Diplomatic Tension Precedes US Germany Notes
United States and Germany face mounting tension over American property rights in the Reich amid anti Jewish decrees. Washington seeks written assurances protecting Catholics and Jews while Ambassador Kennedy arrives to discuss peace prospects with Roosevelt as US investments total 713 million dollars in German interests.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Reich
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Roosevelt
New York
Europe
State Department
Italy Rules on Jews Again
Rome dispatch reports the Italian cabinet orders Jews to swap land and buildings above set values for four percent bonds. A government corporation will take over property and manage firms over 100 employees, issuing bonds as payment. Decrees issued last month also bar Jews from owning large businesses.
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Rome
Hopkins bid for cabinet post faces Senate opposition
Hopkins' nomination to a cabinet post draws Republican and anti Admin WPA critics. Other names in capital talk include Richard C Patterson and Ernest G Draper. Many expect Solicitor General Robert H Jackson to take Cummings' place, given shared federal views.
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Senate
Hopkins
Commerce
Richard C. Patterson
Department
Ernest G. Draper
Federal Reserve Board
Robert H. Jackson
Cummings
Jackson
Coster Identified in McKesson Case Ripples Through New York
In New York on December 16 George Vernard named Arthur Musica as the fingerprinted relative linked to McKesson and Robbins. Donald Coster, head of the firm, and U.S. Attorney Rij Kaufman discussed obtaining Justice Department fingerprints in Washington. In Pittsburgh on December 18 produce prices showed modest demand and steady apples with various varieties priced per box or basket, while potatoes remained steady. Read The Gazette Classified Ads.
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New York
George Vernard
McKesson and Robbins, Inc
Arthur Musica
Philip Musica
Donald Coster
U. 8
Tiving Rij Kaufman
Deeds of Justice
Washington
Grand Jury Probing Campaign Charges Opens in Pa
Harrisburg dispatch reports district attorney Carl Shalley subpoenaed 49 key witnesses as the grand jury probes campaign charges against high officials. Arthur Colegrove, state secretary of property and supplies, testified on the Evie gravel case amid seven listed charges about political contributions, bid collusion, inflated trucking costs, and state building contracts. The 11 Democrat and 11 Republican panel heard Colegrove and Mortimer Graham, with Judge Schaeffer supervising and no weekend deliberations planned.
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Harrisburg
Carl B. Shalley
Shelley
Paul N. Schaeffer
Berks County
Arthur Colegrove
Highways Department
Evie
Colegrove
Grand Jury
Evie Gravel
Bers County
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Schaeffer
Erie
Earle
H. H. Tdmple
E. A. Griffiths
Eric Coliis Ty
Pioneers Material Company
Kittanning
Charles J. Margiotti
Mortimer Graham
Evie County
Coster and associates face federal charges over McKesson case
Indicted along with Dietrich and Vernard on securities act violations, Philip Musica revealed as “Coster” in a long fraud saga. Investigators track $18 million missing from McKesson and Robbins assets while hearings expose forged backgrounds, fictitious credits, and a web of shell firms. Community guards patrol Fairfield as inquiries widen to arms shipments and false statements to the stock exchange.
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George E. Dietrich
Dietrich
Vernard
Coster
Kaufman
Snandal
Heidelberg
Italy
Philip Musica
Fairfield
Comm
John J. Donovan
Musica
Tait
Fortune
Who's Who
Washington, D. C
George Dietrich
McKesson and Robbins
George Vernard
Sates
New York Stock Exchange
United States Hair Company
McKesson & Robbins
Washington
U. S
Geneval Brien McMahon
Justice Department
London
Fairfield, Conn
Receivership Filed Over $87 Million Conten t
The December 6 filing in Hartford alleges waste and mismanagement at the company with false items over $10 million. Trading of the stock was suspended as the decision became known. Reports from Morocco said Franco sent a mission to Rome to discuss the monarchy with Infante Don Juan, Alfonso's youngest son.
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Hartford, Conn
Morocco
Franco
Rome
Infante
Don Juan
Alfonso
Alfonso Faces Split Over Restoring Spanish Monarchy and His Rights
In Burgos the insurgent government granted Alfonso civil rights and properties, triggering division among Franco supporters and Carlists. Some see it as a step toward restoring the Bourbon monarchy, possibly aiding a future coronation for Juan, while others warn Franco seeks only a temporary concession. Alfonso, exiled since 1931, could regain wealth and two palaces, and may renounce his claims for his son Juan if needed.
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Spain
Juan
Prince of the Asturias
Alfonso
Madrid
Cartagena
the Asturias
Rome
Burgos
Hendaye
France
Francisco Franca
Council
Franco
Relief Plan Sparks Republican Support Prompt
A Republican leader predicted that if the Byrnes program is presented largely as outlined it could win the backing of at least 20 Republican senators. Senator Vandenberg said he would back any reasonable Democratic proposal limiting relief spending if a Republican plan fails. The minority plan would push state by state need, give states control of funds, and require reasonable matching to secure central oversight.
