Rumania Reels After Duca Murder Martial Law Declared
In Bucharest the assassination of Premier Ion G Duca by anti semitic fascist student Radu Polizu sparks panic. Polizu attempts to kill the assassin at Sinaia police station but misses. Constanti nesco escapes harm. Polizu arrested then released by King Carol as Duca’s body heads to Bucharest. politics grow desperate.
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International
Bucharest
Ion G. Duca
Radu Polizu
Sinaia
Nicholas Constantinescu
Polizu
Carol
Quiet New Year Arrives With Sunday Night Start
The 1934 New Year falls on Monday with New Year’s Eve on Sunday. Repeal of Prohibition looms as partiers face a restrained welcome, churches plan Watch Night services, and revelers must wait until 12:01 a.m. to begin celebrations.
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Hotcha Henrys
New Year Plates Deadlines and Ice Driving Warnings
Local notes remind residents that tomorrow is the last day for 33 license plate renewals and that Sunday marks year end. Advice suggests chains may worsen ice skids, while a near miss at Atlantic avenue and West Washington street underscores cautious driving. Easter Sunday is noted as coming in April next year. East Side freight delays and nostalgia about past school starts are mentioned as well.
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Pa Nene
Seventh Ward
New Castle
Atlantic Avenue
West Washington Street
Daily Weather Report Summary
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 am show maximum 16 degrees and minimum 4 with no precipitation and river stage at five feet. For the same date last year high was 48 and low 21 with 16 inches of precipitation.
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U. S
Nine O Clock Ceremony Sets New County Officials In Office
Sheriff will take oath and start duties at once. Prothonotary Campbell will administer oaths to the county officials sworn in at the courthouse next Monday morning marking the start of the year and their new roles. Sheriff-Elect Edward Pritchard has a badge from Shenango Tin Mill, with several employees likely to attend.
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R. M. Campbell
Edward Pritchard
Shenango Tin Mill
Roosevelt praised as most consistently good Tip man
Beverly Hills dispatch notes Roosevelt's Thursday remarks drawing vast support and affirming no U S military intervention in Latin America. It asserts his best act yet and emphasizes a stance against battleship presence and troops in Cuba.
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Beverly Hill
Cal
Roosevelt
Unite States
United States
Oryn
Cuba
No issue of The News on New Year's Day 1934
The newspaper will not publish on Monday January 1 1934 in observance of New Year’s Day.
New City Officials Begin Terms Monday Morning
City hall hosts formal oath taking Monday at 10 a.m. for two councilmen elect B F Butler and Joe Alexander and controller elect Earl Wimner. They replace four year incumbents Stanley Treser Louis Enkinger and Phil Greer. A brief council session precedes the ceremony at nine a.m.
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B. F. Butler
Joe Alexander
Earl Wimner
Charles Mayne
Butler
Alexander
Stanley Treser
Louis Enkinger
Phil Greer
Alvah Porter
CWA Workmen to Start Year With Full Week of Labor
Lawrence county CWA work begins Monday with all projects active and no holiday. Administrator L B Round announced checks totaling about 20000 were distributed as pay day arrived. Projects span the county with 1670 men on the rolls and several school projects already under way or planned for Monday.
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Lawrence County
CWA
L. B. Round
Women Flyers End Nine Day Flight In Florida
Frances Harre Marsalis and Helen Richey set a world endurance record for women by flying nearly ten days in the Outdoor Girl before landing at Miami Municipal Airport after nine days 20 hours 56 minutes aloft. A crowd rushed them to their hotel by ambulance. The prior mark was eight days four hours five minutes.
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Frances Marsalis
Helen Richey
Miami
Central Press
International News Service
Fla
Frances Harre
Marsalis
Cold Spell Loosening Its Grasp In Pennsylvania
A thaw progresses across Pennsylvania as frigid air retreats and temperatures inch upward. Officials caution lingering ice and wind chill while residents prepare for milder conditions and potential travel delays ease. Local schools watch conditions ahead of a gradual warmup.
Local B P W District Dinner Features Miss Heneker
District B P W clubs gather at The Castleton in New Castle on February 3 for a dinner meeting hosted by the local club. Miss Dorothy A. Heneker, executive director of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, will speak on international business, world problems and relations.
