Bitter battle over Saar plebiscite ballots grows
Neel reports in Saarbrucken as anti Nazi newspapers claim a plot against Hitler fuels arrests in Germany ahead of the January 13 plebiscite. Nazi officials counter that 300 were arrested for immorality, with 200 released and 100 detained for intrigue.
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Melvin K. Whiteleather
Associated Press
Saarbruecken
Saar Basin Territory
Hitler
Germany
Saar
Berlin
Richberg urges jobs over dole to curb internal dissension
Donald Richberg told a Cleveland luncheon that America faces internal dissension unless the unemployed find work and that many business leaders now favor relief dole. He urged using housing and modernizing equipment to create jobs and warned private enterprise alone may not suffice to employ idle millions.
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Cleveland
Donald Richberg
America
Richberg
Britain to seek broad European security pact soon
London December 28 A diplomatic source says Great Britain with France and Italy will propose a general security pact covering nearly all European nations immediately after the Saar plebiscite.
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London
Great Britain
France
Italy
Europe
Train collision in Blue Island claims two lives
In Blue Island suburb two people were killed when the International Limited on the Grand Trunk line crashed into a car. The same train had struck a sedan near Harvey last Wednesday, killing seven Illinois Emergency Relief Commission employees.
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Chicago
International Limited
Grand Trunk Line
Blue Island
Harvey
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Cuban youths held after raid in Havana prison
In Havana 28 youths, some described as university students, were held in Principe prison awaiting hearings on conspiracy charges after a raid on a former policeman's home. Government details of the charges were not released.
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Havana
Principe
Tuskegee records show 1984 lynchings down from 1933
Records from Tuskegee Institute indicate 15 lynchings in the nation during 1984, a decline of 13 from the 28 lynchings recorded in 1933. The report notes the drop as a sign of reduced mob violence since the early 20th century.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Institute
Plans for textile workers union conference in Charlotte
Washington report notes a conference in Charlotte North Carolina tomorrow between Francis J. Seree on union and John Peel of Greenville South Carolina southern vice president to discuss expanding the organization of the United Textile workers in the south.
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Washington
United Textile Workers In the
South
Charlotte
N. C
Francis J. Seree
Union
John Peel
Greenville
Southern
Weather forecast by states for Carolina and coast
The forecast predicts rain likely through Saturday morning with rising temperatures. Winds shift from fresh east to moderate and southwest in different sections. Overcast skies followed by rain across central and southern areas tonight. Charlotte records show 24 hour temperature data for the cotton region and others.
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North and
South Carolina
Charlotte
Temperature Rebounds Across Nation After Snowy Spread
A broad retreat from early winter storms followed by milder air across the east middle west and south west. New England towns were busy clearing debris from a powerful winter storm path.
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Middle West
New England
Japan Signals End of Washington Naval Treaty
Washington observers face a tense moment as Japan prepares to notify the end of the Washington naval pact on December 31 1936. The move comes after Japan failed to win naval parity with the United States and Britain, raising questions about future arms limits and possible new accords. Ambassador Saito will deliver Tokyo's formal notice to Secretary Hull.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Saito
Hull
Surgeons Fight 70 Save Injured After Mining Blast
Powellton West Virginia December 28 The top surgeons of the mining region battled to save injured miners after a locomotive boiler exploded near McDunn in a passenger car and wrecked a train bound for Elk Horn Piney coal operation. Sixteen killed and forty two injured, eight may die, twenty seven released after treatment. The town mourns as the mine remains closed and passengers recall the massive blast.
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Powellton
W. Va
Elkhorn-Piney Coal Company
McDunn
Battle Looms Over State’s By Laws In Legislature
North Carolina faces expected debates in January as legislators consider changing the state prohibition status. An Associated Press survey shows varied views, with seven lawmakers open to change and others cautious, some favoring tightly controlled state liquor taxation while others oppose repealing the Turlington act. The Greensboro stance notes possible revenue repeal but not immediate action.
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W. Joynes Mackarlan
Raleigh
North Carolina
Billon
Ratifica
Associated
Greensboro
Ben W. Cone
Guilford
Walter Powell
Columbus County
Letter to FTC on six year probe asks for quick report
Hollywood letter asks federal trade commission for a report on a six year investigation. The writer acknowledges the long inquiry and requests any casual information that may have surfaced, noting patience but urging a preliminary note.
