TREE IS BLOWN DOWN



An oak tree in Monte State Park, known to have been at least 280 years old, was blown down by the storm. The tree was 90 feet high and 16 feet in circumference. Park-goers are morning the loss of this valuable landmark.

WOMAN IN CAR IS ATTACKED


Private Chauffeur, Husband of Victim Had Quarreled With Her.


Anna Carlson, twenty-two years old, was found partly conscious inside a limousine on 111 Drive and Seemore South Street at 8 o'clock this morning by Frank Hill. Mr. Hill was driving home from the city when he noticed the girl in the car. He took the girl to the St. Ouchy Hospital, where it was found that her skull was fractured. Lieutenant Noll of the 177th Street Station visited the hospital and talked to the young woman. She said she had been separated from her husband, Harry McCormick, a private chauffeur, for some time and had been living with her mother and earning her own living. Her husband intercepted her on her way to work this morning, she said. And he invited her to ride downtown with him. McCormick became angry when she refused to listen to his plea to take him back, and he threatened her. She lost consciousness during the quarrel and did not know how her head was hurt. In the tonneau of the car, the police found a blood-stained crank handle. The cushions and floor were disarranged as though by a violent struggle. A warrant has been issued for Mr. McCormick's arrest.

Letter to Editor: Worthwhile Cause


There's a worthwhile cause at the Boro Park, to which I know you'll want to contribute when you hear the facts. Hatfield was telling me that the Slumville Boy's Club baseball team needs about $200. They did well last year, nearly winning the championship, and they need money for balls, bats, and umpires. Mr. Hatfield is the athletic director of the outfit. Do give them a little financial backing because they need it and deserve it.

STRIKE OF BANKERS BARELY AVERTED


Agreement at Eleventh HourContinues PresentWage Scale.


An eleventh-hour adjustment of a dispute between the Employing Bakers' Association and the Banker and Confectionery Union, No. 118, effected last night by E. H. Dunnigan, commissioner of conciliation of the Department of Labor, averted a strike of 650 bakers called for midnight tonight. The differences between the bakers and their employers originated over the new working agreement for the year beginning tomorrow and ending next April 30. The principal point of contention was over a reduction of 10 cents an hour in the scale of the baker's wages, proposed by the employing bakers and opposed by the union.

Please continue this story on page 6.

Stock Prices


Global Fuel Rate: 0.84

Philadelphia-Brull -- $126.21
NAD -- $72.96
GCT -- $137.32
Hursov -- $63.72
Farm Hand -- $55.67
Floggol -- $87.39
Purr -- $76.45
Heyho -- $79.76
Curetellos -- $98.83
Blizsea -- $65.45
Blouist -- $82.05
Shuvah -- $60.40
Steven Haul -- $33.28
FLN -- $74.54
NOA -- $36.06




Catty Builds New Factory


Catty has built a new 15 line factory in Cologne. Catty hopes with this new facility, they can increase local production and maximize sales and profits in the region.


Floggol Builds New Factory


Floggol has built a new 15 line factory in Bordeaux. Floggol hopes with this new facility, they can increase local production and maximize sales and profits in the region.


Merger!


Filbore has agreed to be purchased by Gennats for $325441963. Gennats believes that this merger will provide their customers with an even better assortment of products and services. They will continue to work with customers and dealerships to make sure the transaction goes smoothly.


Steven Haul Builds New Factory


Steven Haul has built a new 28 line factory in Munich. Steven Haul hopes with this new facility, they can increase local production and maximize sales and profits in the region.


Philadelphia-Brull Wins Project P Contract!


Philadelphia-Brull has won a $1,859,639 Vehicle contract to supply project Project P.


Systian Wins Vienna Rental Service Contract!


Systian has won a $1,673,663 contract to supply project Vienna Rental Service.