General Motors Strike May Tie Up Auto Plants
Detroit, Dec 31. A rising wave of GM unit strikes could shut down most auto plants except Ford, as UAW pressure targets GM with outages at Fisher Body sites in Flint and elsewhere. Ford, self-sufficient in parts, unlikely to be hit. Union seeks higher wages, overtime changes, and recognition. A union meeting at Flint Sunday aims to set topics for talks with GM. Glass shortages threaten production. GM orders suppliers to halt shipments as talks continue.
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Detroit
General Motors Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Alfred H. Ward
Ward
Automotive Reports
Ford
Committee For Industrial Organization
Automotive
John L. Lewis Thead
General Motors
United Automobile Workers of America
Fisher
Chevrolet
Flint
Mich
Buick Motor Company
Buick
Fisher No
Chevrolet Assembly and Delivery
Fisher No. 2
Atlanta
Kansas City
Cleveland
Walker-Michigan Company
Jackson
Wee
Michigan
Standard Cotton Products Company
Fisher Body
Bohn Aluminum and Brass Company
William S. Knudsen
Homer Martin
Knudsen
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
New York
Martin
Big powers laying keels in new naval era
Continued from Page One the article notes that past treaties limit shipbuilding would be removed as the 1938 London pact ratified by the United States France and Great Britain ends. The piece signals a shift toward unrestricted naval construction with the dawn of the new year.
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United States
France
Great Britain
Europe
Japan
Italy
Germany
Jame
Britain
Maly
Washington
Orhere
Pacific Ocean
Jajian
Great Briain
Ancient bones show modern ills in Iran grave study
Five thousand years ago in northeastern Iran at Tepe Hissar scientists found skeletons of early Persians living with later Nordic and Mediterranean traits. Microscopic study of 58 skeletons over 1,500 years reveals aging to 29, widespread tooth decay, arthritis, tuberculosis, varicose ulcers, bone infections and possible syphilis scars. Other notes cover sun ray phenomena, creative processes in artists and poets, and a new device measuring life energy. Obituaries list several local deaths and funeral notices in Pennsylvania towns.
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AY Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Atlanticity
Persia
Iran
Tepe Hissar
University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Museum of Art
American Association Off the Advancement of Science
Earth
I. S. Richardson
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Carnegie Institution
James
Kansas City
Catherine Patrick
Patrick
Walt Marevin Kibbe
Vernon Ellis
Milton
Dr. Patrick
ED. McAlister
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, BD. C
McAlister
Naval arms race and Mummers parade in Philadelphia
The article outlines a global naval buildup with Britain leading shipbuilding and talks of bilateral info exchanges under old treaties, plus escalator clauses extending ship counts. It also details Philadelphia's New Year Mummers parade marching through Broad Street with 16,000 participants and $12,000 prizes, noting restrictions on portrayal of the Wallis Simpson incident and that all performers are male.
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Amorrow
Philadelphia
Broad Street
New Year Celebrations and City Programs Reported
New Year greetings extend across the country with radio programs and orchestras heard from New York to San Francisco. Indiana posts a general business closing and ordered dinners at elementary institutions while preparations for January 2 begin. A Philadelphia column recalls the waning of 1936 and the festive reign of King Momus as residents look to the New Year.
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Salisburg and Marion Center
Elderton
New York
San Francisco
Indiana
Evening Gazette
Philadelphia
Philadelhia
Momus
Death Comes Sud Anew Ends A Noted Indiana County Leader
Obituary notices detail the deaths of prominent Indiana County figures. Richard Grant Sr. dies at 66 after a prior stroke, with survivors including his widow and several children. Both notices note long local-service careers, church and fraternal affiliations, and arrangements for funeral services in Indiana.
