Five steel firms merge to form Republic Steel Corp
Plans reveal a $350 million merger of Republic Iron and Steel, Central Alloy Steel, Donner Steel, Bournefuller, and others to create the Republic Steel Corporation with assets of $360 million and 4 million ingots capacity. The new firm will be led by M. Girdler and will include the Republic Research Company and multiple plants nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Central Alloy Steel Corporation
Donner Steel, Inc
Bournefuller Company
M. Girdler
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Republic Steel Corporation
Cleveland
TE. ‘I McCleary
Republic Fron and Steel Comany
Youngstown
Steel and Tubes
Union Drawn Steel Company
Beaver Falla
Canton and
Massillon
Borer Manufacturing Company
Canton
Interstate Ion and Steel Company
Chicago
Trumbull-Cliffa Company
Wars Ron
Ohio
Donner Steel Company, Inc
Buffalo
Witherow Steel Company
Pittsburgh
United States
Steel Company
Republic Research Company
Mahoning Valley
Combine
Niles
Warren
Moline
Munele
Ind
Detroit
Brooklyn
Birmingham
Ala
Central Alloy Division
New Combe
Krupp
Hoover Names Democrats To Commerce Commission
President Hoover filled two Interstate Commerce Commission vacancies appointing Boston Democrat Joseph B. Eastman and ex Judge Robert M. Jones of Nashville to the body, amid Democratic and Southern endorsements and carrier opposition. Miss Labaree of Harrisburg invited to White House Conference subcommittees on Child Welfare and Protection. New Holland-Warmers Nationality Bank plans to raise stock from 50000 to 125000.
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Washington
Hoover
Interstate Commerce Commission
Joseph B. Astman
Boston
Robert M. Jones
Nashville
Tern
Eastman
White House
Hastman
Jones
Fastman
Tennessee
Labaree
Ati UL
Harrisburg
Pec
Miss Mary
Bureau of Children
State Department of Welfare
Ray Lynn Wilbur
Fire safety pledge for a safe Christmas season
Fire marshal urges strict precautions to prevent holiday fires across the Commonwealth. Use only nonflammable or asbestos decorations, avoid candles, ensure electricity wiring is by a qualified electrician, keep matches away from children, and have firefighting gear ready. Emphasizes no open flames and responsible behavior to protect homes and loved ones.
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Commonwealth
Santa Claus
Competert Electrician
Waterman Safety Meeting Expands Mine Safety Efforts
A Monday evening session at Waterman Community Hall organized by Waterman mine officials and mine inspector L W Redding formed the Waterman Safety Organization. The meeting elected a four member Safety Committee to inspect accidents, heard remarks from State Inspector J F Craighead and others, featured a Rev Rokosz recitation, a Waterman girls chorus, and reels from Ise Lin showing miner life.
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Waterman Community Hall
L. W. Redding
Redding
Ling Tha
Waterman Safety Organization
Reddin
F. L. Shea
J. F. Craighead
George Smith
Indiana
Rokosz
St. Louis Roman Catholic Church
Lucerne Mines
J. C. Greene
Homer City
Messrs
Adair and
Holt
Waterman
Silver Leaf String Band
James Barkley
Iselin
Two New State Police Driver Exam Stations Named in Pa
Captain Price of the State Highway Patrol announced the creation of two additional driver examination stations at Tunkhannock and Bellefonte to reduce long journeys for operators in those areas. The move aims to ease inconvenience for motorists seeking licensing examinations across Pennsylvania.
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Harrisburg
Wilson (. Price
State Highway Patrol
Tunkhannock
Bellefonte
Pennsylvania
Price
Airmen Race Across Sahara and Jungle to Capetown
British fliers push beyond the Sahara facing sand storms and marauding bands with rifles aboard a single plane. After the Sahara they’d tackle tropical jungles and the Atlantic coast en route to Capetown, aiming to beat a 5,000 mile record set by Coste and Bellonte. Major Tadsa Larre Borges and Lieut Leon Charles survived a night crash in Brazil after spanning the South Atlantic from Seville to Montevideo, with Charles injured but stable and Borges heading to Natal for reunion.
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Sahara
Africa
Atlantic
Capetown
Tneir
Dieudanne Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Paris
Manchuria
Williams and Jenkins
Fingland
India
Akroxellas Galvaq
INS
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
South America
Tadsa Larre-Borges
Leon Charles
South Atlantic
Seville
Spain
Montevideo
Uruguay
Maracujn
Rio Grande North
Santa Antonio
Charles
Natal
Santo Antonio
Perrarin
del Prete
Pcant
Rome
Larre-Borges
Larre- Borges
Maracaja
Hig Aye
Stocks Edge Lower At Start As Traders Plan Holidays
Industrial shares fell amid broad selling led by steel, oil, motor and copper issues while utilities rose. Radio and U.S. Steel slipped as market activity was subdued. call money held at 4.5 percent and traders anticipated extended Christmas and winter vacations with little expected market action.
