Sentencing in scholarship scam linked to state senators
Henry Fite was sentenced to five years in county prison after convictions for buying state scholarships from senators and selling them to students. The 82 scholarships dated 1920 to 1931 yielded up to 800 dollars each. Harmon Kephart, former state treasurer, received about 12,000. One named senator was Traddue Krause, who got around 4,000.
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Henry
Fitch
United Press
Philadelphia
Fite
Harmon M. Kephart
Pitch
Hig
Witch
Prohibition
Kephart
Tiaddue S. Krause
Pope denounces Hitler sterilization plan in encyclical
Vatican City, Dec. 23. Pope Pius XII condemns mass sterilization planned by the German regime in an encyclical for Christmas. He recalls his 1930Casti Connubii stance on sterilization and links it to moral revolt, citing no further policy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Morgan
Vatican City
Pius
Germany
Holiday Post Office Schedule Clarified After Rush
Postmaster warns of no delivery on Christmas Day with business suspended. Holiday mail will be routed to and from the local office as usual. Mailroom staff will clear backlog. Christmas mail will be delivered early as traffic eases. Appreciation expressed for patrons’ cooperation during the peak period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auer Maily
Mit
Tiliday
Ibe
Silver Move Boosts Real Business Claims
Washington dispatch reports government silver coinage programs cited as aiding real business. White House backs Attorney General Cummings to propose a currency inflation bill by Senator Thomas, with Treasury eyeing a $4 trillion profit from the Federal Reserve. Officials debate revaluing gold to $41.84 per ounce, twice the $20.67 statutory level, amid talks among Eastern editorials and government leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Uridley
United Press
Washington
Ant
White House
Cummings
Thomas
Dem. Okla
Federal Reserve System
Stone mason to hang for blaze in Reichstag
United Press report from Leipzig notes Dutch stone mason Marinus Van der Labbe, 24, sentenced to death by hanging for burning the Reichstag on February 27. Four fellow defendants, all Communists, were acquitted. Names include Ernst Torgler and George Dimlitroff. Bulgarian defendants Vasill Taneff and Blago Popoff.
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Harold A. Peterson
United Press
Leipzig
Germany
Marinus van der Labbe
Morente
Mason
Supreme Court
Ernst Torgler
Communist Party
Reichstag
George Dimlitroff
Vassil Taneff
Blago Popoff
200 Workers Flee Distillery After Gun Still Explodes
Schenley Pa Dec 23 Two hundred female workers at Joseph S Finch and Company distillers fled the Schenley plant after a gun still exploded. One man Thomas Bray 86 injured critically and ten others hurt two badly. Bray survived an escape through a wall and suffered burned clothes. He was taken to Citizens General Hospital New Kensington in critical condition.
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Citizens General Hospital
New Wensington
Women Fliers Still Aloft Near World Flight Record
In Miami on December 28 France Harrell and Helen Richey continued their endurance flight push, nearing 70 hours in the air as they strive to surpass the women’s world endurance flight record.
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Miami
Fla
Harrell
Helen Richey
Work on School CWA Project Progress Reported
Ten men were at work today on the school project funded through the CWA. They were altering and remodeling the Santor Light bullring to provide additional idea room space, under the supervision of Elmer McIray, the Continentor.
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Ida
Clyn Works Administration
Santor Ligh
Priding
Elmer McIray
Collision in San Francisco Bay injures no one
In San Francisco Bay the British motorship Grangate and the Union Oil tanker Parker Wamglck collided. Both ships escaped serious damage with no casualties reported. The Parker Wettwicke requested medical aid and a tow after bow damage near Paint Bluff.
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United Press
San Francisco
Grangate
Union Oil
Parker Wamglck
San Francisco Bay
Parker Wettwicke
Medisisne
Paint Blunt
New Jersey Man Hurt In Auto Crash East Of Columbus
A car driven by Mr and Mrs Neil Gorman left the Roosevelt highway six and a half miles east of Columbus after skidding on ice. Gorman suffered head and right shoulder abrasions and contusions. he was treated at Corry Hospital and later discharged. Mrs Gorman was uninjured. Hazardous snow and icy patches left surfaces slick and intersections dangerous, with officials urging caution on hills and curves.
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Columbus
Roosevelt Highway
Neil Gorman
Newark
M. J
Inserling Creek
Victor Johnson
Gorman
Corry Hospital
Johnson
Bain
Harrington
Highway Department
Child Killed Returning From Christmas Party
At Grove City Hospital Geneva Wesley, five, died from injuries after being struck by a car while walking home from a Christmas program at school. The accident occurred near their home in Oil City as a group of children, including Geneva, were returning from practice. Police report the driver, Donald Cariberg, sixteen, of Pleasantville, stated the collision caused a fractured skull and other injuries.
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Lychis
Waki
Wesley
Geneva
Grove City
Wae
Choo
Thattine
Hin
Wedan
Donald Cariberg
Pleasantyilie
Dogth
Revenue plan ties liquor taxes to recovery program costs
Washington December text outlines how liquor revenues are expected to fund service charges for NRA RFC and related recovery programs. House Ways and Means members predict whisky tax at 28 dollars per gallon to cover ongoing costs, with total expected revenue around 390 million from repeal and 251 million in recovery charges. Leaders anticipate beer exclusions and tax reforms aim to raise substantial funds, while doubts remain on closing all loopholes and eliminating certain no- tax items.
