France and Italy Clash Over Pact Amid Mediteranean Stalemate
Rome and Paris traded notes as Italy insisted the 1935 Rome Paris pact is ended. France rejected the claim and urged bilateral talks without Germany or other mediation. Paris also signaled no concessions on French colonial territories amid Fascist expansion demands.
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International News Service
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Andre Francois- Poncent
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Germany
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After Christmas stock, sales, and New Year hopes in PA
The piece notes post holiday shopping activity with clerks handling exchanges as Christmas ends. It mentions impending 1939, economic gloom easing, and urges readers to support better times. It cites Pennsylvania hunters comprising over ten percent of US hunters, totaling more than 500,000. Bargain sales follow Christmas with merchants eager to clear stock before inventory.
Daily Weather Report Summaries for Monday to Sunday
The 24 hour period to 5 pm Monday reported a high of 37 and a low of 18 with 0.15 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 5 feet. Similar Sunday figures show a high of 35 and a low of 3 with 0.30 inches of precipitation and snow. Saturday’s period recorded a high of 38 and a low of 31 with 0.01 inches of precipitation and snow.
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United States
WPA Deficiency Budget Plan Moves Ahead
Washington December 27 veteran Appropriations chairman Edward Taylor says a deficiency appropriation for the WPA will be rushed as funds near exhaustion. He plans a subcommittee review after Congress opens to seek more money. Estimates to end June range from 500 million to 2 billion dollars. He notes states and cities refuse to assume relief duties, a shift from a century of local responsibility.
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Uncle Sam
Edward Taylor
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Educators Convene in Harrisburg PSSEA Opens Three Day Meet
Harrisburg hosts the Pennsylvania State Education Association three day convention led by addresses from Senator H Styles Bridges and Lester Ades. The PSBEA consists of 57 338 teachers and educators with invited figures including George H Earle and Governor Elect Arthur H James. Balloting for officials uses a preferential ballot with counts to be supervised by George H Hallett Jr. Delegates to the NEA convention in San Francisco will be chosen tonight.
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Raymond Wilcove
International News Service
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H. Styles Bridges
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lester K. Ades
Pennsylvania State Education Association
BE. A
Gay
George H. Earle
Arthur H. James
E. Gwynn
American Legion
PSEA
Association
House of Delegates
George H. Hallett, Jr
New York
National Municipal League
San Francisco
National Educational Association
NEA
Shenandoah Man Admits Slaying Fellow Insurance Agent
William Masitis 35 of Shenandoah admitted firing the shots that killed Roy Jones 35 also of Shenandoah while Jones stopped his car at a traffic light. Masitis allegedly said Jones paid too much attention to his wife and reloaded after returning to the dying man.
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International News Service
Shenandoah
William Masits
Roy Jones
Masitis
Jones
Mas
Senator Pope to Head Tennessee Valley Authority
Senator James P. Pope of Idaho, defeated for renomination, is slated to be named chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Roosevelt. Pope, a New Dealer, will replace Dr. Arthur E. Morgan who was discharged earlier for contumacy amid a TVA dispute with co-directors David Lilienthal and Harcourt A. Morgan.
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International News Service
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D. Worth Clark
Auto Injuries Fatal To Carr
Michael Carr aged 61 of 889 North Liberty street died at New Castle hospital Sunday evening from injuries suffered when struck by a car driven by Frank A. Dewberry of R F D No 2 Carr had a skull fracture and a broken right leg. Dewberry said he was traveling north on Atlantic avenue at about 25 miles per hour when Carr lurched into the path of the car and he swerved to avoid striking him.
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North Liberty Street
New Castle Hospital
Strom
Frank A. Dewberry
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Norris
Charles Piper Byers
Atlantic Avenue
Crawford-Oakridge
Two Are Killed Shortly After Role Of Santa Claus
In Bridgeville near Pittsburgh a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train struck the Millens J Sayre Millen and Anna Sheriff Mien as they returned from delivering toys at Heidelberg mission. Millen died instantly while Mrs Mien died in hospital. Both had played Santa Claus to children earlier that evening. The couple from Rosslyn Farms faced a double funeral after the crash last Thursday night.
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Santa Claus
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J. Sayre Millen
Rosslyn Farms
Anna Sheriff Mien
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Auto Crash Toll Mounts To Five
The Christmas morning collision near Angola killed five, including Elsie Garner aged 66 of Delta Ohio. Victims also included William Olshon sky 30 and his wife Fay 24, Sonia Brockstein 36, all of Chicago, and Clara Learner 26 of La Grange Illinois.
Tydings Sees More Independent Congress Future
Senator Millard E. Tydings predicts the new congress will be more independent of the president than the prior two. He urged balanced federal budgeting, reform of farm laws, and pruning relief spending to restore confidence for business recovery. He also commented on Marriner Eccles and federal spending.
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Arthur Hacuten
International News Service
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Engineer Killed Fireman Injured In Freight Wreck
A double header freight train crashed into a rock fall near Hope south of Athens on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Engineer Fred Landrum of Chillicothe died and fireman was wounded though his name was not released. Both locomotives and twelve cars derailed and were damaged.
Governor-Elect James to Meet G.O.P. Leaders in Pittsburgh
Governor elect Arthur H. James plans a Pittsburgh visit this week for private talks with Western Pennsylvania GOP leaders. Appointments will govern access and officials expect his arrival around Wednesday.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Man Struck and Killed by Street Car in Pittsburgh
Jacob Kaufman about 50 was struck by a street car on Negley avenue and died en route to his tailor shop. Shadyside hospital authorities cited a fractured skull as the cause.
