Bru Succeeds Gomez Today As Cuba President
Vice President Federico Laredo Bru, veteran soldier and politician, becomes Cuba's 14th president after Miguel Mariano Gomez was impeached following a four hour trial. Batista, a former sergeant who led the 1933 revolt, looms as a key power in Havana, while Gomez denounces the army and calls for economic reform to curb a bloated budget.
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United Press
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Federico Laredo Bru
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Cuba
Lay
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Aililinta
Bulgencio Ita
Akaban
Gerardo Maellaita
Mez
Machado
Senate
Rges
House of
Congress
Ome
Iie
Prado
Col. Batista
Aero Supply workers share nearly $6000 Christmas bonus
Employees at the Aero Supply Corporation Fourth Ward plant received a Christmas bonus totaling close to $6,000. The distribution was made today as part of a holiday remembrance for Aero Corp. workers in Corry.
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Aero Supply Corporation
Fourth Ward
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Governor names commission to study bootleg coal industry
Governor George H Burle outlines plans for a legislative commission to study Pennsylvania bootleg coal, with findings due within four months. The body will examine the coal lands, social factors, options for leasing idle lands to private operators, and expanding markets while considering a federal offer for abandoned collieries to aid unemployed miners.
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United Press
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George H. Burle
Pennsylvania
Ober
Searchers fail to reach wrecked Northwest plane
In Spokane on December 24 a search party for a Northwest Airlines wreck four miles from Cemetery Ridge could not reach the site due to harsh weather. Rain and snow hindered communications as the group sought shelter in a cabin four miles from the crash area. A National Guard plane piloted by Lieut Byron Cooper had earlier turned back before Kellogg Idaho. In Johnstown Pennsylvania a 83 year old woman died in hospital after self treating burns from wounds she applied to herself.
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Spokane
Wash
Northwest Airlines
Cemetery Ridge
Byron Cooper
Kellogg
Idaho
Edward Recieves Gift From Queen Mary At Windsor Castle
Austria dated report notes Queen Mary's Christmas gift to the Duke of Windsor a quiet holiday at Castle Wirefield with the Baron and Baroness Eugene de Rothschild. The present is an ivory framed portrait of Queen Mary and the late King George V.
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Edward
United Press
Two Strikes In Auto Parts Settle And Labor Demands
Detroit reports two feeder strikes settled as the United Automobile Workers press General Motors for recognition. Homer Martin urged a general conference with GM officials to settle collective bargaining and speed up issues. In Washington, John J. Lewis drives CIO hard against AFL factions, Green disavows AFL ties to the drives.
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United Automobile Workers of India
General Motors Corporation
General Motors
Homer Martin
Alfred P. Sidan, Jr
William S. Knudsen
Washington
John J, Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
American Federation of Labor
William Green
A. F. of L
Lewis
Eleven Injured In Indiana Fire At Moose Building
In Indiana Pa a fire at the old Moose building opposite the county courthouse injured ten firemen and a policeman, two severely, as crews tried to enter the cellar. Oliver Barry, 41, and John Clark, 22, suffered burns to head face and ears. Fire Chief James L. Jack cited a double draft and an explosion from doors being opened simultaneously as the cause of the injuries.
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United Press
Indiana
Oliver Barry
John Clark
James L. Jack
Boston Traveler Publishes Crimeless Christmas Eve Issue
The Boston Traveler marks its 12th straight crimeless Christmas Eve edition on December 24, featuring a hearthside display of children and six Christmas stories. Its lead feature is Pop Plus radio message.
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Plane crash in test flight kills Brann employees
Six Brann employees die when a Braniff airliner fails to maintain speed after one of its two motors fails during a post repair test flight near Love Field Dallas. W McClough, Brann purchasing agent, filed an official report to the commerce department. Investigators will probe the accident as the plane rolled over and caught fire after the loss of engine power.
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Dallas
W. McClough
Brann
Alepartment of Commerce
Love
Japan Demands Protection of China Interests
Shanghai December 24 Lieut General Kita of the Japanese army said Japan views with grave concern the seizure of Chiang Kai Shek by Chang Hsueh Liang at Sian Fu. He warned of spreading communism and anti Japanese sentiment and said Tokyo would press China to curb communist influence. If China fails, Japan will take active defense measures to protect its interests.
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United Press
Shanghai
Sclichi Kita
Sian-Fu
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Kita
Japan
Kila
Jean
Roosevelt Celebrates White House Christmas Joy
President Roosevelt, cheered by national economic gains, begins Christmas at the White House with renewed faith in continued recovery. He views the holiday as a sign that millions who faced hardship in recent years will enjoy better times as his broad program advances.
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Landlord Held on Bail in Collapsed Tenement Case
In Philadelphia on December 24 a landlord linked to a tenement collapse that killed seven was held on manslaughter charges with bail set at 10,000 dollars. The mayor ordered Samson committed, with his attorney insisting the “thin man” bears no blame and that owners’ trust company holds the real responsibility.
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United Press
Philaidolphia
Abraham “Samson
Wilson
Samson
Novelist Predicts Loyalist Victory in Spanish War
English novelist Ralph Bates, arriving in New York after eight years in Spain, predicted Loyalists will win the Spanish war if they continue to receive supplies and no foreign power interferes.
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Vrees
New York
Ralph Bates
Spain
Ley
Batow
Loyalists Launch Drive on Burgos in Christmas War News
Madrid reports a sudden Loyalist offensive toward Burgos, the rebel capital, with initial clashes near Sunes 130 miles from Mattia. Insurgents move to seize the city as Loyalist forces, quiet for days, battle to defend key communications lines. Santander official suspends Christmas festivities amid fragmented reports of fronts raging.
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Trent
Santander Reat
Burvoa
Pope Pius XI Appeals for Peace Against Communism
The Pope broadcasts Christmas message from sickbed urging world peace and a strong stand against Communism. He pleads for unity among nations and the faithful, signaling concern over political forces while offering spiritual hope.
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Une
Hold Bellaire, C., Men in Wheeling Murder
Police hold Monae Capita and John Sidon in Wheeling on charges connected to the death of Mary Bellaire a mother of five killed during an attempted burglary at her husband's saloon a son of John Sidon and a Black man are named in the report.
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Bria
Pittman urges swift action to strengthen neutrality policy
Washington December 24 Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Key Pittman warned the nation to bolster neutrality at once to avert another world war next spring. He said neutrality legislation may become Congress's most important task amid rising dangers. London observers reported Europe anxious over the Christmas period as Reuters noted German bonds fell to 1936 lows on the stock exchange amid rumors Hitler may intervene in Spain or Czechoslovakia.
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Ships 10 fleet joins search for missing plane
Washington Dec 24 Navy clue A Landon orders four marine planes from North Telunil Racine San Diego Cats to join Western Air Wing plan missing search. Alvin Adning president Western Abt Express requests more facilities to Keuren. Aviation Cadet Harry E. Bogen is aboard one of the nine planes ordered to Milford Utah for the coordinated search.
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Entire Dionne Family To Meet By Christmas Day
Callander Ont December 24 The entire Dionne family will meet for the first time at Uhr Dpfoo memory home of the Dionne quintuplets by Christmas Day.
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