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Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
Siles
Hill
Demn
Chaiman
Ways and Means
Treasury
Sunday Schools Stage Christmas Exercises in City Churches
Sunday Schools of four city churches presented annual Christmas programs featuring recitations songs dialogues and plays to large crowds. St Edward's school also staged a Christmas play titled Christmas Specialties drawing many relatives and friends. Most city shops plan to close for Christmas and the Journal will not publish on the holiday.
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First Presbyterian
First Baptist
First Methodist Episcopal
United Brethren In Christ Churches
St Edward's School
Ustapiston
Journal
Roosevelt Approval Awaited On Codes Action
In Washington on March 29 a wave of urgency surrounded pending codes action. Officials anticipated completion today as New Deal style efforts faced pressure to advance competition reforms and economic measures.
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Washington
Tuc
NWA
All Japan Rejoices Over Birth of Heir to Throne
A son was born to Emperor Showa and Empress in Tokyo at 6 49 am signaling renewed national joy. The birth begins the 125th generation in the imperial line dating back 2 500 years. Royal family confirms the child survived birth as citizens pour prayers and celebrate across Japan.
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Japan
United Press Toio
Nagaki
Aiohita
Cmateras
Tokio
Peekskill Runaways Nabbed After Ohio Trip
Three youths from Peekskill New York were found near Maple Avenue planning to camp in an old tire shoe plant after a failed run to Kent Ohio. They admitted taking seven automobile robes three flashlights and other items from cars. A brother arrived to take them home. they awaited return amid questions over their Christmas plans.
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Peekskill
Skent
Maple Avenue
Curry Right
Arthur Naylor
Right
Corry
Polite
New York State City
Hudson
Roosevel Highway
Chief Planigan
Kent
Ohio
Garrival Hern
Brakesties
Brio
Insull Seeks to Block Greek Expulsion Order
Attorneys for Samuel Insull filed a formal request with the state at Athens to revoke the Interior Minister's order expelling Insull from Greece. The appeal will be argued before the council on January 19, twelve days before the expulsion takes effect.
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Insull
London
Samuel Insul
Upund of
Athens
Minister of the Interior
Insul Frim Greece
Excange Telegrap
Rain Sunday Presages Green Christmas Here
Pittsburgh December 23 There is little chance of a white Christmas in western Pennsylvania tomorrow and Monday as rain is forecast. Lower temperatures are expected Sunday night with continued rain that may turn to snow on Christmas day.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Hurea
Weather Bureau
Extortion Plot Against Rosenwald Leads to Arrest in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports the arrest of William Schultze, 34, on extortion and threats to bodily harm linked to a demand of $30,000 against Sears chairman Lessing J. Rosenwald. Rosenwald says the letter demanded money with threats and directed where to leave the payment. The suspect is held under guard as Rosenwald and detectives review the case. In Erie, Pa., Mrs Ellen Gilhetly, 80, mother of Father Thomas Gilhelly of Buffalo, dies after months of illness.
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Philadelphia
Lessing J. Rosenwald
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Win
Schultze
Rosenwald
Olney Ave
American Street
Priest Strickeneri
Ellen Gihetly
Thomas Gilhelly
Buffalo
Barn Tragedy as Man Dies in Fire at Beebe Farm
Clarence Beebe, 62, of Columbus township, set fire to his brother Arthur Beebe’s barn on the Clymer Columbus road and died by entering the hay mow as flames consumed the structure. Neighbors found the fire too far advanced to stop, and the barn burned completely. The house was also set alight but suffered only minor damage. Coroner Ed Lowrey investigated, and neighbors believe Beebe intentionally ended his life, amid reports of strange behavior.
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Clarence Beebe
Columbus Township
Arthur Beebe
Clymer-Columbus Road
Beebe
Ed. Lowrey
Warren County
Die
Clymer Funerst
Burger Named Erie Census Supervisor
Dee Washington announced new supervisors for the CCC funded census of American business. Named Pennsylvanians include L Burger of Belle, George J Baumer of DuBois, W Moore of Williamsport, M J Cosello of Scranton, H L Martin of Butler, Thomas J Donahue of Pittsburgh, Leo Cavanaugh of Johnstown, Marshall Jones of Huntingdon, Robert A Breen of Harrisburg, Paul Wolf of Reading, P J Connally of Wilkes Barre, and Mr Kehoe of Norristown.
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Washington
Dee
Pennsylvania
L. Burger
Ot Bile
George J. Baumer
DuBois
W. Moore
Williamsport
M. J. Cosello
Scranton
HL Martin
Buteler
Thomas J. Donahue
Pittsburgh
Leo Cavanaugh
Johnstown
J. Marshall Jones
Huntingdon
Robert A.breen
Harrisburg
Paul Wolf
Reading
P. J. Connally
Wilkes-Barre
Mf. Kehoe
Norristown
Bells of Bethlehem Christmas Chimes Go World Wide Radio
Bethlehem crowds prepare for Christmas Eve rites as the Church of the Nativity bells ring. The broadcast will be heard in the United States Britain and at least 18 European countries. The chimes symbolize peace amid global economic and political tensions.
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Bethlehem
United Press
Palestine
Der
Jesus
Radio and Willshore
Wmpleg
United States
Sayiora
Jerusalém
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BLASI
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