Coal Producers Warned On Minimum Prices Test
In Fort Worth the Bituminous Coal Commission warned coal producers to fix minimum prices by December 27 to deter price manipulation. The move, tied to the Guffey Law, aims to establish schedules necessary for control of mining costs and market stability. John L. Lewis, Workers president, urged action as operators claim code prices could affect competition.
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Minous Coal Commissaring
Guffey
John L. Lewis
Ohio Weather Chief Predicts Colder Night With Flurries
Chief William Alexander of Ohio forecasts a colder night with flurries across the state. Northern regions may see a light snow cover, while several inches of snow and ice create hazardous driving. Zero to 22 below readings reported in parts of Minnesota and at Devils Lake.
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Ohio
William Alexander
Minnesota
Ohio Education Program to Continue Amid Emergency
Bryant, director of Ohio education, stated the emergency program will persist as staff adapt and students continue learning despite disruptions. The initiative aims to sustain reading progress and classroom access during ongoing challenges.
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Ohio
Bryant
Wife seeks peace bond over tire tampering and dog dispute
Thelma Williams sought a peace bond against her husband Jack Williams claiming he let air out of her tires, harassed her by phone, and threatened to kill her dog. The court denied the bond as Jack remarked the dog won when she sued for divorce.
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Los Angeles
Thelma Williams
Jack
WPA Slows Down as Ohio Counties Begin Stop-Gap Relief
Nineteen Ohio counties start stop-gap relief programs as WPA officials report a slowed pace and lag in job creation. Governor Carey signs $1.5 million from the General Fund to cover relief until January 31, while the Legislature approves the emergency relief bill and conformity to federal old age pension terms.
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Columbus
Ohio
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Carey
House
Senate
Davey
Modern Miss Rides Plane in Holiday Return
Miss Emma Hull a Painesville freshman at Ohio University was to go home for the holidays by plane. She rode in a bi plane with two pilots Frederick Montague and Bruce Merrill, the latter the flight instigator. They had stopped to check weather conditions north of Willoughby before returning.
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Romeo
Juliet
Emma Hull
Painesville
Ohio University
Frederick Montague
Bruce Merrill
Merrill
Montague
Lost Nation
Willoughby
the Messenger
Here
WPA Workers Hurt As Auto Overturns Near Kimberly
A WPA project crew returning from work Thursday night near Kimberly had a car driven by Jack Carter leave the highway and overturn. Injured were Harvey Brooks, Carter, and Vaughn Addis, all of Mineral, with Howard Carman of New Marshfield also reporting minor injuries. They were taken to Chilington Hospital by ambulance. Carter is feared most seriously injured with a possible ruptured kidney. Brooks suffered a fractured left thumb and ankle injury. Addis had a head injury.
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Logan
Kimberly
Jack Carter
Harvey Brooks
Carter
Vaughn Addis
Mineral
Howard Carmen
New Marshfield
Cherrington Hospital
Brooks
Addis
Blind Senator Schall Struck by Car Near Md Home
Washington reports that Thomas D. Schall, Minnesota's blind Republican senator and ardent New Deal critic, was struck by an automobile Thursday night while crossing a highway near Berwyn Heights Maryland. Friends fear for his life as doctors await developments.
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Washington
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Berwyn Heights
Hama
Roosevelt Grandson Kermit Jr Injured In Auto Crash
Kermit Roosevelt Jr., 20, grandson of former President Theodore Roosevelt, was injured when his car skidded off the road and struck a tree. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment after the collision.
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Kermit Roosevelt, JR
Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
Pat Di Cicco Summoned to Hollywood Grand Jury
Thelma Todd's former husband Pat Di Cicco is expected to appear in Hollywood as he was summoned to a grand jury. The foreman indicated the star may have been murdered, prompting renewed investigations into the case.
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Pasquale
Pat’ di Cicco
Thelma Todd
Hollywood
Comedienne
George W. Rochester
Miss Todd
Rochester
Pasquale di Cicco
di Cicco
New York
Kidnap Threat Deepens Todd Case in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles AP reports a kidnap threat aimed at Thelma Todd’s head waiter as detectives probe her death at a Hollywood club. A postcard bearing Withhold testimony or kidnap trip and two men threatening the waiter heighten questions about murder by monoxide.
