Six Suspects In Blackmail Case Linked To Costers
Federal and local authorities subpoena six suspects tied to a vast $86 million McKesson Robins mystery. Brothers of Coster testified from prison as his will in Fairfield was opened, amid links to convicted swindler Musica and a possible attempt to gain control of a major drug house. Widow Carol Jenkins Hubbard Coster mourns as the case widens under Washington coordination.
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Brian McMahon
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Conn
Philip M. Musica
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Brooklyn
Carol Jenkins Hubbard Coster
Salvation Army Li ttle Bell Ringers Earn Respect and Praise
A Pa Newc column extols Salvation Army workers ringing bells outside for the needy praising their courage and endurance despite cold and rain. It notes the public’s gratitude as coins fill the kettles and jokes about mail on a busy Christmas day and gift shopping hints.
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Daily Weather Report for United States regions
Daily weather figures cover 24 hours to 5 pm Sunday and 5 pm Saturday. Sunday records a high of 37 and a low of 29 with no precipitation while river stage sits at 5.2 feet. Saturday shows a high of 43 and a low of 31 with no precipitation reported.
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Holiday Decorations Brighten New Castle Area
New Castle and suburbs show extensive holiday lighting with scenes like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Fairfield Avenue. Stores stay open late as crowds shop, skating ponds freeze, and students return for the holidays amid bright public square and Washington Street displays.
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France calls for joint stand of great nations on refugees
In Paris on December 19 Jean Camile Fernand-Laurent urged the chamber of deputies to back a united effort of the great powers including the United States to address the political refugee problem. He also asserted that no territory would be ceded to any nation.
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Kenneth T. Downs
Paris
United States
Jean Camile _Fernand-Laurent
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No Snow For Christmas Is In Sight Now
Pittsburgh weather report from December 19 notes no snow since Thanksgiving and no expected snow through the coming week. Weatherman Brotaman cites milder temperatures with 24 degree low at the airport and forecast highs for tomorrow and the following day. Thursday marks the shortest day of the year with winter starting at 7 15 a m.
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Triplets Born in New Castle Reach One Month Old
New Castle's first triplets Clara Mae Gertrude Ann and Thomas Matthew Johnson of Prospect Street South New Castle Borough celebrated their one month birthday today. Attending physician Dr N N Ginsburg described them as showing good health. At birth Clara Mae weighed 5 pounds 2 ounces Gertrude Ann 4 pounds 14 ounces and Thomas Matthew 5 pounds 542 ounces. Today they weigh Clara Mae 6 pounds 4 ounces Gertrude Ann 5 pounds 14 ounces and Thomas Matthew 6 pounds 0 ounces.
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Wife Stands By Accused Man In Murder Trial
Frank Mazzone indicted for the December 3 Crescentdale murder of Mike Mihilkovich stood trial before Judge W. Walter Braham. Smiling at entry, he pleaded not guilty as his wife sat with defense counsel Samuel L. Clark and Edwin K. Logan.
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Mike Mihilkovich
Crescentdale
W. Walter Braham
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M. M. Ingham
John A. Edgar
Braham
Samuel L. Clark
Edwin K. Logan
Loans To Start Competing Plants Held
Acting Comptroller General R N Elliott ruled that 3 000 000 in Farm Security Administration loans for silk hosiery manufacture by cooperatives at rural rehabilitation projects were illegal The funds, he said, defeat relief program aims by displacing industrial workers and increasing competition with cotton products in a decision sent to Secretary Wallace on December 19 1935.
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Washington
R. N. Elliott
Farm Security Administration
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Elliott
Britain Denies Plan to Cede Territory to Italy
London reports quote Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain denying rumors that Britain plans to surrender colonial territory to Italy. He states categorically that such plans do not exist and expresses strong denial of the speculation.
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International News Service
London
Great Britain
Italy
Neville Chamberlain
Landon Targets Argentina in Pan American Solidarity Push
Lima Peru Dec 19 AL fred M Landon Republican candidate for president 1936 told Pan American congress no US policy changes will weaken traditional hemispheric defense against foreign encroachment He urged unity against European and Oriental influence and made clear the Monroe Doctrine remains intact Argentina which fears a Roosevelt road neighbor policy questioned a Republican shift awaits Buenos Aires reply toward a possible unanimous solidarity declaration
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Buenos Aires
Parts Of Plane Washed Ashore Near Honolulu
Debris washed ashore 35 miles from Honolulu is examined as possible remains from a 1927 Dole Flight or Captain Ulm’s 1934 disappearance. A single serial fragment JEFIOLA-08 suggests a commercial craft. prior missions included Mildred Doran and others. Navy notes Ulm’s craft nearby had made a forced landing.
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T. H
San Francisco
Charles T. P. Ulm
Navy
Wa&Ss
Mildred Doran
Michigan
Vilas R. Knope
Angelo
Jack Frost
Gordon Scott
Los Angeles
Electric locomotive promises 125 mph transcontinentals
In Erie Pennsylvania on December 19 railroad officials viewed a new self generated electric locomotive. Shaped like a giant projectile it packs 6000 horsepower beneath a streamlined shell. It claims to pull a 15 standard Pullman train from New York to California at speeds rivaling Jules Verne's visions.
