WPA Releases Reach Billions in Jobs Fund Drive
Washington reports Comptroller General McCarl has released 9.068... of the 4 billion jobs fund for state use and national projects including 40 million for the National Youth Administration. New York City leads allotments with 121.4 million, while Pennsylvania and others follow. WPA aims to adjust work to employment opportunities as labor data awaits later. Capitol Hill prepares for a possible special Pennsylvania session to align with federal security programs and ensure state participation.
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Washington
J. R. McCar
WPLA
McCarl
New York City
WPA
New York State
Pennsylvania
Capitol Hill
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
White House
National Capital
IPARDON BOARD FIGHTS FOR RECORDS IN HEARING
A Philadelphia attorney faced a stern pardon board as hearings opened the day after appeal began. Members stressed reliance on court and DA records while guarding families brought to the hearing. Several defendants faced charges including burglary murder arson and larceny with commutation petitions heard.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Logue
Internal Affairs
James Jones
Ignazio Mancucci
Alois Sehligler
Allen Sperry
Eric Downly
Paul Carnicelli
Fayette
Domenic Romanic
Indiana
Robert M. Ruane
Lackawanna and
Centre
Ammon Moyer
Lebanon
Stanlye
Patrick
Lehigh
Voters Eligible in 1936 General Election Begin Signups
4,490,579 are eligible to vote for the 1936 general election. The campaign opens with nominating petitions on January 29. Offices to be filled include President, Vice President, State Auditor General, State Treasurer, 34 U.S. representatives, 25 state senators from odd districts, and a full 208-member House. Parties will elect primary delegates and state committee members from each senatorial district, with county and local committee elections per party rules.
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National Convent
Church Notes First Regular Baptist Service Schedule
Rev John Kennedy leads regular Baptist services with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Sermon Access to the Holy Place Young People 6 30 p m Subject Keeping Christ in Christianity Evening Worship 7 30 p m Sermon The Shepherds third message this Christmas series Wednesday 7 30 p m singing Bible study and prayer
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John Kennedy
Obituary for Mary Ann Woodruff and relatives at home
Mary Ann Woodruff 71 wife of Pickett Woodruff died at 5 55 p m Friday. Funeral services will be at 10 p m Sunday in her Blacklick home with Rev Charles Williams officiating. She was born May 30 1864 in Scioto County Ohio. Surviving are her husband and children including Vinton Dorothy and Bernard White and brothers Wilbert Floyd Noble Clarence Ernest Edson Fowler of Indiana and the Rankin family of Frazersburg.
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Ross William Anthony
Purchase Line
George W. Anthony
Billie Anthony
John C. Anthony
Blandburg
W. N. Lockard
Wintondale
Miles Anthony
Coalport
East Mahoning Cemetery
Martin L. Lower
Oak Street
Adam
Katherine (Brown) Lower
Cherryhill Township
Anna(Growden) Lower
Edith Lower
Carl J. Miller
Elyria
Medus Jacoby
Indiana
Clair Lewis
Ernest
Gee, Pifer
Adam Lower
Cumberland
Paul
Arthur Lower
Rosa Isenberg
Ait Robinson Funeral Home
Arerthur J. Pfohl
Zion Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemtery
George M. Keller
George M. Kelle
Frank Keller
Connemahoning
Cameron County
Clair Keller
Daniel BE. Keller
Rochester Mills
Bruce Keller
Mary Ackens
Marion Center
Ralph M. Keller
Lavella Haight
IMRS
Pickett Woodruff
Mary Ann Woodruff
Pickett Woodpred
Blacklick
Charles Williams
Scioto County
Ohio
Governor Barry Meets Hull and Roosevelt In Distant Talks
Governor Barry disclosed a request to President Roosevelt after a White House call and spoke with Secretary Hull for over an hour about a reunion with his former Austrian post. He was joined by Senator Guffey and J David Stern as he pursued meetings on relief for unemployables and the federal social security program.
