Romania hardens policy against Jews as new regime takes power
Bucharest reports say Octavian Goga's National Christian party seeks to expel or bar Jews who became Romanian citizens after 1920. 1.2 million Jews face tightened occupation limits amid street parades by blue shirted lancers. Authorities warn of drastic measures potentially harming many leading citizens.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Octavian Goga
Goga
National Christian Party
Romania
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Russia
Poland
Bulgaria
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Austria
Quins Rich Callander Guardian Reports Dionne Quintuplets’ Income
Judge J A Valin, guardian of the Dionne quintuplets, said the children now have an income of 17000 dollars a year from investments. He noted large royalties and other earnings. Living expenses total 24000 dollars yearly and could rise if future plans materialize.
Firecracker Mistake Hurts West Point Man
At West Point Mississippi December 31 A W Dominick 82 a retired capitalist was treated for serious facial injuries after mistaking a firecracker for a cigarette and lighting it at his home relatives said.
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West Point
Miss
A. W. Dominick
Rail freight car loadings rise in 1937 figures
The Association of American Railroads reports revenue freight car loadings reached 37,992,928 in 1937, up 1,930,253 cars or 54 percent from 1936 but down 7,885,046 cars or 17.2 percent from the 1930 normal year.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Stranger Than Fiction Sea Murder Aboard Aafje
Aboard the cruiser Aafje off California a deadly aboard a high seas drama ends with Dwight Faulding dead and Jack Morgan missing presumed dead after being tossed overboard by frightened survivors. The voyage began December 20 from San Pedro toward Catalina Island with Faulding Morg an Mrs Turner and her son among the passengers. Morgan seized command and fired killing Faulding before forcing others to dump the body. FBI officials questioned survivors as a manhunt followed.
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Los Angeles
High Seas
Aafje
Dwight L. Faulding
Santa Barbara
California
Jack Morgan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
John Hanson
Morgan
Hanson
Pacific
Aaffe
San Pedro
Catalina Island
Faulding
Gertrude Turner
Robert
Elsie Berdan
Robert Horne
George Sperpak
Jack
Tors
Ford Motor Co faces Wagner Act charges in Buffalo
Henry J. Winters of the National Labor Relations Board announced a complaint against Edsel Ford and the Buffalo Ford plant charging three violations of the Wagner Act. The case cites interfering with employee organizing rights, spying on union meetings, destroying a May 24 union meeting sign, and discharging or not hiring 46 workers due to union activities. A hearing is set for Jan. 11.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Henry J. Winters
National Labor Relations Board
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Winters
Ford
International Union of United Automobile Workers
Battle for Teruel Deepens as Bank of Spain Ruins Fall
In Teruel Spain hundreds of insurgents and civilians were believed buried as the Bank of Spain building collapsed after a government countermining blast. Insurgents pressed attacks from Concud and Campillo while air bombardment pounded government positions. Government losses were pegged at about 9,000 in two weeks of fierce fighting.
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Teruel
Spain
Bank
Santa Clara
Concud
Campillo
Pastor Rev E T Tonn to deliver New Year's sermon at St Pauls
A special New Year's sermon will be delivered Sunday at the morning hour at St. Pauls Lutheran Church by the pastor Rev E T Tonn.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
E. T. Tonn
Retail Trade Is Cushioned by Post Christmas Discounts
New York reports a smaller drop in retail trade as buyers respond to drastic price cuts by merchants to clear inventories. Demand was aided by clearance events, but consumers often complained about unavailable grades and sizes. Despite rain and warmth, store-wide sales kept the weekly volume 2 to 8 percent larger than the prior closing week of 1936.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Heflin Shows Steady Progress In Alabama Lobar Pneumonia Fight
Former Senator J Thomas Heflin improves at Wheeler Hospital in La Fayette Alabama after contracting lobar pneumonia during his comeback bid. Doctor N A Wheeler reports fever dropping toward 100 degrees and stable respiration while Heflin remains on an oxygen tent and plans to vote if able. The candidate seeks the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat held by Dixie Graves.
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Wasjfust
Dixie Graves
Alabama
Heflin
Ford Motor Company faces assault charges over Dearborn plant fight
In Buffalo, N Y, Bennett denies NLRB complaint details as prosecutor McCrea seeks warrants charging Ford Motor Co and seven individuals with assaulting United Automobile Workers members near the Dearborn plant on May 26. Key figure Louis J Colombo absent. Bennett says information is untrue.
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Detroit
Louis J. Colombo
Ford Motor Comac
H. Bennett
National Or Relations Board
Buffalo
N. Y
Bennett
Duncan. McCrea
Ford Company
United Automobile Workers
Ford
Mrs. Ashford Called Home at 75 in Courtland
Lucie B. Ashford, 75, longtime Courtland resident, died at home after a two month illness. Funeral services will be held at her residence at 3 PM conducted by Rev. Summers, with burial in Courtland cemetery. Survived by three daughters, two sons, and six pallbearers. Sorrow spread through Morgan and Lawrence counties.
