20 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1933
Page
1
A fragmented Santa letter describes a journey and preparations, mentioning piles of items and a plea for someone to be there. The message hints at more text continued from the prior page, with the writer signing off after detailing plans and friends.
In San Francisco a 26 year old opera singer Emilia Da Prata was killed on her New York debut. Umberto Guisti 87 confessed killer was moved to Redwood City jail amid fears of mob violence. Relatives and friends attempted to attack him as transfer occurred. The singer known as Songbird of San Francisco drew supporters urging vigilante action. Police reported two prior life threats and repeated assassination attempts by family.
Congress may authorize direct loans to industry through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation with a possible 1 billion dollar fund to finance payrolls, production for existing orders, and help small firms strained by NRA costs. Key figures including Rep. Joseph Dyrns and Vice President Garner back the idea amid bank tightening and regional lending concerns.
In a bustling scene Santa describes 5000 dolls to hair, 6000 teddy bears with tails, 6000 wooden soldiers with red trousers, and many items needing shipment within 24 hours. Simple Simon, Little Boy Blue, Little Miss Muffet, Old Mother Hubbard, Giant Jim, and fairies help prepare toys for Indiana and Ritz Theatres events Saturday at ten o'clock.
A compact list of stocks traded at 1 oclock including American Can American Car Mdry American Smelling American Tobarco Anaconda Copper Atchison T S Atlantic Refining 25 A v T Lilith 34s B and C Railroad Bethlehem Steel and many others across diverse sectors. The list features major names such as New York Central Standard Oil of California General Motors Westinghouse Ford and United States Steel with varying quotes and bond bonds.
The text notes the Lindberghs arranging a Christmas for their family with Little Joy showing a few tricks while toys and gifts from foreign lands fill the Seapland storage. The fragment references the season and family preparations with a focus on the baby’s activities.
Damp litter in hen houses is caused by leaky roofs low ventilation and by water from hens drinking. Increase air flow, trap water from drinking fountains, fix open dishes, and avoid spills to prevent dampness especially when hens are laying.
The labor board under Senator Wagner has been cautious against companies inviting court action in labor disputes. President Roosevelt issued an executive order empowering the board to intervene in any labor dispute and to seek court action to compel compliance. The order allows mediation, conciliation or arbitration and may summon company officials who refuse to accept board jurisdiction. A few companies still defy the board among many summoned for arbitration.
Mrs Livermore reported her husband vanished after a Waldorf Astoria dinner date. Detectives weigh abduction amid unconfirmed threats while Livermore, famed for wheat trades and Wall Street reversals, is found in apparent good health.
Private investigators join the probe into the Lover's Lane killing of Cass Metling a 62 year old retired farmer. The case centers on student Britton Young a Western Reserva University law student who says Metling tried to molest Ruth Beiter as they rode in a car near Pepper Pike. Young was released on bond after waiving a preliminary hearing on a manslaughter charge amid family and attorney statements. Dr J B Beiter asserts Metling made improper advances toward his daughter.
An Indiana liquor store at 575 Philadelphia Street will display price lists behind a grill and allow purchases through a counter opening. Liquor is shipped from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Morrisburg Erie Wilkes-Barre or Scranton and insured against loss. Store hours are 9 am to 9 pm daily with no on site drinking.
Rain disrupts outdoor venue as guests depart and a staged game becomes a real mystery. Lucius Deer arrives as a stranger while two pearl thefts unfold, raising accusations. the cast wheels toward a dramatic final reveal.
A thief fled along the old macadian highway to Sndth Station after stealing a car from a garage on the William Penn highway near Bhairsville. Pursued by state patrols, officers blocked the road with the Cain car and seized him after he offered resistance. Police noted the thief, Smith, is on parole from Eastern Penitentiary for prior car theft in wt eastern county.
New York dispatch notes a sharp expansion in steel ingot output as spec specifications for expiring fourth quarter contracts rise. Output gains are widespread across regions led by Chicago and Cleveland with December 30 shipment pressure and uncertain end-month fulfillment.
In a four hour House session driven by Rep. Darlington Hoopes Berks County Socialist the chamber discharged the Salus labor resolution from the constitutional amendments committee and moved it toward second reading. The vote 124 to 49 followed five rule suspensions signaling possible ratification despite Senate resistance.
A fragmented Washington debate centers on six billion dollars in federal support for industry payrolls. Debates split between viewing government payroll financing as an overreach into commercial banking and seeing federal action as necessary after bankers fail to meet the crisis. Officials weigh the scope of emergency lending and the agencies involved.
Walter Witherup aged 19, a Kennerdell oil worker, will plead not guilty to first degree murder in the death of Clark N. Witherup. Counsel Forrest M. Irwin said arraignment will occur before Alderman Frank W. Riddle in Scrubgrass township. Hearing date likely Saturday to be set, Witherup in custody with deputies.
The Workers Federation of Indiana County Local No. 3 shifts meetings from Monday to Thursday at 8:00 PM in the Court Room. The committee in charge promises instructive topics and invites all members to attend beginning this Thursday night.
A fire of undetermined origin last night swept the A Laub Clothing Store in Barnesboro causing about 2000 dollars in stock damage and several hundred dollars to the building owned by Jacob Smith. Volunteers battled the blaze, arriving at 1 a.m. and gaining control shortly before midnight. The two story frame structure on Philadelphia street was spotted by Mr Laub, who lives across the street, at 10:80 p.m. last night.
President Roosevelt appears to halt the Ways and Means Committee from forcing its 270 million dollar income tax revision onto Congress. The panel rejects Treasury Morgenthau and Commerce assistant Dickinson while hearing business opposition. Railroad representatives warn that abolishing consolidated returns would not raise revenue and would burden railroads, forcing borrowing from the RFC. Industry spokesmen say many firms would close abroad if credits for foreign taxes are eliminated.
Both House and Senate move toward second reading of ratifying resolutions to place the four months extension into the codes. President Roosevelt loosens red tape by deeming Blue Eagle displays in windows as employer compliance with the blanket code extension.
North Mahoning resident Miss Martha Matilda Metaane died at her home from a heart condition after a two week illness at age 77. She was born July 24, 1857, in North Mahoning, a daughter of Robert and Mary Massane, and a Reform Presbyterian Church member. Survived by brothers Hugh, Robert, and John B. Funeral Friday at 1 p.m. at her home. burial in Gilgal Cemetery. Gust Fetterman, 63, of Wilgus, died of a heart attack. Survived by widow Minnie and daughters Nove, Zonia, and Edna. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. burial in Montgomery Cemetery near Wilgus. Marie Teresa Marasca, 84, former Creekside resident, died in Brooklyn, N.Y. Body brought to Todjana, then to Creekside home of son Tony. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. today, Rev. Emilio Arri presiding at St Bernard Cemetery, Indiana.
The Venusvivanta Liquor Control Board announces the location of a liquor establishment at 576 Philadelphia Street, Lodium, Pennsylvania. The notice references the Act of November 29, 1933, and identifies the board chairman as the issuing authority.
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