New Clue Emerges in Kingston Girl Murder Case
State police weigh a new theory in the Margaret Martin murder as tanbark bits cling to the burlap wrapping of the Kingston business school graduate. A coroner's jury ruled she was murdered by strangulation and Major William Clark orders pursuit of a fresh clue.
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International News Service
Tunkhannock
Margaret Martin
Kingston Business School
William Clark
Third Squadron
Clark
New Year Whistle Soundings Planned Across City
A proposal urges every city and nearby area to sound whistles or bells at midnight Saturday to greet 1939. Reports note few similar sounds in recent years while residents plan post holiday stock checks and watch night services.
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Mrga Civil Service Commission
Daily Weather Report for 24 Hours End 5 PM
United States weather statistics show a maximum 21 and minimum 10 with trace precipitation and river stage at 6.2 feet for the 24 hours ending Wednesday. Year ago the high was 38 and low 21 with no precipitation.
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United States
Grace Moore Curtsy Stirs Cannes Social Pulse
Grace Moore the American film and opera star curved in a curtsey toward the Duchess of Windsor in a Casino theater box. Eyewitnesses said the gesture caused a social hubbub on the French Riviera as Moore headed for New York.
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Grace Moore
Duchess of Windsor
International News Service
Cannes
France
French Riviera
New York
Miss Moore
Britain
Casino Theatre
Duke of
Governor Elect James Silent On Cabinet Inquiries
In Pittsburgh Arthur H. James, elected governor, refused to name cabinet choices and avoided commitment as he met western party leaders and non politicians. He hinted one man knows the plans, then declined further comment. He also surprised attendees by inviting I Lamont Hughes, former Carnegie Steel president, to the talks.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Arthur James
Judge James
Motive Sought in Gambler Weldon Irvin Murder
Hollywood detectives search for motive in the suspected underworld killing of Weldon L. Irvin known as Big Irvin. He was found dead in the rear of his luxury car in Hollywood with a single bullet wound to the head. Authorities probe if irvin was selling phony juice to smaller bookmakers and collecting protection money.
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Weldon L. Irvin
International News Service
Hollywood
Ver
Weldon L
Big) Irvin
Southern
California
Felice
Tryin
Thomas Francis elected president of Pennsylvania education group
Thomas Francis of Lackawanna County was chosen president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association at the annual convention in Harrisburg. He defeated Robert Wagner Clark of Philadelphia by 392 to 213. N R Casillo of New Castle was elected to second vice president as Frank Faust Chambershore becomes first vice president.
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Urzulletin
International
Harrisburg
Thomas Francis
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Association
Francis
Scranton
Robert Wagner Clark
Philadelphia
N. R. Casillo
New Castle
Frank Faust
Chambershore
Man Survives Carbon Monoxide Near Fatal Fire Incident
Jack Woolslayer, 42, was overcome by carbon monoxide from a burning stove in his Savage hotel room on East Washington Street. Hotel staff found him unconscious before 11 am and hospital staff used an oxygen inhalator from the power company. He recovered consciousness at New Castle hospital.
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Jack Woolslayer
Woolslayer
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Pennsylvania Power Company
Mellwain
Pennsylvania R. A. Roundhouse
Seventh Ward
Power Company
Elmer Tristman
Clarence Murphy
al Crown
McIilwain
New Castle Hospital
Italy and Uruguay sign trade pact to boost commerce
Rome reports a new trade agreement between Italy and Uruguay may triple annual turnover from about 6.25 million to 18.75 million dollars. The deal, signed by Count Galeazzo Ciano and Gruenwaldt Cuestas, aims to boost Italian exports to Uruguay and align with regional Lima conference symbolism.
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International News Service
Rome
South America
Uruguay
Count Galeazzo Clano
Gruenwaldt Cuestas
Italy
Lima
United States
Troopers Get Short Vacation From Drill This Week
Due to the holiday period Troop K 103rd Cavalry PNG will have no drill session this week. The next regular drill is set for Friday evening January 6.
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103Rd Cavalry
PNG
Anniversary Of Company B Commemorated
A 40 year anniversary reunion of Co. R 1éth Regiment P V V was held at The Castleton hotel with about 35 members, honorary member Fred L. Rentz, Judge Tommy Dickey, Dr. J J McKlvaine and several officials attending. Speakers included Mayor Chas E McGrath and Major Guy J Wadlinger, with Benjamin R Williams as principal speaker. The event featured a banquet and remarks recalling WWI and the Spanish American War era.
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P. Vv
United States Service
Castleton
Fred L. Rentz
Tommy” Dickey
J. J. McKlvaine
First Presbyterian Church
Kentucky
Chas
E. McGrath
Ira Nowling
Harry L. McBride
Guy J. Wadlinger
78Th Division
Transportation Corps A
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France
American Legion
Wadlinger
Dickey
Benjamin R. Williams
Butler
Spy Hunt Inaugurated By Internal Revenue Service
Washington reports a major offensive against foreign espionage as the Internal Revenue Service mobilizes thousands of agents to detect spies. Commissioner Guy T. Helvering issues a formal order directing all detective units to oversee espionage investigations nationwide including alcohol tax operatives.
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Eric Friedheim
International News Service
Washington
United States
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helvering
Helvering
Internal Revenue Bureau
Alcohol Tax
Bureau
Japan Refuses to Return Shanghai University to American Owners
A Japanese naval spokesman at a press conference announced the United States demand to return Shanghai University to its American owners would be rejected during Sino-Japanese hostilities and possibly after the conflict ends, citing the university’s strategic position.
