Two Americans Arrested as French Police Smash Ring of Spies
Paris reports an American man Robert Gordon Switz aged 49 from Wal Orange Ontario and Marjorie Tilley 22 of New York City arrested on edge of possessing military secrets. Benjamin Berkowitz 42 a Canadian-born master mind also held along with his wife Clara. Nearly a score of others arrested after 300 secret police agents investigated a spy plot aimed at France's defenses.
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Paris
Robert Gordon Switz
Wal Orange
Marjoris Tilley
New York City
Benjamin Berkowitz
Jassy
Row
Germany
Bynnce
Soret
Rural lawmakers blame tax plan for income tax defeat
Harrisburg dispatch reports that the Dissati faction blamed the distribution method of state income tax revenues for failing to pass during the special session. Governor Pinchot had urged a graded income tax for school funding, but rural lawmakers opposed Sterling Bill provisions that favored urban districts, arguing revenue would skew to wealthier areas and harm rural schools.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
Philip Sterling
Phu Kdelphie
Ways and Means
Education Committee
Alata
Roosevelt Extends Reemployment Accord For Four Months
President Roosevelt signed an executive order at the White House extending the reemployment agreement from industry for four months beyond January 1. The pact, originally set to expire December 31, was described by the president amid ongoing unemployment concerns and winter hardship.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Kin of slain farmer demand prosecution
Relatives of Carl Meteling 52 demand a vigorous prosecution of Britton D. Young Western Reserve University law student who shot Meteling after an auto parked on a quiet suburb road. Ruth Beiter 19 corroborates the youth story that the shooting followed an attempted to drag her from the car. Family questions motive and spot behavior, while Young is bound over on a manslaughter charge.
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United Press
Cleveland
Carl Meteling
Frank Meteling
Britton D. Young
Western Reserve University
Ruth Beiter
Flora
Stone Mather College
Meteling
Het
Frans Meteling
Young
Stephen M. Young
Grant
Liquor Sales On New Year's Day Refused By Senate
Harrisburg December 21 The Pennsylvania Senate voted against permitting liquor sales on New Year’s Day between midnight and 2 a m The House had approved a two hour sale from midnight to 2 a m but the Senate amended to midnight to 1 a m and then defeated the measure Senators Reed of Dauphin and Chapire of Philadelphia argued against allowing any liquor sales on the holiday noting liquor control law restrictions and Sunday observance.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate of the General Assembly
Senate
House
George L. Reed
Dauphin
Harry Chapire
Philaphia
Rejected Lover Under Guard In San Francisco Case
In San Francisco a man Umberto Giusti 55 is held on murder charges after allegedly shooting Emilia da Prato 24 the night she left for New York to join the Metropolitan Opera. A mob scene followed as brother and supporters attempted to rescue Giusti from police. The shooting occurred in the Du Prati home yard. bystanders described three shots as Emilia fled, dying at the scene. Giusti surrendered at a nearby fire house and was transferred to Redwood City jail with added guard amid fears of further violence.
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United Press
San Francisco
Galt
Dov
Italy
Sue
Iaw
Umberto Giusti
Subu Irban
Emilia da Prato
Glast
New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
Glas We
Mtalinh Gin Hose Sinring
United States
Radio Rentyack
du Prati
Epia
Stator Amit
Pristov Tr
Redwood City
San Jose
Ginist
Deeis
Deeis Tonchioge
GiuPtl
Old Age Pension Bill Approved by House in Harrisburg
The old age assistance bill by Rep. Arnold M. Bhimberg of Philadelphia was sent to Governor Pinchot for signature after Senate amendments. The bill lowers the appropriation from 8 million to 6 million and delays its effect until December 1. It provides $30 a month to indigent persons over 70.
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Harrisburg
Arnold M. Bhimberg
Philadelphia
Pinchot
Senate
House
Ban Lunch Counter Beer Sales Enforced in State
Des 20 in Harrisburg announces liquor control board ban on beer wine and liquor sales at lunch counters in hotels and restaurants. Field agents enforce rule with existing liquor licenses preventing on premises sales during lunch hours.
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Unitea Press
Marrisburg
Tiquor Teenses cii
Sale Liquor Capitol Board
Aeyesem
Mina Cann Oh
A. J. Ferber
Fie Revenue Department Investigation Bureau
India cyclone 350 feared dead in southern regions
A cyclone in southern India left about 350 dead and widespread destruction for 100 miles between Pondicherry and Negapatam. Reports from Madras quote disaster officials and describe the countryside as desolated and devastated.
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India
United Press
London
Dally
Madras
Pondicherry
Negapatam
Renew Drive to Swell Funds for Columbus Dam
A. Loveiana and his committee launched a drive to double the funds raised for the Columbus dam project. About $1,000 has been subscribed toward a $1,500 goal, with plans to solicit every city area and double pledges if needed. The campaign will continue through the week to reach the goal by Saturday. Similar efforts are underway in Columbus and extended to Warren and nearby towns.