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Martin
Aengthy
Cr. George Clark Martin
Clymer
Elmira Martin
Conemaugh
Ethel Martin
Blanche
Sylvia Clark
Cherrytree
A. B. Clark
Trast
Zelda M
Barr
Vandergrit
Paulton
Armstrong County
Samuel
Maria Shaw Hilty
Joseph Barr
Helen and
Howard Barr
Martha Ednie
Zelda Dauthitt
Bessie McGuire
Kenneth
North Apollo
Thomas
Vandergrift R. D
Mildred Dibler
Avonmore
Archie T. Wymore
Vandergrift fFrst Baptist
Richlard Grant
Richard Grant, Sr
Philadelphia Street
John
Sarah
Bren Inan) Grant
Girardville
Indiana
George Harvey
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Mystery Deepens In Creek Slaying Case
Detectives probe a creek murder with a bound body found recently. The man’s left hand shows no calluses, suggesting the crime occurred possibly late Tuesday night. No identity, motive, or suspects revealed as investigators seek leads.
Horse Show Demonstration Planned at Virginia Farms
Next Wednesday January 6 at 1 30 p m a demonstration for horsemen will be held at Virginia Farms near Livermore. Russell Crago and A Burge will supervise showing fittings for the show ring. If weather fails, the event may be postponed. A second event will inspect 290 wool wethers and three carloads of feeder slicers.
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Virginia Farms
Livermore
Cream Rose Dairy Farm
Indiana County
Russell Crago
Do. A. Burge
al State College
Long Prison Term for Marshal Chang
Nanking Dec 31 Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang was sentenced to 18 years in prison by a military court for rebellion against Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek. The court martial reduced the punishment to ten years citing his surrender and desire to face the music. He admitted blame for the mutiny and pledged loyalty to Chiang.
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Nanking
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Jit
Chiang
Sianfu
Shensi
Chiang Kai-Shekom
Peggy Joycees Fiangee Killed in Sleighing Accident
Vivian Jackson, to wed Peggy Joyce, was killed in a sleigh accident near St Moritz yesterday. Miss Joyce, injured but recovering, was too weak to receive visitors. Jackson, an experienced horseman, and Joyce were thrown from the sleigh when the team bolted.
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St. Moritz
Miss Joyce
Jackson
Mystery death hints at gang vengeance in county creek
A dead man found in a creek was bound in burlap and stripped to torn underwear and socks. Officials described deliberate concealment of identity and possible gang vengeance. Police examined clothing, examined fingerprints, and, with District Attorney Clark probing, attempted to identify the victim as investigators in multiple counties joined the case.
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Edwin M. Clark
John Woods
Joe Bruno
Schuylkill
D. A. Drenning
Greensburg
Drenning
Bruno
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Clark
Auorney
Roy T. Clark
Indiana County
George Benson
Edward H. Mortensen
Fundamental Danger in Continued Business Recovery
Pittsburgh December 31 F A Merrick warned that the fundamental danger to continued business recovery is the belief that there is no limit to extra disbursements industry can carry without raising prices. He warned that ignoring the effect of high prices on output and employment could curb gains. Merrick, president of Westinghouse Electric, said 1937 could see heavier industries lead gains if these fallacies are avoided. A W Robertson chair of the board noted signs of movement upward amid unpredictable contingencies, suggesting the upturn may continue for some time.
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Pittsburgh
F. A. Merrick
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
United States
Merrick
Snic
A. W. Robertson
Westinghouse Electric
Miner Mortensen Mystery Near Cherry Tree Mountain
Spangler miner Mortensen was found dead on a mountain top near Cherry Tree last Saturday. County Detective Moore and Scout Executive Schotts led 20 Boy Scouts to search the woods for his missing hat overcoat and scarf, hoping clues would reveal whether he died by his own hand or was slain. His check was broken and a scalp laceration noted. He had been missing since September 9.
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Spangler
Cherry Tree
William J. Moore
Robert P. Schotts
Mortensen
Debate over mandatory embargo in Spain arms ban
Washington reports congressional leaders favor a quick civil war embargo on arms to Spain but split on making it mandatory. President Roosevelt seeks discretionary power. Senator Vandenberg argues for broader mandatory action. Debates loom as Congress reconvenes and Extension of the Neutrality Act is discussed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Vandenberg
Vanderberg
Senate Republicans
Piirman
iReynolds
Senate
House Foreign Relations
Congress
Vimalert Co., Ltd
Woodring
War Department
Matrin Liling Company
New York
Robert Case
Jersey City
N. J
Vimalery Company
Case
Spain
State Department
Russia
Pillman
United States
National deficit shows big decline
The half year deficit on Treasury ledgers is about 500 million dollars under the same period last year due to higher receipts and lower expenditures. The public debt rises toward a new peak as Roosevelt may revise upward income and outlay estimates in his budget message to Congress next Thursday.