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International News Service
Shanghai
United States
Shanghai University
French Warships Headed to Djibouti Amid Tensions
Paris reports two French warships the dispatch boat DIliberville and the destroyer Epervier head toward Djibouti in response to East African threats to French Somaliland. Transports from Marseilles with a colonial infantry battalion also to sail, reinforcing the strategic Djibouti-Addis Ababa railroad post.
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International News Service
Paris
Djibouti
Edouard Daladier
Mediterranean
Djibouti-Addis Ababa
Salt
Marseilles
French Somaliland
Wiley
Hopkins Facing Senate Battle
A Senate clash grows over Secretary of Commerce nominee Harry Hopkins as lawmakers seek evidence to block his confirmation. The Sheppard committee prepares a report on alleged WPA involvement in the November campaigns, with findings on Kentucky Pennsylvania and Tennessee elections due for public release around noon Tuesday.
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Arthur Hackten
WPA
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Tennnessee
Government
Ogden In Serious Condition At Garfield Hospital
International News Service reports H C Ogden publisher of the News Register and the Intelligencer and several West Virginia newspapers is in serious condition at Garfield hospital in Washington. Dr. Lewis Ecker states he suffers from coronary thrombosis.
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W. Va
H.C. Ogden
The
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the Intelligencer
West Virginia
Today
Garfield Hospital
Washington
Lewis Ecker
Ogden
Too Many Ex Wives Plague Stan Laurel
Hollywood reports Stan Laurel faces a divorce and alimony dispute with Vera Iliana Laurel his wife since a Yuma wedding. She seeks 1500 monthly support plus 25000 attorney fees amid accusations of intemperance and conflicts with three former spouses.
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Stan Laurel
International News Service
Hollywood
Vera Iliana Laurel
Laurel
Yuma
Mae Laurel
Jan Laurel
Virginia Ruth Laurel
Second Cold Wave Advances Eastward Across the U.S.
A new bitter cold surge pushes from the Rockies toward the Atlantic as at least 29 deaths are reported from Montana to Maine. Forecaster J R Lloyd warns the second cold wave will be harsher as the East endures a severe polar chill while temperatures edge up slightly in the Midwest.
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International News Service
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Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
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Maine
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Chicago
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New York State
Massa
Court Imposes Heavy Penalties In Lawrence County
Judge Braham and Judge Dickey handed down severe sentences on Carl Layton for felonious assault and multiple breaking and entering counts. Layton faced five to ten years for felonious assault and shorter terms for related charges, all to be served concurrently. The court also increased penalties for drunken driving.
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Lawrence County
W. Walter Braham
Thomas W. Dickey
Carl Layton
Western Penitentary
Francis Rowbottom Seriously Injured in Pittsburgh
Francis Rowbottom, son of Mrs. James Rowbottom, sustained a broken back and fractures after a fall while working with a construction crew in Pittsburgh. Telegrams say his condition is critical and recovery is considered doubtful. His mother and siblings are at his bedside.
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Pittsburgh
Francis Rowbottom
James Rowbottom
Schley Street
Rowbottom
Bandits Flee After New Year Greeting Robbery
In Pittsburgh on December 29 three masked gunmen robbed a self service market, taking $343.60 from cash registers. They held three employees and about a dozen customers at gunpoint as one thug yelled Happy New Year as they escaped. a woman fainted at the sight of the revolvers.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Martin Will Be Republican House Leader Is Forecast
Rep. Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts is forecast to win the Republican leadership post in the House. Veterans Rep. Carl Mapes of Michigan will not run, clearing the way for strong Michigan support for Martin. Only Rep. Wadsworth of New York remains opposing him.
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Martin
House
International News Services
Washington
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Carl Mapes
Michigan
Wadsworth
New York
Maton
Death Record Notice shows multiple obituaries listed
The notice lists Clifton Everett Williams 48 of North Beaver township Michael Syarni 44 of Li West Talph Avenue Mrs Charles Chip 37 of Wetrall Michigan and Morris Goodstein 55 of Struthers Q among death notices dated Thursday December 29 1938.
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Clifton Everett Williams
North Beaver Township
Michael Syarni
Li West Talph Avenue
Charles Chip
Wetrall
Mich
Morris Goodstein
Struthers, Q
Greatest Battle Of Spanish War Now In Progress
Franco forces surge with 200000 troops at Balaguer on the Segre front. Government bulletins claim repulse while insurgent communiques boast prisoner captures and destruction of government planes. Aerial duel involved 24 insurgent planes against 67 government fighters.
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Pyrenees Mountains
Mediterranean
Borjas Blancas
Lerida
Barcelona
Nasional
Hendaye
Spain
Segre
Francisco Franco
Balaguer
Franco
Tremp
Toledo Man Kills Woman Friend In Fatal Shooting
Toledo safety files report that John W. Lechlak 38 killed Mrs. Julia Koehler 39 with a revolver at her home then shot himself. Lechlak, married and father of a 19 year old, entered the house, fired, returned home, and died after hospital admission. Both were factory workers who had been seeing each other after hours. Police noted Koehler had two sons in Cleveland.
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International News Service
Toledo
Julia Koehler
John W. Lechlak
Lechlak
Ralph Murphy
Toledo Homicide Squad
Barber Shop Quartet Voices Clash Over Modern Song Choices
The speaker rails against modern swing replacing old favorites, hoping classic barber shop tunes like Loch Lomond stay. He argues modern songs degrade the craft and the quartet should preserve traditional repertoire while accepting some changes.
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Adeline
Barber Shop
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