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December 23, 1937
On December 23, 1937, a tragic incident in the Bronx resulted in the death of a young boy after a house collapse. The event occurred while the boy was playing with ten friends, all of whom managed to escape through windows, although one sustained injuries from a ten-foot jump. This disaster highlights the pressing issues of urban safety standards in the United States, as cities grappled with the aging infrastructure and the need for more stringent building regulations. Meanwhile, in a significant economic development, state liquor taxes saw a decline due to a recent ruling concerning payments for purchases, impacting funding for various state initiatives. Additionally, Western Union, Postal, and Mackay Radio banded together to file a plea for a 15% rise in charges, indicating the ongoing struggles within the communications sectors of the economy, which were adapting to the changing demands of the time.
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On December 23, 1937, a house in the Bronx collapsed, resulting in the tragic death of a young boy named F. Passera. While ten of his playmates managed to leap to safety through windows, one child sustained injuries from a 10-foot jump. This incident highlights the dangers of deteriorating housing conditions during that period.
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In December 1937, it was reported that state liquor tax receipts experienced a decline in November. This drop was attributed to a recent ruling regarding the payments for liquor purchases. As a result, the financial implications of this ruling were significant for state revenue.
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Western Union, Postal and Mackay Radio File Joint Plea for 15% Rise in Charges
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