Winter Blaze Clouds Nation With Deaths And Cold
Western Pennsylvania faces freezing temperatures as a late storm grinds through Pittsburgh. Chicago endures a 20 mile square blizzard with four foot snow drifts and traffic paralysis. Eleven dead at Hotel Kerns in Lansing with at least nine more missing. details emerge as survivors recount the grim hotel fire.
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Mich
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Principal Wolfe addresses Otsry Club on Junior High
Harold G Wolfe principal of Jumide High School outlines mental and physical changes in high school age youths and school activities. Harry Spicer speaks on Scouting objectives and boys organization influence. Christmas party plan for needy city children named chairman.
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Britain Declines to Pay or Discuss Debt
Washington reports the British government will not pay its war debt to the United States nor discuss a settlement at this time. In London the Chancellor Neville Chamberlain said debt negotiations would be useless now. A Washington note had offered to discuss settlement proposals. Separately, Finland will pay its semiannual war debt in installments around December 15.
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Indictments in Kelayres Massacre Case Grow
Pottsville December 11 Indictments were returned by a grand jury in the Kelayres massacre case. Joseph J Bruno and eight family members face murder charges as part of a broad list totaling 85 true bills. Names include Alfred Jamies Bruno Paull Philip Arthur and Tony Orlando among others.
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First Avenue Fire Checks Spread at Barnes Laundry
A two story brick building on First Avenue housing Barnes Laundry, owned by Bracken Brothers, caught fire just before midnight. Damage estimated over $500 with coverage by insurance. Fire spread basement to roof and through a west partition, but did not reach adjacent wooden structures, averting a larger blaze. Occupants on the second floor included Mr. Margaret Laird and family. firemen battled hidden flames behind a partition.
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No Trace Found Of Three Ocean Fliers
Washington December 11 The Navy Department reported the naval aircraft has ended the search for Capt. Charles P. Tim and two companions believed lost on a flight from California to Hawaii. Three destroyers remain on patrol but with little hope of locating the fliers.
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Loveland Addresses GOP Council on Pennsylvania Education
F A Loveland, member of the Pennsylvania State Council of Education, spoke at the Council of Republican Women gathering in Corry. He traced public school development from 1607, noted the shift from private to public schools, praised teacher training advances, and cited the 1930 Pinchot plan for a ten year state education survey. He hinted at code measures to be considered in the upcoming legislature.
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All Standing Committees To Be Abolished
Revolutionary reform proposal at last night’s reg u lar meeting urges abolition of finance property and administration and instruction committees. Milon L Brown as board president advocates a largely legislative role for the board with executives hired to carry out policy. He calls for reports on educational efficiency and district operations to guide economy and state aid status.
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Hauptmann Case Arguments Set For December 13
PLEMINGTON New Jersey December 11 Supreme Court Justice Thomas W Trenchard set December 13 for argument by Hauptmanns counsel demanding the state grant a bill of particulars in its Lindbergh murder case Hauptmann was brought to court tardily and appeared in restraints before Judge Trenchard who ordered the hearing to begin at 12 80 pm Thursday after the suspect appeared in court and was undressed for the proceedings
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Werden
Harry McCrea
Christmas Seals in China History and Festive Customs
Christmas has been celebrated in China for four hundred years in limited form. Foreign missionaries introduced the modern idea, which found favor among Christian converts. The festival appeals to those who love children, and the Chinese enjoy fireworks, firecrackers, and the arrival of Santa Claus in costume with gifts.
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European Crisis Averted After Yugoslav Murder Probe
Wallce Carroll reports that nine weeks of rising tension following the Croatian assassination of King Alexander of Jugoslavia were defused in Geneva. A Yugoslav accusation against Hungary was resolved through diplomacy, turning away the threat of war and lifting immediate fears.
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Demand Action On Vocational School Project
The Corry School District Board of Education urged immediate action from the Relief Works Division to reveal the true status and prospects of the vocational school project. Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey reported via telephone from Erie that the project has not yet been submitted to state FORA offices and delays arise from orders to hold up several projects and a lack of bricklayers on relief rolls. The board noted the project’s expense and discussed temporary arrangements to secure adequate skilled workers as work continues.
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Police check source of poison alcohol in Portland deaths
PORTLAND Ore Dec 11 Police were confident they had stopped the source of denatured poison alcohol that caused 22 deaths in 72 hours Solomon Miller proprietor of one of four drug stores that sold the staff was charged with involuntary manslaughter Three other drug store owners were held as material witnesses 25 32,500 bail each
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Ferryboat Calistoga and Liner Ruth Alexander Crash
In San Francisco Bay the ferry Calistoga and the liner Ruth Alexander collided as Calistoga began departing from San Francisco toward Vallejo. About 100 passengers were aboard the Calistoga. no loss of life was reported.
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Youth Gang Ties Reach Prominent Families in Tulsa Deaths
Two more youths from notable families are marked for death in a gang linked to a murder probe in Tulsa. Sidney Born, 19, son of a university professor, was found fatally wounded in his car. police suggest suicide. Born testified in the murder case against Philip Kennamer, 19, son of a federal judge, who is charged with killing John Gorrell. Police say the newly targeted youths are state witnesses in that case and warn witnesses to beware. Authorities pursue further arrests as fear spreads among affluent youths and investigators press the probe. Ted Bath says Kennamer proposed joining the gang and plans to leave town amid safety fears.
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Political blow to criminals pressures gunmen
Federal investigators led by J Edgar Hoover told a national crime conference that political pressure cripples efforts to eradicate Dillinger era gangs and Baby Face Nelson and that only unified action by federal, state, and local agencies can sustain a lasting crackdown. The session aimed to forge greater cooperation and establish a national criminology institute at Roosevelt's request.
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United Press
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Japan to terminate Washington treaty ends naval pact
Tokyo December 1 privy council committee approved Japan plan to withdraw from the Washington naval limitation treaty. The four hour meeting questioned foreign officials as the panel prepares to report December 11 to the full privy council. Ambassador Hi Tosi Saito may receive instructions to notify the U S state department of Japan’s denunciation.
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Toll of hotel fire May reach 50 dead
Lansing dispatch reports a devastating hotel blaze with the death toll feared to reach fifty after the building on the Michigan capital’s streets burned. Several state legislators were among the victims or missing, and survivors described chaos, smoke, and frantic escapes from upper floors.
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