Mayor Urges Cooperation on New Parking Ordinance
City commissioners approve a one side parking rule on Main and Walnut streets and on West Main. Enforcement to start soon after state and federal road officials notify the city. Public support urged to make the plan effective and help secure funds for Route 119 improvements.
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Thelma Todd romance topic before grand jury
Los Angeles reports describe a grand jury examining Thelma Todds love life to uncover possible motives in her December death. Ida Lupino and her father testified about Todds last romance with a San Francisco figure, noting the actor sought privacy at a cafe before Todds body was found.
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Black dishwasher pleads lethal attack at Haverford College
In Haverford Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve a 36 year old Black dishwasher, recently fired for drinking, intruded at a college Christmas dinner and shot 70 year old housekeeper Mrs Mary L Ginder in the college commons. He later surrendered to police, saying he would do it again. The witness table included seven people and two children. The district attorney quoted the suspect in a signed statement expressing regret for not killing the chef. Further details continue on page two.
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Guard Keeps Vigil Over Wounded Youth in Holdup Case
Ripley West Virginia December 24 a guard watches at the bedside of Elwood Clark an eight year old boy shot by state police who stopped a car in which three men fled after a gas station holdup Town Sergeant Grover Hall who fired a rifle at Clark said he will guard the bedside day and night Clark was wounded in the right arm Police took his companions Harold Roy eighteen of Coal Grove Ohio and Richard Sexton nineteen of Portsmouth to Gallipolis to face charges of holding up the filling station
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Parsons Inn Operator Dies In Auto Crash
Parsons Inn operator Charles Rice, 40, a roadhouse owner, was killed when his car skidded and plunged 30 feet down an embankment near Parsons. The accident occurred today as he drove from the roadhouse.
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Mother Fails To Find Youth Christmas Tale Continues
A distressed holiday feature set in Primtytown recounts a boy or girl wandering away. A mother at home hopes for a safe return as the Boys Industrial School is linked to a less typical natal reunion, with the story continuing on Page Three.
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Rosemont Coal Miners Plan Happy Christmas Celebration
Coal miners in Flemington and Rosemont Taylor county plan a joyful Christmas with steadier work and fatter pay envelopes. All employees of Reppert Coal and Waddell Fuel will be luncheon guests at the United Mine Workers Hall in Rosemont, donated by Ed Reppert and Richard Waddell. Children will receive holiday treats funded by union members.
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Peace Prayer of Christians at Bethlehem
Pilgrims gather in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve praying for an end to the Italo Ethiopian war as bells ring out. Worshippers from many lands descend on the market town eight miles from Jerusalem to mark the birth of Jesus with ceremonies and processions, some arriving on foot, others by car.
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Famous British Actor Robert Loraine Dies After Operation
London reports the death of Robert Loraine a famed actor and pioneer aviator following an operation. Born January 14 1876 he began his stage career in 1889 and spent nearly six decades in glamorous and adventurous performances including roughly 50 stellar roles.
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Lindy Family to Arrive in Britain Jan 1
British authorities announced extra police would patrol Liverpool docks to greet Colonel Lindbergh, Mrs Lindbergh, and their child Jon on arrival from the United States. Officials said the precaution addresses threats of kidnapping but expects only routine security for the visitors.
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Holdup Man Is Nabbed By Philippi Official
Thirty minutes after a filling station was robbed of 1693 dollars, state trooper L. W. Paratt arrested Landon H. Watring, 26, of Morgantown and announced he obtained a confession. The cash register was rifled and safe opened. Paratt said he found Watring on the Clarksburg road. The prisoner waived preliminary hearing and was held for action of the Barbour county grand jury.
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Girl Suffers Broken Back Fleeing From Stepfather
Parkersburg authorities report a 15-year-old girl and her mother fled from the stepfather and jumped from a third floor apartment window. The girl landed on a lower roof, suffering a broken back. investigation pending. Police found signs of a struggle. Wright and the girl deny the mother threw them.
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Dam Will Suspend Operations Christmas Day
United States engineers will open bids January 11 in the Pittsburgh office on two single acting vertical triple motor driven pumps each with a 120 gallon a minute capacity to be installed at the Tygarts dam within 90 days as part of heavy equipment purchased by the government Work at the dam continues at a moderate speed despite bad weather with crews on the east side where monoliths have reached the 110 foot level and on the foundation area
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Compromise Bonus Bill Shows Possible Approval by President
Speaker Burns indicated a chance a compromise bonus bill could pass Congress and please the administration though he cautioned against predicting probability. He hopes the bonus is settled early to aid other business and adjournment, noting Roosevelt’s implied veto stance depends on the bill. Three main plans are under discussion to address the $2 billion adjusted service certificates, including Patman’s immediate payment with new funds after last session’s veto.
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Kills Divorced Spouse Wounds Three in Michigan Family Tragedy
LOCK SPRINGS Michigan December 24 Charles Rader 40 a farm laborer killed his divorced wife Opal and wounded three relatives before taking his own life Officers say a family quarrel sparked the shootings Those wounded include Mr and Mrs Earl Hicklin and Ed Lee Lee and Mrs Hicklin are siblings of Opal Rader
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Salvation Army To Distribute 50 Christmas Food Baskets
Fifty Taylor County families will receive holiday food baskets from the Salvation Army today. Each large basket will be filled with potatoes, roast beef, bread, butter, coffee, sugar, cake, canned fruit, tomatoes, and peas. The effort aims to spread Christmas cheer among families less fortunate.
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No Change In Relief Plans Contemplated
President Roosevelt affirmed no change in policy for welfare programs, stating the government will care for 3.5 million employables and limit aid, with funds sized accordingly. He emphasized the national fund concentrates on able-bodied workers in need, warning larger coverage would outstrip resources.
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School Teacher Knocked Down Purse Stolen in Huntington
Detectives report a Huntington incident where Miss Warren, a school teacher, was knocked down and her purse stolen. Mrs Lillian Wright, accompanying Miss Warren, was not molested. A youth presented the holdup demand and a Black companion urged the boy to be cautious.
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Italy Presses War as Europe Braces for Clash
Italy presses its war with Ethiopia as European tensions surge. Britain's new foreign minister Anthony Eden seeks League unity for possible armed help. In Rome, shoppers echo the "buy Italian" spirit amid sanctions as stores turn away foreign gifts.
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Pope Pius XII Says Christmas Peace Hopes Dim
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII telling 34 cardinals that peace at Christmas seems unlikely amid dark clouds and bloodshed. He urged continued hope, warned of grave preoccupations shaping the world, and addressed the priesthood’s mental equipment in an encyclical dated December 20.
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