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Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
Congress
Tax collection year slips into March figures
March tax collections are reported as part of a broader yearly decline. Officials note reduced receipts across several districts, driven by slower property and business activity. The shortfall is expected to affect municipal budgets unless remedial steps are taken.
Harrisburg Bans Portable Lunch Wagons
Harrisburg moves to enforce a 20 year old health law banning mobile food vendors. Dr W H Park, city food inspector, says 16 ice cream wagons 6 lunch wagons 3 fruit stands and a peanut chestnut wagon in the business area will be shut as the ban takes effect tomorrow marking a shift from lean years to prosperity.
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Harrisburg
W. H. Park
Dy. Park
Stock Market Ticks From Major U S Firms Amid Mixed Trading
A broad set of equities including Adams FXP Air Redtc and Alle y Steel posted mixed results as investors weighed energy metal and auto shares. Notable upticks occurred in Am Can Am Rad and St Am Tel and Tel and Chrysler Air and Coml while declines appeared in Gen Elec and Std Oil. Market breadth remained uneven with varied sector performance across utility steel and consumer goods groups.
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Adams
Hudson
Harvest
Nick Can
Johns-Manville
Kennerstt
Kresge
Ans Lehigh Part
Len Val RR
Baby Lorillard (P
Mack
Marshall Field
Montg Ward
Nash Mat
Nat Acne
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Prad
Nat Distill
Nat Pwr
NY Central Ay North Avah Packard Mat
Penn RR
Phila RC
Phillips Pet
Radinily Repub
Sears Roeb Bs
Spiegel May Stern Tithe
NAOA
Studebaker
Texas Corp
Transamerica
Aire Corp
BBY
Gas Impli
Indus Aleo
US Steel
West UN
West el
Woolworth
Curb
Ark
Erec Bondang
Pennruad Corpay
Hollywood News Quiet Guards Shield Actors in Public
Hollywood reporters note that strong silent men trail actors to protect them while maintaining discretion. Mae West is seen with three such guards as the year closes, reflecting a trend in private security for stars amid crowds and paparazzi.
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Mae West Hay
Coroner Woods releases 1935 death tally from county
County Coroner John Woods reports 158 deaths in 1935, down from 1938 figures, detailing causes such as heart disease with 44 deaths and seven pneumonia deaths. The tally includes 22 auto fatalities, 14 mine accidents, 4 suicides by self harm, and several other specific causes with numerous single cases.
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Marsh Run
Reed Station
Yesternday
John Woods
Markets: Pittsburgh livestock and produce report
Pittsburgh market notes show hogs 10 25 cents higher with bulk 180 to 294 lbs at about 11.20 to 11.25 per cwt, sows steady at 9.50, cattle mixed with veal up to 14.00, and sheep steady with fat lambs around 10.00 to 10.20. Produce demand very slow with apples and potatoes listing firm quotes across several varieties and weights.
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Pitsburgh
Pittsburgh
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Maine
Green Mountains
Movie stars protected by bodyguards and chauffeurs
A survey of entourage for stars shows guards and armed chauffeurs are common, with Ginger Rogers hiring a detective after a threatening letter. Freddie Bartholomew, Shirley Temple, and others have personal protectors, while some children of fame rely on family-linked guards and drivers. The note mentions Ed Reed, John Griffith, and a security setup at the Temple home. The Dominion of Canada is larger than Alaska.
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Ple
Ginger Rogers
Marlene Dietrich
Maria
Harold Lloyd
Ed Reed
Freddie Bartholomew
Freddie
Mylicent
Shirley Shirley Temple
John Griffith
Barker
Darryl Zanuck
Shiraeley
Griffith
Shiralley
Towne
Temple
Mabel
Shirley
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Sanford Cornell
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C. P. Salladay
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Qonamue) Kidd
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Methodist Church
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Arks
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Indiana County Agricultural Association
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Stillman A. Foster
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Hollywood News
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