Congress plans quick action on neutrality law
Washington scene reports plans to split neutrality legislation into two parts to speed action and curb American supplies to Spain. President Roosevelt condemns Jersey City exporter Case for licensing $2,777,000 in planes and motors to Loyalist Spain amid praise for compliant businessmen. In Madrid, Loyalist air attacks drive back insurgent battleships Espana and Velasco after a 15 minute exchange.
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U.P
Congress
Spain
Roosevelt
Congressional
Jersey City
Bilbo
Robert Cuse
Vimalert Company, Ltd
Madrid
Fort Muel
Espana
Velasco
German cruiser Koenigsberg seeks release of cargo and prisoner
The Koenigsberg demands Bilbao cargo release and the liberation of a Spanish passenger. President Aguirre refuses, saying Bilbao cooperates with international law and will act after the London committee reports. Moscow signals conditional readiness to join Anglo French ban on volunteers to Spain, insisting on immediate, effective control measures.
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Franca
Koenigsberg
Basque
Palos
Bilbao
Aguirré
London Non-Intervention Committee
Moscow
U.P
Soviet
Russia
Spain
Christmas Return Noted for Polly Lock Family
Polly Lock and family have returned to their home in Kentucky after spending the holidays with relatives in Missouri. The note mentions J. Phil Yi Cand and Me Pho Pa as part of the extended family.
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Ny Campbell
Dangh- Mra
Polly Lock
Kentucky
Mara
R. W. Hooper
J. Phil Yi
Greene County Delinquent Tax Sale Set for February
The Greene county delinquent tax sale, first in several years, is scheduled for Monday February 8. Tax notices indicate that properties sold at the sale will be announced by officials and attempts to forestall foreclosures have been used in recent years.
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Greene County
Greene
G F W C Broadcast Set For Thursday
Mrs. Bruce Tate announced a G F W C broadcast Thursday December 31 at 1 30 p m CST on NBC blue network. Miss Vella Winner will speak World Club News Flashes and may mention Indiana club women. Clubwomen urged to send opinions to NBC at 80 Rockefeller Plaza New York City.
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Bruce Tate
G.F.W.C
National Broadcasting Company
Vella
Muenemy
World Club
Indiana Club
Rockefeller Plaza
New York City
Hat size report claims quarter of men hats are size six percent
A report states that about 25 percent of hats sold to men are size six percent. The finding highlights sizing trends in men's headwear and suggests retailers should stock more in that size.
Power of Influence Sermon At United Brethren Revival
Rev. F J Elliott resumes the revival at First United Brethren Church tonight with a sermon titled The Power of Influence He will share his conversion story from experiences in China and invites the public to attend the service.
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F. J. Elliott
First United Brethren Church
Elliott
China
McNutt Signs Order Transfers 21 State Institutions
Indiana Governor McNutt signs an executive order transferring 21 state penal and benevolent institutions to the Public Welfare Department effective January 1. Governor-elect Townsend supported the move after committee review highlighting unified budgeting as key benefit. An unrelated note states erosion has left over 21 million acres uncultivated in the United States, equal to Japan’s arable land.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
State Department of Public Welfare
Paul V. McNutt
M. Clifford Townsend
Committee On Governmental Economy
United States
Japan
Greene County Seals Drive Total Reaches 612
Greene County Tuberculosis association reports 612.02 raised from scattered sections. Judge J Raymond Powell notes short of 1985 levels and plans extension into early January to collect more funds. Towns listed include Linton 264.61 and Bloomfield 121 among others.
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Greene County
J. Raymond Powell
Greene County Tuberculosis Association
Linton
Bloomfield
Burns’ City
Jagdaville
Koleen
Lyons
Marco
Midland
Newberry
Owensburg
Sandborn
Scotland
Solsberry
Springville
Switz City
Worthington
Swiss Languages: German French and Italian
The principal languages of Switzerland are German French and Italian as official tongues. The country recognizes these three languages across cantons and public life with varying regional prominence.
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Switzerland
They Await Safe Return of Kidnapped Boy
Federal and state authorities pursue a kidnapper of 10 year old Harden Mattson of Tacoma Washington. His father William and siblings Muriel and Willian await news as investigators stage a large search for the boy believed alive.
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Harden Mattson
Boy Scout Honor Court Scheduled in Greene County
The first Greene County Boy Scout court of honor for 1937 is set for Monday night January 4 in the city. Scouts from each county troop are expected to attend to appear before the court for advancements.
