Persia defies Britain and two bandits held in chicken thefts
Hoover drops debt plan as Roosevelt presses stiff terms for two suspects in Crawford county chicken thefts. W. A. Wilcox and G. H. Wilcox of Venango township jailed after arraignment. 42 Rhode Island Red chickens valued at 52.50 alleged stolen from L. S. Sherrerd. Troopers Machinal and Sibley aid investigation. suspects deny charges while authorities seek confessions.
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Persia
Britain
Hoover
Roosevelt
K. A. Klelbaugh
The
Sea
R. O. McIntosh
Meadville
L S. Sherred
Venurizo Township
Rhode Island
Reid
John Casey
Clayton McCray
Machin
Sibley
Wilcox Farm
Ptay
Wilcox
Crayford
Persia Backs Shah in Oil Dispute With Britain
United Press report from Tehran notes widespread Persian support for Shah Pahlevi over cancellation of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company's concession, amid threats to submit the dispute to The Hague. Public anger at British pressure and desire for independence dominate discussions. note to London indicates continued tension.
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Anglo-Persian Oil Company
Eugene Lyons
United Press
Taheran
Persia
Little Persia
Shah Hix Khan Pahlevi
Phashah
Ulu Royal Palace
Permanent Court of International Justice
Hague
Anglo-Persian Company
Great Britain
League of Nations
Geneva
League
London
Leaves Problem For Successor
President Hoover drops war debt talks and ambles into fishing, leaving Roosevelt’s incoming administration to handle the foreign policy bind. Roosevelt’s sharp rebuke of co operation hints at a heated exchange as New York’s governor demands joint studies and early consultation before March 4. The outcome could reopen negotiations, stall action, or fuel days of bitter exchanges between administrations.
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Henry F. Misselwitz
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Roosevelt
New York
Tom
White House
Christmas exercises in three Corty Ghirches
Three Corty Ghirches held Christmas programs last evening. At the Baptist Church the 7330 oclock session drew a large audience with primary recitations songs and a pageant The United Brethren in Christ Church hosted a capacity crowd with recitations plays and dialogues from Sunday School pupils A Pentecostal church program featured music and recitations arranged by Superintendent Mr Hamilton and a beautifully lighted tree added festive charm.
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the Baptist Church
Fred Ross
Mildred Monroe
United Brether
Christ Church
Pentecostal Church
Hamilton
Vandy Sreal
France Shelves War Debt Discussion in Washington
Paris reports Premier Joseph Boncour secured confidence from the chamber after consultations as France shelves further talks on war debt with the United States. Washington agrees to span negotiations for debt revision aimed at a settlement following parliamentary review.
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France
Paris
Washington
Toseph
Boncour
Chamber of Deputies
Legislators’ supplies trimmed to essentials in budget cut
Harrisburg dispatch reports the state board of public grounds and buildings slashed the “non-essentials” from legislative loot packages, approving about $10,000 total for 1933 session needs. Expenditures were trimmed from $92,640, removing fountain pens, brushes, desk sets, and many items while leaving only basic paper and Bibles.
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United Press Harrisburg
State Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
Pinchot
Edward Martin
Charles Waters
Geegaws
Jim
Ass'n Reopens Fight for City Tax Slash
Corry taxpayers' union calls on all residents to attend a city council meeting at 8 PM to press for further tax cuts. They seek a half mill reduction in the 1933 assessment and a 15 percent salary cut for city officials to ease levy. The council previously approved a 12 mill levy. Cornell rejected broader cuts as unsafe for finances.
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Phathe
Gomimiszion
Rellio~ Hon
Cornell
Taxpayes Union
Nf Counali
Pennsylvania house explores the committee on committees plan
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania Rep Chester Rhodes proposed shifting speaker power to a committee on committees to avoid bias in assigning posts, signaling a major split among regular Republicans Pinecot Independents and Democrats. Meanwhile in Tokio a massive blaze killed 22 people including 15 children in the Pukagawa district of the city, the second deadly fire there in a week.
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United Press
Stroudsburg
Chester Rhodes
Strouissburg
Pennsylvania
Rhodes
Pinchot
Grover Talbot
Delaware
Pinecot
House
Te State
Talbot
Tokio
Pukagawa Teement District
Shirokiwa
Gtricka
Themen
Rebef
Midnight mass in two churches observed by city faiths
Midnight mass will open the Christmas observance in two Catholic churches, St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth's, with choirs preparing special programs for the services. Complete programs will be printed in Saturday's edition. Former envoy Henry Lane Wilson, 75, died in Indianapolis yesterday after a tenure as ambassador to Mexico under Taft and earlier U.S. minister to Belgium and Chile.