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New Castle
Castleton
Dorothy A. Heneker
International Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Miss Heneker
Geneva
International Relations
Genevieve Riddle
Nannie Mitcheltree
Cold snap to ease as conditions improve in eastern state
The eastern area predicts snow or rain tonight and Sunday as the severe cold eases. Subzero readings fall to three above zero in Philadelphia marking the coldest December day since 1917 while surrounding areas report improving temperatures after a frigid spell that kept residents by fires.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Claim Filed Over 300000 Capperbrooke Estate
John Lawson of Girard Pennsylvania filed a claim to the 300000 estate of Francis Capperbrooke who died in 1886 on the basis he descends from Sir Thomas Brooke an ancestor of Capperbrooke who died in 1418 The filing was noted from News Ser London dated December 30.
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London
John Lawson
Girard
Francis Capperbrooke
Lawson
Thomas Brooke
Capperbrooke
Off icers Capture Another Long Wanted Desperado
Local report explains the state liquor store will operate on a cash and carry basis with no local truck driving jobs. Warehouse trucks will deliver cases to stores. one clerk handles cash and there may be no stenographers. Of 266 examined for store roles, many tests were unnecessary.
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Louis Gunton
Produce Street
Pittsburgh
Erie
New Castle
Desperado Underhill Captured After 17 Officers Siege
Wilbur Underhill, famed desperado and former Bailey partner, was critically injured and captured after seventeen city and federal officers surrounded a Shawnee home. His wife was seized and two companions were wounded. Underhill and Bailey had sparked a regional manhunt after a major jail escape and a $200,000 kidnapping attempt.
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Shawnee
Okla
Wilbur Underhill
Harvey Bailey
Bailey-Underhill
Underhill
Ralph Rowe
Eva Mae Nichols
Municipal
Desperado
Bailey
Leavenworth
Charles K. Urschel
Oklahoma City
Kansas State
Lansing
Cold Wave Moving Toward Sea Brings Weather Alert
A cold wave pushes toward coastal areas with sharply falling temperatures and strong winds. Officials warn residents to brace for stiffer outdoor conditions, heating demand, and possible travel disruptions as the front advances over the region.
Record cold grips New York as relief nears
New York endures a brutal cold spell the coldest day since 1920 with five deaths and many accidents. The Weather Bureau predicts temperatures rise to around 10 above by noon and climb further this afternoon as relief moves seaward. Upstate areas report subzero readings including 60 below at Owl's Head and 42 below at Malone, while Quebec sees 30 to 42 below.
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International News Service
New York
Weather Bureau
New England
Canadian
Owl's Head
N. Y
Adirondacks
Malone
Poughkeepsie
Auburn
Buffalo
Quebec
Deaths of George Gibson Young and John Burnside
Obituaries note the deaths of George Gibson Young 86 of Hickory Township and John Burnside 74 of County Home in brief death notices.
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George Gibson Young
Hickory Township
John Burnside
County Home
Hanna Names His Assistants
William R Hanna will take the oath January 1 1934 as register and recorder succeeding Miss Jeanette Hutton. Florence Thompson becomes acting chief deputy and Katherine Dickson acting assistant chief deputy. Elizabeth Heller and Katherine Wagner become clerks as Hanna preserves current staff for smooth operation.
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Register and Recorder
William R. Hanna
Jeanette Hutton
Constance Priestley
Hanna
Florence Thompson
Katherine Dickson
Elizabeth Heller
Katherine Wagner
Mr Hanna
Boys Continue Hazardous Sled Towing Despite Police Advice
Police report ongoing incidents as boys hitch sleds to car bumpers despite warnings from the police chief. Multiple calls were answered yesterday afternoon and last night as drivers risk serious injury or death.
Weather Outlook For Coming Week
Weather outlook for week ending January 5 covers North and Middle Atlantic states. Snow expected in the north and snow or rain in the south early in the week and again around Thursday. Colder air moves in Monday night or Tuesday and again Thursday night or Friday with moderate temperatures otherwise.
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North
Middle Atlantic States
New Year Resolve To Do Better In Twenty Three
A reflective piece urges readers to resolve to improve small and large habits as 1923 ends and a new year begins. It encourages steady effort, stronger work ethic, and consistent self discipline for both liked and disliked tasks.
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PA Newc
East Side
East
Daily Weather Report
Hepers
Torche
Yours
Winner
Treser Genkinger
Greer
Florida
International Federation
OF State Cold
Mercury
Elem
News Ser
Pottsville
Brussels
Here
TINY
Minneapolis
Minn
Lewis Waraden
Onkers
A. S. Ashoodisre
Thelma White
Thelma
Bailey Gang
Shawnee, Okla
Eral
Financial
Office of Register and Recorder
Washington
Arthur Mometer
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