Raskob Seeks Prohibition Showdown in Dems Push
Democratic national committee chairman Jula Raskob urges a party line to back a state option plan as a prohibition referendum. He cites a poll showing a majority favoring changes and says conventions should ratify a home rule amendment via state votes, not legislatures. He warns the party must face the issue despite wets and drys split.
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Democrats
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Raskob
Democratic National
Democratic Party
Jula J. Raskob
Ragkob
Raskobsii
Democratic National Committee
South
National Committee
New Hampshire
Pittsburgh Mayor and Officials Face Trial in Indictments
United Press report from Pittsburgh notes Mayor Charles H. Kline and a department head facing trial after a grand jury recommended indictments. Former City Treasurer Roy D. Schooley is charged with embezzlement and misfeasance in office in 28 counts totaling 165,500, plus related charges linking funds to hockey clubs and individuals. Arthur Burgoyne and La Salle Girls official tied to real estate firms also named for indictment. trial date set for January 19 for Sitecop, charged with misconduct in office, with further indictments pending grand jury action.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Ofa
Charles H. Kline
Roy D. Schooley
Lale
Arthur Burgoyne
la Salle
Andrew ‘T. Park
Kine
Department of Supplies
Sitecop
Aroom
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Sempley
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Girts
Grand Jury
Schooley
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
Radio listings show WABC and CBS network at 7 18 p m Bing Crosby on WABC CBS. At 7 30 p m Boswell Sisters on CBS network. WBAP NBC network 7 30 p m Squse’s band on WIS NHC network 10 p m Ruey Columbo and orchestra on WBAPF NBC. 10 30 p m Gulph orchestra on NBC network.
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Governor Pinchot Addresses 12000 Unemployed Marchers
In Harrisburg Governor Gifford Pinchot told 12 000 unemployed marchers that a civilized government fails when work is unavailable and urged the federal government to aid. He welcomed the procession of 1000 motor vehicles and called for peaceful petition rights, offering recognition of their plight and support for a national remedy.
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Jen. F
Gifford Pinchot
State Capitol
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Jas. R. Cox
Old St. Patrick's Church
Pittsburgh
Pinchot
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Ralph. Eickenstein
Williaasport
State Game Commission
J. August Becks
Williamsport
Aes
Stimson Says Japan’s Regret Equates to Apology
Secretary of State Stimson said in reply to questions that Japan’s expression of regret for the beating of Sonal Chamberlain by Japanese soldiers amounts to an apology. The report covers remarks on policy shifts and wartime diplomacy amid domestic tax discussions and ongoing budget balancing efforts.
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Washington
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Mdy
Sonaul Chamberlain
Congress
Treasury
Favorable Report On Credit Project Heads Senate Action
Hoover proposes a 2,000,000,000 emergency domestic credit plan with Senate committee backing. The report warns many banks are in danger and calls for stopping a series of failures amid a stressed banking system, embarrassed railroads, and market anxiety over securities.
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Hoover
Senate
Republicans Lose In New Hampshire Race
United Press reports Democrat William N Rogers won the New Hampshire first district seat, flipping a long Republican hold. The statewide result boosted Democratic strength in the House to the highest in 14 years, with Democrats 220 Republicans 143, Farmer Labor 1. The NH vote capped a nationwide off year Democratic sweep including New Jersey Ohio Missouri Texas and Michigan. Rogers carried Portsmouth his home town while Republicans faced heavy winter turnout and snowshoe voting.
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Manchester
N. H
Jen. G
William N. Rogers
Hoover
Ueneve
New Hampshire
John H. Bartlett
Daniel Webster
Rogers
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New Jersey
Ohio
Missouri
Texas
Michigan
Bartlett
Portsmouth
Far East tensions rise as riots threaten peace efforts
Joseph H. Baird reports new danger spots in the Far East after Manchurian fighting. U S consulates in Harbin and Foochow note disorders as a warship stands by at Foochow. Officials anticipate joint Anglo American French action to maintain order while Japan’s troops move toward China proper.