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Cousins C
INS
New York
Bulls
Brooklyn Union
Bears
Wall Streat
New Jersey
Wall Street
Standard of New York
Fox Film
Allegheny Corp
Can
Fisk Rubber
Tecees
Graham Paige
Gen
Motors
Visveveeees
C.ae
Kreuger-Tel
Eeeees
DEM
Kolster Radio
Lou-Gas-Elee Man
Blec
Yesce
Miami
Eeae
N. Am
N.Y. Central
Nevada
Nat
Bollas Hess
Packard
Perm R. R
Texas Gulf
U.S
United Gorp
Rem. Rant Co
Ugi Wi
Leather Whits Motor
Warner Bros. West
Eloy
West
U.N
66th Victim in Mine Disaster Report
Miller D. Hay, chief mine inspector, told International News Service that no cause for the explosion has been attributed yet. About 1,000 relatives and friends of the imprisoned miners gathered at the mine mouth through the night as forty three bodies were brought to the surface, many badly burned and difficult to identify.
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Miller D. Hay
mina_ inspe
Tor
International News Service Today
Improvement in Theater Contracts Signals Big 1930 Season
The management announced that from January 1, 1930 theater patrons will see only the latest feature pictures. Contracts for the year are set with Warner Brothers for new features, Foxtone News Reels, and Vita-phone Varieties. Films will premiere here alongside big cities, bringing Indiana and nearby areas ample motion picture entertainment.
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Warner Brothers
Foxtone
Indiana and Vicinity
Group Gathering at Ernest Union Church a Big Success
The Ernest Union Church event Sunday drew large crowds for services and lunch. Addresses by F R Vinton and Dr Bieber, with Evangelist Mark R Smith delivering the evening sermon. Music from visiting musicians and the Yatesboro Male Chorus added to the program. Rev Charles Williams of Indiana thanks contributors.
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Ernest Union Church
F. R. Vinton
Indiana
Alsa
Yatesboro
Jack Jones
Sagamore
Charles Williams
Cops Seize Telephone Numbers in San Francisco Raid
San Francisco December report details a new dry patrol method to expose bootleggers by buying liquor over the phone then subpoenas compel discovery of dealers' addresses. Police seize telephone instruments as evidence and uncover hidden numbers.
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San Fprancisco
Ciry
Blizzard hits Chicago and Midwest with heavy snow
A fierce blizzard raged across the Midwest with near zero temperatures expected after the snow and wind. Transportation and air mail were disrupted as several planes forced to emergency landings in Wisconsin and Illinois. Many lines were down and traffic snarled amid drifting snow and multiple accidents.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Northwest Airways
Minneapolis
Cudahy
Milwaukee
Fondulac
Manston
Wis
Midwest
Bad Boy Killer Cries Out Names of Victims in Arrest
The man known as Bad Boy, Crtabe Crabt ree? was captured after a deadly spree. Officers found in his pockets shells and a sheet listing five names including Innkeep Miller Wolford and Sheriff Saville. He claimed responsibility for three killings as he was taken to jail. The suspect was moved from local jail to Keyser amid fears of violence.
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Crabtree
B. Crabtree
Innkeep
Miller
Wolford
Saville
Ruckman
Keyser
Congress Faces Tariff Clash and Judge Confirmation
Congress moves toward final action on the $239,740,000 public buildings bill before recess while tariff passage remains uncertain. A quick confirmation for Kansas Federal Judge Richard J. Hopkins is expected, backed by Capper, White, and Murdoch, despite labor opposition. Leaders fear quorums as lawmakers head home for Christmas.
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Senate
House
Congress
Richard J. Hopkins
Kansas
Hopkins
Anti-Saloon League of
Allen
Capper
William Allen White
Victor Murdoch
Guthrie address elicits clever student response
The response to President Guthrie's address impressed observers with its wit and organization as students showcased thoughtful engagement. Faculty noted the division's disciplined delivery and the coherent defense of key policy points during the discussion period.
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Guthrie
Lions Dinner Honors Local Coach At High School Event
The Lions club dinner featured prize gifts including a saxophone for Moore Hotel manager Harry Nixon and a program with speakers and performances by Rev. Roger Charnock, Guthrie, Hugh M. Bell, Robi Monstead, Indiana-SK coaches, and Earl Hewitt. A motion picture of the Indiana Dayton game was shown, followed by a basketball outing for squad members listed, with attendees from the High School.
