New Year Violence and Disasters Hit Multiple Cities
A New Year News roundup reports deadly fires and shootings across cities. Incidents include a three story Elky Club blaze in Vallejo killing a man from burns, gangster confrontations in Chicago, and a New York poison liquor spree with several fatalities. Storms and floods threaten the Pacific coast as six climbers survive a near disaster on Mt Flood.
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Vallejo
Calif
Elky Club
Larry Faye
New York
Iiéer
Chicago
Alice Richards
Open fighting escalates between Chinese and Japanese forces
United Press dispatch from Tokyo reports heavy fighting at Shanhaizuwan on the Manchuria Chita border. A Japanese lieutenant and three soldiers were killed. Chinese dynamited a bridge near Shanhaizwan. Japanese air forces were sent from Mukden to the scene as clashes continued through the night.
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United Press
TOKIO
Shanhaisewan
Manchuria
Chita
Kftey
Tientsin
Stanhailwan
Mukden
Shankaikwan
Chins
Chinchow
Shanghai
Marshall Chang Hspeh
Listy
Jehol Hart
Shanhailewan
Séversl
Quiet New Year Celebrations Reach Corry City
Corry marked the new year with subdued observances as many stores and businesses stayed closed. Watchnight services drew sizeable crowds in several churches while hotel gatherings featured a supper dance with Clyde Burke's Orchestra. Wright and Whitaker supplied music at different events drawing attendees from Union City and Erie. The Stanford Hose Company held its annual open house at its club rooms.
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Jamestown
Brie Suests
Corry
Clyde Burke
Wiks! Club
Union City
Cambridge Springs
Erie
North Wast
Whitaker
Orchestra
Furnisney
Mausic
Stanford Hose Company
Stasi
Fivelub
Wirst Whrdie
Bootleg Liquor Quality Improves in Chicago 1982
Chicago health board reviews bootleg liquor samples and reports that eighty six percent were non poisonous. Dr Herman Bun Rosen notes reduced dangers from illegal alcohol compared to the prior year, citing improved quality while warning against continued risks.
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Urien Press
Chicago
Herman N. Bunrosen
Board of
Hearth
Health Board
Bindenenwald
Senate panel weighs jury test for beer bill legality
Washington June 2 The Senate judiciary committee studied a proposal to let a jury of beer drinkers decide if the 8.2 percent beer measure is constitutional. Chairman Norris signaled openness to a practical test using kegs and steins, but doubts House approval and presidential veto loom. Senator Ashurst proposed a saloon test to gauge enforcement and intoxication, while opponents doubt any method can prove sobriety or constitutionality.
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Wilson United Press
Washington
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Senate Judioiacy Committee
Dun
Senale Judiciary Committee
Norris
Dil
Dem
Wish
Jie
Ashurst
Ariz
Lontrol
League
Susie
Congress
Hoover
President Hoover heads home after southern cruise
United Press reports President Hoover began return to Washington from a 10 day cruise in southern waters aboard the Sequoia. He and Mrs. Hoover appeared rested and fit after New Year church services at Royal Poinciana Chapel. The trip included a 45 foot sailfish catch and a Sailfish Club honorary pin for Hoover. The presidential party was to depart at 4 pm and reach the White House Tuesday morning.
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United Press
Palm Beach
Fla
Hoover
Washington
White House
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Royal Poincians Chapel
Savannah
Mr. Hoover
Roosevelt to Meet With Party Leaders in New York
President elect Roosevelt will travel to New York to arrange a budget conference and plan a Muscle Shoals power project inspection. He will attend inaugural ceremonies for Governor Lehman and meet with Alfred E. Smith, with a return to Krum Elbow for talks on a federal judge and a forthcoming dialogue with Democratic leaders in Washington.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Hyde Park
Roo
Evelt
New York
Muscle Sholls
Herbert H. Lehman
Alfred ©. Smith
Albany
Krum Elbow
Fuflaoa
Wilshsington
Caroule O Maysele Shoals
Ali
Warm Springs
Gane
Hoover
Couzens Sees Benefits From Technocracy
Washington January 2 Senator James Couzens of Michigan, a former auto industry executive, discusses technocracy and its aim of scientific control of machines to raise living standards. He critiques the credit system as a financial drain, cites debt as a cause of economic distress, and warns against self serving motives in any reform while noting technocrats’ influence on policy debates.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
B.C
James Couzens
Michigan
America
Couzens
Echnocracy
Gouz=ens
Teemocracy
City Council Plans Pay Cut and Budget Reforms
City officials discuss salary reductions amid repeal appeal by the Goriy Taxpayers Union. Mayor England and councilors plan a revised salary cap, with an informal premeeting before the January 16 session. The administration will keep key department heads as cuts loom to balance the 1933 tax assessment and fiscal pressures.