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Hollywood Club
Thelma Todd
Alex Houne
NRA May Be Fostered By Existing Agencies
The administration plans transferring the expiring NRA to two or three established government agencies. President Roosevelt said at a press conference that NRA functions could be divided among departments though details are not final.
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Washington
NRA
Roosevelt
Snow and Ice Halt Trucks on Route 31 Near Logan
Snow and ice on Route 31 at Enterprise Thursday evening slowed truck traffic as drivers balked at the steep west side incline. A number of trucks parked along the highway while locals returning from Columbus faced difficult driving conditions.
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LOGAN
Enterprise
Columbus
Large Profits Turned Over To Employees
The Associated Press survey shows hundreds of companies distributing Christmas bonuses as profits rise. Thomas A. Peabody's North Manchester Indiana plant shared 100000 among 130 workers, Endicott Johnson gave 100000 for 19000 workers, and Homestake Mine Led South Dakota paid every worker a 100 gift.
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Chicago
Associated Press Today
Thomas A. Peabody
North Manchester
Ind
Endicott Johnson Corporation
Endicott
N. Y
Lead
Deadwood
Borah’s Hat in Ring as Wisconsin backers push bid
Idaho Senator Borah nears avowed candidacy for the Republican nomination after Wisconsin Republicans announce plans to form a Borah for President delegation. Borah signals support, saying he would stand with them, while aiming to push liberal delegates and a liberal platform at the convention.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Wisconsin
Banks Pay Dividends In Time for Christmas
Depositors of 12 state banks in liquidation have received dividends totaling over 6 million dollars this month. The First City Bank of Pomeroy paid depositors 11 thousand 34 dollars and 10 cents as part of the staggered liquidation payouts.
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Columbus
First City Bank
Pomeroy
Cobb Prefers Fight to Massacre in Nearing Presidential Campaign
Westwood Hills columnist Irvin S. Cobb notes both major parties may split from sorrowful rhetoric. Republicans shift their 1936 gathering from Armageddon to Cleveland with Fletcher promising a lively meeting. Democrats mull a standard convention with critiques of The Literary Digest. Townsend’s looming plan and the Ham Fish candidacy create a tense political horizon.
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Cobb
Westwood Hills
Calif
Armageddon
Cleveland
Fletcher
Farley
Literary Digest
Doc Townsend
Grandpa
Irvin
New Deal Disfavored in Fifth Digest Poll Findings
The Literary Digest polls show a slight rise in opposition to the New Deal in a nationwide tally of 819,320 votes from 34 states. Overall 472,698 votes oppose Roosevelt policies while 346,622 support them, with 57.69 percent against the New Deal.
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New York
Literary Digest
Roosevelt
Suspended Pupils Must Attend Classes Ruling
East Liverpool reports four students suspended for refusing to salute the flag must return to class under the Compulsory Education Law after Attorney General Bricker rules school boards may enforce patriotic participation.
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East Liverpool
Board of Education
John W. Bricker
Milne Kidnapping Case Nears Solution in Doylestown
Federal agents search a tumbledown farmhouse ten miles from Doylestown described as the Milne kidnapping hideout. They pursue a halting lead from Caleb Miline, grandson of a retired manufacturer, who claims four men lured him from a New York apartment last Saturday.
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Doylestown
Milne
Caleb J. Miline
New York
Battery C to Hold Special Drill Tonight
Captain Paul Hal announces Battery C special drill at the Armory tonight at 7 o clock. Quarterly drill pay has been received and checks will be distributed to members present.
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Paul Hal
Battery C
Earthquake Shakes Homes from Imperial Valley to San Diego
A light quake rattled dishes in houses across the Imperial Valley to San Diego Thursday night, jolting residents but causing no major damage.
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San Diego
Calif
Imperial Valley
Objections to Petition Aired Before Court
Petition for Sunday Creek Sanitary District gains over 1000 signers, twice the needed amount, with four of five proposed municipalities approving. Court considers amendments or acceptance as hearing continues. District would cover Trimble Township and Corning Rendville in Perry, and Homer Union in Morgan, with potential reservoir plans for Columbus-scale water supply.
