Teachers and Pupils In Muscatine Start Holiday Vacation
Teachers and about 3,300 pupils in Muscatine public schools begin a 12 day holiday break ending return on Jan 5. Parochial schools add 600 pupils and teachers, with many attending conferences including national mathematics and psychology meetings in Cleveland and Iowa City. Superintendent Sparling plans to attend the psychology conference as well.
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Muscatine
Henrietta Terry
Alton, Jr
Cleveland
E. A Lichty
Newtown
Iowa City
E. A. Sparling
Clara Shore
Glidden
Willetta Strahan
Dennison
S. W. Hoc
Mercury Dives to 14 Degrees Amid Frigid River Ice
Early morning readings show the thermometer at 14 degrees after a 12 degree drop in 24 hours. The river is choked with floating ice and north winds blow under cloudy skies as the river stage rises to 2.1. Forecasts predict fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer weather statewide except extreme northwest.
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North Central
New NC Senator Morri son Shy on Early Talks in Senate
In Burbank California a fresh senator from North Carolina Cam Morri son stirred talk by joining discussions on Christmas prices and deliveries before full tenure. An unwritten rule bars new senators from speaking initially and a later rule limits impact of their words. Morrison defended a friend while Morri son learned that denouncing rivals is a career's focus.
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Burbank
Calif
North Carolina
Cam Morrison
Morrison
Health of Muscatine County pupils cited as unusually good
County superintendent E. D. Bradley reports the health of Muscatine County pupils in rural areas and small towns has been unusually good through the first three and a half months of the school year. December attendance is expected to stay high, with Christmas holidays delaying January reports. statewide health bulletin notes no epidemic threat and low pneumonia cases.
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Muscatine County
E. D. Bradley
State Department of Health
States Receive 80 Million for Emergency Road Aid
Washington reports that the $80,000,000 emergency highway appropriation is available immediately and will be apportioned by Secretary Hyde. States may double their impact to about $160,000,000 with matching federal aid for 1932, with labor benefits expected to rise and construction bills carried by the government through Sept. 1. Illinois 3,400,116 Iowa 2,116,369 Kansas 2,192,301 Minnesota 2,249,993 Missouri 2,526,823 Nebraska 1,708,031 North Dakota 1,298,532 South Dakota 1,337,973.
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Washington
Hyde
Acton
C. D. Curtiss
Bureau of Public Roads
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Mayo Doctor Warns Rockne Of Strenuous Living
Rochester AP report says Dr C J Barborka of the Mayo Clinic warned Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne to retire from his strenuous lifestyle or face a possible breakdown. The examination found no phlebitis recurrence but cautioned against outside activities and flying to Los Angeles.
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Rochester
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
C. J. Barborka
Mayo Clinic
Rockne
Barbarka
Barborka
Los
Smith to Serve Out Booze Fine
Bert Smith pleaded guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance in district court before Judge W R Maines after a raid between Moscow and Atalissa. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs and must serve 90 days in jail, suspended. daily fines set at 3.33 1 3 dollars.
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Bert Smith
Moscow
Atalissa
W. R. Maines
Harold E. Wilson
Smith
Death of Charles K. Harris Author of After the Ball
New York AP Charles K. Harris 65 a major Tin Pan Alley figure and author of After the Ball dies at his home after a three week illness. Surviving widow former Cora Lehrberg and two daughters Mrs. Richard Weil and Mildred Harris. Harris born Poughkeepsie and raised in several midwest cities built a publishing fortune though later songs did not match his early hit. The ball tale originated from a Chicago dance hall quarrel witnessed by him.
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New York
Charles K. Harris
Cora Lehrberg
Owensboro, Ky
Richard Weil
Chicago
Mildred Harris
Harris
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Saginaw, Mich
Milwaukee
Wis
Tin Pan Alley
Shepard to Seek New Trial in Wife Slaying Case
Major Charles A. Shepard was convicted of first degree murder for poisoning his second wife to pursue another relationship. The life sentence is mandatory without capital punishment. Bond of 25000 remains posted while a motion for a new trial is pursued. Grace Brandon, once his sweetheart, expressed regret in San Antonio as details emerged.
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Kansas City
Kas
Charles A. Shepard
Denver
Shepard
Grace Brandon
Medical Corps
San Antonio
Tex
Brandon
Air Corps
Brooksfield
Record broken at Muscatine postoffice during holiday rush
Muscatine postoffice reported a new record for holiday mail handling. From Sunday night to Monday night 58000 items passed the canceling machine, a peak not matched by the oldest staff. Extra clerks and carriers numbered up to 36 at peak. by tonight many will be released as the rush subsides.
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Muscatine
W. S. McKee
McKee
Weather Outlook and River Stage Changes
Mostly fair in Iowa and Illinois with mild temperatures. Tonight cooler in the northwest and north central areas shows rising river stages in Davenport and Muscatine while Keokuk and St. Louis see falls. Wednesday brings warmer conditions with lingering cloudiness in the north regions. River readings: Davenport 1.4 rising 0.1, Muscatine 2.1 rising 0.6, Keokuk 2.5 falling 1.1, St. Louis 0.2 falling 0.4.
