Social Security Advisory Council urges early start on insurance
The Social Security Advisory Council will recommend extending federal old age insurance to at least 2.6 million more workers and begin payments on January 1, 1940, instead of 1942. The plan, to be presented this weekend, avoids reserve changes and faces strong congressional opposition from Republicans and pension advocates.
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Washington
Social Security Advisory Council
Congress
Council
America
Roosevelt
France Ready for Conflict Over Tunisia Defense
Paris reports say Premier Daladier supporters insist France would fight if needed to defend Tunisia. Italian plans to seize Tunisia are dismissed as propaganda. Italian troop buildup in Insurgent Spain prompts French military attention at the border.
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Paris
Daladier
Tony
France
Tunisia
Italy
Libya
Spain
War Ministry
Defense Ministry
Theatre ad invites Miss Dougherty to Strand or Dixie
The Grafton Sentinel invites Miss Mary Dougherty of 113 East Long Street to attend tonight’s showing. The Strand theatre presents White Banners with Claude Rains and the Dixie theatre shows Blockheads, the new Laurel and Hardy comedy.
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The
Grafton Sentinel
Mary Dougherty
East Long Street
Claude Rains
Strand Theatre
Dixie Theatre
Bank Robbery Case Solved in Ohio and Surrounding Thefts
Lebanon December reports two men and two women arrested for kidnapping a patrol corporal. The arrests clear two bank robberies the $2700 Sebring Ohio holdup and the $7000 Columbus county robbery dated December 1 1937. Four stolen automobiles tied to the quarter’s crimes.
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Lebanon
Lynn Black
Ohio Highway Patrol
Sebring
Colambiana
Relief Changes Up To Congress Says F D R
President Roosevelt said relief procedure rests with Congress to decide if changes are needed in WPA methods. He commented in a press conference after WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins floated possible amendments amid criticism over politics in relief.
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Washington
Dec
Roosevelt
Congress
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Police Arrest Youth For Attempted Attack In Uniontown
Uniontown police arrested a youth accused by an 18 year old high school girl of attempting to attack her near the home of Judge H A Cotton. Charges were expected to be filed. The incident follows a string of similar reports from local women in the past three weeks of prowlers and purse snatchings.
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Uniontown
H. A. Cotton
Tobacco Auctioneering Under U S Inquiry Initiated by Justice Dept
The Justice Department assigns two investigators to study tobacco auctioneers. Officials question legality of selling a farmer's entire crop in eight to ten seconds and vow to find out through the inquiry.
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Washington
Justice Department
Anti-Trust Division
Roosevelt Says Intelligence Coordination Tightens
President Roosevelt announced effective coordination among U S intelligence forces and said he would seek another appropriation to address a continuing situation despite the recent spy trial in New York.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New
Grand jury to probe McKesson and Robbins operations
Attorney General Cummings announced a federal grand jury in New York would examine whether the Bridgeport drug and liquor firm McKesson and Robbins violated any federal law. The inquiry follows a conference with key officials from the criminal division and the securities commission. Washington, Dec. 9.
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Cummings
New York
McKesson and Robbins
Bridgeport
Wage Hour Boss Defines Executive For Employers
Chicago December 9 Elmer F Andrews administrator of the wage and hours act told the Chicago executive forum that an executive is someone who has an office desk and a buzzer to summon others. If he can press the buzzer and have someone respond he is an executive.
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Chicago
Elmer F. Andrews
Trade Associations Executive Forum
Andrews
No Isolation for Americas Proposed at Pan American Conference
Lima Peru August delegates from twenty one nations gathered to discuss peace and steps against aggression while avoiding self isolation. Cordell Hull emphasized the Americas would not cut themselves off from the rest of the world, signaling balance between unity and openness amid Nazi Fascist and Japanese pressures.
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Lima
Peru
Cecil
Europe
Asia
China
House of Representatives
United States
Cordell Hull
Americas
Bids Sought For Half‑Built Prison Wing At Huttonsville
Charleston dispatch reports bids to be opened before January 1 for half of the main building at the medium security prison farm near Huttonsville. Secretary Walter Thurmond says the first unit will house administration and two dormitory wings with up to 950 prisoners. The board also awarded Engstrom and Wynn of Wheeling the water and sewage system contract for 52 340.
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Charleston
Huttonsville
Walter Thurmond
Board of Control
Engstrom and Wynn
Wheeling
59 Prisoners Seek Release By Christmas
Charleston December 9. The West Virginia pardon board, returning from the penitentiary, recommends freedom before Christmas for 59 of 178 parole or pardon applications. Governor Holt is expected to act on the recommendations prior to holiday with usual tradition.
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Charleston
Moundsville
Cooperation Promised by Big Business at NAM Meeting
The National Association of Manufacturers backed a cooperate-with-government program as its 1939 platform after a behind the scenes struggle. Delegates expected Anthony Eden to speak that night as Eden’s arrival was delayed by storms at sea.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Association
Eden
Anthony Eden
United States
Hardman Boy Sentenced For Theft of Timepiece
Joe Swan a 17 year old Hardman boy was sentenced to thirty days in jail by Justice of the Peace Hoye G White Sr after confessing theft of a gold watch from a filling station on Route 119. The 15 jewel Elgin valued at 15 dollars disappeared as Swan left and was recovered and returned to the owner D M Mealy. Corp Fred Strader of the state police arrested Swan.