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Hugh’ M. Ball
Lion Harry Nixon
Moore Hotel
America
Roger Charnock
Den
Guthrie
Hugh M. Bell
Norman Koontz
Robi, Monstead
Roll Gall
Shane
Indiana
Skull Feacuce
Milinger
Lion Murray Butterbaugh
Earl Hewitt
Mario
James Buchhelt
Ben Marshall
Prey of Beast Sa
King of the
Charles Mitchell
John Clarke
Rinaldo Corrates
John Zacur
George Whitmyre
Howard Beesa
Raymond Gressley
Dick Smith
Harold Williams
Joseph Sheehe
Octavius Cicero
Lawrence Howe
Robert Garone
Edward Zellers
Carl Kauffman
Alex Zacur
Ralph
Traffic light crash trial details Buick car damage
Witnesses including Street Commissioner H A Orr and Chief George O Connell testified on operation and placement of the traffic light. James and Frank Kring described the demolished 1924 Buick sedan and the car jammed against the light base. They estimated Buick would need 25 to 35 mph to cause such damage. Defense moves to non suit on contributory negligence. Court briefs note verdicts in separate appeals: Hopkins v Spencer 55.11 to plaintiff and Williams v Selma 50 to plaintiff. Shank v Langham awaiting court decision.
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H. A. Orr
George O’connell
James
Frank Kring
Indiana Motor Company
Buick
Kanick
Prosa
James Mack
Mr. Shaffer
Mr. Mack
Langham
William Hopkins
Roy Spencer
J. A. Williams
Sameeny
John B. Selma
Sharp Langham
Andrew ©. Shank
Mid Air Transferal of Passengers Next
Harrisburg December 18. Commander C E Rosendahl chief dirigible officer of the United States told the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce that trans Atlantic flights may soon use a smaller plane to ferry passengers from the sea plane to an inland taxi to reach home towns. The address supported plans for the Jarvisburg airport to foster an air minded populace.
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Harrisburg
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
C. E. Rosendahl
United States
Rosendahl
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Rosendghl
Jarvisburg
Legion congressman Saint Paul chosen for Gaventh district
Paul 0. Kvala an active Benson Post American Legion member is named the new gaventh district congressman. Weatherly R G Richter Restaurant to be opened on Carbon Street.
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Weatherly
R. G. Richter
Carbon Street
Blairsville and Johnstown Obituaries Aired on Deaths
Multiple obituaries from Blairsville and Johnstown describe deaths and funeral plans. Sara A. Campbell died age 88 in Blairsville with services at Grove Chapel Lutheran and Greenwood Cemetery. Jenetta H. Young, Rositer area, died age 78 with a large family surviving. John Fetterman, Smithport farmer, died age 51. funeral at Union Cemetery, Rositer. Jennie Catherine Figart, Johnstown, died of paralysis. services at Third Brethren Church and Munay Cemetery.
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Penn Run
Mabel
Nora King
Mr. Hilderbrand
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Oalland’ Cemetery
Sara A. Campbell
Blairsville
N. E H. Wilson
West Chestnut Street
Miss Campbell
Center Township
Joseph Campbell
Rebecca Allison Campbell
Firab United Presbyterian Church of
Wilson
Whuraday
RB. E. McClure
D. D
First United Presbyterian Church
J. Norman Hanter
First Presbyterian Church
Greenwood
Indiana
John Fetterman
Smithport
Alex Fetterman
Childood
Jacob
Reese
Rossiter
Roy
Lockvale
Clyde Snyder
Anita
Paul Rager
Greel Gaston
Marie 'Bartlebaugh
Maude Bair
Ada Hughey
Union Cemetery
Rossitery
Blair Figart
Johnstown
Jennie Catherine Figart
Fairfield Avenue
J. L. Gingrich
Munay
Berkey Trial Set for February in Federal Court
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Judge John A. Berkey of Somerset County Court of Common Pleas and 15 co-defendants indicted November 20 for conspiring to violate national prohibition laws. Berkey to be tried in the two week February session starting February 3. Grand Jury to reconvene January 13 to handle numerous liquor cases under the Jones five and ten amendment.
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Pittsburgh
John A. Berkey
Somerset County Court of Common Plans
Somerset County
United States
Louis &. Graham
Berkey
Local Notes From Nichertown And Nearby Visits
Murl Legsura returns home with a deer from the mountains. Miss Armelix Mumau vacationing at George Mumau’s home. Miss Hazel Brown in Indiana after on Saturday evening. Miss Nobel Lowman at Jess Pfeffer’s home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Burker visiters from Indiana on Sunday. Ted MecQuown and family visiting Harry McQuown. Montgomery Avenue traffic note from Sryhg Mill Road Villanova to Cynwyd bridge.
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Murl Legsura
Armelix Mumau
George Mumau
Hazel Brown
Indiana
Nobel Lowman
Jess Pfeffer
Clair Burker
Ted MecQuown
Harry McQuown
Montgomery Avenue
Mindg
Sryhg Mill Road
Villanova
Cynwyd
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Republic
Central Alloy
Donner and
Bourne-Fuller
New Holland—Warmers Nationity Bank
Texas
Canadian
Jenettash Young
Jenetta H. Young
Joseph Young
Roasiter Monda
Clearfield
Samuel Sanderlin
Canoe Township
Young
Union Church
Jackson
Faranda
Conrad
Emeigh Run
William
Herman
Verona
George
Edna Smyers
Punxautawney
William Pierce
Arcadia
William Barkey
Elson Smith
Glen Campbell
Levi Cochran
Rochester Mills
Guy Gaston
Clymer
Nicholtown
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