Engine Crew Is Arrested After Paris Strasbourg Crash
In Legny near Paris on December 24 a Paris Strasbourg night train plowed into four cars of the Nancy express in thick fog at 65 mph. The disaster killed about 190 travelers, with 112 identified so far including children and students. The engineer and fireman were arrested on charges of imprudence, while rescue crews worked amid chaos and debris.
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Nancy
Paris
Legny
Pomponne
Here
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Anton Andrik
Chicago
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Paul Morel
Bristol Abd Lot
Hoover Christmas Observances With Grandchildren
Former President Herbert Hoover and Mrs Hoover spent Christmas Eve at Stanford with grandchildren Peg Ann Peter and Baby Joan joining in Christmas rituals. The Hoover family delivered gifts to friends by car, later gathering by the fireside as Brendenlleren hung stockings and the tree glowed with ornaments.
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Stanford University
Calif
Herbert Hoover
Brendenlleren
Dr. Gifts
Joan
Santa Claus
Octopus Encounter On Kanawha River Two Boatmen
Two Arnawha river boatmen Kase Saunders and Robert Tricot Allen street reported a three foot octopus entangling their craft near Bradford street on the Kanawha River. Saunders described a squirming grasp before a knife was used to free the vessel. Theories place the creature as a Mexico gulf migrant or an aquarium loss.
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Kase Saunders
Robert Tricot
Allen Street
Bradford Street
Trier
Navea
Mexico
Apostolic Head Fatally Stabbed in New York Church
Arch bishop Leon Elisee Tourlan head of the Armenian National Apostolic church in the Americas was stabbed to death during services at Holy Cross church on West 18th Street. Police arrested two grocers, Matos Leyletin and Niehen Sarkisian, as onlookers flooded the scene. Bodyguard Roxsot Cargodian restrained the crowd and aided the wounded prelate, who collapsed in the pew.
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New York
Leon Elisee Tourlan
Armenian National Apostolic Church
Amerless
Russia
Auditorum of the Holy Cross
American Hemisphere
Charles Uehelacker
Matos Leyletin
Niehen Sarkisian
Roxsot Cargodian
Architlation
United States
West Virginia Delegation Faces Uncertainty Ahead
Washington dispatch reports the West Virginia delegation in the approaching seventieth Congress contends with uncertainty. Democratic senators Neely and six House members back administration aims, while Republican Hatfield plans sharper attacks on Roosevelt policy. Members weigh Tugwell bill revisions, private plant sales, waterway surveys, and Virginia debt litigation amid Christmas departures and calendar constraints.
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Washington
Seventysthira Congress
Granspear
West Virgins
Hi M. Neely
Democratic House
H. D. Hatfield
States
Sif
Paonith Charmston
Neely
Atlantic
Mississippi
Janes
New
Kanawha
Ohio
Senate
Ramsiy
Follaws- Bee
West Virginia
Virginia
Ramsay
Henson
Tee
Robert, Jr
West Virginia University
Arie Laughter
Miss Charlowe
Fausty
Fursons
Fin Sheir
Johnson
Lansing
Mich
Christ Mission Not Failed, Father Doyle Says at Immaculate Conception
The Rev. Charles Doyle, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Montgomery, argues Christ's mission has not failed though not yet fulfilled. He contrasts Roman Empire peace with 1:100 war to peace ratios of the United States, reflecting on Christmas as a worldwide festival that unites nations, with imagery of faith, family, and generosity.
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Roman Empire
United States
Christ
Charles Doyle
Immaculate Conception
Montgomery
Father Doyle
Juan
Jesus
Old Holm
Berehem
Career for Safe opens new Vita Hurst story in Charleston Gazette
A struggling college graduate seeks a foothold in the business world as a new Vita Hurst tale begins in The Charleston Gazette The State Newsfager. The narrative follows a hopeful student facing the grim realities of employment and counsels on finding a secure career path.
