Dixie schools suffer greatly in low mood
UPI report from Washington December 12 notes nationwide education for 28 million children deteriorates as officials cite widespread disruption. Commissioner George F. Zook says the deepest impact lies in the Deep South with many counties lacking normal school facilities, while western states fare somewhat better.
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Frederick C. Othman
United Press
Washington
America
George F. Zook
Deep South
Nationwide school term changes hit many states
Zook's data show most Alabama students face shortened terms and potential future worsening. Other states report varying impacts: Kansas sees about 1,000 schools closed and 4,000+ teachers unemployed. Missouri shortened terms and pay cuts for higher grades and about 200 rural schools. Nebraska schools operate as usual. some towns close early.
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Great Lakes
New England
Zook
Alabama
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Medic Attacks New Deal Whisky In San Francisco
Dr J G Geiger city health director tested blended whiskies selling from $2 to $4 a quart finding one brand a rank imitation and another only 25 percent aged whiskey. He urged consumers to drink bonded liquor while noting price factors. Gin bootleg products advertised at $1 quart. synthetic products dominate. Wines vary from $1.39 a gallon to $5 a quart, Champagne $6 to $7 a bottle.
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San Francisco
San
Dr. Geiger
California
St Louis CWA assigns over fifteen thousand jobs
St Louis officials report 15,223 men and women have been placed in CWA jobs. The local quota of 22,919 will be filled by Thursday. A census in St Louis will be conducted by the board of education with CWA funds to gather data on schools employment and other social aspects.
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ST. Louis
Charles H. Morrill
Battle forecast in Senate over St Lawrence treaty
Washington reports heated opposition to the St Lawrence waterway treaty as Congress plans January session. If forced to consider both the World Court and the treaty this winter the Senate may descend into filibuster as leaders push for an eventual adjournment by May 1. Roosevelt seeks to avoid a prolonged session while currency inflation debates loom.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
St. Lawrence Waterway
Garner
Rainey Gavel
House
Mr. Roosevelt
Treasury
Ronald Finney Trial Opens After Slow Jury Start
In Topeka Kansas Det 12 UP reports the trial of Ronald Finney on charges of forging and uttering 30000 Hutchinson school bonds. The case ties to a bond forgery scandal exceeding 1 million dollars. Only two jurors were seated. Judge Heinz adjourned with few prospects. Finney counsel John J Schenck noted juror familiarity with the case. Leland Caldwell, Finney’s office manager, attended opening yesterday and then was taken to county jail. officials said he would not attend again.
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Topeka
Kas
Det
Ronald Finney
Hutchinson
Paul Heinz
Beulah Barstow
Myron Kelsey
John J. Schenck
Finney
Cath
Leland Caldwell
Pinney
Eye Witness Facts for Lynch Probe in San Jose
In San Jose California on December 12 UP the American Civil Liberties Union said it was ready to provide eye witness testimony to county officials to aid prosecutions stemming from lynchings of two kidnap slayers. District Attorney Fred Thomas said criminal complaints and warrants would be issued with proper identification of mob members. A L Wirin of the Civil Liberties Union said further investigation had yielded positive identification and evidence of participants.
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San Jose
Cal
American Civil Liberties Union
Fred Thomas
A. L. Wirin
The
Civil Liberties Organization
Thomas
St Louis milk pact attacked as avarice by economist
Economist Joseph Kla mon, of Washington University, condemned the St. Louis milk marketing agreement at a Consumers Milk Commission meeting. He argued dairies earning 1t 1-3 cents per half pint could raise farmer pay without 50 percent retail price hikes. He warned the 50 per cent rise would curb consumption, noting the market moves profitably on milk costs. The speech also referenced cloth thread counts as an analogy.
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ST. Louis
Consumers Milk Commission
Joseph K. Klamon
Washington University
Community notes from Ste. Genevieve area dated brief
Andrew P Carron and Albert Loida of Ste Genevieve discharged from St Marys hospital after injuries from a December 4 motor accident near the Moreau River bridge. Carron fractured skull Loida severe head injuries. County Recorder Henry LePage issued the 353rd marriage license of the year to Harley Roberts of Eugene and Fredia Rink of Kansas City likely to wed in Eugene. State officials report duck hunting season nearing peak as cold weather improves waterfowl prospects. Welfare chief Laura Green announces another free government meat distribution in Cole County at 9 am for relief roll beneficiaries. Missouri beer inspection fees drop in November with 15871 dollars. eight-month total 333388. Independence Lead Mines stockholders told not to pay assessments as the company is unregistered in Missouri. Jefferson City temps ranged 31 high 22 low in last day. L E Glinkman notes Scout ratings: four Troops Class A four Class B one Class C with points. end-year rating drive. Fifty-eight hoboes housed in city hall basement amid cold weather.
