Railroads to Be Helped by Congress Soon
Congress moves to aid railroads facing bankruptcy as the Reconstruction Finance Corporation with up to 2 billion dollars of working funds is set to be created after Christmas. The measure may empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to review railroad loans, with hearings underway and a January 4 return to Congress planned.
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Wisconsin
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Woman Burns Self to Death in Kentucky Jail
Mrs. Minnie Rice, 38, mother of nine, attempted suicide twice and died after wrapping cloths around her body and lying on a gas heater in a jail cell. Her husband had placed her in jail for safekeeping due to threats of another attempt. She died en route to a hospital.
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Minnie Rice
Rice
Escaped Prisoners Lived Weeks in Woods Near Mariafield
Cleveland police reported two escaped prisoners hid in the woods for weeks feeding on apples and rabbits after climbing a barbed fence. John Treml alias John Patrof, 25, of Sharon Pennsylvania, was arraigned on attempted burglary charges and held to the grand jury in $5,000 bond. He said a Toledo companion split up to go home, and they had not seen a human for two weeks. In a separate note, William J. Root, ex vice president of the First Central Trust of Akron, was back in county jail after admitting a $400,000 bank embezzlement and meeting with bank officials.
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Prigan Hiden Woods
Cleveland
U.1
Mariafield
John Trem
John Patrof
Sharon
Toledo
Wiliam J. Root
First Central Trust Company of
Akron
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Far Flung Search For Slayer Of Cincinnati Child
Cincinnati detectives and fire crews hunt across the city after the kidnapping and murder of Marian McLean six. Two suspects are held for questioning including a hermit in a shack. Water in a bucket tested for blood as investigators probe a cellar grave site and a John Doe grand jury indictment is reported.
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New Word Banksters Sparks American Banker Debate
Cyrus H. K. Curtis reports Paris views that American financiers are labeled banksters a blend of banker and gangster. French circles warn British press calls Americans gullible and emotional as gold flows and fears of French gold withdrawal ripple through New York. Continued on Page 4.
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New York
Bank of France
London
Europe
Chinese Nation Is Leaderless
Nanking reports a leaderless Chinese government as cabinet resignations leave the capital. Wu Chao-Chu says a new government will form this week with Eugene Chen possibly returning from Shanghai. Chiang Kai-Shek withdraws to his mountain home while foreigners and civil servants run essential services.
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Chiang
Removal of Game Protector Sparks Protest by Sportsmen
In St Marys on December 2 the Western Ohio Fish and Game Association protested Albert Wells removal as a game protector. Directors say a petition signed by 2 244 people was presented to Commissioner Reinhart, but ignored, prompting action and continuing dispute over the decision.
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ST. Marys
Western Ohio Fish and Game Association
Albert Wells
Wilian C. Reinhart
Department of Conservation
Anger Tragedy After Shotgun Misfire in Bellaire
In Bellaire on December 22, 34 year old Paul Pribla died after an unstable display with a shotgun. He aimed to eject a shell, pressed the barrel against a staircase step, and the weapon discharged, killing him instantly.
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Paul Pribla
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Reports on Land Banks Delinquency Rises in Year
Paul Bestor, who oversees Federal land banks with farmer loans over 1 billion dollars, testified before the Senate Banking Committee that loan delinquency more than doubled last year. He cited 22.5 percent delinquent now versus 10.1 percent previously as the House passes a bill to provide 10 million dollars to aid land banks and rent to delinquent borrowers.
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Paul Bastor
Senate
Bestor
Land Banka
Hoover
Hoisington Fined for Possession Charge near Fisher
Harry Hoisington of Athens Albany Road near Fisher was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor. Magistrate C H Porter imposed the penalty following arrest by Constable Joe Jonas with Sheriff Wayne Wingett and Deputy Charles Bayless. a large quantity of beer and mash was seized at his home. John Coleman of New Floodwood was fined 10 dollars and costs for seizure related to burying skinned animal carcasses.
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Athens-Albany
Fisher
C. H. Porter
Joe Jonas
Wayne Wingett
Charles Bayless
Hoisington
John Coleman
New Floodwood
Ohio Senator Seeks Higher Alcohol Content Beer
Senator Bulldog of Ohio introduced a bill to allow states to manufacture beer with 2.75 percent alcohol. The proposal would replace the 2 percent limit in the National Prohibition Act wherever the smaller figure appears. The measure was brought up during the moratorium debate.
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Washington
Bulldog
Japanese Advance in Manchuria Captures Two Citadels
Advancing across Manchuria in a drive against bandits Japanese troops and bombing planes captured two Chinese citadels today and ordered war ships into action. Advices from Yinxow said Japanese seized the citadel at Tienchuangtai in South Panshan and disarmed Chinese soldiery.
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Pillow Demand Amid Pacific Dispatches
President Marshall expressed views on American needs and urged minimal luggage while mentioning pillows stuffed with feathers. A correspondent notes pillows stuffed with rice and criticizes local provisions as lacking proper preparation and standard equipment.
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Peiping
Marshall
America
Orient
New horse feeding bag limits head-raising tricks
A horse is fitted with a new style feed bag held by metal bars to reach meals without raising its head high, replacing older designs. The device is sponsored by the American Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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American Association For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Hoover Debt Moratorium Goes Into Effect After Ratification
The 252 million Hoover war debt and separations moratorium is formally in effect with Senate approval 69 to 12. Congress ratified after a long session and adjourned for Christmas, while a reservation against debt cancellation sparked debate as lawmakers left Washington.
