Plans Hight Code Case in Publishing Board Row
The San Francisco Call-Bulletin faces a crisis as Howard Iman and the Publishers’ Oath committee clash with the National Labor Relations Board. Dispute centers on Blue Eagle code and reemployment decisions, affecting daily publishing amid Labor board authority.
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Howard Iman
Publishers’ ‘Ode Committee
Labor
Relard
Cats-Bulletin
Blue Eagle
Dean S. Jennings
All Bulletin
Hearst
Ippon on Val Treaty Debate Echoes in Washington
Associated Press reports naval armament talks buzzing as Washington readies a 1200 word statement. Japan signals willingness to limit arms based on its terms, with Isoroku Yamamoto and Admiral William H. facing US and British delegates. Public enunciation expected tomorrow with final instructions discussed.
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Associated Press of Naval Armaments
Irs
Washington
Ambassador Pan
Foreign Office
Japan
Isoroku Yamapan
William H
United States
Nineteen Omsk railway workers jailed in Russia
Nineteen Omsk railway employees were sentenced for counter-revolutionary sabotage and negligence said to have caused wrecks. Three received ten years, others from one to six years. total damage valued at about 1,000,000 rubles.
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Moscow
Omsk
Three Escape From Blazing Frame House
Rex Jackson and his wife and small son barely escaped a two story frame house fire at Railroad and Baltimore in Fellwinton around 2 am. The lower floor burned, the family jumped from a porch roof and window. The home, owned by George Giles Prunty, was a total loss with $2,000 insured. furniture and clothing were destroyed except a few living room pieces. Grafton fire department arrived at 2:15 and fought the blaze until near 5 am, likely started by a defective flue connected to a stove. Fire Chief Roy Warne commented today.
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Rex Jackson
Railroad
Baltimore Street
Fellwinton
Jackson
Surniture Ts
Jackson's
Grafton Fire Department
Roy Warne
Ex-Cabinet Member’s Son Registers as Transient
A son of a former cabinet member from the Wilson era arrived in the city on Christmas Eve and registered at the local transient center on Latrobe Street. Manager E. K. Graw reported the development while the youth sought lodging at the city home.
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Latrobe Street
E. K. Graw
Woodrow Wilson
New Congress Question Mark What Will It Do
A new Congress begins January 3 and is described as a question mark rather than a clear direction, signaling uncertainty about its agenda and actions. The piece contrasts current expectations with prior commitments and hints at possible shifts in policy focus.
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Congress
Long Strikes Last Blow of Year at Foes
Huey Long's 1934 tactics push toward dictatorial power in Louisiana as his legislative committee gathers in New Orleans to probe Mayor T Semmes Wamsley administration while a member, Representative William J Hammon, dies in a car crash near LaPlace. Proceedings proceed behind closed doors with press blackout despite radio broadcasts.
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New Orleans
Huey Long
Louisiana
White House
Long
T. Semmes Wamsley
William J. Hammon
Jackson Parish
LaPlace
Prof Einstein Sees Limits to Atomic Energy Use
Professor Albert Einstein told 400 scientists at the American Association for the Advancement of Science convention in Pittsburgh that converting atomic matter into practical energy will not be possible. He met with 20 reporters during the interview.
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Pittsburgh
Albert Einstein
Einstein
American Association For the Advancement of Scientists
Three Unemployment Relief Policy Changes Planned
The Roosevelt administration outlined three major changes to relief policy. By February 1 the Federal Relief Administration aims to return all unemployables and their dependents to state care, totaling about 20 percent of federal relief recipients. The Washington Post places unemployables and dependents around four million. Roosevelt also sought an elastic budget to boost private sector activity and reduce jobless numbers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Relief Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
The
Washington Post
Compromise on Bonus Studied by Administration Leaders
Washington in late December reports show lawmakers and administration readers weighing a bargain on the veterans bonus as the $2.2 billion issue looms. No White House hint, but strong push for best possible terms and possible dozen payment methods proposed in Congress. Many options range from limited needy-veteran payments to printing new currency to fund full immediate payment, with most ideas sent to the Ways and Means Committee for review.
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Clarence M. Wright
Associated Press
Washington
Democratic High Command
Congress
White House
Ther
House
Ways and Means Committee
Two Persons Killed When Train Hits Car
Two people died when the International Limited of the Grand Trunk Line struck a car in Blue Island suburbs. The crash occurred after another collision last week in Harvey that killed seven Illinois Emergency Relief Commission employees. The injured included Leon Metzinger, 53, of North Dakota, who was taken to Blue Island hospital with a fractured arm and leg.