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Iowa
Illinois
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
St. Louis
Death of Vintila Bratianu Shakes Romanian Politics
Vintila Bratianu, 63, dies after apoplexy at Mihaesti estate ending a long run in Romanian politics. His death leaves the Liberal party without its last influential Bratianu and could shift power from King Carol. Premier Mironescu and other leaders plan tributes in the senate and chamber. J G Duca appears likely to head the Liberal faction.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Vintila Bratianu
Carol
Mihaesti
Bratianus
Michael
Mironescu
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
J. G. Duca
Bratianu
Liberal Party
Milhaeu
King
POWER BOARD RAISES STORM IN WASHINGTON
Solicitor Charles A. Russell and Chief Accountant Frank V. King of the federal power commission are removed by Chairman Smith under the water power act reorganization. Executive secretary Frank E. Bonner resigns amid internal strife. Senator Brookhart seeks reconsideration as three of five commissioners were confirmed just before recess.
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Washington
Charles A. Russell
Frank V. King
Federal Power Commission
Smith
Water Power Act
Commission
Frank E. Bonner
Power Commission
Brookhart
Republican
Iowa
Bonner
Russell
King
Senate
Frank R. McNinch
Marcel Garsaud
Garland
McNinch
Wild Abe gas and oil well tamed near Wewoka Oklahoma
The No. 2 A. B. Douglas well at Wewoka, Oklahoma, known as Wild Abe, burned for three nights before a nitroglycerin shot finally controlled the blaze. Authorities say the well produced about 60 million cubic feet of gas and 1000 barrels of oil daily before the fire was capped.
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Wewoka
Okla
A. B. Douglas
Miller Faces State Medical Law Charge
Bruce Miller an alleged unlicensed practitioner connected with the Baker Institute and later the Hoxsey clinic was arrested on a state health department information. He appeared in Judge J C Costers court and the case was continued to December 30 with a $500 bond. The state also filed a petition to permanently enjoin him from practicing medicine without a license.
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Bruce Miller
Baker Institute
Hoxsey
Herman Carlson
State Department of Health
State of Iowa
J. C. Coster
Miller
State of
Iowa
John Fletcher
Gerald Blake
Harold E. Wilson
Wilson
Charity Ball Funds Raised For Social Work Efforts
Proceeds of the charity ball held Saturday night totaling 108.05 will be placed in a special fund administered by Miss Grace Weeks, a social worker, to aid relief in worthy cases. The decision was made at a Monday night meeting of organizers including the Moose Lodge Doc Wenak Orchestra and The Muscatine Journal. John Hubble donated window cards to advertise the event.
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Miss Grace Weeks
Miss Weeks
The
Moose Lodge
Doc Wenak
Muscatine Journal
John Hubble
Christmas Baskets Listed By County Social Worker
Miss Grace Weeks announced sufficient helpers have joined the effort to assure a happy Christmas for all. One hundred sixty three baskets had been pledged by 2 oclock with more names possible as eligible families remain. She urged immediate registrations to avoid duplications while assuring enough offerings for all requests.
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Grace Weeks
Miss Weeky
Miss Weeks
Harve Custer Dies in Muscatine at 43
Harve Custer, about 43, well known in Muscatine, died at Mercy hospital Davenport at 3 this morning. He had resided here at various times. Surviving are his mother Mrs John Custer Sr of Muscatine three children Josephine Beatrice Dennis two sisters Mrs Fred Diercks and Mrs Glen Hazen both of Muscatine seven brothers Charles John Ed Wes all of Washington Lan and Fred of Davenport and Dave of Canada. The body will be taken to Washington and funeral services held there later.
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Harve Custer
Muscatine
Mercy
Davenport
Custer
John Custer
City
Josephine
Beatrice
Dennis
Fred Diercks
Glen Hazen
Charles
John
Wes
Washington
Lan
Fred
Dave
Canada
Low Stage Record Broken by River Says Batchelor
Captain A Batchelor, 83, river pilot and Muscatine authority, says the Mississippi has stayed unusually low this year with a late spring rise to six to seven feet before a steady fall. He notes the river may freeze solid this winter despite the low stage and asserts his long experience in river traffic.
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Batchelor
Mississippi
A. Batchelor
Muscatine
Brookhart Defends Norris and Pence in GOP Turmoil
Republican rift widens over Norris as Senator Brookhart and other Republicans denounce the use of money to influence party choices. Robert H. Lucas accuses a cancer in the national committee while President Hoover remains silent. Wood says Republicans must back Lucas and purge dissidents amid sharp party clashes.
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Washington
Norris
Hoover
Wood
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Robert H. Lucas
Republican National Committee
Congress
Senate
Lucas
Brookhart
Iowa
Mellon
Republican
National Committee
Senate Republican
Senate Republicans
Capitol
Representative Wood
Appropriations Committee
Mr. Lucas
Unemployed Total Reaches 190 at YMCA
Registration of unemployed men rose to 190 at the YMCA today, led by B. L. Gallaher. These men are being processed as qualifications are taken on a questionnaire.
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B. L. Gallaher
Paired Speech Beckons Auction Return Of Gown
A fragment notes a family plan to auction an old black taffeta dress while Pa is ill. The line hints at caution and obligation shaping the decision to part with cherished clothing.
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