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Hollywood
Calif
Federal Trade Commission
Will
Burns Predicts Lengthy Session As New Deal Faces Vote
Washington reports say President Roosevelt’s cabinet discussed a long winter session with topics including relief, the bonus, and the NRA. Representative Burns predicts adjournment by July 1 while Capper supports the President and notes rising business confidence and a strong holiday season.
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Washington
Dec
Roosevelt
Congress
Burns
Tennessee
Senator Capper
R-Kan
Capper
Roper
Commerce Department
Economists back return to gold standard to curb inflation
A group of leading economists at the American Economic Association meeting urged immediate return to a fixed gold standard. They warned against inflation and rejected silver as monetary base and the creation of a U S central bank, urging a middle course away from inflation and toward stability.
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Chicago
Ita
American Economic Association
Association
Committee On Monetary Policy
United States
Business Climbs 10 Higher Peak
Dun & Bradstreet reports holiday inventories reached the smallest proportions in years due to heavy Christmas demand. National sales likely up 25 to 40 percent from last year with 1934 totals possibly 15 to 20 percent above 1933. Business activity barometer rose to 74.5, highest in three and a half years, marking persistent recovery.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet Weekly Trade Review
Dun & Bradstreet
Beaufort man killed by car near Camp Glenn
Joe Watson of Beaufort was struck and killed early today by an automobile driven by Siruce Goodwin near Camp Glenn. An inquest was called for 2 p.m.
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Beauport
Joe Watson
Beaufort
Siruce Goodwin
Camp Glenn
Lindbergh Ransom Linked to Hauptmann, Prosecutor Says
In Flemington New Jersey officials disclose that Hauptmann possessed about 49 600 dollars beyond declared income over two years, nearly the full 50 000 ransom paid by Dr. John F. Condon. State witnesses include auditors, bankers from J P Morgan, and detectives tracing serial numbers. The prosecution argues Hauptmann acted alone, while the defense cites a gang and Isador Fisch. New witnesses reportedly support early disposal of money by Hauptmann.
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Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
John F. Condon
Bronx
Hauptmann
New York Banking
Isador Fisch
Fisch
Judge Delivers Charge In Johnston County Kidnapping Trial
Judge Frank A. Daniels told the jury in the Johnston county kidnapping case that eight defendants conspired to abduct three girls and take them to New York for immoral purposes. Defense argues the case belongs in federal court and urges jurors to avoid being swayed by prominent prosecutor Clawson Williams as final arguments conclude.
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Smithfield
Frank A. Daniels
Johnston County
New York
E J. Wellens
Wellens
Johnston Superior Court
Clawson L. Williams
Williams
Daniels
Lindbergh widow to testify for Hauptmann prosecution
Trenton New Jersey December 28 Mrs Anne Morrow Lindbergh will be called as a witness for the prosecution in the Hauptmann murder trial. An official said she will be a important state witness and testifying is voluntary. Curtis who offered to testify for the prosecution will not be accepted by the state. The defense allegedly seeks Curtis to testify for Hauptmann.
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Trenton
N. J
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Flemington
Hauptmann
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Curtis
Intra State Firms Push to End NRA Control
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States urged removing tens of thousands of intra state businesses from NRA jurisdiction as Congress plans return for the January session. It backs a new NRA law letting interstate industry set its own rules and cites the ongoing fight over collective bargaining and majority rule. The labor board proposal would have plant chosen reps bargain for all workers, a point echoed by labor leaders.
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Washington
NRA
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Blue Eagle
Chamber
The
Washington Post
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Whitley Named Cooley's Temporary Secretary
Congressman Harold D. Cooley of Nashville picks Philip R. Whitley Wake County Democratic chairman as temporary private secretary. Whitley, a Wen dell lawyer banker and tobacconist, to serve for the current session opening next month. Cooley has served since last summer after winning the unexpired term of E. W. Pou.
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Raleigh
Harold D. Cooley
Nashville
Philip R. Whitley
Wake County
Democratic
Whitley
Wendell
Congress
Cooley
E. W. Pou
Italians and Ethiopians Clash Reported Near Guerlogubi
An unconfirmed report from Addis Ababa claims Ethiopian and Italian forces clashed again at Guerlogubi 40 miles west of Ualual with numerous casualties. The border friction has sparked League of Nations protests as both sides accuse each other of aggression amid broader colonial rivalries.
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Addis Ababa
Guerlogubi
Ualual
Italy
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Geneva
Rome
Uvalual
League
Mussolini
Haile Selassie
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