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Chicago
International Limited
Grand Trunk Line
Blue Island
Harvey
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Leon Metzinger
North Dakota
Senator Vandenberg plans career post office service
Michigan's Senator Vandenberg introduces a bill to place all postmasters and postal officials under civil service, excluding the postmaster general, with post office staff given job preferences. The move aims to remove politics from the Post Office and mirrors demands for Farley to resign from cabinet or party chair. The proposal, backed by civil service groups, would bar the postmaster general from political office while leading the department.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Vandenberg
R. Mich
Civil Service
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Michigan
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
Clarksburg
W. Va
Grace Swig
Ater
Ralph Swiger
Anmoore
Rites delayed as drowning probe continues in West Virginia
In Harrisville on the Hughes river, icy waters yielded a third body, Lavertia Mason aged 7, found by grappling hooks in a pool 20 feet deep and 700 feet from the point where four sisters were drowned. Maggie 2 and Betty 6 bodies were recovered yesterday, Marie 4 remains missing. About 109 volunteers, including farmers and officers, kept searching by boats and hooks through the night.
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Harrisville
W. Va
Hughes River
Lavertia Mason
Maggie
Betty
Marie
Hilda Mason
Two B. and O. Railroaders Hurt in Engine Blast
In Washington Pennsylvania two Baltimore and Ohio railroad workers were injured in a locomotive explosion near Gamble station. Engineer George Ashton aged 53 and fireman Emery McGaughey aged 40 were burned and bruised, thrown from the cab as the engine blew up. The engine ran light and left the tracks, traffic delayed about three hours while crews repaired the line. Officials launched an investigation to determine the cause.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
George Ashton
Emery McGaughey
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Gamble Station
Baltimore & Our
Austro German Border Disorders Spark Fatal Rioting
Tension along the Austro German border rose after fatal rioting in Furth Germany on December 28. About 500 people clashed when a Bavarian girl refused to dance with an Austrian. One killed nine seriously injured and 26 others hurt as Bavarian farmers clashed with Austrian storm troopers exiled to the country.
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Furth
Germany
Evans Loses Post In January Change At Reemployment Office
John Evans manager of the National Reemployment office since December will be replaced January 1 due to age rules. J E Fisher, assistant manager for three months, is expected to take over. Fisher left for Charleston for a conference with state director J H McGinnis and may return to Graf ton to assume the vacated post. Evans, 23, is below the 25 year age limit now required for such positions.
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John Evans
National
Evans
Barbour
Taylor County
Federal
Fisher
J. E. Fisher
Weston
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Five Utilities Facing Investigation of Rates
The Public Service Commission in Charleston WV orders an on its own motion inquiry into rates and practices of five utilities. The Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company serves 30 counties in Northern West Virginia. The West Virginia Water Service Company operates in Bluefield. The Pure Water Company serves Logan and nearby areas. Flat Tor Power Company provides electric service in Northfork. The Montgomery Gas Company serves Fayette and Kanawha counties.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Monongahela
West Penn Public Service Company
West Virginia Water Service Company
Bluefield
Pure Water Company
Logan and
Vicinity
Flat Tor Power Company
Northfork
Montgomery Gas Company
Fayette
Kanawha
State to claim extortion motive in Hauptmann case
The state will argue at Bruno Hauptmann's trial that the Lindbergh kidnap slaying suspect amassed about 49,800 in two years, larger than his legal income, as the bulk of the 50,000 ransom paid by Dr. John Condon. Evidence reportedly links most of the ransom to Hauptmann, with extortion the sole motive.
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James Y. Lawrence
Associated Press
Flemington, N. J
Bruno Richard
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
John F. Condon
Bronx
Two Probers Begin U S Inquiry After West Virginia Boiler Blast
Federal inquiry opens into Elkhorn-Piney Coal Co blast that killed 16 and left several others near death. State labor chief Clarence L. Jarrett cites low water in the locomotive boiler as cause while inspectors from federal, company, and railroad agencies report no negligence. Two Interstate Commerce Commission inspectors arrived at McDunn to investigate as families mourn and funeral plans are delayed.
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Powellton
W. Va
Clarence L. Jarrett
Jarrett
Elkhorn-Pinney Coal Company
Fagin
William Blankenship
Federal
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
McDunn
Thomas E. Lightfoot
Pittsburgh
City asks writ of error in high court over Patton suit
City of Grafton seeks a writ of error from the state supreme court challenging an $800 judgment given to Theodore Patton by Taylor county circuit court. Patton sued for $5,671 claiming damages from a March 3, 1933 accident that harmed his wife Olive in Indian Alley. City Attorney Gene W. Ford and Layne H Ford filed the appeal Thursday and a transcript of testimony is being sent to Charleston for study.
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State Supreme Court
Grafton
Taylor County
Theodore Patton
Olive
Indian Alley
Gene W. Ford
Layne H Ford
Charleston
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Patton
W. Merle Watkins
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