Few changes expected in county appointments
The dispatches describe ongoing matches for county posts with limited changes likely. Absence of County Commissioner Allan MacLean in a Pittsburgh hospital may delay fills as commissioners Rogan and Davis face deadlocks over appointments. Emmett Parker is set for county tax collector, while Corry’s tax collector seat may see dispute and a potential salary-based move debated. Continued on Page Six.
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Weaney
Wiie
Argivsa
Allan
MacLean
Pittsburgh Hospital
Joseph ¥. Rogah
K. Davis
Harold B. Moore
Nonjayien
Pees
Emmett Parker
Chiles R. Degis
Allan Min Lenn
Tas
Rogan
Corry
Westley
Davis
Ropan
McLean
Reversal of Ruling on Eighteenth Amendment Stirring Nation
Washington reports Attorney General directs Newark District Attorney to appeal to the Supreme Court a federal judge ruling the Eighteenth Amendment invalid. Dry advocates claim a speedy reversal in higher courts. New York leaders react with optimism about further amendments being struck. John Barrymore undergoes treatment for jungle fever in Beverly Hills.
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United Press
Washington
Mitchell
Phillip Forman
Newark
Supreme Court
William Clarke
Clark
William Sprague
Wantage
Sussex County
New Jersey
Carle Eant
Wes AL Bhy
John D. Pennington
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Dunford
New York
Aaron A. Youngatist
Prohibition
Woodcock
Walsh
Massachusetts
Goff
West Virginia
Seastor Jones
Senator Sheppard
Texas
Rep. Strong
Kansas
Three Dead in Battle Between Posse Bandits
A bank robbery chase across Indiana to Illinois ended in a Cornfield near Sidell. Two bandits were killed, one wounded, deputies and a sheriff were hurt, and $13,000 was recovered. Suspects A Landley and Thomas Bell died. Hunter wounded. two others jailed. Aircraft aided the pursuit across Vermilion counties.
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United Press
Danvigle
Indiana
Illinois
Sherif
Joe Walker
Everett Helm
Clinton
Midwest
Sidell
A. Landieg
Frankfort
Ind
Thomas Bell
Herman Lamb
Pittsburgh
Landley
Eh.hanter
William Martin
Jal
William M. Long
Terre Haute
Vermillions County
Ler Moody
Wey
Hunter
Bell
Woman Fatally Burned At Homestead Home
Mrs Anna Stumy aged 78 died in hospital from burns suffered when clothing caught fire near a gas stove in her Homestead residence. Firemen battled a blaze that started in the room after the stove toppled, as she stood nearby.
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Homestead
Anna Stumy
Christmas Lighting Contest Announced by Woman's Club
The Woman's Club announces a Christmas Lighting Contest with prizes for the most attractively lighted home in each city ward. A new committee has been formed and full contest details will be released in a few days.
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Woman's Club
Nupmiittee
Spain reports suppression of new rebellion
United Press reports Spain restored telephone lines nationwide after a brief crisis. Madrid remained calm under martial law, police and civil guards armed with rifles. Provinces showed disintegration of disturbances though Barcelona stayed tense under martial law with ongoing labor sector rivalry.
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William Lander
United Press
Madr
Spain
Buenos Aires
Madrid
Premitr
Damaso Berenguer
Barelona
Poincare Shows Some Improvement After Illness
Paris bulletin reports former President Raymond Poincare in a slightly improved condition after vascular spasm. Doctors note morning amelioration and persistently stable temperature and pulse, lifting cautious optimism about his recovery.
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Paris
Det
Raymond Poincare
Train wreck near Madrid leaves ten dead and eighteen injured
A Spanish express train from Madrid bound for Asturias crashed near a small wayside station at Guana twelve miles from Leon. Ten people were killed and eighteen injured, three seriously, as wreckage scattered across the tracks. Initial reports say the disaster appears accidental with no indication of foul play.
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Unica
Madrid
Asturias
Guana
Leon
Cantinos Iz
Fron Mairid
Today’s five best radio entertainments
Five top radio programs listed from WAEC OBS Network 7:00 Musical Aviators Orchestra to Network stations. Shows include Padiotoon Varieties, Troupers, Palmolive Hour and Detroit Symphony Orchestra schedule details.
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WAEC
Musical Aviators Orchestra
WIZ
NEC
Oib
WHA
NBC
Wikis
GBS
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Coldest Weather Grips Corry and Western PA
Extreme winter cold gripped Corry and surrounding areas with readings as low as sixteen below in parts of the city and ten to sixteen below reported in nearby towns. The Pittsburgh weather office cited subzero levels across western Pennsylvania with a forecast of moderating temperatures tonight and near zero readings possible again tomorrow.
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Corry
Howard Tannery
Spartanaburg
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Lewis Run
Bradford
Hampton Staton
Franklin
Imreau
Brackville
Maryville Teacher Slain in Criminal Attack
In Maryville Missouri Velma Colter a 19 year old country schoolteacher was found murdered in her room four miles from Maryville. Sheriff Harve England said two strangers were detained for questioning though no direct evidence tied them to the crime. Authorities withheld their names as the investigation continues.