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California
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Pope Pius Wil Officiate Tuesday
Vatican City dispatch says Pope Pius, despite his physician's objections, won permission to officiate at tomorrow's inauguration of a new holy year with a benediction at St. Peter's Church. The report notes no heart attack occurred.
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Man Confesses Arson Over Domestic Spire in Detroit
Detroit December 19 arson squad detectives said Frank Johnson 37 confessed setting fire to his house. He stated I am awfully sorry to set the fire in my home but that woman makes me so darn mad. The incident prompted a residential blaze and investigation by authorities.
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Frank Johnson
Drastic Revision of Security Act Urged
Washington dispatch reports the social security advisory council urging a drastic revision of the social security act to add 6,000,000 immediately and study coverage for 13,000,000 more workers. Key recommendations call for faster old age benefit payments, better benefit structure, and broader coverage, proposing inclusion of private non profit religious charitable and educational employees and farm and domestic workers by January 1, 1940 if feasible.
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Washington
Social Security Advisory Council Today
Seven Lawrence county school projects await federal funds
Seven Lawrence county school districts prepared plans for additions and new buildings under a federal state building program. Funds were exhausted as the start dates approached, risking cancellation unless more money becomes available. State officials remained hopeful funds would be found early next year, with districts including New Wilmington Wampum Wayne Mahoning Nes hannock Shenango and North Beaver.
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John C. Syling
Lester KE. Ade
Pennsylvania
Slaying Deputy Spurs 1000-Strong Potent Posse
In Richmond Virginia state police sayWilliam Bradshaw a 55 year old black man who allegedly shot Deputy Sheriff Herbert Boele is trapped in a 10 mile triangle near Halifax. More than 1000 armed farmers and 20 state militiamen close in with orders to shoot if necessary but not to lynch him. Bradshaw reportedly disarmed Hatcher after Boele was killed and fled with a shotgun and pistol.
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Herbert Boele
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Ten Die In Balkan Cold Weather and Storms
Ten persons froze to death as bitter Balkan cold and violent storms cripple communications and disrupt shipping on the Black Sea. Blizzards of unprecedented intensity halted services and disrupted transport across the region.
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Naming Hopkins To Bring Battle In Senate Fight
Washington December 19 A fight in the senate over the confirmation of WPA administrator Harry Hopkins to the commerce post was anticipated. Senators Kink of Utah Holt of West Virginia and other Democrats signaled opposition while Republicans prepared to canvas the situation. Roosevelt had given no hint on a Hopkins nomination and the action was expected to be referred to committee for report.
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Hopkins
Daniel C. Roper
Charge Parents of Dream Girl Are Murdered
In Miles Texas Frank Salazar a 93 year old Mexican relief worker faces the death penalty on charges of killing Wilma Kennedys parents. He admitted shooting Mr and Mrs Kennedy and hacking two younger daughters with an axe before kidnapping Wilma. Wilma was rescued unharmed at Andrew Perez house near Austin. Two sisters remain critically injured. Salazar was captured peacefully at his brother in law's home.
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Austin
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Frank Salazar
Wilma Kennedy
Salazar
Paul Kennedy
Wilma
Miles
Texas
Andrew Perez
Death notices listed for December 19 1938
Death record notices include Jennie H Paden Samuel Chapmen Thomas Edward Mullen Robert W Laughlin Emery Loughner Oliver A Slater Mrs Walter Curry Mrs David Swanuets James S Johnson Mrs James W Kelly with ages and addresses in Tacoma Lawrence County Koppel Zellcnople Pearl Street and Ne shunnack avenue events.
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Jennie H. Paden
Tacoma
Wash
Samuel Chapmen
Lawrence County
Thomas Edward Mullen
Branchville
Robert W. Laughlin
Neshannock Avenue
Emery M. Loughner
Koppel
Oliver A. Slater
East Long Avenue
Walter Curry
David Swanuets
Smithfield Street
James S. Johnson
James W. Kelly
Pearl Street
Congress To Get Special Message From President
President Roosevelt will send a special message to Congress in January outlining recommendations of the Social Security Advisory Council to bring 5,000,000 more people under social security immediately and to extend coverage to about 13,000,000 more workers. About 49,000,000 workers are covered now. The message will transmit the council's report and include observations on extending the act at this time.
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Damon Runyon JR
International News Service
Washington
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White House
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Advisory Council
Ask More Time To Investigate TVA Workings
Washington December 19 The congressional committee investigating the Tennessee Valley Authority will ask Congress for an extension to finish its inquiry into the municipal affairs of the federal power and flood control project. Senator Donshey of Ohio, chairman, announced after a poll of six Democrats and four Republicans. He said it would be almost impossible to complete the investigation and report by the January 3 session.
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Washington
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Congress
Federal Power and Flood Central Project
Donshey
Ohio
New Anxiety on Health of Pope Induction Anniversary Doubt
In Vatican City an anxious note spread about the health of the 51 year old pope after he spoke for 50 minutes at the Pontifical Science Academy opening. He rested in bed and may miss tomorrow’s 50th anniversary celebration of his priestly induction.
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Santa’s Workshop Brings Toys as Holiday Season Near
Arthur Mometer and Old Santa prepare for the holidays with toys and life like dolls for girls and grins for boys. From a frigid far north setting, Santa readies reindeer and a sleigh as cold weather and chimney checks loom.
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