Federal Power Commission moves to reappoint ex-staff
Washington January 3 The Federal Power Commission reversed an earlier stance and decided to accept applications for reappointment from former employees including Solicitor Charles A Russell and accountant W V King who were dismissed by the prior board The move sparked protest from progressive Republicans and Democrats in the Senate over the dismissal and fortifies chances of a return of King and Russell to the agency.
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Federal Power Commission
United Press
Washington
Commissaton
Charles A. Russell
W. V. King
Commission Quiten Jt Tari
George Otis Smith
Marcel Garlaud
Claude L. Draper
Frank R. McNinch
Ralph Jh. Williamson
Smith
Rusell and King
Senate
Icing
Russell
Line Three
King
Commission
Williamson
McNinch
Williamsox
Five Men Reported Entombed in Mine Explosion
Five workers were trapped after a powder explosion at Mine Number 4 of the Midstate Coal Company near New Philadelphia. Initial reports said five men were entombed five miles from the mine but officials checked for others beneath the surface awaiting verification.
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United Press New
Philadelphia
Midvate Coal Company
Weather Outlook for Next Week in Washington Area
The weather forecast calls for rain in the southern states and possible snow in northern portions at the start of the week. Temperatures stay above normal until Saturday when it turns colder.
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Washington
Dan
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
South
Rai
Moderate Weather Forecast Continues for Western Pennsylvania
The forecast shows continued moderate weather across western Pennsylvania with temperatures between 85 and 40 degrees. Cooler conditions are expected in northern areas and the mountainous regions as the bureau notes.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Wester Pennsylvania
Alba Fm
Cottiing
Seven Rescue Party Overcome In Mine Disaster
In New Philadelphia Ohio seven rescuers entering Mine No 4 of the Midvale Coal Company to save five trapped workers were overcome by gas. The blast occurred two and a half miles from the mouth near an air shaft. five miners in the rear half-mile were trapped while twelve workers near the shaft were rescued. One rescuer returned to report the seven others perished.
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United Press New Philadelphia
Dan
Midvale Coal Company
Four Railroads Propose Four-System Merger Plan
Eastern rail executives submit to the Interstate Commerce Commission a plan to consolidate the New York Central Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio into four systems. The proposal aims to strengthen lines while preserving competition and is filed as a substitute to the five-system plan.
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William W. Chance
United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
New York
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeaie & Ohio
Cfsto
Commission
Mississippi
New England
Virginia Railway
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Wight
Secretary to Hoover Resigns to Join Film Firm
Washington report states George Akerson, Hoover's secretary and early Hoover campaign ally, will join Paramount Public Corporation of New York as head of a new public relations department earning 30000 dollars annually. He plans to depart around January 15 and will be replaced temporarily by Walter Newton.
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Hoover
George Akerson
Paramount Publix
United Press
Washington
Hoover Circle
Paramount Public Corporation of New York
Akerson
Mr. Hoover
William J. Donaven
Marist Walker Willebrandt
Col
Horace Mann
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Kansas City
Twa
Lawrence Richey
Walter Brown
Ashmun Brown
Providence R. T. Journal and Bulletin
James L. West
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
George Barry Baker
Walter Newton
General Business Conditions Improve
General business sentiment brightened as 1930 closed with a rebound in industrial activity and hopeful developments. President Hoover announced early this week that the leading eastern tank railroads agreed to restructure into four major systems centered on the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Baltimore & Ohio, and Chesapeake & Ohio railroads.
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Hoover
Pennsylania
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Death of Marshal Joffre After Decades of Courage
Paris reports the death of Marshal Joseph Joffre at Saint Jean de Dieu hospital after a long battle with heart exhaustion and gangrene. Monks, family, and staff gathered as a somber scene marked by a final blessing and a pink dawn light. Officials plan a funeral comparable to his role at the Marne, with services at the St. Louis chapel following the widow’s wishes.
