Supreme Court to Rule on Railroad Pension Law
Washington December 17 The Supreme Court agreed to decide on the constitutionality of the railroad pension measure challenged by the American Railway Association after the District of Columbia court held it unconstitutional The government seeks an early decision and plans to revise the act in the coming Congress and expects oral arguments soon after the Christmas recess
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Supreme Court
Ceate
Congress
Ita
American Railway Association
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Chamber Quiz Angers Council and Planning Talk
Council debates bridge plans and a city planning commission proposal. Councilman W L Price urges formation of a boulevard through the city, favoring Kanawha Street as a broad 100 foot wide route. The discussion centers on how to proceed with the bridge project.
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Washington
Virginia
W. L. Price
City Planning Commission
Kanawha Street
Bridge debate stirs council on river crossing need
City council debates whether to accept county court’s bridge ownership plan and seek funds. Officials discuss a self liquidating bond issue, PWA aid, and immediate $60,000 repairs as residents press for action. Chamber of commerce urged to study and relay findings while council mulls a legislative approach and a five member committee.
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M. F Matheny
Matheny
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
H. L. Wehrie
Wehrle
Couer
Joe L. Silverstein
Silverstein
de Gruyter
Gillverstein
Resolution Move By Davis Records No-Vote Action
Davis proposed that one resolution be placed on the record without a vote, effectively ruling the resolution out of order. The action would make the resolution a formal record item rather than a voted decision.
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Davis
Kennamer Faces Initial Hearing in Tulsa Case
Kennamer faced an initial hearing after an all night ride from Kansas City to Tulsa. A. Flint Moss said defense work had only begun while Holly Anderson outlined prosecutorial plans. Dr. Felix Adams, an arsonist, offered to testify if needed, and a body found near Tulsa was considered unrelated by Deputy Benson.
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Tulsa
Gorrell
Exclusive
Forest Hills
A. Flint Moss
Holly Anderson
Felix Adams
Ulsa
Tony Benson
Henson
Saar Tangle Tense After Mob Incident
In Saarbrucken, amid tension, a man was struck by a pistol shot as voters awaited a plebiscite. The supreme plebiscite court postponed indefinitely the Dec 21 trial of the chief of the German front and four others on charges by the governing commission. Residents eye Jan 13 vote on returning to Germany, joining France, or staying with the League of Nations, while Englishmen and foreigners face hostility and await international troops.
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Saarbruccken
Germany
France
League of Nations
Britain
12 000 Firms In War Plans
The wartime inquiry centers on procurement of military supplies with Lt. Col. Harris testifying on what can be divulged. DuPont representatives and several arms firms faced questions while Hiss challenged claims of unaudited vouchers and the Old Hickory account.
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Harris
War Department
duPonts
Claris
Alger Hiss
Vickery
duPont
Hiss
Leutenant
Willams
Ordnance
Old Hickory
General Willams
Wiere
H. H. Cochran
Hiss Claims Only Thorough Audit By The Duponts
Hiss argued that the sole comprehensive audit was conducted by the duPants, asserting that no independent review could match their rigor. The remark framed his defense amid ongoing scrutiny of financial dealings and oversight.
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Hiss
duPants
Hucy Lang pushes major Louisiana reform package
In Baton Rouge, Senator Hucy Lang’s program to tighten control over Louisiana government advances in the house toward final enactment. The bills raise corporate taxes, extend Lang’s political authority over local government, and seek to place hiring of public school teachers under his administration. A late senate session was adjourned tonight with plans to reconvene tomorrow evening to receive house bills.
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Baton Rouge
Hucy Lang
Louisiana
House
Senate
Coleman Lindsey
Feader
Bomb Explosions Shake Havana as Talk of Revolution Grows
Havana churns with fear after twenty bombs explode between nightfall and nine o clock striking at least two people. Officials report a dynamite seizure on four passenger buses from Santings to Havana and mass arrests of bus passengers. Police operations spark rumors of anti government forces moving against Batista’s troops.
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Havana
Santings
Fulgencio Batista
Ganley Bridge School Stages Light Opera In a Little Spanish Town
Ganley Bridge School presented the two act light opera In a Little Spanish Town last night. The production by OUls M. Carrington featured a lively cast and colorful period songs.
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Ganley Bridge School
Ouls M. Carrington
Local School Tonight Hosts Notable Cast Members
A school performance will be presented tonight featuring Woodrow Martin, Margaret Bracken, Margaret Anderson, William Johnson, Lerose, Frederick Messer, Clifford Suthard, Betty Wylie and Golda Skaggs. A chorus of boys and girls accompanies the production while American automobiles are noted as in higher demand in Australia than recently.
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Woodrow Martin
Margaretl Bracken
Margaret Anderson
William Johnson
Uc! Lerose
Frederick Messer
Clifford Suthard
Betty Wylie
Golda Skaggs
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