Murphy Likely to Get Attorney General Post
Senators predicted Governor Frank Murphy of Michigan would be nominated as attorney general and questioned over his handling of sit down strikes but likely approved by the Senate. News noted Cummings intended to resign in January and the White House awaited a formal announcement next week.
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Indictments Arrow at Irish Hospital Sweepstakes Ring
Federal grand jury charges eight officers of a major Irish hospital sweepstakes network with conspiracy to smuggle tickets into the United States and to distribute and bring back money. The group operated through about 700 agents across the country, selling $2.50 tickets with prizes from 150 000 downward and an estimated $25 million in tickets sold in 1936.
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New York
United States
U. S
John L. Delaney
Delaney
Ireland
Sisto Expelled From New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange ousted J A Sisto and Co chief J A Sisto for improper conduct. Charges include self dealing with 1000 shares sold at 23 to his own firm, altered books, and improper records. Previous Walker gift ties noted.
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Richard Whitney
J. A. Sisto
J. A. Sisto and Co
Edward A. Bartlett, Jr
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Sisto
James J. Walker
Walker
Merrimag Mine Blast Death Toll Rises to Three
In Christiansburg Virginia the Merri Anthracite mine explosion after night shift killed John Kipps 21 year old Peele and 32 year old Huff and another worker. four others burned. State Mine Inspectors to investigate as rescuers suggest natural gas ignition.
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Robert Huff
Merrimac
Thomas B. Morton
Richmond
Morton
Bank robber is captured in Kentucky mountains
Scott Blankenship a 28 year old truck driver was arrested after a 24 hour mountain search near Freeburn Kentucky. Deputies say he hid near his family home and officers found money in his pockets while confessing plans to flee toward Michigan. Bloodhounds aided the pursuit and a posse guarded the area overnight.
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Scott Blankenship
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T. M. Stratton
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Three Rivers
New York Taxi Drivers Threaten Citywide Strike
About 2,000 day drivers and 4,500 night associates authorized union leaders to call a walkout when needed, possibly on New Year’s Eve. Current contracts expire at midnight Saturday, with demands including higher commissions from 42 1/2 to 50 percent.
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New York
Treasury Blushes as Lads Invade Burglar-Proof Mint
Two 15-year-olds, Paul Francis and William Gallagher from San Rafael, entered the San Francisco mint through a partly open second story window. Guards summoned police after an alarm and a copper sheet was tossed from the window. No injuries reported. officers to decide next steps.
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Justice Department
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William Gallagher
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Max Reznik
Midwest Frozen by Second Cold Wave Across Regions
The nation faces a second cold wave from Canada as Midwest states endure sub zero readings and widespread ice, with at least 30 deaths from exposure. Minnesota and neighboring areas report 40 and below temps, while New England braves a hard freeze. The weather disrupts power lines in Washington state and postal telegraph lines in British Columbia, with several states seeing dangerous road conditions and one eighth of Michigan roads iced over.
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Scarlet fever epidemic declines in West Virginia
Charleston Dec 29 An epidemic of scarlet fever attacking Harrison and surrounding areas is definitely on the decline Dr A M Price head of the states communicable diseases division reported today after an inspection for Health Commissioner A A McClure.
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A. M. Price
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France Presses Diplomatic Peace with Italy Over Africa Concessions
France signals willingness to grant colonial concessions to Italy to avert conflict with Mussolini while deploying warships and troops near Somalia. Daladier's cabinet seeks to keep peace through negotiations, with possible talks on Tunisian status and the Addis Ababa Djibouti railway.
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Science and religion join in new liaison proposal
Sir Richard Gregory urges the American Association for the Advancement of Science to fuse science with religion. He envisions a future life after Earth ends and calls for exalted spiritual ideals to guide scientific progress.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Richmond, Va
Richard Gregory
Norfolk and Western Plans 10 New Locomotives
Roanoke Va December 29 Ten large freight locomotives are included in a 6 500 000 construction and repair program announced by the Norfolk and Western railway The plan begins immediately in company shops and follows a separate 6 100 000 expenditure for rails fastenings and new coal cars The first locomotive should be in service by May 1 with one each month after That program also calls for 35 covered hopper cars 70 tons capacity and heavy repairs to 4 000 coal cars at Roanoke and 2 000 coal cars at Shafers Crossing Bluefield and Lamberts Point shops
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Norfolk and Western Railway
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Lamberts Point
Bluefield Shops Share in Car Rebuilding Program
Bluefield railroad officials said local shops are sharing in the car rebuilding program and rebuilding an average of 15 cars per week. They cited limited track space as the reason for this weekly rate and noted a normal workforce is employed with no anticipated increase soon, ensuring steady work for several weeks.
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Bluefield Railroad
Bowling Green State Univ President Die in Auto Crash
Findlay Ohio December 29 Dr Roy E Offenhauer 57 president of Bowling Green State University died in a hospital hours after he and his wife were injured in a motor truck collision one mile south of Findlay He suffered a fractured skull while his wife endured possible brain concussion and head lacerations she was expected to recover Offenhauer had been university president since August 25 1937 after 13 years as Lima public schools superintendent
King George Orders Court Debutante Shake-Up Over Cash Deals
London reports King George VI instructed a reform of court presentations to bar cash and curtsey sponsored debutantes from Buckingham Palace. The Lord Chamberlain rejected 58 applications as sponsors faced embarrassment over private gain, with talks of curtailing future presentations. About 700 debutantes and matrons are presented at each court annually.
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Daily Mail
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Rebels Pierce Government Defenses Across Balaguer Front
Rebels claim breakthrough along the Balaguer sector as Francoist forces attack along the Serge river front north of Lerida. Insurgent advances threaten the government in northeastern Spain with reported breaches and captured Montero heights.
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New York Nightlife Faces Early New Year Closing
New York Citys top nightlife districts face an unprecedented curtailment as state and city officials bar New Years alcohol sales after 3 a.m. Sunday. The police cabaret bureau enforces an 4 a.m. guest exit, forcing most venues to shut by 8 a.m. on January 1, 1938, marking a historic restraint on celebrations.
Fight brews in new Congress over relief programs
Washington December 29 AP report says senators McCarran and Barkley push investigations and supervision changes for WPA relief. a plan to shift relief to unpaid county boards is debated while laGuardia warns of political influence. WPA relief rolls drop to 3,083,249.
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McCarran
Nev
Barkley
WPA
White House
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New York City
Glamour Girl Earns Income From Estate Trusts
New York report states Brenda Diana Duff Frazier a 17 year old debutante named an infant over 14 by Surrogate James A Foley as he approves her right to income from a 4,051,000 estate. Guardian filings cover September 1934 to September 1938 with annual income around 181,384 dollars. The debutante’s formal party recently drew wide attention and costs were estimated between 25,000 and 50,000 dollars.
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James A. Foley
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