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White House
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Hull
Austria
Earle
Ofice
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D. Pa
J. David Stern
Philadelphia
New York
Bullitt
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
Pennsylvania
Perkins
Barry
R Oie Vis
Christmas Tragedy After Slushy Curve Crash
Shortly after 1 p m two cars collided on a slush covered curve near Adrian injuring six others and killing Stadimiller who sat in the Indiana county car. The rear ends smashed as both vehicles veered off the road. Surviving Stadtmillers include a father and two sisters. Funeral plans were not set. Authorities opened an inquiry and traffic was diverted for hours while wrecked cars were removed.
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DuBois
Stadimiller
Indiana
Adrian
Jefferson County
Kishiway
Stadtmiller
Claude Patriquin
Ernest
Clara Stadtmiller
William Stadtmiller
Hunting Continues Across Western State Amid Limited Checks
Hunters in the western part of the state faced limited checks on Friday as observers noted minimal verification. The ongoing coverage hints at broad participation with early indications of steady interest despite sparse official scrutiny.
State Patrol plans 686 men to patrol Pennsylvania roads
Harrisburg reports an expansion to 686 patrolmen across six troops and eight sub stations to guard highways against motor accidents by the 1936 tourist season. Secretary Kalodner will train 100 new recruits in Harrisburg by May 1, with Troop F based in Franklin Venango County. Deer hunting concerns are noted in a related roundup of hunters and deer losses.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Harry E. Kaladner
Secretary of Revenue
Franklin
Venatgo County
Kalodner
Greensburg
Bellefonte
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Europe faces clash over peace plan amid Italy crisis
European powers press a peacemaking proposal as Italy’s action threatens the League of Nations. Critics warn sanctions and possible war could destabilize Europe, while others push to uphold the League covenant and deter future aggressors.
Armory Enlargement Plans Funded By State And Projects
The state funds six improvements including grade crossing elimination on Route 111 in Tioga County and a dangerous curve removal on Route 15 in York County. Projects cover Indiana 11.87 miles of grading and drainage, a timber deck I-beam bridge on Rural Route 32071 in Rayne township, 1.43 miles of reinforced concrete pavement on Route 80 in White township and Indiana borough, plus two concrete structures and drainage works.
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New York Central
Tioga
Lawrenceville
Tioga County
Clearspring
York County
Indiana
Rayne Township
White Township
Indiana Borough
Bullitt to Return to Moscow in January
Ambassador William C. Bullitt said in Washington that he will return to Moscow on January 29 after an extended holiday in the United States. He denied reports that he planned to resign.
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Reg Ingraham
Pennsylvania
Washington
George 3
Earle
William C. Bullitt
Russia
Curtis Bok
Philadelphia
Bullitt
Moscow
Willian C. Bullitt
State Department
Auto Hits Locomotive in Monroe Michigan
Ann Arbor Railway Company sues Pietro Deneve of Steubenville Ohio for damages after an auto train collision. One engine collided with his car, prompting the case to claim the vehicle caused damage to the locomotive.
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Auto Hits
Monroe
Mich
Ann Arbor
Pietro Deneve
Steubenville
Denevo
Treasury balance and receipts report
The treasury on December 12 recorded receipts of 1,187,764.37 and expenditures of 24,865,031.52, leaving a balance of 1,824,118,975.21. Customs receipts for the month totaled 13,330,845.46.
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Washington
Treasury
Clarksburg traffic injuries from multiple collisions
Injuries reported in several early morning crashes in Clarksburg and surrounding areas. Clifton Brickiron of Rorite2 Connellsville Ia and Boyd Lydit of 10% North Second Street were involved in a crash at Philadelphia and Seventh streets around 6 46 am. A separate collision on Philadelphia Street near the 800 block involved C B Witt of Geis towns Cambria county. Apollo resident S R Henry 48 faced serious injuries when his car collided with a wreck and a passing wreck caused a door to strike him near the Benjamin Franklin Highway eight miles west of Indiana. State police reported Renwick of Edin tore off a door while attempting to pass Henry’s car. Hospitalized with severe head lacerations and multiple rib fractures.