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United Press State
Washington
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Harbin
Foochow
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Poochow
George C. Hanson
United States
Great Britain
France
China
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Ron Dold Lindsay
Paul Claudel
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Malden
Debucht
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Debuchi
Beni
Robert &. Imbrie
Teheran
Persia
Imbrie
Franklin D. Gow*am
Leghorn
Italy
Rome
Gowan
Fur
East
Peiping
Hanson
Hunt assailant of 6 year old child
Philadelphia dispatch reports a tall dark man with a waxed mustache allegedly lured a 6 year old girl into a gutamobile with a dime promise. The child was driven out of town and mistreated before returning to her neighborhood. she walked home to her mother as police investigated. The girl was taken to a hospital.
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Tnday
Mercy Christopher
Ihnen
Madilige Christopher
Bank Robbery Suspects Surrender Loot After 80,000-Mile Hunt
Chicago investigators revealed the recovery of 675000 in bonds hidden on a street corner after a months long pursuit of a Lincoln Nebraska bank robbery. Detective Roy Steffans and the Beeret Six traced the case across up to 40 states before locating the stash and a west side hideout. The probe tied to September 17 theft remains active with continued investigations.
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Aricago
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Chicago
Lincoln
Neb, National Bank
Roy Steffans
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Beeret Six
Steffani
Plans Made for Beautification of Local Roads
West Smith street was proposed as the starting point for a city beautification program led by state officials Secretary Dewey and landscape architect Edward Flickinger. The Kiwanis Club hosted the meeting in Harrisburg, with Rotary and women’s groups attending. Dewey urged a street by street approach, emphasized maintenance, and noted state trees shrubs and vines could be supplied. The group formed a committee to survey feasibility and costs while eyeing improvements along routes into Corry and near the Hatchery grounds west of the city.
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Philip Hy Dewey
Internal Affairs
Edward Flickinger
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Corry
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Rotary, Woman's and
Business & Professional Women's
Cys Fs
Dewsy
Horry
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Berely
Hare Creek Bridge
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Fuckinger
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Messrs
Peake, Green and Simmons
Second arrest in Henwood bank closing case in West Virginia
In Moundsville West Virginia Joseph Ward former assistant cashier at the closed Henwood Bank was arrested on embezzlement charges after his release from state penitentiary where he served seven years of a ten year sentence for the bank failure. Will Leach former cashier released last week after a similar sentence is also under arrest on the same charges.
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W. Va
Say
Henwood
W. Ys
Joseph Ward
Will Leach
Lodging Figures At City Jail For 1981 Hit 2134
The office of Chief Ruppersberger reports that about 2134 individuals received lodging in the city jail during 1981 after a February 11 check of all lodgers. Earlier estimates suggested roughly 2200 when including the preceding month and half of the prior year.
Murder charges filed against slain Outlaws
In Springfield Missouri today prosecutors prepared murder charges against Harry and Jennings Young for the six officer killings. They indict six other Young family members and charge Mrs Young with receiving a stolen car while Oscar Young and his wife face accessories before the fact. The brothers were found dead in a Houston hideout after a gun battle during the search.
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Harry
Jennings Young
Houston
Tex
Charles Challender
Challender
South West
Chalender
Young
Oscar Young
Oscar
Jen ‘Ito Ga
Tallahatchie Valley Flooded Abandon Towns
Floodwaters from the Tallahatchie River inundate 40 miles of farmland and multiple villages in northeast Mississippi. More than 60,000 acres flooded and 2,000 residents evacuated as levees fail after a heavy downpour. Convicts are sent back to prison. armed patrols guard dykes amid violent conditions.
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Glendora
Miss. Din
Missisppi
Parehman
Cassidy Bayou
Disarmament Topic Delights Woman's Club Audience
Erie speaker Mrs. Ramsey Burton urged world disarmament as the path to security in an address at the Mott Street home. She noted the upcoming Disarmament Conference opening February 2 and cited the United States position among world navies. Mrs. Austin announced the American Home Department meeting for January 7 at 1 30 PM to continue sewing and alterations.
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Erie
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Iit Tltth
Mott Street
Burton
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France
Great Britain
Russia
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F. S. Austin
American Home Department
Corrie Allen
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