Television still a problem for early development
Washington reports television, a new child of communications, is moving from lab tests to broader use. High costs of receivers and short range limit early adoption. hotels may test images via special wires, with AT&T seeking approval to lay a coaxial link from New York to Philadelphia to extend straight transmission over longer distances.
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Washington
Federal Communications ‘Commission
Germany
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Communications Commission
New York
Philadelphia
Taylor County Names New Adult Education Director
J Bernard Dryfield, last year’s organizer for Taylor county FERA adult education, resigns to become acting director of recreation. The program will expand to clubs, 4 H and Hi Y, Boy and Girl Scouts, community singing, spelling bees and other homey entertainments.
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Taylor County
Charleston
J. Bernard Dryfeld
FERA
Dryfield
On Trial Obregon Slaying in Mexico City Court
In Mexico City a trial unfolds for alleged complicity in General Alvaro Obregon's 1927 assassination. Rev. Jose A. Jiminez Falacios and Manuel Trejo Morales stand accused. Falacios is charged with blessing the gun used in the killing. Former nun Mrs. Carlos Balda, serving life for complicity, is among witnesses.
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Alvaro Obregon
Jose A. Jiminez Falacios
Manuel Trejo Morales
Mexico City
Father Palacios
Morales
Obregon
Carlos Balda
Polygamy Advocates Prepare Appeal To High Courts
Arizona polygamy advocates plan to appeal a conviction for open and notorious cohabitation in the Short Creek community. J C Spencer, a 50 year old cult member, testified to his lifelong polygamy belief and nine children, facing up to three years in prison.
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Arizona
United States Supreme Court
J. W. Musser
United Order
Short Creek
J. C. Spencer
Spencer
Jevs
Christmas displays light up Main Street shops in Grafton
Town windows in Grafton glow with Christmas decor at Five and Ten Cent stores J C Penney Kleen Krust Bakery Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and more. Managers praise the effort and expect more storefronts to join in before the holidays.
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J. C. Penney's
Kleen Krust Bakery
Grafton Drug and Chemical Company
Stores Ready for Holidays in Grafton Main Street Glow
Businesses along Main Street in Grafton flash holiday spirit with elaborate decorations as the Taylor County Board of Trade urges festive displays. The Grafton Electric Company shines with a beautifully lit window, reflecting the community effort in the lighting program underway each night.
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Grafton
Main Street
Taylor County Board of Trade
Grafton Electric Company
Quarry Worker Injured by Dynomite Blast Headline
Carl Berridge aged 25 from Eiltening Pennsylvania remained in serious condition at Memorial Hospital after a dynamite explosion at Crown City quarrying site Monday morning. He suffered brass particle injuries to face eyes arms hands and chest and eyesight loss is uncertain.
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Huntington
Carl Berridge
Eiltening
Memorial Hospital
Crown City
Berr
Once Tenant Farmer Is Crowned South's Champ
Ruddy-faced Gannie Pink Harris of Winona Mississippi was chosen as the 1936 plant to prosper champion in the Commercial Appeal campaign. The former tenant farmer who began farming at 21 by giving half to his landlord won the mid-south title and a $500 cash award.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mid-South
Gannie
Harris
Winona
Miss
Commercial Appeal
Shooting Match Thursday December 12
Local note announces a shooting match set for Thursday December 12 at 219 21b venue referenced by B N Daugherty. Details are sparse but indicate an upcoming event with participant or organizing role for Daugherty. The terse entry implies a community sporting or recreational shoot.
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B.N. Daugherty
Birds Christmas Carol Promises Busy Grafton Weekends
Children of Grafton eagerly await the We Little Theatre of Grafton presentation of The Birds Christmas Carol at Grafton High School auditorium on December 20 evening and December 21 afternoon. Directed by Ruth Batten the play features a child friendly cast presenting Christmas party scenes with warmth and humor. Prices are reduced with ten cent child admissions to encourage full houses and gift ticket purchases for needy youngsters.
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Children of Grafton
We Little Theatre of Grafton
Carol Bird
Grafton High School
Little Theatre
Salvation Army Receives First Christmas Fund Check
The Girl Reserves of Grafton High School presented the first Christmas fund check to the Salvation Army. Major John Campbell, local post commandant, announced the $3 gift this morning.
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Salvation Army
Grafton High School
John Campbell
Wayne judge sentences Terrill to life in prison
In Wayne West Virginia on December 12 Judge C W Ferguson sentenced Fred Terrill age 28 to life imprisonment after a jury convicted him of robbery and the state alleged two prior convictions.
Funeral Set for Mrs Shaw Friday at Home
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Martha Shaw aged 6 will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at her home 208 Barrett Street with Rev F J Five pastor of Warren M E Church officiating. Interment in Smith Cemetery under Bartlett Funeral Company direction. Pallbearers named Philpott Phil Buoy William Dabney Roy Wright Willie Jones Floyd Stokes.
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Mary
Martha Shaw
Ate
Barrett Street
F. J. Five
Warren M. E. Church
Smith Cemetery
Bartlett Puneral Company
Philpott
Phil Buoy
William Dabney
Roy Wright
Willie Jones
Floyd ‘Stokes
Utility Act Is Defended by Government in High Court Fight
Washington December reports Attorney General Cummings leads defense of the Roosevelt utility act pushing back a flood of suits. The government seeks to stay dozens of cases until the Supreme Court rules on the act’s validity in a test case. Separate action in New York aims to force Electric Bond and Share Co. to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Washington
AAA
New Deal
Cummings
District of Columbia Supreme’court
Supreme Court
New York
Securities Commission
Casey
Driver Faces Local Charge In Hit And Run Crash
Diel and Maistrate W E Rightmire report a hit and run on Route 50 near Pruntytown. Mrs Rascoe Utt was shaken when Regan rear ended her car, with about 50 dollars damage and three occupants. Regan refused restitution and left after telling the women to go to the devil. Police traced the license to Rachel but learned she had moved away. Regan’s family now near Johns Town, and a warrant is held by state police with possible arrest when he travels there. Authorities notified Johns Town.
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Pennsylvania
Rachel
Regan
Johnstown
Johnsown
Utt
Ped
Tuttle Faces Chauffeur License Charge After Medwick Arrest
To W Eugene tuttle of and driven by George Medwick of the same town Medwick paid a 10 fine and costs to Magistrate W E Right mire last night a warrant issued for Tuttle for allowing Medwick to operate his vehicle without a chauffeurs license Tuttle also charged with peddling within city limits without proper licenses He has not been arraigned City Patrolman Clarence Silming made the arrest and turned Medwick over to state police for prosecution
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W. Eugene Tutle
George Medwick
W. E. Rightmire
Tuttle
Medwick
Clarence Silming
Railway Bankruptcy Filed by Cotton Belt Railway
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court today by the St. Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt Railway, signaling the start of insolvency proceedings for the carrier.
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ST. Louis
Two Railroad Workers Killed in Premature Explosion
In Bluefield on December 13 a dynamite blast at a Grundy Virginia spur line site killed two railroad workers Theron Holcomb and Grover Vandyke. Officials say the explosion occurred while handlers prepared the charges. Several other men were injured.
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Bluefield
Grundy
Theron Holcomb
Grover ‘Vandyke
V: E
Lo Ee Morris
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