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Keith
Vita Hurst
Charleston
Santa to Visit Homesteaders in West Virginia
ARTHURDALE December 25. The Kris Kringle brings gifts of furniture and home supplies to the Arthurdale homesteaders as they prepare to move into the 1100 acre community created with federal help. Queens, quilts, sheets, and blankets are readied for the first families moving in soon after the new year. The project sustains local workers and civil works participants who have benefited from Christmas wages and ongoing labor on the homestead program.
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Kris Kringle
Preston Cavity
West Virginia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Morgentown
Arthurdale
Cane
Rend Fors
Chivatmis Fran Theist
Hay
Henri Mouquin Dies in Williamsburg Va at 97
Henri Mouquin renowned for rare wines onion soups and French dinners died at the Mouquin farm near Williamsburg Virginia at age 97. Death follows weeks of declining health with the clock showing 1 39 a m. authorities report a quiet passing in his home.
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Ry —Henri Mouquin
Severt Gentratona
Mouquin
Capitol Land
Ang Yond
Unusual Christmas Spirit Shines in Charleston City
The city woke to festive lights and a modern Christmas tree as volunteers from all walks of life gave to the less fortunate. At the Shrine Mosque 3,000 youths received gifts from Santa Claus while Mayor DeVan spoke, and church groups sang carols and distributed food baskets. Charities across Charleston also contributed to the holiday joy, with many adults and children alike enjoying the season.
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Jean Flournoy
Charleston
Nice
Alvin Snyder
R. P. DeVan
Shrine
Clakiesten
Saint Claus
Johnson Praises Peace Year See New Order Established
Washington reports President Johnson praising the holiday season as the most peaceful year in history and declaring a new order with a system for time and a sense of national unity, while acknowledging ongoing efforts to restore stability and progress.
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Washington
Hugh 3. Johnson
Nn Honal Recovery
Citizenship Amnesty Restores 1500 Wartime Convicts
President Roosevelt issued a Christmas amnesty proclamation restoring citizenship to 1500 persons convicted during World War I under the espionage and selective service acts who completed their sentences. Excluded are expatriate draft evaders like Grover Cleveland Bergdoll.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Hhis
Selective Service
Roosevelt Hosts Unprecedented Christmas Party at White House
President Roosevelt and his family distributed gifts to policemen, chauffeurs, servants, and guests on Christmas Eve at the executive mansion. Mrs Roosevelt, Hyde Park, assisted as the president, his daughter Anna, and grandchildren Susie and Rosalie helped hand out presents during the festive scene on the second floor.
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Roosevelt
Anes Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Anna
Sistle
Ruszele Dall
World Good Cheer Seen Across Christendom Tonight
A Christmas tone runs through the world as churches glow with electric stars and robed bands sing. President Roosevelt pledges citizenship restoration for 1500 statutorily denied for wartime opposition. France mourns a deadly passenger train wreck while other nations greet the season with charity and hope.
Repeal Completely Changes New Yorkers Night Habits
Dano Jung reports on December 24 from NEW YORK about rumors of strange activity in a West Side restaurant district. An informant, known as Mr Power, describes nightlife in the area, with descriptions of cocktails, taxis, and taxis’ radio traffic as the correspondent undertakes a cautious tour of Park and Madison avenues ending at Park Avenue hotels. The piece notes high costs and a revealing look into urban social life.
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Dano Jung
New York
Oie West Side
Park Avenue
Cptiase Thirn
President Roosevelt Christmas greeting issued from Washington
President Roosevelt extends a Christmas message from the nation’s capital praising the observance of the season. He expresses gratitude to supporters who sent greetings and notes his wish to personally thank each person if possible. The text emphasizes unity and reverence in celebrating Christmas across the United States and abroad.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Dation
Real Yuletide Cheer Is Seen by Rogers
A Santa Monica Christmas message praises enduring hope and patience amid hard times. It notes fear falls on the unemployed and hungry, yet many still cling to optimism for a brighter season and a better future.
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Rogers
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