Three Cities Bid For 1936 Republican Convention
The Republican National Committee opened talks on the 1936 convention venue with Cleveland Chicago and Kansas City in the running. Pittsburgh withdrew leaving the choice to the three contenders while officials touted Kansas City and Cleveland. Former Senator David Reed was elected to the committee vacancy.
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Washington
Henry T. Fletcher
Republican National Committee
Fletcher
Mayflower Hotel
Hamilton Fish
Wisconsin
Harry Nice
Maryland
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Kansas City
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
William S. Vare
KMAS Shoppers Rush to Stores in Holiday Rush
Linton stores celebrate a pre Christmas rush with decorated fronts and trees. Shoppers flock to buy useful and beautiful items at moderate prices as local retailers expand staff to handle a potential record breaking last minute surge before Santa Claus.
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Linton
Santa Claus
Local Hospital Reports Two Major Operations
Mrs Mabel Dowden of Bloomfield underwent a major operation this afternoon and Mrs Joe Willey of Worthington had a major operation this morning at the same hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Dowden
Bloomfield
Joe Willey
Worthington
Petersburg teacher plans Christmas vacation abroad
Miss Fredia Thompson a Petersburg high school teacher and daughter of Mr and Mrs William Thompson of Dugger plans to spend her two week Christmas vacation.
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Fredia ; Thompson
Petersburg “High School
William Thompson
Dugger
Mitchell
Jasonville Triad Presents Christmas Program
A large crowd attended the annual Christmas carol service in Jasonville church presented by the Jasonville Triad chapter. The program featured organ and piano preludes and multiple vocal selections by Evelyn Johnson Kathleen Phipps Rosalind English and others with chorus, duet and quartet presentations. A Christmas program by grade school children from grades 1 to 6 is set for Jasonville High School gym Monday afternoon December 28.
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Jasonville
Whorba
Robertine Thompson
Jasonville High School Symnasium
Columbia dental college slaying shocks New York
Widow Mrs Paul Wiberg mourns after her husband an assistant professor at Columbia University College of Dental and Oral Surgery and Dr Arthur T Rowe dean were killed by Victor Konssow in a violent outburst at the medical center before he shot himself leaving a widow and two deceased colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University Dental and Oral Surgery College
New York
Paul Wiberg
Quarantine Averts Epidemic in Kiowa County Oklahoma
Kiowa County Oklahoma 80 000 residents placed under strict quarantine to halt spinal meningitis spread Health officials say the measures may be lifted soon except for a southern zone where threat persisted Dr C M Pearce state health officer toured towns and held optimism over containment
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Hobart
Okla
U.R
Mass
Iowa
C. M. Pearce
Kiowa
World Wide Guild Girls Meet for Baptist Church Christmas
The World Wide Guild Girls of the First Baptist Church will meet at Miss Mary Jane Wolford's home at 7:80 tonight for a Christmas gathering. All members are asked to be present.
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World Wide Guild
First ‘Baptist ’Church
Mary Jane Wolford
Local Socials Note Elmer Flin Hosts Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Elmer Flin entertain at a Sunday dinner. Denver Hadley and Gerald Flinn attend with Mr Hadley recently joining C J Henshaw Construction in Lapel after leaving Maumee Collieries.
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Elmer Flin
Denver Hadley
Gerald Flinn
Hadley
Maumee Colleries Company
C. J. Henshaw Construction Company
Lapel
Bearers of the M E Church Plan Christmas Party
The Bearers of the M E Church will hold their annual Christmas party at 7 o clock. Mrs J E Breedon will be in charge and assist with arrangements for the event.
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Jasgonville
M KE
New Social Security Act details burdens and exemptions
The article outlines the 1937 start of employee and employer payroll taxes for old age pensions, with benefits not due until 1942. It notes exemptions for farm laborers, domestic workers, casual laborers, seamen, and governmental and institutional workers, plus gradual tax rates rising to 3 percent by 1949. Pension ranges from $15 to $85 monthly, based on earnings and years of contributions, with examples and limitations.
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Central Press
Daily Citizen
LY Dale Cox
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Internal Revenue Collectors
Sion
Deestribbe
Death of Paul Oscar Dunn at Dunn residence
Paul Oscar Dunn aged 63 died shortly after 3 this morning at his Dunn family home 80 First Street Southeast after months with illness. He was born August 17, 1882 in the city, worked in local coal mines, and belonged to the United Mine Workers Union. Survived by mother Amelia Dunn sister Mary Mitchell and brother Jim Dunn. funeral details to be announced.