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House of
St. Nicholas
United States
House
Southern Ohio Corn Borer Quarantine Under Review
Ohio agriculture director S. B. Guthrey is weighing moving the corn borer quarantine line south to the Ohio River after holidays. About 50 Southern Ohio farmers and county reps from Hamilton Butler Scioto Brown and Adams counties pressed for a shift, noting gains in infestation yet overall statewide improvement. Guthrey cited growing infestation in some southern communities but continuing progress statewide due to modern elimination methods.
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United Press
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Adams
Lawrence County
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Mild Christmas Weather Stuns Midwest Record Heat
The Midwest endures the mildest pre Christmas spell in over six decades with December heat records falling. Strawberries ripen two days before Christmas as bees swarm under warm skies from the Rockies to the East. Forecasters expect at least two more days of mild weather and dim chances of Christmas snow. In Canton, Zimon Henderson picked garden strawberries while Dan Bidwell reports bees swarming.
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Rockies
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Zimon Henderson
Dan Bidwell
Rome City
Parents Sent To Prison for Their Cruelty
In Washington the father Barry N. Riley and his wife Blaze were each sentenced to two years in jail and fined $250 after a two day trial. Edith Riley, aged under ten but mentally four, was kept in a dark unventilated closet and fed scraps. Neighbors testified they were unaware of the child’s presence in the home.
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Edith Riley
Barry N. Riley
Blaze
Lotte
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Hidith
Toarders
Riley
Edith
Two Candidates Seek County Recorder Nomination in May
HL. A. Wooley of Athens obtained a petition today to run in the Republican primary for county recorder. Emmett Carpenter, current recorder, got his petition yesterday. Seven Republicans have petitions. another for a Democratic candidate was taken this morning.
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HL. A. Wooley
Athens
Emmett Carpenter
Hoover Grandchildren Host White House Christmas Party
Peggy Ann and Peter Hoover, grandchildren of the President, host 200 young socialites at the White House. The event supports gifts for needy children, with Herbert Hoover Jr. and family arriving from California for the Yuletide holidays. Hoover shops locally to buy toys for Peggy Ann and Peter.
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Washington
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Peter
Herbert
Calfornia
Peggy Ann
Seven Are Gone Three Left Sacks of Toys Distributed
Sacks of toys were distributed in Athens County today as seven are gone and three remain. Deliveries to Athens homes begin late today with shipments from The Messenger Toy Shop at Ohio Fuel Gas offices. Children at the Columbus area hospital received gifts during a Christmas party as Junior Red Cross workers from Athens prepared the surprise.
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Athens
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Eugene Shafer
Junior Red Cremain
Athena County
Cassey
Micchantcal
Whedla
Tammany Officials Deposited Ten Million More Than Earned
New York reports by Samuel Seabury claim 27 Tammany politicians and city officials deposited about $10 million more than their salaries and reported income. details allege large bank deposits and misrepresented earnings across several offices including the sheriff, deputy city clerk, and other officials with disputed sources.
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Samuel Seabury
Hofstadter Legislative Committee
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United Press Today
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Alstigorsun
Educators To Gather In Columbus For County Delegation
Wl Merritt and Trimble will represent Athens County as delegates to the Ohio Education Association sessions in Columbus on December 29 31 and 21. The other delegate is unnamed. Prominent educators from across the country will speak including Dr B O Skinner state director of education Dr William McAndrew editor of the Educational Review Glenn Drummond Logan County Schools Superintendent Charles Meek Toledo Schools Superintendent and B F Stanton Alliance Schools Superintendent.
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Athens County
Ohio Education Association
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Educational Review
New York
Glenn Drummond
Logan County
Charles
Meek
Toledo
B. F. Stanton
Alliance Schools
Japs Plan New Campaign Across Lina River
Japanese headquarters announce intent to clear Chinese irregulars west of the Lina River with a harsh warning against obstruction. The push concentrates south of Mukden while northward operations finish. north of Mukden reported 200 Chinese casualties to 20 Japanese. Liao irregulars estimated at 100,000. Chinchow untouched unless irregulars intervene.
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Dr Montgomery gravely ill in Zanesville
Dr Knox Montgomery a high United Presbyterian Churchman and president of Muskingum College was gravely ill at Zanesville with uremic poisoning. Joan Bennett engaged to Gene Markey announced by her mother Mrs Eric Pinker in New York. Ray Wingett of Richland Avenue arrested near Union Depot Athens on intoxication charge. hearing to be held before Mayor Wood.
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New York
Gene Markey
Eric Bi.Pinker
Ray Wingett
Richland Avenue
Union Depot
Athens
Charles Maple
Fred Jeffery
Robart S
Weather forecast reports unsettled conditions tonight in New Orleans area
Partial readable weather text notes high 80s, variable winds, and probable unsettled conditions tonight. General core weather committee expects no major change, with possible scattered showers or light rain and cooler temperatures as night progresses.
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New Orleans
Green Escapes Manslaughter Verdict Today
George Green of Harrisonville was found guilty of assault and battery in Athens County for a fatal tractor accident on Valley Farms Company land. The verdict followed a six-hour jury deliberation and carries a maximum sentence of five years or a $500 fine.
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Harrisonville
Athens County
Hia Traci
Rusk
Heyes Covert
Bloodwood
Athens County Common
Piers Court
Covert
Valley Farms Company
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Chart
Cherrington Hospital
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Akron schools to close for two weeks amid tax delay
Akron officials announced a government funding shortfall due to late tax collection forcing the closure of schools for about two weeks after Christmas. Finance Director B O Gaileher cited lack of funds and possible longer shutdowns if debt collection issues persist. In other items a separate report notes a bombing threat against James J Pant home with no injuries.
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B.O. Gaileher
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