Accidents Mark Holiday Toll With 200 Deaths
The Associated Press reports over 200 holiday deaths across the nation from fires drownings hunting accidents and poisonous liquor. Auto crashes on slippery roads caused most fatalities with dozens more from fires drownings and other tragedies. Notable incidents include seven men dying in a Whiting Indiana rooming house fire and a bridge collapse in Missouri.
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Norris 70 Leads Third Party Effort in U S
New York December 26 Senator George W Norris received an invitation from John Dewey to bolt the Republican party and lead a new third party. Dewey urged severing ties with the Republican machine and forming a fresh alliance with the League for Independent Political Action and others to back a Social planning program.
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Can the Law Do Anything An Editorial
Dennis L. Cather writes to urge action on sheep protection after twenty seven sheep were killed or crippled in six weeks. He laments weak enforcement of law and dog control, urging legislators and officers to protect the sheep industry.
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Five Day Week Proposed to Balance Labor Markets
In Salta Argentina thirty three dead and over seventy injured from Andean earthquakes devastate La Poma as relief teams reach the town. In Arkansas Senator Joe Robinson argues a five day week may be needed in the United States to restore equilibrium between labor supply and demand as unemployment rises and automation replaces hand labor. He cautions such a change is likely permanent and stresses continued public and private cooperation amid slow recovery.
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Decoy Leads To Apprehension In Extortion Plot
Kansas City report says 28 year old Charles Leonard Duncan admitted threatening death to R A Long head of Long Bell Lumber in two notes. He was trapped with a decoy package and confessed after a handwriting test. the extortion sought twenty five thousand dollars.
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Destructive Weather Grips Mississippi and Great Lakes Region
A historic onslaught of droughts floods and tornadoes devastates the Midwest and Great Lakes. Heat cold waves wipe crops and livestock. fires burn in Wisconsin and Michigan. 120 killed by tornadoes and winds. two ship disasters in Lake Michigan claim ten lives. extreme cold shatters records across the nation as January deep freezes spread.
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Kin Hubbard Dies Suddenl y
Indianapolis December 26 Kin Hubbard humorist creator of Abe Martin died suddenly today due to heart disease He was born Bellefont Indiana came to Indianapolis as a young man created Abe Martin in 1904 a fixture of the Indianapolis News and later national papers His full name was Prank McKinney Hubbard He was in his office on Christmas Eve missing Christmas Day at his desk for the first time in years
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Meteor Struck North Idaho Says Experts Split View
Reports say a meteor may have exploded in the air above northern Idaho Christmas Eve or struck near Moscow with crater searches planned. Witnesses described a bright light about 9 46 PM and a multi part flash. experts offered alternate explanations, with university officials awaiting crater findings.
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Engineer Daley falls unconscious on Parkersburg run
Baltimore and Ohio engineer A. D. Daley of Parkersburg, 40, is unconscious with a fractured skull after a fall from the tender near Duckworth while a freight train sat in the siding at Pennsboro. He was found by the crew and rushed to St. Joseph hospital in Parkersburg, conscious at times but unable to speak. The condition is serious but not clearly critical. investigation continues and details are expected on Page Three.
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Three Die When Sausalito Launch Capsizes
Sausalito, Cal. Dec 26. A crowded launch carrying ten rescued after overturning in Richardson’s Bay near Sausalito. Three missing after a capsize late last night. Captain Charles J. Olson of the Tamalpais reported hearing cries as his ferry reached the slip. Rescue boats covered four miles to reach the overturned craft amid strong tides. all on board from Sausalito. Missing are Ernest Rogers a steward, Van Scoy a cook, and a man known as Bill.
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Robbers Hold Up Pawn Shop in Pittsburgh
Two men robbed Abe Lippard's pawn shop today taking diamonds and cash totaling about $10,000. One man entered as the proprietor opened the store, bought a watch, then the second robber joined, and both escaped with diamonds and $750 from the cash register.
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Blame Dry Laws for Court Congestion and Inmate Rise
Washington officials and the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment clashed over Prohibition's impact on courts and prisons. A pamphlet claims about 60,000 prisoners in federal, state, and county systems tied to enforcement, arguing most are misdemeanants and that prohibition cases make up a large share of federal crime dockets.
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Auto Drivers Tests Here January 2 In Latrobe Street
Prospective motor vehicle operators will face state police in an oral and driving exam on Friday January 2 at the state police headquarters Latrobe street first floor court house. Examinations run 9 am to 4 pm with Corporal A. S. Hartley and Troopers H. J. Cottrell and Lyle Powell overseeing tests. Applicants must bring licensed driver, own car for testing, and pass car inspection including plates horns lights brakes steering wipers and windshield.
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Arm Signals Used By Auto Drivers In West Virginia
During the automobile operators license examinations in Grafton starting January 2, state police will test arm signals for turns and stops. Right turn requires the left arm extended horizontally, forearm vertical until the turn ends. Left turn requires the left arm extended horizontally and held. Stop requires extending the left arm horizontally then lowering and raking to horizontal several times.
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God s Gift of Love cantata at Lutheran church in Grafton
A Christmas cantata performed by Grafton Lutheran Church Sunday School drew a full house last evening. Primary children opened with songs and recitations led by Wm. H. Shafferman. Older students narrated and acted scenes from scripture, featuring Ruth, Naomi, and prophetic prophecies, with bright ensembles and a staged tableau in the chancel hall.
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Moose Funeral Notice for Brother H R Thomas
All members are requested to meet at the Moose Home at 1 15 P M Saturday December 27 to attend the funeral of Brother H R Thomas J L Haldeman.
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New Yorkers Plan Meeting on Civic Corruption
New York officials announce a January 2 rally by the city affairs committee to protest civic corruption and racketeering. The distributed Manual of Facts cites political scandals in 1920, noting governor refused a general inquiry, Mayor Walker’s inaction on appointive immunity, and rackets involving judges and city officers during the past year.
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Sheet of ice delays auto traffic in central West Virginia
Sleet and rain made roads and sidewalks dangerously slick, delaying motor buses and stranding drivers across central West Virginia. The Fairmont Gratton hub and Clarksburg route faced hours of holdups with several buses in ditches and many vehicles abandoned. No injuries were reported, but pedestrians and hill residents faced hardfalls and travel difficulties. Continued reports promised on Page Three.
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Garner Would Pay War Vets Compensation Plan
Washington report outlines a Democratic proposal by Garner of Texas to compensate veterans for their certificate values. The plan offers veterans an option to cash in now for the original value plus four percent interest or hold to maturity. Estimated cost is about one million dollars funded by treasury borrowing.
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Lindbergh Praises Aviation Progress Over Five Years
New York December 26 Charles Lindbergh credits five years of aviation progress with substantial advances. He cites cruising speeds rising from about 90 to 140 miles per hour, stronger engines, higher payloads, and new air mail craft. He notes lighter low and high wing designs and radio equipment contributing to growth he terms the breath of life to aviation.
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