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Paul Oscar Dunn
Dunn
First Street
United Mine Workers Union of America
First Christian Church
John H. Tipton Veteran Dies in Indiana Hospital
John H. Tipton 43 a World War II veteran of Linton died Saturday in Indianapolis Veterans Hospital from pneumonia after a period of illness. He lived in Linton except for four years with his sister in Decatur Indiana and worked in coal mining with United Mine Workers. Survived by three sisters and a brother, his funeral services were conducted at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Bailey and American Legion post duty at Fairview Cemetery.
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John H. Tipton
Linton
Veterans’ Hospital
Indianapolis
Tipton
Mr. Tipton
William
Ida Tipton
Indiana Infantry
William Tipton
West Frankfort
Lena Messier
Minneapolis
Harry
Bailey
Frank Courtney
American Legion
Fairview Cemetery
Mexico Likely to Quit League Over Peace Plan
Paris dispatch notes Mexico is considering resigning from the League of Nations if the Italian Ethiopian peace plan is approved. Latin American nations may unite in opposition, with other small nations joining Balkans and Baltic Ententes. Mexico reportedly finds the French British proposal unjust and would not accept it in any form.
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Paris
U.P
Mexico
League of Nations
League
Balkans
Worthington Hosts Corn and Small Grain Show and Banquet
Worthington prepares for the Greene County Corn and Small Grain Show with Peter Lux as judge of displays. The Purdue corn school and the Corn Growers Achievement banquet are scheduled, with exhibits due by 9 a.m. and talks by M. G. Pence on corn varieties and hybrid performance based on field tests.
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Greene County
Purdue Corn School
Worthington
Peter Lux
Deatrick
Purdue School
Worthington Christian Chureh
M. QO. Pence
Agronomy ‘Extension Department
Purdue
Corn School
G. ‘Pence
Court Advances New Deal Case Dates
The Supreme Court today moved back by one week the deadline to rule on major New Deal tests including the AAA TVA and the Bankhead cotton control act.
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Washington
U.P
Supreme Court
AAA
TVA
Central Labor Union Meeting Tonight at Public Library
Central Labor Union meets at 0:30 o clock this evening December 16 at the public library. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Notice
Central Labbor Union
Foreign Minister Hoare Absent as Peace Plan Attacked
In London the house of commons clashed with the Franco British peace plan amid Ethiopian war tensions. With Sir Samuel Hoare ill, Capt Anthony Eden faced questions from Labour members about responsibility for the proposals. Eden urged awaiting Thursday's formal debate and affirmed adherence to the League covenant.
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London
House of Commons
Sir Samuel
Samuel Hoare
Anthony Eden
League Affairs
Hugh Dalton
Eden
Dalton
Edward Fitzroy
Hauptmann Death Warrant Signed in New Jersey
The death warrant for Bruno Hauptmann, condemned for the Lindbergh baby murder, was signed in Trenton during the week of January 13 by Attorney General David T. Wilentz. Prosecutor Anthony M. Hauck Jr. of Hunterdon County was expected to sign later, with the document to be delivered to Col. Mark O. Kimberling, state prison keeper.
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Trenton
Bruno Hauptmann
David T. Wilentz
Anthony M. Hauck, Jr
Hunterdon County
Hauptmann
Col
Mark O. Kimberling
Cuban sugar mill owner found after kidnapping
Havana reports Nicolaus Castano, wealthy sugar mill owner, recovered today after a ransom demand of 300000. An army sergeant and a soldier pursuing near San Antonio De Las Vegas in Havana province encountered the hideout. kidnappers fled while Castano and his chauffeur were found alive and unharmed.
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Havana
Cuba
U.P
Nicolaus Castano
San Antonio de Las Vegas
Havang
Castano
Mabel Pat Day Night Meeting Slated
A meeting in Nec. is planned for Mabel to discuss pat day night arrangements. The exact time and venue are not listed but organizers emphasize timely participation and updates.
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Will Mabel
Pat
Nec
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Oklaroma
Iowa County
Perl
Oscar Dunk
John Tipton
Santa
Max
Seattle
Wash
Christrmas
Hoare
Capt. Eden
Bruno
Nicolas Castano
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