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A. Loveiana
Columbus
Carl
Loveland
Orrin
Allegheny Sheriff Contest In Court
A motion to quash the Democratic contest for Allegheny county sheriff will be heard January 5. Judge Sylvester J. Snee ordered the hearing in charter sessions court. Frank J. Goll mar’s Republican incumbent camp sought dismissal, listing 22 reasons. Heinz’s Democratic petition asked invalidation of votes in 21 districts over alleged fraud.
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United r+ sce
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Wall
Sylvester J. Snee
Charter Sessions Court
Sherif Frank J. Gollmar
Datloonats
Hehalf
John Heinz
Policeman Killed in Gun Battle. Bandit Captured
Fragmentary police report: a gun battle led to the death of a officer and the capture of a bandit. Two companions named Spencer 24 and Braman 28 were mentioned. locations include San Diego and Fort Wayne.
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United Press Parts
Indio Ptate
Worma
Tag Wuinen
Spencer
San Diego
Probe claim NRA killing small business man
United Press report by Lyle G. Wilson notes a planned NRA board to study small independents under the code system with White House approval. Progressive Republicans threaten a blast over alleged monopolistic code control, while Borah Nye and others warn the oil and electrical sectors threaten independents.
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NRA
Lyle G. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Dev
Oi Fess
Shall
Roosevelt
Hugh Johnson
Borah
Idaho
Secretary of Interior
Irkos
Nye
N. D
Johnson
Two Men Burned in Accident at Tannery Here
Two First Ward men suffered severe burns in an accident at the D W A P Howard tannery plant yesterday at noon. Charles Nichols, off work, went to the plant to fetch cinders with his stepson Harold Lloyd. Nichols entered a vat area and his right leg burned. Lloyd also sustained a serious burn to his right leg as he alerted Nichols and aided him. They were moved to a nearby hospital on Shady Avenue for treatment.
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Charles Nichols
Harold Lloyd
Wat
First Ward
D W. & A. P. Howard Company
Nichols
Loyd
Shadyavenue
Strikers rout police at Dominian Woolens plant picket lines
In Tespler Ont on December 20, 600 strikers confronted police and strike breakers outside the Domnian Woolens and Worthwise Company plant. Stones were thrown and officers struck as they attempted to reach the site, with the crowd stopping the police escort. The report notes 45 officers diverted by the disturbance. (Continued on page six)
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United Press Tespeler
Dominian Woolens and Worthwise Company
Umpany
Report on CWA projects given by Supt Dewey
A report on Cory School District CWA projects was presented to the Board of Education by Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey after a meeting attended by Mrs. C. Barnes J. Love J. W. Lambing and Dr. C. F. Bennett. Dewey met with CWA officials in Erie and shared hopes for aid toward material costs including interior painting. Work will start this week on alterations at the Senior High building for additional class space. The board also moved $6,200 from the general fund to the sinking fund to meet district obligations.
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Cory
Civil Works
Wduestion
Ralph S. Dewey
C. Barnes
J. ©. Love
J. W. Lambing
C. F. Bennett
Dewey
CWA
Erie
Hopen
Pinchot Loses First Fight on P S C Appointees
Harrisburg December vote on Governor Pinchot's five Public Service Commission nominees ends in defeat for the administration as the Senate rejects the motion to discharge the executive nominations committee and delays confirmation. Several members witness the session as tensions rise over Brakinetker and other choices amid party maneuvering.
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Senate
United Press Harrisburg
Republicans
General Assembly
Pinchot
Public Service Commission
Henry J. Pierson
Lancaster
Samiel W. Sahis
Philadsiphid
P. Stephen Brakinetker
Tme
Commissioni
Wan. D. Mansfield
Allepheny
Altoona
Dessa
Stabinacksr
Ciara
Samat
Muri
Department of Justice May Join In Livermore Disappearance
New York police and federal agents opened a joint inquiry into the disappearance of Jesse Livermore, the Wall Street figure, weighing two theories. Kidnapping by a gang tied to market manipulation or flight due to business losses, with investigations led by Detective John Francis Keir and federal official Francis Fay. Livermore was last seen after the market closing, with his wife reporting concerns and authorities treating the case as a possible kidnapping. The Department of Justice notified and began study to decide if federal action is warranted.
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New York
Department of Justices
Jesse L. Livermore
Stack Markee
Manhattan
Forte
Tnspen Jlor
John Francis Keir
Francis Fay
Envernment
Livermore
Arthur Barry
Long Island
Jetters
Washington
Department of Justice
Jesse Livermore
Wall Street
Department S
Livermans
Ndnanet
Efcrtion
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