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Lucie B. Ashford
Courtland
Rev. Summers
L.terment
Courtland Cemetery
Brown
J. A. Ussery
Fred. Redman
Robertay
Yancy Hughes
Dave Martin
Carlisle Blackwell
Ashford
Ford says no obstacle to moving ahead with new low priced tractor
Detroit, Dec 31. Henry Ford stated there is nothing to prevent our going ahead with production of a low priced tractor of unusual design within a few months. He did not provide any details about the tractor.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Destruction Rages As Japanese Advance Besets Tsingtao
In Shanghai dispatches from December 31 report Japanese forces closing on Tsingtao after days of bombardment and looting. Foreign vigilantes tried to shield property as Americans and other foreigners fled, while Chinese troops and allied naval units prepared to cover the retreat and hold lines near Welhsien and White Horse mountain.
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Tsingtao
North Oba
Shen Hung Lieh
Tsingtao A
Welhsien
Imoe
Japathat
U. S
Marblehead
Pope
Shansi
Red
Chu Teh
Loyang
Shenai
Linyi
Shantung
Canton
Haichow
Kiangsu
China
Social Daily
News
Anking
Yangtze River
Anhwei
County and City Offices to Close for Holiday
County and city offices will close for January 1 as a legal holiday. Morgan county courthouse offices close all day. Decatur city hall stays open until 10 PM then closes for the day. City and county post office windows will be closed all day.
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Morgan County
Decatur City Hall
Final Morgan County Red Cross drive report issued
Fred 8 Hunt Jr Morgan County Chapter chairman reports 1 219 members joined the Red Cross drive and contributions total 1 250 14 dollars. He commends workers and major industries for strong participation noting progress over last year and urging ongoing support to help distress relief efforts.
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RED Cross
Fred 8. Hunt, Jr
Decatur
Morgan County
American Red Cross
Healy Death Probe Pushed by Betty Braun Healy
Betty Braun Healy seeks a full investigation into Ted Healy death claiming to know who beat him before his demise. Betty Healy the second wife says the death was from natural causes after the birth of their son. The incident happened as Healy marked his child's birth.
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Ted Healy
Hollywood
Betty Braun Healy
Healy
Betty Healy
Catholics to Meet Tonight for New Year Holy Hour
St. Ann's parish invites the public to a Holy Hour of Thanksgiving and Petition marking the new year 1938. The service includes Exposed Blessed Sacrament, blessings for the sick, sermons on the crib and gifts, and unreserved seating for all attendees.
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St. Ann's
Decatur
Revision of Laws Advocated by F D R
President Roosevelt in a press conference called for broad revision of receivership laws at federal and state levels. He cited foreclosure costs in railroads in receivership as excessively high and urged simplification to prevent delays in the housing program and other efforts.
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Fdr
Washington
Roosevelt
Kilzer predicts Ford will not recognize UFO Union
James E. Kilzer president of the St. Louis division of the Liberty Legion of America testified at a National Labor Relations Board hearing that he believes Henry Ford would never recognize the United Automobile Workers of America.
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Pat ST. Louis
James E. Kilzer
St. Louis
Liberty Legion of America
National Relations Board
Henry Ford
United Automobile Workers of America
Social Security Unemployment Benefits to Start in 21 States
The Social Security act's unemployment insurance takes effect tomorrow in 21 states and the District of Columbia, with Wisconsin already operating such a plan. Tax rates rise to 2 percent in 1937 and benefits typically run five to fifteen dollars weekly, while old age pensions begin later, with no payments until 1940.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Wisconsin
Alabama
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
Pennnsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Passport photo linked to Ruth Rubens husband in Russia mystery
Miss Gladys Boerger identified the passport photo as Ruth Rubens' husband Adolph Arnold Rubens. Federal investigators Probe possible tie to passport application for Mr and Mrs Donald L Robinson missing in Russia.
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New York
Gladys Boerger
Ruth Marie Rubens
Adolph Arnold Rubens
Robinsons
Ship's Officers to be Accused in Baltimore Fire
Secretary Roper announced charges of negligence against the master and two officers of the steamship City of Baltimore, destroyed by fire July 29. The Bureau of Marine Inspection found no criminal negligence. a three-member marine board will determine if their papers should be revoked or suspended.
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Washington
Roper
City of
Baltimore
Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation
Commerce Secretary
Marine Bureau
Decatur Considers Franchises To Reform Taxi System
The Decatur city council gave in town and out of town firms 15 days to present reasons for a taxi franchise. The move stems from public protest against the current system and lack of public protection in accidents. The council plans mobility insurance enforcement and seeks a unified station and lower rates for workers.
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Decatur
Tipsy Drivers To Be Pinched On New Year's Eve
Chicago dispatch reports police in many cities to crack down on drunken drivers with extra patrols and stricter enforcement. The national safety council urged a hard clamp down as officials aim to reduce the expected 1937 traffic death toll near 40 000. Milwaukee Peoria Newark and Cleveland police focus on keeping intoxicated motorists from driving.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Milwaukee
Peoria
Newark
Cleveland
Weather Outlook for Alabama and Tennessee
Alabama shows mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain tonight and Saturday across north and central areas. Warmer south east winds along the coast and cooler readings in extreme northwest portions. Tennessee expects mostly cloudy conditions with occasional rain in east and central portions and colder angles in extreme east, turning colder Saturday.
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Alabama
Tennessee
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