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Aunen Maryville
Wuistody
Velma Colter
Harve England
Nadayay
Maryville
Guatemala turmoil report and market moves headline
United Press dispatches indicate no government overthrow in Guatemala amid unrest rumors. Early stock trading in New York showed gains after volume rose as markets reacted to new laws. Morrison sworn in as U S Senator to fill Overman seat. Arkansas banks close, turning over affairs to state. Maskinonge seized by coast guard with liquor cargo valued up to 66 000 dollars. Senate panel to report on Pennsylvania primary expenditures. Former Judge Bert Lindsey charges dismissed for disorderly conduct, another complaint filed but signers unavailable.
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New York
Bert Lindsey
Dreyer
Drawn Toother
Lindsey
Suspect Communists Reported in French Bombing
In Lyons France a bomb exploded at Place de la Republique damaging shopfronts and causing about 100000 francs in damage. Authorities suspected Communist involvement in the attack.
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Lyons
France
Wee
Place de la Republique
Promise Aid for Jobless Before Holiday Recess
Congress will not adjourn for Christmas until emergency bills aid the jobless and drought victims. Senate Republican leader Watson said a $118 million bill to speed federal construction projects should reach the White House tonight. Drought relief likely unseen before next Tuesday as Democrats push to hold Congress in session. President Hoover faces the era’s great problems and works with courage amid partisan strains.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
Congress
Hoover
James B. Wat ‘Som
Indiana
Senate
Watson
White House
Schools to Suspend Friday for Holidays
City schools will close Friday noon for the annual Christmas vacation, extending two weeks. Classes resume Monday, January 11. Special Christmas exercises are planned in several buildings. Dismissal is at 2:30 p.m. to allow teachers and pupils to attend performances at the high school auditorium. Many teachers will spend the vacation period at home, with plans to leave Friday evening or Saturday.
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Mindy
Suipol
World Court plan stalled awaiting new Congress
Washington December 17 The Senate foreign relations committee voted ten to nine to postpone reporting the World Court project to the Senate until the new Congress convenes in December 1921. The issue has split the Republican party as Borah and other leaders maneuver to dispose of the matter. President Hoover urged the fourt to the Senate amid Republican opposition led by Watson Borah Mus Johnson and others.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
United Press Washington
Senate Foreign Relation Committee
World Court
Senate
Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Der
Hele
Republican Party
Borsh
Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Hoover
R Watson
Boral
Fem Moses
Imios
Fozen Republica
Johnson
Cullf
la Pollete
Wis
Wid Robinson
Ind
Shipstead
2-L
Minn
Goff
Repn
W. Ve
Ined
Farewell Luncheon for Rev Cressey by Corry Ministers
A luncheon at the Hotel Corry hosted by the Corry Ministerial Association honored Rev. and Mrs. Cressey as they prepare to leave Corry for Henry, Til. Present were Rev. and Mrs. Hall, Morgan, Reagle, Hook, Winter, and others. Mrs. Hall and Rev. Winter expressed regrets and wish them success. A brief meeting followed with Dr. Cressey presiding and new officers elected, Wimer as successor and Morgan as vice president.
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Ministerial Association
R. F. Cressey
F. A. Winner
Rey
Roger F. Cressey
Corry
F. A. Winter
Hall
Cressey
Tew
PA Wimer
George Morgan
Trial resumes in Raper case with new witnesses
Additional Commonwealth witnesses testified in the trial of Wimishy Raper Heechbune, charged with killing Conte, a Laechburg soft drink manufacturer, last September. Evidence focused on the body location and its condition when found, as testimony continued today.
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Bittanning
Heechbune
Donstable
Vase Conte
Ainey charges commission's hands are tied
Harrisburg reports a controversy centered on the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission. W D Ainey contends the body lacks power to regulate utility securities, citing a defect in the 1912 act. The dispute follows solicitor Charles A Russell of the Federal Power Commission charging negligence by the state panel in the Clarion River project.
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Public Service Commission
Pamsy Yania
Ctvis
Russell
Federal Power Commission
Pinchot
Harrisburg
W. D. &. Ainey
Pennsylvania Public Service Comminy
Commission
Pennsylvania
Ainey
Senate
Public Seice Commission
Public
Commission Jurisdictum Nyér
Iseuarre
Sy i
Leciela
Tube
Washington
Pennsylvania Public Service Commsion
Charles ‘A Russell
W. B.D. Ainey
Keady
Wilbur
District of Enliambnt Supreme Court
Clarion River Power Co
Jolitown
Genneylvania Public Service Commissaion
Power Rempsite
al ‘Ainey
Pombaischa
Wil‘bur
Penn 2 Commission
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Barrymore
Beverly Hills
Calif
John Barrymore
Case
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Guatemala
Cameron Morrison
North Carolina
Senate Today
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Little Rock
Arkansas Banks and Trust Companies
State Banking Department
Providenge
Maskinonge
Coast Guards
Senate Investigating Committee
Jamidry
Rev. Cressey
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