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United Press
Paris
Marshal Josephs Jaitre
Hospital of
Saint Jean de Dieu
Marne
Ié Marshal
Madame Doffre
Madame Laffitte
Monka
Joffre
Madame Joffre
Ferdinand
Monsignor
Bellsouer
Woman pilots start two stop flight to Paris
Mrs. Beryl Hart and Capt. William S. Maclaren left North Beach Airport in a Bellanca seaplane for a two stop flight toward Bermuda then the Azores. The pair aimed to prove round trip air transport viability between America and Europe via a southern route.
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United Press
North Beach
L. I
Beryl Hart
Bellanca
Paris
Bermuda
Azores
America
Europe
James H. Kimball
Weather Bai
Tax receipts fall in 1950 as debt data show shifts
Washington reports 1950 calendar year income tax receipts totaling 2.382 billion dollars, down about 70 million from 1929. First six months show a 48 million drop, December payments fall by 20 million, with general fund surplus around 94 million and total public debt near 16.026 billion. Ordinary receipts for the year start at 1.854 billion up to December 31, with expenditures for the first half at 1.709 billion, higher than the prior year.
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United Press
Washington
Treasury
Bradford Actress Betsy Lindsey Dies in New York
Bradford society girl and actress Betsy Lindsey died yesterday in New York after a throat operation. The body was to be brought here for burial today.
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Bradford
Misa Betsy Lindsey
New York
Misa Lindsey
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Today
The schedule lists WABC and CBS network programs featuring Paul Tramaine orchestra and NBC network lineups. WHAF WHA WIZ WZ show 7:40 8:30 9:00 slots with organists and Edgewater orchestra at midnight.
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WABC
CBS
Paul ‘Tramaine
Y Orchestra
NBC
Bidar
Edgewater Ote
Young Gunwoman Robs Bank of $400 in Cleveland
A young gunwoman entered The City Savings and Loan Bank in Cleveland demanding cash. She obtained $400 after the manager handed over a packet of bills and then disappeared. Alexander G. De Morbus and a female assistant were the only staff present during the theft.
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Unirea Pres
Cleveland
Ada
City ,Savings and Loan Company Bank
Alexander G. de Morbus
Cooly
de Morbus
Ray Store Receivers Named in Newark Equity Case
Newark dispatches report temporary receivers in equity for Ray Chain Stores Inc operating a North Center street store. Walter G. Winne and William J. Casey named receivers under a 25000 bond by Judge Guy L. Fake after creditor Charles Silberberg’s claim of 3125. Company liabilities total 275000 with 100000 bank loans 126000 merchandise debt 50000 private loans. assets 150000 in clothing and footwear. Show cause order set return for January 12 on permanent appointment.
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Newark
N. J
Ray Chain Stores, Inc
North Center Street
Newark Adyires
Walter G. Winne
Hackensack
William J. Casey
Guy L. Fake
John Milton
Jersey City
Charles Silberberg
Schindel-McDaniels Co
Reisman-Baron & Co
Judge Fake
President Hoover and Officials Send Condolence Notices
President Hoover and four other U S officials sent condolences to French representatives after the death of Maria Antonis. The messages reflect official mourning and diplomatic courtesy from Washington on March 3.
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Hoover
Joffre
Unites Fress
Washington
Tan
Marana Aottis
New Owners to Announce Plans After Plant Sale
The sale of the Climax Manufacturing Company plant was officially confirmed by Murray Th Olds Unis afternoon. Details on the buyer and specific plans remain withheld as Corry awaits a formal announcement next week.
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Climax Manufacturing Company
Murray Th Olds
Olds
Mia
Corry
Cima
Cook
General Parts Corporation
Man Caught With Black Jack Is Fined In Corry
Gus Spartas of Erie was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after police found a homemade black jack on West Smith Street. He was fined $100 or 90 days in jail, with the option to depart the city immediately and stay away.
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Gus Spartas
Erie
Corry
Spartas
Suriday
West Smith Street
C. B. Porter Thia Otters
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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