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Vandenberg
R-Mich
Weekend visitors and hospital recoveries reported
Rochester Mills and Punsxsutawney residents visited relatives in Rochester area homes. Edna Work and Homer City locals hosted visits while Indiana and Pittsburgh hospital recoveries included David Rittenhouse and Sara Weinwood. News notes also cite 1937 music outlays of 100 million and Canada's 127.45 million pound factory cheese output with a strawberry seed fact.
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Ant
Karpn Lewis
Punsxsutawney
Paul Braughter
Sara Ferrier
Rossiter
Edna Work
Charles Shank
Indiana
Bob Brandon
Ethel Shank
Mary Johnson
Homer City
David Rittenhouse
Indiana Hospital
Sara Weinwood
Pittsburgh
Sara
Walter Pollack
Lewise
Winwood
Dominion of Canada
Unemployment Debate After Steel Mill Dedication in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh the steel mill dedication sparks debate on job losses with CIO leaders warning up to 10,000 displaced. Carnegie-Minnesota Steel cites 60 000 tons yearly capacity. Irvin Works named for William A. Irvin. Observers note many workers appear under 30 as industry streamlining continues.
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Pittsburgh
Labo
Carnegie-Minnols Steel Corporation
Irvin
William A. Irvin
United States Steel Corporation
Indiana
Mark
F. Hasinger
CIO
J. H. van Deventer
Iron Age
van Deventer
Wrights 13th plane on display in Philadelphia exhibit
Dee, 16, recalls the Wright brothers 1911 plane housed at the Franklin Institute’s Aviation Hall. William H. Sheahan, once a pilot in the ship, notes it has flown about 750 times without a crackup and remains airworthy. Captain William J. Trale visits the exhibit as memories of Kitty Hawk surface.
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Philadelphia
Dee
Wright Brothers
William H. Sheahan
Sheahan
Franklin Institute
Wrights
Kitty Hawk
N.3
Institute
Graver C. Bergdoll
Whoater
America
Bergdoll
Manoe
Atlantic City
N. J
Young Republicans pledge unity in Pittsburgh gathering
Frank C. Hilton of Reading, state chairman of the Young Republicans of Pennsylvania, pledged his organization to an ongoing battle for Republican principles. Addressing Western Pennsylvania Young Republicans, Hilton promised patronage distribution after Governor-Elect Arthur H. James takes office January 17. The group included members from Allegheny Westmoreland Beaver and other counties.
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Pittsburgh
Frank C. Hilton
Reading
Young Republicans of
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Hilton
Arthur H. James
Allegheny
Westmoreland
Beaver
MISHAPS and Traffic Safety Boosts Death Toll Reduction
Harrisburg reports safety officials promote education for children and drivers along with strict speed enforcement by a larger patrol to cut highway deaths. They credit these measures with saving about 1,000 lives from Jan 1, 1938 to Jan 1, 1939, noting a drop of 901 thus far this month.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Percy W. Foote
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Gore
Pennsylvania urged tax reform to lure industry
Walter D. Fuller, chair of the Emergency Council of State Associations, proposed a permanent nonpartisan industrial expansion committee to attract industry and tackle unemployment. He urged tax readjustment to reverse the exodus of firms, citing 444 of 608 responding companies considering relocation due to taxes. He called for hundreds of small plants to absorb local job losses and boost purchasing power.
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Philadelphia
Bennesylvania
Walter D. Fuller
Emergency Council of State Associations
Fuller
Council
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Curtis, Publishing Company
Pennsylvania Js
Closagy Roads
Jess
Parade of 10000 Young Republicans to review at James inauguration
In Harrisburg on January 17 a parade of more than 10 000 Young Republicans will pass in review during the inauguration of Governor elect Arthur H James. George Walker state treasurer of the Young Republicans said today he was named marshal and campaign hats will mark each county delegation. The parade committee includes W H B Lews Elmer White Willard Varcoe Gene Mc Coy Spencer Hill Wil Mamsport Win S Miller Harry A Naugie Davidsvilier Thomas Davis Nesquehoning George Smith and Chapman Carver.
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Harrisburg
Der
Arthur H. James
George Walker
Young Republicans
Walker
Frankie Hilton
Young Repubblicans
W. H. B. Lews
Waynesburg
Elmer White
Evie
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Bence
General State Authority
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Froe
SEC
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Philip
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McKesson & Robbins Company
Julian F. Thompson
Girard & Co
Mount Vernon
Thompson
Connecticut
Girard & Company
Uns
New York State
McKesson & Robbins, Inc
F. Donald Custer
Reft
Titanic
Custer
Fairfield, Conk
Samuel Rich
Rochester Mills
Logrono and
Soriasee
Barcelona
Tarragona
Tortosa
Hallans
Lerida
Teun
National Works
Monessen
Greer Works
New Castle
Wright
Tate
Young Republ Head
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Prussia
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