11 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
1
Nobel physicist Albert Einstein lands in the United States under intense newspaper scrutiny. Photographers line the harbor to capture his arrival while journalists push questions about relativity and his latest unified field theory.
Prosecutor Birrel nears next move as Edward Kennedy trial ends with jurors discharged after nine hours of deliberations. Jurors asked to consider actions over months rather than a single date. Kennedy admits $225 monthly expenditures for sixteen months, but Birrell notes jet and house purchases contradict income. Kennedy asserts he was framed amid bootlegging and racketeering tensions.
Hall China Company announces that by December 17 an increased force of 250 men will start operations at its new 3.76 million tunnel kiln plant in East Liverpool Ohio. Initial work begins with 40 workers in the clay shop, rising as more sections come online, the company says.
Representatives from 102 Philadelphia firms celebrating a century of business attended a luncheon. Philip H. Godson presented centenary certificates to five firms including L. P. Kelley and Son and Germantown Telegraph. Mayor Mackey and 1000 attendees praised Philadelphia’s commercial ethics as the city reflected on governance changes since 1854.
Ruth Nichols of New York established a new women’s trans continental record with a flight from Los Angeles to New York in 18 hours and 22 minutes, beating Lindbergh’s time and approaching Frank Hawks’ speed dash, prompting a rest period after the feat.
The Salvation Army urges donations for Christmas and winter relief with kettle drives on Saturday December 18 through Christmas. Help their mercy work and bring cheer to those in need by making checks payable to the Salvation Army Christmas and Winter relief fund. Remember inasmuch.
Governor elect Pinchot tells Grange executives he plans to abolish the Public Service Commission and urges the legislature to back him for state action. He proposes state takeover of rural roads to free farmers from mud and improve rural transport.
The gathering lauded youth as Edison’s secretary for forecasting a Middle West inland empire and praised Ingall’s Chicago projects, including a premier opera house in a major office building. Financier S. Insull was praised for Franklin Medal philanthropy.
Offers detail on Opportunity Days and vote credits for new subscriptions. Campaigns aim to maximize subscriptions before December 22 as period one ends and period two begins. Aggressive candidates seek all subscriptions for Saturday reports and the scheme awards votes per subscription and club levels.
The Indiana chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be instituted in the Court House at 7 30 Friday evening. Eligible veterans who served in the Army Navy Marine Corps or Aviation Corps on foreign soil or in hostile waters in any war insurrection or expedition may join. For information contact A B Blessing North Eighth Street or Maj C C McLain in the Hetrick building.
Thomas Dickey, counsel for Irene Schroeder and Glenn Dague, said he would press to the end for clemency as Governor Fisher set an execution date for January 12 amid ongoing appeals. He noted the pardon board’s December meeting and the February resumption period.
The Shut-Fit Optical Company of Suite P-292 1014 W Congress Chicago IL claims a new rupture resistant spectacle enabling reading tiny print and distant viewing. They offer 5 000 free sample pairs and promise agency details and potential earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly with no imposition.
Governor elect Gifford Pinchot announces his choices to the new administration with P S Stahlnecker remaining secretary and George W Woodruff named special counsel for public utility regulation and conservation. Dr Clyde L King will be Secretary of Revenue and William A Schnader will stay as Attorney General. all praised for their qualifications and long service.
The text states the appeal to the pardon board could not be presented before the December meeting due to legal time requirements and explains plans to present before January 12. It notes that appeals have not always resulted in reprieves and references the Supreme Court return last Saturday.
McCormack advocates passage of legislation to place all government workers on a shorter week. He argues the move would curb substitution of machines for human labor and lessen the evils flowing from automation.
Mr. J. S. Johnson of Indiana visited the Westinghouse Lighting Institute at Grand Central Palace during the N E L A Material Handling Conference. The 40 000 sq ft institute showcases modern lighting methods including Mazda Avenue with facades such as a store, bank, theater and more. It offers a free correspondence course in illumination with over 8000 enrolled in 1990.
Harrisburg December 11. Among corporations granted charters yesterday was the Grainer Baking Co Johnstown formed with a capital of 400000 A Gandolph Johnstown 35 treasurer and the other incorporators are G W Greiner Indiana and J A Poad Johnstown.
Washington dispatch reports the Democratic insurgent coalition blasting President Hoover's 119 million relief aid bill for public works. Insurgents and Democrats condemn the lump sum interchange power and loaned provisions while noting highway funds would reduce future allocations. The measure faces opposition as Hoover accuses lawmakers of politicizing human misery.
State Highway Patrolman L M Kelly of the Johnstown detail attended court today. Major and Mrs McLain and Mr and Mrs Thomas Munroe motored to Pittsburgh for a wreck staged by Pittsburgh 40 and 8. Linus Butterbaugh brought a 9 point buck near the old Country Club house along Tryolitk Creek yesterday. two other bucks reportedly shot nearby. A Hogan of Blairsville was in the County Commissioners office as a Wednesday caller. Frank Meneh of Gherryhill township visited town today.
Pinchot remains silent on appointments as he meets with the organization and discusses the path to organizing the next legislature. Officials report ongoing talks and no public statements yet.
Governor-elect Gifford Pinchot resumed meetings at Bellevue-Stratford with the next legislature amid debate over naming Senator Augustus F. Daix Jr. as president pro tem. Daix and supporters push for Daix, while Pinchot notes the role would place him next in line if the governor or lieutenant governor dies or resigns.
The New York market opened lower amid a Bank of the United States taking order by the State Banking Department seen as likely to merge or protect depositors. U S Steel and New York Central slipped, trading showed heavy selling in early hours, with 425,000 shares changing hands and rallies fading as pressure returned. A court visit noted Constable J. H. Boring of Pina township visiting in court.
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