Giant Building Program Drives U S Job Relief Push
A five billion dollar construction effort national and state led relief drive aims to curb unemployment. Federal aid roads and public works surge across regions from New York to Texas as cities and states mobilize funds volunteers and private gifts. Michigan Ohio Illinois and New Jersey push road building public works and employments while relief measures include meals and social aid.
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Forty West Virginia inmates receive parole at state prison
Wheeling December 24 Forty prisoners in the West Virginia penitentiary will receive parole as Christmas gifts Warden A C Scroggins announced today One life prisoner sentence was commuted to 18 years and four conditional pardons were granted
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Presbyterians Launch Crusade Of Benevolence
A Presbyterian Board of Christian Education launches a nationwide benevolence crusade aiding job seekers and the poor through 10,000 churches. It urges unemployment committees, fuller use of church facilities, and concrete local actions to alleviate distress.
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Local post office handles over ninety thousand Christmas mails
More than 90,000 letters moved through the local post office from December 16 to noon today. Exact count reached 90,996 with some still awaiting the canceling machine. Three trucks will finish first class mail distribution for Christmas, with post office service suspended from midnight tonight until Friday morning except for important first class mail.
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Grounded freighter not in need of aid near Jupiter
The British freighter Jame son aground five miles north of Jupiter light said no assistance was needed before a coast guard boat from Fort Lauderdale arrives. The message, sent to steamer Dorchester, was intercepted by Ba le Marine America. The Perry coast guard boat was dispatched from Fort Lauderdale. Chicago expects 75 million visitors during the Century Progress of 1933.
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Fine Tribute Paid Walter Downing Veteran Railroadman
The Columbus Dispatch reprints Hugh Fullerton noting Walter Downing a shop superintendent and veteran of 45 years with Pennsylvania railroad. At a retirement dinner, colleagues praised his exactness and leadership. Born 1861 in England, he came to the United States as a boy and learned rail work under his father in the Grafton shops.
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Christmas season programs and rail shop praise noted
The article highlights Christmas programs at the Salvation Army citadel in Grafton with a Santa Claus entrance and gifts for children. It also mentions church holiday events at Haymond M B Church and First Presbyterian, plus cantata at First Baptist. It reflects on rail industry workers behind train operations and honors a master mechanic Mr Downing for his lifelong service and influence in the Grafton shops.
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Katrina McCormick Debuts in Washington Society Spotlight
Katrina McCormick, daughter of Rep Ruth Hanna McCormack, made her debut in Washington society signaling a notable social entrance. The event highlights connections to prominent political circles and the ongoing influence of McCormack’s family in capital society.
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Munich professor Wilhelm Spiegelberg dies at 60
The Munich based Egyptologist Professor Wilhelm Spiegelberg, aged 60, noted for his work at the University of Munich, has died after a lengthy illness. Born in Bavaria, he contributed to studies on ancient Egypt and Egyptology. His death marks a significant loss to academic circles in Munich and beyond.
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Wilhelm Spiegelberg
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