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Sunday Creek Sanitary District
Athens County
M. R. Brown
Corning
Joseph L. Meenan
David C. Warner
State Water Conservation Board
Sunday Creek
Columbus
Trimble Township
Glouster
Trimble
Jacksonville
Monroe Township
Perry County
Rendville
Homer
Union Townships
Morgan County
Phillips Seeks Relief Report From Ohio House
Rep. H. T. Phillips calls a special joint legislative committee to produce a report by Jan 7 on the spring relief investigation in Ohio. The push follows Governor Davey’s clash with Federal Relief Administrator Hopkins as Washington assumed relief control.
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Columbus
Senate
House
Joint Legislative Committee
Relief Administration
Ohio
H. T. Phillips
Athens
Robert F. Kaser
Shelby
Legislative Relief Committee
Phillips
Davey
Hopkins
Roosevelt calls North American wildlife conference
President Roosevelt announced a North American wildlife conference to meet in Washington from February 3 to 7 to work out a program for conservation of wild life resources.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wild Life Conference
Christmas Parade Delights Athens with Santa and Reindeer
Christmas weather greets Santa Claus as he leads a festive Athens parade from the Armory to Court Street with Eskimo, strange figures, and Athens Junior High students beneath a crowd of cheering families. Santa then visits the City Building to chat with children and hand out candy.
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Athens
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Athens City
Nebraskan Grocer Convicted of Perjury in Senate Race
George W. Norris former Nebraska grocer faced a possible five year prison term and a $2000 fine after being convicted of perjury for denying receipt of financial aid during his U S Senate bid against his famous namesake.
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George W. Norris
Nebraska
U. S
Income Balance Restored for Farmers Since 1929 Levels
The Agriculture Adjustment Administration reports farm gross cash income has rebounded to the 1929 national income level. From 1929 to 1933 farm income fell 61 percent while total money income fell 43 percent. from 1933 to 1935 farm income rose about 86 percent. Rural retail sales grow as farm cash income covers production costs. About 400000 farmers with mortgages paid up a portion of installments through Nov 30.
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Washington
AAA
L. H. Bean
Bean
Doctor Attacks Man Strength In Chicago Report
A Mayo Clinic physician Dr Edgar V Allen says maleness carries inherent weakness and lower vitality due to hereditary factors. He warns the claim would alter views on male strength and fitness, noting the idea as a hard blow to many husbands.
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Chicago
Edgar V. Allen
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Mann
Dr. Allen
Democrats Approve Cox for Congressman at Large
In Gallipolis the Tenth District Democratic meeting unanimously approved Milton B. Cox of McArthur for congressman at large. Delegates to the national convention were named with Gladys Whitlatch as alternate, and Halliday and Gallagher were approved for the State Central Committee. No governor or state offices endorsements were made.
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Gallipolis
Democratic Central
Milton 8. Cox
McArthur
Co. L. Jordan
Athens County
J. E. Warren
Vinton County
Mia
Gladys P. Whitlatch
Nelsonville
Joan E. Halliday
Gallip
Fees Transferred to Buy Coal at Ohio University
The State Emergency Board moved $3,000 from student fees at Ohio University to the fuel fund after officials reported the coal reserve was exhausted.
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Ohio U
Columbus
State Emergency Board
Ohio University
Peace Plan's Breakdown Amid Acclaim In London
The British government abandons the Franco British peace plan with Italy and seeks support from Mediterranean nations to deter potential Italian attack. In Ethiopia, 2000 Askari celebrate victory in Mai Tinchet Valley as heavy casualties exceed 1000 with Ethiopians and Italians suffering major losses on northern and southern fronts.
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Ethiopia
London
League of Nations
Baldwin
Paris
Laval
Great Britain
France
Rome
Await Council, Action
League of Nations Les
Geneva
League
Mai Tinchet
Asmara
Abbi Addi
Makale
Wrestler Sues For Million Dollars In Damages
Everett Man, claiming monopoly on wrestling in America, sues six promoters and Curtis Publishing Co. for one million dollars. He alleges conspiracy to belittle his ability as heavyweight title contender via a Saturday Evening Post article. Pomona Grange plans December 23 meeting to confer degrees at Albany Grange Hall.
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U.P
Everett Manshall
America
Curtis Publishing Co
Philadelphia
Marshall
Saturday Evening Post
Pomona Grange
Athens County
Albany Grange Hall
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