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St. Thomas and
St. Elizabeth's
St. Thomas
St. Wilzabeth's
Indianapolis
Inn
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
Taft
Senate defeats bid for immediate beer vote
Washington Dec 28 The drive for Senate action on the 3.2 percent beer bill failed as a motion by Republican Senator Bingham for immediate consideration was shot down 48 to 28. Democrats largely opposed rushing the measure, preferring prompt action on the Collier bill passed by the House.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Sénitor Bingham
Connecticut
House
Bingham
Collier
Robinson
Judiciary ‘Committee
Kiwanis Christmas Party Hosts 33 Boys at Hotel Corry
Thirty three city youths attended the Kiwanis Club holiday party in the Hotel Corry dining room. Archmond served as Santa Claus and distributed gifts while the club orchestra played. Members each brought a guest, and a holiday dinner with turkey and chicken was served along with a Christmas tree and songs. Plans for year end events and officer installation were announced, and bowling matches were postponed to Wednesday.
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Suesta
Kiwanis Club
Corry
Santa Claus
Wis
Archmond
Santa Claug
Olin W. Bracken
Negroes Draw 6 to 18 Years For Columbus Job
Henry Small and Bernie Milles, both of Richmond Ve, pleaded guilty to a robbery at a Columbus filling station. They were sentenced by Judge D A Aviva to pay $1,000 fines and serve not less than six nor more than eighteen years in the Allegheny workhouse. They were captured in Salamanca, New York, after fleeing east on an Erie freight train.
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Henry Small
Bernie Milles
Richmond
John Carrol
Alling
Columbus
Allegheny
D. A. Aviva
Warren County
Small
Miller
Salamanca
N. Y
B. RR
W. B. Benedict
Bradford
Warnet County
Erie Railroad
New York State City
Carroll
Roosevelt Highway
Fred
Barroll
Erie
Neery
Corry
Sarrell
Warren
Arird
Man Killed by Noon Train at Oil City Crossing
Frank Shostock, crossing watchman, was found dead in the forthside yards at Oil City yesterday afternoon about noon after being struck by train No 902, Buffalo to Pittsburgh. He sustained a fractured heel and injuries to his left arm and right leg. The accident occurred as the engineman on duty found the body.
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Frank Shostock
Forthside
Oil City
Abu
Buffalo-Pittsburgh
Shostock
Pope Initiates Christmas Truce in Gran Chaco War
A 10 p.m. Christmas Eve truce in the Gran Chaco hostilities between Bolivia and Paraguay was agreed by both governments, following Pope Pius XII's suggestion channeled through the Papal Nuncio. The House adjourned for a three day Christmas recess after a brief 46 minute session.
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Paz
Bolivia
Gran Chaco
Pardgiay
Washington
Sesson
Jury Disagrees in Youth Murder Trial
United Press reports in Springfield Michigan that 17-year-old Russell McWilliams received another chance to avoid the electric chair after the Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed his murder conviction for killing a street dealer during a holdup and ordered a rehearing before an older judge.
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United Press
Springfield
Russell
Miners' Leader Werry Dies After Bus Collision
Hazleton Pa December 23 Neil Werry a member of the International board of the United Mine Workers of America died at the State hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a passenger bus while crossing to visit his son Neil Jr A passing motorist Jorn Wells of Philadelphia helped him to the hospital Werry had risen high in the union after a mining accident left him permanently disfigured and near blindness
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United Press
Hazleton
Wneil Werry
International Board
United Mine Workers of America
Ferry
Visi
Neil, Jr
Jorn Wells
Philadelphia
United Mine Workers
Two Miners Die in Lackawanna Mine Tragedy
In Lackawanna, a coroner's jury found Samuel Winglish died from gunshot wounds at a hunting camp after a quarrel. The verdict did not name Doris Bartholomew as the shooter per police statements. Nearby in Chicago, deadly holiday crowds caused chaos as shoppers fled a trampling incident at State Street.
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United Press
Iwilliamsport
Samuel D. Winglish
English Center
Sunbury
Doris Bartholomew
GE Williamsport
Gyho
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Mill Village
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Peorta
S. 8
Kresge! Department
Genevieve Arter
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Hotel Corry
John Carroll
D. A. Arird
Pope
Neil Ferry
Lackawanna
Chicago
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