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Joe Swan
Justice of the Peace
Hoye G. White
D. M. Mealy
Corp
Fred Strader
State Police
Mealy
Swan
Rail freight shipments jump to new yearly high
New York December 9 rail freight data show a sharp rise after the pre Christmas rush. The Association of American Railroads reports an 87 002 car increase, about 15 percent, with industrial shipments and coal moving up strongly. The AP seasonally adjusted index hits 71.3, a 1939 high, from 69.8 last week and 69.5 a year ago.
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New York
Association of American Railroads
Associated Press
Typhoon Death Toll Rises in Philippines
Manila reports at least 21 dead with thousands homeless as a 75 mile per hour storm sweeps central Philippines. Communications are down and some provinces including Marinduque have not spoken since yesterday while Samar island records eighteen deaths from falling trees and Albay and Camarines Sur report additional fatalities.
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Manila
Philippine Island
Pacific
Philippines
Marinduque
Samar
Albay
Camarines Sur
Congress likely to resume government reorganization fight
Washington dispatch reports the push for a presidential reshuffle of executive agencies appears set to resume in the coming Congress unless the administration accepts significant changes. Senator Byrnes says four separate measures will be introduced to replace last spring’s omnibus bill, while some favor a single package. Republicans and Democrats debate relief administration with state relief boards proposed by some and skepticism voiced by Borah and Glass about shifting federal duties to the states.
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Washington
Byrnes
D. C
White House
House
Capitol Hill
Senate
Tne
Elies
Glass
Borah
Congress
Idaho
Two Youths Accused Of Robbing Schoolhouse
Two 16 year old youths charged with breaking into the East End school on December 2 were arraigned today before Justice of the Peace A B Knabenshue and ordered to appear tomorrow before Circuit Judge Herbert W Dent. Police say they stole a doll and candy. their names are withheld due to age.
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Umber 16
East End
Herbert W. Dent
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Knabenshue
Pay Of Aides Causing Fuss In 1939 County Budget
Discussion of the proposed 1939 budget of the county clerk elect shows final approval anticipated today before the Taylor county court session ends. Five pages of the budget focus on salary distribution among three deputies planned for the coming year, with Miss Mary Goley set at 120 dollars monthly, Miss Elizabeth Stuck at 85 dollars monthly, and Joe A. Jolliffe among the hires.
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St. Clair
Taylor County
Jolliffe
Reese
Mary Goley
Elizabeth Stuck
Joe A. Jolliffe
Retail Buying Reaches Highest Point of Year
New York December report from Dun and Bradstreet shows retail buying at its peak for the year at leading distribution centers driven by Christmas shopping while overall country sales are down 2 to 8 percent from last year. Wholesale buying is brisk but down 2 to 12 percent year over year. Higher temperatures did not slow the upswing as apparel house furnishings and electrical appliance departments posted strong results.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Ceremony at Grafton High site delayed by rain
Planned ceremonies for the new Grafton High school building were postponed due to rain and may be rescheduled next week possibly Monday. Officials said the first class to enter old Central school in 1870 will be honored guests, with current students and the G H S band planned to play as dirt is dug for photographers. Bonds approved for the project are noted as part of ongoing work.
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Grafton High School
Board of Education
Old Central School
Bonds
Insurgents Explain Why Italian Troops Moved
Insurgent sources said Italian troops moved near the French Spanish border as part of preparations for a Catalonia offensive. Reported 10,000 Italians at Logrono could not be confirmed, with Franco's naval preparations fueling expectations of bombardments on Catalan coastal cities.
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Hendaye
France
Catalonia
Logrono
Franco
Threatening Nazi Note Sent To Mayor Laguardia
A swastika marked note and bullet were delivered to postal authorities and New York police threatening Mayor Fiorello Laguardia. The mayor handed the note to Police Commissioner Lewis J. Valentine. The reverse swastika symbol was drawn from the German emblem.
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Laguardia
New York
Fiorello Laguardia
Lewis J. Valentine
Troops Held In Barracks For Present In Tunisia
Armed mobile guards arrived from Algeria and patrolled Tunis streets as French troops held in barracks awaited updates amid French Italian crisis. Mass demonstrations involved Italians French Arabs. four wounded, ten Italians arrested for seditious cries. Frontiers reported normal conditions on the Tunisian Libyan border with African fortifications kept secret.
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Tunis
Tunisia
Algeria
Ous
France
Unione
Deve
Foreign Legion
Former County Official Lewis Kitzmiller Dies at 81
Lewis Kitzmiller 81 former clerk of the county court and superintendent of Taylor County schools died at his residence 617 St. John Street at 11 this morning after a long illness. Born November 8 1857 in Hampshire County he was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Bougemiller. Survived by wife Laura Hefner three daughters Mrs J L Shay of Westernport Md Mrs L D Phillips of Philippi and Mrs C Bolyard of Grafton and a brother. (Continued on page three)
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Lewis Kitzmiller
Taylor County
St. John Street
E Co
Hampshire County
Kitzmiller
Joseph
Elizabeth Bougemiller
Laura Hefner
J. L. Shay
Westernport
L. D. Phillips
Philippi
C. Bolyard
Grafton
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Martin L. Davey
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U.S
Hull
NRLB
Hardman Boy
Joe Jolliffe
Misses Goley
Stuck
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