Santa Claws Arrives As Logan Hosts Yuletide Parade
Santa Claus sets up headquarters on Logan's Main Street for Christmas Eve festivities drawing a crowd of thousands. Judge Phil A. Henderson welcomed guests as schoolchildren led by the Logan High School Band cheered the visitors. Local prizes rewarded costume efforts with children portraying nursery rhyme and comic characters. A parade and candy gifts delighted young celebrants despite bitter cold.
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Owner Unaware Auto Was Stolen
John Collins head of Logan Home Telephone Co learned his car was stolen early today and recovered by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Nellis Smith. John Cecil, 31, of near Wellston, was arrested after police found him stripping Collins' Plymouth coupe on a road near Scott's Creek Falls. A second car with a Vinton County plate was parked nearby. Cecil faced a magistrate on auto theft charges.
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Stalinists Sweep Soviet Election
In Moscow on March 18 AP reports Soviet Russia held a Stalinist parliamentary election with near universal turnout. Preliminary figures show at least 95 percent of the 90 million eligible voters cast ballots for two candidates in each district, filling 1,143 seats across the union and nationalities soviets.
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Sinking of gunboat blamed on Japan causes alarm
Japan took full blame for sinking a U S gunboat in a report echoing deep concern. The incident sparked diplomatic tension as officials urged restraint and examined naval losses amid rising tensions in the Pacific.
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Paul Collison Returns to Logan Post Office
Paul Collison resumed duties at the Logan Post Office this morning after a month away due to an unspecified absence.
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Leaders push House to vote on wage hour bill this week
Washington reports administration leaders urge a mid week House vote on the wage hour bill to clear it for the White House before the special session ends. A joint panel must resolve House and Senate differences, with adjournment looming December 22.
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Hunters can buy back confiscated gear at state prices
Columbus report says hunters with gear seized for game law violations may repay the set state prices to reclaim equipment. Commissioner Lawrence Wooddell noted more arrests this year than last as authorities enforce regulations.
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Japan occupies Nanking after long Shanghai advance
Japanese military command announces the occupation of Nanking, China's capital, after a day of fierce combat in which Chinese defenders contested every street. Naval planes aided the assault as troops secured government buildings and drove defenders northward through the city. The march toward Nanking followed Shanghai's fall and the breached Hin denburg line 50 miles west.
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Logan Theatre Hosts Free Christmas Party for Local Children
The Chakeres Logan Theatre will entertain Logan and Hocking County youngsters with a free Christmas party Saturday at 10 a.m. Last year Ed C. Paul hosted over 800 children. Phil A. Chakeres urges reporting underprivileged children to Paul or the Logan Daily News office for inclusion, with candy and gifts from merchants along with a big screen program.
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McKinley Rescues 453 Passengers From Hoover Liner
The USS McKinley rescued 453 passengers from the stranded luxury liner President Hoover off two rocky islets near Formosa and steamed toward Manila. Radio said 134 cabin and 319 third class passengers were taken from Hoishoto and Hayake islands with two U S destroyers nearby. An unconfirmed report said the President Pierce rushed to aid Hoover.
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Melbert Allen Escapes Injury After Route 31 Crash
Melbert Allen son of E. Allen a Logan grocer escaped injury in a fog bound collision on Route 31 at Horns Mill south of Lancaster. His car struck another parked vehicle whose owner was cleaning a windshield. Allen was en route from Findlay where he is employed.
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Weekend death toll in Ohio reaches twenty six in two days
Ohio reports a weekend toll of 21 traffic deaths and five due to cold and snow. Fatal crashes include a Newcomerstown train collision that killed three men aged 45, 37, and 31, and a Crestline train auto crash killing Mr and Mrs Carl Remy. Weather deaths include John Abraham and Mrs Eleanor Johnson and Mrs Catherine Ellenberger.
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County Officials Hear Relief Pleas In Meeting
Hocking County commissioners spent most of their meeting day listening to pleas for relief aid. Township trustees accompanied applicants saying they have no funds to help. Workers also agreed to supply planking for a bridge over Snow Fork Creek at Brush Fork Junction in Ward Township.
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Roosevelt Protests Panay Attack and Seeks Japan Apology
President Roosevelt expressed deep concern over the bombing of the American gunboat Panay and demanded full compensation and apologies with guarantees against a repeat incident. Secretary Hull transmitted the message to Japanese Ambassador Hiroji Saito on behalf of the United States government.
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Japanese Navy Accepts Blame for Panay Sinking and Oil Ship Bombardment
The Japanese Navy admitted responsibility for the bombing and sinking of the US gunboat Panay and two Standard Oil ships on the Yangtze River near Nanking. One American seaman died and 15 of 54 Panay survivors were hurt. Seventeen were first listed as missing, with 12 Europeans later sighted on shore. The attackers claimed they mistook the ships for Chinese craft and said they would punish those responsible after investigation.
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U S Officials Review Yangtze Panay Attack Details
Navy and State Department leaders studied reports on the Panay bombing and Yangtze sinking. Officials withheld public statements while awaiting a Japanese reply and more messages from China and naval officers. Early reports note Panay fired anti aircraft rounds with no hits and expect updates as Oahu and Bee reach the area.
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Government Wins Supreme Court Case Over Bond Interest
The government succeeded in the Supreme Court today in its effort to avoid paying interest on gold bonds called for redemption ahead of their maturity date.
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Condition Critical For Logan's Oldest Resident Westenaver
Little hope was held today for the recovery of Mrs. Lydia Westen haver, Logan's oldest resident, as her illness affected nearly two generations of the Westen haver family. She is 96 years old.
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