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Ivan T Englan
Goriy Taxnayers’ Union
al Lne
J. J. Spiesman
Ernest A. Williams
M. Leo Mulderick
Stanley H. Nichols
Prank
England
City Connell
Garner resigns from Congress as VP-inauguration nears
United Press reports Speaker John N. Garner resigned today as congressman from Texas. He said his upcoming inauguration as vice president would make it impossible to remain in the House of Representatives.
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United Press
Washington
John Nanve Garner
Texas
Ross Sterling
Wold
House of Representatives
Plot Foiled Against Spanish Government Amid Red Scare
Barcelona reports a thwarted plot against the government as authorities arrest several suspects linked to propaganda. The event involved aviators and soldiers stationed near Prat Sobregat ward, with officials citing coordination with sympathizers.
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Sy Mites
Barcelona
Spain
Chyff Govsmor
John Mole
Prat
American Girl Found Dead in Paris Hotel
Miss Frances Johnson a 22 year old American actress died by self harm in a fashionable Paris hotel room after an all night tour. Police report depression and say the act was not premeditated. Burial permit to be issued after cable instructions from her Los Angeles parents.
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United Press
Paris
Frances Johnson
Los Angeles
Beg Room
Poliew
Ania
Denver
Gimner Johnson
Local Prosecutor Shakeup Ties to Murder Indictment
Phoenix report notes Tony Jennings named acting county prosecutor after Lloyd Andrews was replaced amid a murder indictment connected to Agnes Att. Lerhi case. The district grand jury handed up charges against Proseery Him of John f and Winnie Hutdudd faces related verdicts, with Halton and others referenced in the tangled proceedings.
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United Press Phoenix
Ariz
John F
Happy Jaci
Halton
Agnes Att. Lerhi
Winnie Hutdudd
Hew County
Tony L. Jennings
Lloyd Andrews
Cmmity
Jennings
National plan urged to save United States from revolution
President Hoover’s research committee calls for a great national plan to fuse government, economy, science, and education. A national advisory council is recommended to examine social order, interrelations, and modern science. Without proactive steps, drift could give rise to dictatorial force and violence.
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United Press
New York
Hoover
A. Uater
West
Six Families Made Homeless by Flames in Somerset County
Six families were made homeless when a fire destroyed three frame dwellings in Park Priedens, Somerset County. Fire investigators believe the blaze started at a nearby store. Damage was estimated at 4 1 9 0 0 0. The houses were owned by the Volcan Smithing Co. of Johnstown.
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United Press
Johnstown
Priedens
Somerset County
Volcan Smithing Con Company
1933 Session Opens as Pa General Assembly Shifts
Harrisburg January 2 1933 members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly meet to begin work on state revenues unemployment relief and government economies. The body splits into three factions Republicans Democrats and the Pinchot Republicans with plans to name speakers offer bills and organize quickly. Four hundred plus bills are expected and debates over taxing local relief and reform loom as party leaders push for economy and procedural changes.
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James A. Sullivan
United Press
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Pennsylvania General Assembly
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Pinchot Republic
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Delaware
Wilson Larig
Bergs
Hesdal
Senate
James Boyd
Montgomery
Prolem Wit
Republica
Pinchot
Dominion
House
Ita
Legislative
Public Service Commission
Republican Organization
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
State Senate
Martin
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