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Andrew P. Carron
Albert Loida
Ste. Genevieve
Moreau River Bridge
St. Mary's Hospital
Carron
Loida
L. E. Glinkman
Hermann
Eldon
Choate and Lowry Swap Views on Liquor Tax Levels
Washington AP December 12 Joseph Choate Jr. urged Congress to set a liquor tax between $2 and $3 a gallon to force bootleggers out and boost revenues. Edward Lowry Jr. backed a $2.60 gallon tax, arguing for federal control of gallonage taxation or, if left to states, a cap near $2.20. Estimates place $2 tax revenue at $170 million and $3 tax at $218 million.
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Washington
Congressional
Joseph 4H. Choate, Jr
Federal Alector Control Administration
Edward G. Lowry, Jr
Roosevelt
Choate
Congress
Lowry
Wisdom sticks to story of slaying
Jack Wisdom reiterates his tale of the kidnapping and murder of Mr and Mrs Harry Pritchard of Wichita Kansas. He claims Buck Smith shot the couple on a highway near Wellington while authorities doubt Smith exists and focus on Wisdom’s narrative. N S Wiggins notes Wisdom repudiated a prior statement and Wichita officials question Smith’s existence.
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Jack Wisdom
Hutchinson
Kas
Harry Pritchard
Wichita
Buck” Smith
Wellington
N.S. Wiggins
State Reformatory
Oklahoma
Wisdom
Eli Eubanks
Sedgewick County
Smith
Wiggins
U. S. Marshal for West Missouri Resigns
Kansas City. Dec 12. Asa W. Butler United States Marshal for western Missouri announces resignation tendered to take effect at the pleasure of Attorney General Homer S. Cummings. The move follows a request from the attorney general's office and is signed by William Stanley assistant attorney general.
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Kansas City
Asa W. Butler
United States
Misouri
Homer S. Cummings
William Stanley
Butler
Wallace and Peek Take Separate Cars in Chicago Dispute
December report from Chicago notes Secretary Henry A Wallace and George N Peek, retiring administrator of the AAA, arriving on the same train but in different cars. Their policy disagreements over agricultural policy led to Peek's new post heading the committee on foreign markets for American crops. Wallace halted for photographers, saying Peek was back there, while Peek headed to a taxi.
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Chicago
Apy
Henry A Wallace
George N Peek
AAA
Peek
Wallace
Dickmann backs state bond program for city improvements
St Louis mayor Bernard Dickmann announced support for a $17,750,000 bond issue to fund public improvements with aid from Federal Public Works funds. He said submission to voters would proceed.
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ST. Louis
Bernard Dickmann
NRA Wins Test Case In New Jersey Court
In Newark New Jersey Vice Chancellor Malcolm Buchanan temporarily restrained a chain of cash and carry cleaning and dyeing stores from charging prices below those set in the NRA code. The ruling marks the first New Jersey court test of NRA code authority to fix prices. Montreal cyclists face a 15 mile per hour limit and must carry police permits.
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Newark
QV. J
New Jersey
Malcolm Buchanan
Montreal
Mayor Proposes City Sales Tax to Fund Bond Plan
The mayor outlined a bond support package with large costs born by real estate and a city sales tax to cover the rest. The plan includes hospital construction totaling 7,006,000 dollars, a municipal power plant for street lights and buildings at 4,000,000, a war memorial plaza and plaza beautification at 2,500,000, finishing the municipal auditorium interior at 1,250,000, and 3,000,000 for eliminating railroad grade crossings and other projects.
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Municipal Auditorium
Two Gun Man Heads South
A two gun gangster shot his way from a police trap wounding two San Antonio detectives and was believed en route to Mexico with ransom money from the John Factor case. Three suspected gang members were jailed for questioning. one carried 1400 dollars. Detective Perrow in critical condition, Hartman with a nonfatal arm wound.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
John
Jake the Barber
H. C. Perrow
Alfred Hartman
Kilday
Perrow
Hartman
Chicago police seek missing UW coed Ann Knauer
Chicago police search for Ann E. Knauer a University of Wisconsin coed reported missing. Authorities circulated details as they investigated her disappearance in December.
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Chicago
Ann E. Knauer
University of Wisconsin Coed
Wisconsin police detain student in missing case
A 20 year old Wisconsin State University sophomore, Miss Knauer, was pressed by police today at the demand of Wisconsin authorities. Her parents from Eagle River, and her Chicago uncle, believe she did not disappear voluntarily. Police traced mentions of Kansas City after Madison cab driver reports.
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Wisconsin
Miss Knauer
Alfred Knauer
Eagle River
Wis
J. H. Kellerhals
Chicago
Madison
Kansas City
Feathers Defy Clear Biological Classification
A historical note describes feathers as a material unlike any in nature, distinct from bone, flesh, membranes, or tendons, highlighting their unique composition and mystery.
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