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Greene County
Pope Pius Dictates Prayer Request Amid Illness
At the Vatican the ailing Pope Pius XIII dictated a letter to the Sisters of the Convent of St Threse in Lisieux asking prayers for courage and strength to guide the remainder of his life as pope. Reported to bear signs a crisis may come soon as lights burned through the night showing his intense suffering.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius
Vatican
Miners to Face Sullivan in New Year Basketball Clash
Linton Miners, riding a season opening win, prepare for the annual New Year game against Sullivan Golden Arrows in Sullivan. Tipoff is 8 PM with a 2 PM junior game. last year’s close loss to Sullivan fuels both sides. Fans plan to travel from Linton to Sullivan for the holiday showdown.
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Linton Miners
Sullivan Golden Arrows
Sullivan-Linton
Golden Arrow Netters
Miners and Arrows
Arrows
Sullivan
Linton
Sullivan County
Call Off By B U Party At Baptist Church
The BYPU event planned for Thursday night at the Baptist church was canceled by the organizers who were to host the affair.
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B.U
B.Y.P.U
the Baptist Church
Linton Netmen Defeat Bicknell 25-21 in Local Court Battle
Linton Miners end six-game skid by downing Bicknell 29 to 21 on their home court. Beasley leads scoring with 12 points as Linton builds a 15-11 half, increases lead to 20-12 after three periods, and then holds on. Bicknell’s Kreimer tops visitors with six points. opener saw Little Miners lose 24-16.
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Linton
Miners
Beasley
Kriemer
Bicknell
Little Miners
PF Holmes
R. Fedyk
Porter
Kreimer
J. Fedyk
Petiot
Brown
Petes Otees
Adkins
Burch
Jones
Kerr
Watkins
Morris Chapel Names Officers for Coming Year
Morris Chapel Sunday school elected Isaac Underwood superintendent for the coming year. Other officers include Charley Swaby assistant superintendent Max Fitzpatrick secretary Lois Hale assistant secretary Myrtle Underwood treasurer Edna Saucerman pianist Nellie Underwood assistant pianist Hattie Saucerman chorister. The average depth of the ocean below sea level is 12800 feet.
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Morris Chapel
Isaac Underwood
Charley Swaby
Max Fitzpatrick
Lois Hale
Myrtle Underwood
Edna Saucerman
Nellie Underwood
Hattie Saucerman
Linton City Seeks Washington Help For Waterworks Sewage Projects
Linton City Council approves sending two representatives to Washington if federal funds are needed to push waterworks and sewage disposal projects. They may visit the PWA board before Congress opens on January 11 if projects aren’t approved. The meeting also authorized hiring assistance in neighboring courts in damage suits against the city over sewage overflow. The board of accounts urged ending the working out of light bills to curb abuses and protect the light fund, or the plan may be terminated.
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Linton City
Washington
D. C
Linton
PWA
Congress
City of
State Board of Accounts
Board of Accounts
Board of Account
Jasonville and Midland 10 Play for New Year Battle
Midland Middies visit Jasonville Yellow Jackets in a Greene county showdown at the Jasonville gymnasium. Both sides expect a mammoth crowd and standing room may be limited. Midland has defeated Monroe City Owensburg Tech Terre Haute and Sandborn this season while Jasonville holds the White River Valley trophy.
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Greene County
Jasonville
Midland Middies
Yellow Jackets
Two County
Midland
Tom Gardner
Monroe City
Owensburg
Tech
Terre Haute
Sandborn
Lawrence Sheets
Middies
Father calmly feeds ransom plan as boy’s kidnapper sought
Dr W W Mattson holds $28,000 in worn bills to pay abductors after 60 hours since son Charles Mattson was seized from his Tacoma home by a bearded man with a pistol. He follows ransom note directions, placed a Seattle Times ad, and awaits further instructions as FBI agents and Justice officials search for the kidnapper.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Mattson
Tim
Seattle Times
C. C. Spears
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Dr. Mattson
Charles
Strikes Accelerate Auto Union Fight Across GM Plants
United Press reports sit-down strikes in Fisher Body plants in Kansas City Atlanta Cleveland and Flint affecting 11 200 workers as the United Automobile Workers press for collective bargaining with General Motors. GM remained silent calling strikes local plant matters.
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United Press
Fisher
United Automobile Workers Union
General Motors Corporation
Kansas City
Atlanta
Cleveland
Flint
Mich
Chevrolet
General Motors
License Bureau to Close Friday for New Year Rush
John C Cravens reports the local license bureau will shut all day Friday January 1 for the New Year holiday. Despite heavy plate sales and many licenses issued this week the January 1 deadline for 1937 plates remains unchanged. The bureau will close at 5 pm daily due to the volume of state reports. A big rush is expected tomorrow as the final day to secure new plates approaches.
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John C. Cravens
Cravens
State Department
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