Supreme Court Upholds Chaco Arms Embargo
In Washington December 21 United Press reports that John L. Lewis and the CIO chiefs push toward pivotal tests of union strength in steel and auto sectors. A mid winter crisis with widespread strikes is feared as steel organizing tactics favor minor walkouts while large scale action could follow a general steel workers convention. Lewis may be asked to testify before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee opening January 1 on worker rights violations in the steel industry. Philip Murray likely to be invited as head of the steel workers organizing committee.
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United Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
General Steelworkers
Lewis United Automobile Workers Union
General Motors Corporation
Lewis
Senate
Civil Liberies Committee
Philip Murray
Steel Sworkers Organizing Committee
Devastating quake hits El Salvador as toll climbs
Reports from San Salvador and surrounding areas recount a catastrophic earthquake over the weekend. Initial estimates place dead in the hundreds and injuries in the thousands, with San Vicente bearing the brunt and ongoing rescue efforts in ruins.
Russia Claim Ship Attacked by Pirates and War Fear
Unclear reports link a Soviet freight ship attack to Spanish Civil War tensions. Nations debate responsibility with Britain ready to help verify and deter further violence. Protests by nationalist groups and chatter about piracy escalate worry of a broader international clash.
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Unites Press
London
Duc
Rneaian
AL Iyusgia
Great
B Eytain
Two Injured Falls In Corry Over Weekend
Falls by two Corryites over the weekend caused fractures. Mrs. George Huntley, aiding in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Colegrave, fell and broke her right arm while moving between rooms. Mrs. Grace Kinney of 128 Third Avenue fractured her left shoulder slipping at home Saturday. the fracture was reduced at Corry Hospital and she was discharged.
Pope Pius XI to Address World Christmas Eve
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI, ill but prepared to broadcast a global message on Christmas Eve. The speech is expected to urge universal peace and an end to warfare, with Cardinal Pacelli aiding as secretary of state. A potential telephone link and Vatican radio hookup are being explored to air the address worldwide.
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United Press
Vatican
Pius XI
Cardinal Pacelli
Jowjurer
Am- Tinta
Milan
Father Sorcorsi
Valloon
Aermit
Hie Ued Ryam
Roosevelt and Landon Swap Fishing Tales at White House
Alf M. Lanilon visited the White House for a casual exchange of fishing stories with President Roosevelt. The informal meeting lasted over thirty minutes as they discussed their families and shared anecdotes, following Lanilon’s request after last November’s election.
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Ay Wultee
Washington
Dre
Alf M. Lanilon
White House
Roosevelt
Dandot
Ikunaas
Phanency
Supreme Court voids Kroger milk price suit in Washington
December 21, the supreme court dismissed Kroger Grocery and Baking Company suit challenging Taena mills control board orders. The decisions struck at the differential between store and retail delivered mill prices, maintaining the milk pricing regime.
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United Press
Washington
Supreme Court Today
Kroger Grocery and Baking
Ta'ena Mills Control Board
Five Inches of Snow Covers Western State
Winter began with heavy snowfall across Corry and surrounding areas. More than five inches blanketed the region, creating hazardous driving conditions while principal highways stayed open. State patrol urged extreme caution as crews worked on slick roads and weekend accidents were reported. Temperatures stayed typical for the season with strong winds and continuing snowfall across northwestern Pennsylvania.
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Corry
Pennsylvania
Life Sentence For Baby Killer in Pennsylvania
Kenneth Wagner, 21, an Arnok Aluminum worker, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the lyepoison slaying of his infant daughter. Judge Keenan denied a new trial and the jury had recommended life terms for Wagner and accomplice Jessie Hankey, who confessed to feeding a lye solution to the child under his direction.
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United Press
Groensburg
Kenneth Wagner
Arnok Aluminum
A H. Keenan
Wagner
Jessie Hankey
Streetcar Crash in New Orleans Injures Over Forty
In New Orleans on December 21 a head-on collision of two Lakefront streetcars, one carrying WPA workers, injured more than 40 passengers. Victims were thrown about, several unconscious, and responders rushed to assist. A separate Utah note reports Amelia Earhart Putnam joining the search for a missing Western Air Express liner after a Utah storm.
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United Press New Orileans
WPA
Lakefront
Severin
Amelia
Search
Salut Lake City
Utah
Amela Earhart Putnam
America
Taonday
U S Clause Upheld In Social Security Age Rule
Boston Dec 21 Tax provisions under the old age assistance section of the social security act are constitutional and within Congress power to regulate the government told federal district court in an answer to a suit by George P Davis of Waltham a stockholder seeking to stop the Burlington Electric Illuminating Co of Boston from deducting from employees salaries and contributing to the village assistance plan The suit sought to test the constitutionality of the provision and its timetables
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United Press Boston
Congress
Federal District Court
George P. Davis
Waltham
Bulleron Electriclluminating Company
Boston
Police search expands for Bruno across borders
Record of a fugitive Joseph J. Bruno being hunted by authorities in three countries as Schuylkill County jail officials face bond. The case involves Bruno’s escape through a dentist visit and a promised inquiry into local political corruption tied to a 1924 parade killings.