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Clifton Brick
Iron
Connellsville
Boyd Lydit
North Second Street
Philadelphia and
Seventh Streets
Whett Brickiron
South Seventh Street
Philadelphia Street
Karly
A. M. Collinson
Witt
Geis
Cambria County
Philadelphia
Alma Rugh
Route 5
Indiana
Apollo
S. R. Henry
Henry
George Renwick
Edin
Renwick
Hauptmann Must Die Shrouded by Secret Witness Moves
Governor says five men have been electrocuted with final pleas heard and judgments sustained. New York American reports a secret witness being rushed from Dallas to Trenton in a bid to save Bruno Hauptmann from the electric chair. The man is said to be Joseph Schaz, though Dallas officials doubt the name. Extradition on a robbery charge is alleged as Ellis Parker cites lack of official comment.
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Parker
Hauptman
New
New York
New York American
Dallas
Tex
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Hauptmann
Joseph Schaz
American
Ellis H. Parker
Hauptmann
Schaz
Frederick Pope
Hoare Returns to London for Italo-Ethiopian Debate
It was announced that Hoare would return to London Monday to take part in the foreign affairs debate in the House of Commons on Thursday. A white paper publication fueled public resentment toward the government over its peace formula with Italo-Ethiopian tensions.
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Hoare
London
House of Commons
Christmas Tuberculosis Stamps Aid Health Campaign
The Indiana County Tuberculosis Society promotes a season stamp sale to fund health efforts. Proceeds support Brookside Health Camp for children in contact with TB and tuberculin testing of high school students followed by chest X rays where needed.
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Indiana County Tuberculosis Society
Brookside
Christmas seals and 1862 dolls aid tuberculosis fight
The Indiana County Tuberculosis Society appeals for seal purchases to fund prevention efforts in 1936. Commemorative 1862 costume dolls, priced at 3.50 dollars, are offered in Indiana with several chairmen listed to arrange sales. Contact 573 Philadelphia street or board members to obtain a doll.
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Indiana
John .Ackerson
Blairsville
John Steele
Clymer
Clair Weamer
Saltsburg
W. L. Mountain
Marion Center
Indiana County Tuberculosis Society
Philadelphia Street
Board of Directors
British pressure on Haile Selassie over peace plan
In Addis Ababa Sir Sydney Barton presses Emperor Haile Selassie for a favorable reading of a peace plan while Anthony Eden cites Geneva speech. The cabinet faces criticism amid a political crisis as conservatives risk rebuke from Labour and Liberal ranks. Dr. Robert W. Hockman, US missionary in Ethiopia, was killed handling an unexploded Italian bomb at Daggah Bar on the southern front.
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Sydney Barton
Haile Selassie
Anthony Eel
Geneva
League of Nations
Hiopia
A. P
Jiwiga
Robert W. Hockman
Daggah Bar
Egypt
Hockman
Addis Ababa
Red Cross
Ogaden Province
Hoekman
Wheaton
United Presbyterian
Louis Knocks Out Paulino in Fourth Round at MSG
Joe Louis faced his latest foe Senor Paulino Uzendun at Madison Square Garden, delivering a decisive fourth round knockout after three testing rounds. Louis earned about 38,800 from the bout, boosting his yearly total near 400,000. notable spectators included James J. Braddock and former champions.
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Associated Press
New York
Senor
Paulino Uzendun
San Sebastian
Spain
Joe Louis
Madison Square Garden
Paulino
Max Schmeling
Raw
Louis
Pauling
Ross
Garden
Lewis
Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Arthur Donovann
Pauline
Louis J
Wax
Max Baer
Jack Blackburn
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