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Tniernational News Service
Pittsburgh
Jacob Kaufman
Shadyside
Christmas Observances Fill New Castile Churches
The article describes joyful Christmas programs across New Castile churches with sermons and songs, noting high attendance on a Sunday Christmas. Organ and choral music by top local musicians featured selections from Handel, Bach and other masters, with cantatas, plays and pageants enhancing services.
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Handel
Bach
Mystery Death Of Colorado Woman Being Investigated
Canon City authorities probe the death of 31 year old Mrs. Nona Atterbury a club and church leader. Medical findings show no attack before strangling though terrorized neighbors report a prowler. Husband Dr R L Atterbury found the body at the foot of basement steps after a call.
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Colorado
Canon City
Colo
Nona Atterbury
FE. M. Hagieton
Franco Calls Up 1927 Class Troops In Catalan Drive
Generalissimo Francisco Franco has mobilized a 1927 class of insurgent troops, signaling that his Catalonian offensive requires strong reinforcements. The report comes from Burgos today.
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Paris
Generalissimo
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Parole Reform Urged in Pennsylvania Plan
Harrisburg reports a commission urges drastic parole system changes in Pennsylvania. The recommendations call for a full time salaried parole board with independent duties, adequate funding and staff, and a new sentencing law to release prisoners when most fitting for social adjustment.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
Probation and Parole Commission
Burlap Bag Clue Ties Kingston Murder to Nearby Stores
Blood stained burlap sacks wrapped the body of Margaret Martin, 19, found near Kingston. Police traced one bag to a grain and feed store at Noxen and Knuckle, linking the murder to area dealers tied to G. L. F. Mills, Inc. Buffalo. A suspected male recruiter with a claimed job offer is being watched as the investigation widens.
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Cohternational News Service
Kingston
Margaret Martin
Wyoming County
Noxen
Ehunckle
Martin
Cassie Kevak
Dupont
A. ©. Devens
Knuckle
Claude Crispell
Noxon
G. L. F. Mills, Inc
Buffalo
Delegates Attend State Sessions in Harrisburg
In New Castle none of the public school teachers attend the Pennsylvania State Education Association convention besides the regularly elected delegates. Delegates from New Castle include Miss Iretta V. Dart for the administrative group, J. C. Ward for high schools, and Miss Pearl Hockenberry for elementary schools. John B. Bechlel, secretary of the school board, heads to Harrisburg for the school secretaries convention on Wednesday. The PSEA gathering runs through December 29 with speeches from state and national education leaders.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Harrisburg
Iretta V. Dart
J. C. Ward
Motor Police Warn Drivers Of Icy Highway Hazards
Lawrence County highways are icy and hazardous State police reported today urging drivers to use caution and avoid taking chances that could lead to skidding.
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Lawrence County
Death Record Notices Gathered From Pasadena and Nearby
Death notices list Rev. William H. Newry of Pasadena California, Anthony Villani aged 48 of 936 Morivia Street, Alexander R. Stratton aged 68 of Portersville, Michael Carr aged 61 of 899 Liberty Street, Asa McDonald aged 80 of 22014 North Beaver Street, and Mrs Gilbert C. Derr aged 48 of 27 Blut Sheal.
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Pasadena
Calif
Anthony Villani
Morivia
Alexander R. Stratton
Portersville
Tichael Carr
Liberty
Asa McDonald
North
Beaver Street
Gilbert C. Derr
Blutsheal
Snow and Ice Clutter Highways During Holiday Run
Winter storm left highways in hazardous condition with a fatality reported on the city outskirts and multiple injuries. Snow followed by freezing rain produced slushy streets as cold air returned and drivers faced slippery hills and curves citywide. Street crews worked to treat main routes while lesser roads remained treacherous.
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Highway Department
Death Toll In Train Wreck 93 King Takes Hand
King Carol dismissed all staff for safety lapses on the Bessarabian line after a Christmas Eve collision between two trains near Galati and Kishineff killed 93 and injured more than 300. Authorities cited frozen signals and broken wires as causes. Brigadier General Gabrielescu, commander of an artillery regiment, was among the victims.
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International News Service
Bucharest
Romania
Carol
Gabrielescue
Headon
Galatzi
Kischineff
Grain Dealers Facing Charges In Commodity Act Case
The Department of Agriculture announced that Secretary Wallace signed a formal complaint accusing Cargill Inc and its Illinois subsidiary, along with officers, of violating the Commodity Exchange Act. The complaint was signed December 22.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wallace
Cargill Inc
Cargill Grain Company of
Illinois
Insurgent planes raid Barcelona and Valencia fronts
Insurgent planes struck Barcelona with two bombing raids damaging several buildings. Valencia faced Wiley bombs in a separate attack. Three bombs hit Gus nen injuring several people.
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Intentional News Service
Barcelona
Valencia
Wiley
Gusenen
Frigid Arctic Wave Grips Midwest to East
A massive cold front from the Northwest swept across Montana Wyoming the Dakotas and the Great Lakes pushing into Ohio and Pennsylvania. Transport halted by strong winds drifting snow heavy ice slick roads and near zero to 30 below temperatures forecast across the northern half of the nation.
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International News Service
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Pennsylvania
Expect 10 To 15 Degrees Above Zero Tonight
A winter storm from the midwest advances into Pennsylvania with plummeting temperatures and strong winds. Forecasters warn of 10 to 15 degrees above zero by nightfall in western and central Pennsylvania, with heavy drifts and snow in several counties. Airlines cancel flights then resume as conditions ease while buses face delays.
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Mid-West
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Mercury
Somerset County
Greene
Washington
Leegee
Christmas Aftermath Describes Warily Tidy Home Scene
Arthur Mometer recalls a house left in disarray like after a hurricane with toys scattered, soldiers on a couch, dolls on chairs, paper wrappings and a piano for a child. He notes plans to restore order over a week or two as weather records show twenty two degrees.
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