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Margiotti
Schuylkill County
Pottsville
Whhile
Joseph J. Bruno
Schuylkill
Charles J. Margiotti
Canada
Mexico
Cacupen
Bruno
Nave
Herbert Gosselin
Robert Walker
Guy Irving
Brimo
Antoinette Billig
Chiang's Release Expected Soon
Negotiations for the release of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, China's strong man, were believed near, with Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang eager to free him but seeking guarantees for his own safety amid government reprisals. Reports said the government had suspended its campaign against the young marshal pending the result of the negotiations.
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Unireo
Shanghat
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Chang Haueh-Liang
Narrhal
City Patrolman Quits to Accept Railroad Work
Patrolman McEvoy resigns from Ely Police Department to take a railroad job in Maryland village. Mayor Glen Miller had not been informed of the departure and expects to replace him with an extra patrolman on a regular shift. McEvoy joined the force over three years ago after work with The Tide Railroad.
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Edward McEvoy
City Police Department
Erie Railroad
Batolman Rdwanl Mulvey
Ely
Pullee
Misty
Wbaenee
Rio Lachenan Pomgyny
Marylvilie Touky
Bratemayy Omayn
Moalvilie Ail Kent
Glen Miller Sted
Palealiar McEvoy
Ini
McIlvoy
Department
Miller Saiat
Uccelwd Mekvny
Mekvoy
Miller
Mclavoy
Tirle Railroad
Sewing Project Resumes Under WPA Storm Sewer Work
Corry's WPA program progresses with added tools and personnel. About ninety to one hundred men at work while thirty five women gain employment as the sewing program resumes. The storm sewer construction gains momentum with CV King supervising WPA projects and the former Home Economics building serving as a relief hub.
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Corry
Homeconomics
Reid
CV King
WIPA
Corry Men Hurt When Their Car Leaves Highway
Two Corry men were injured when their automobile skidded off a highway about 11 miles east of Erie while returning home from the G E plant. Morris McIntyre, 24, was hospitalized with a head cut and possible fracture. Paul Vo Clark, 51, suffered a severe facial injury and other cuts. The car was badly damaged. driver identified as Cha ck was reported to be at fault.
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Fele
General Electric Company
Lwo
Evie
Morris McIntyre
St. VidceHa Hospital
Gee
Paul Vo Clark
R. D. Fi
Sistain
Devere
Ste Vincent's Hash
Hue
Kinety
Sharky
Deadline for light entries and prizes noted
Deadline for light entries is posted at North Gen ler street. Local organizers warn about late entries and prize details. a $20 tie prize is noted along with six other awards.
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Charles Stewart
Hal Shep
North Genler Street
Wilernoun
Peter Norbeck Senator Dies In Nevada Attack
Peter Norbeck a 60 year old longtime senator and former governor who served ten years in the Senate died after a prolonged illness or attack. He had been governor in 1940 and later a Roosevelt Republican, known for ignoring party lines on pet issues.
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Junteo Presa Redftald
Pater Nerbeck
Senate
Westnessly
Nevbeck
Nut
Relief Load Reaches New High In Far Area
Relief load in the city and vicinity rises under the State Emergency Board. Director Robert Gatlin notes a heavy increase as halted WA projects shift workers to handle intake. Corry District direct relief figures climb from 2712 pages on November 12 to over 180 applications daily, with two former workers added to assist.
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State Emergency Ballet Board
WIA
E. Robert Gatlin
Cal Agency
Corry Offles
Catlin
Corry District
Locassa
Plane Crash Near New York Claims Co-Pilot
A brief United Press report describes a fatal plane crash near New York involving pilot Dick Merrill Hartin and co-pilot whose injuries are noted as fatal. The incident details mention the aircraft and a rough timeline, with authorities investigating the cause and confirming casualties.
15 Year Old Boy Sentenced in Friend's Murder
In Pittsburgh on December 21 Henry Romiby aged 15 and Jakronm echook boy were sentenced in Morganza court for the total shooting. The 15 year old received a nine determinate term while Roxy, who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, had a brief Christmas celebration on the courtroom steps before being taken before Judge Musmanno for sentencing. Francs Wallis Simpson reportedly to become Duchess of Windsor was also mentioned in relation to the day’s events.
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United Press
Rittsburgh
Henry Romiby
Jakronm
Echook
Wis
Nroniathus
Wilkoviaik
Roxy
Michael ‘A. Musmanno
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