Global Cold Wave Grips Continents Amid Severe Storms
Port Fairfield Maine reports over 50 deaths in the United States as a fierce 70 mile per hour windstorm causes 17 deaths in England. The eastern U S endures deep freeze with temperatures plummeting to 26 below. A cargo steamer loses contact off Eas coast while French, Turkish, and Istanbul crews face freezing seas and delays. Cleveland records fatalities from freezing weather while Baltimore sees crowded hospitals as gas leaks and accidents surge.
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Hood College Christmas Events and Changes
Hood College hosts its Little Christmas concert by Prof. Henry Wade, Denari of Music, with an organ recital. The week includes a Christmas party for the YWCA and a church program with carols. A Christmas decor contest awards prizes, and the campus holiday schedule runs December 29 to January 3 with classes resuming January 3.
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Weather Summary From December Snapshot
A fragmented weather note reports yesterday’s high of 7 and a low of minus 2 with a relative humidity of 7 percent. It also records sun set and sun rise times, moon rise, and lunar data for the following day.
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Melting Ice Eases Traffic Delays With Sleet Halt
Winter ice slowed travel across the county with many cars abandoned on highways and hills. State road crews worked to clear the worst grades near Spring Gap Long Branch Hyattstown and South Mountain as buses ran late and motorists warned to use chains. Temperatures dipped to 18 degrees as more rain and sleet threatened, while some areas saw modest improvement as ice began to melt.
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Fiancé dies in Pittsfield Massachusetts fire
AP report describes a fatal house fire in Pittsfield on Star Reality Company block near North Street. The fiancée, Mary Burns from New York, perished. a man named Lance Nebon Ls Pountaine died in the blaze. Damage estimated at about 30,600 dollars.
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Trace Movements of George Crawford in Virginia Case
State prosecutors sought to trace Crawford's movements through witnesses across Middleburg and nearby areas before the murder of Mrs. Tissey and her maid. Testimony tied Crawford to the region the day before the killings while he remained under guard at Fairfax jail.
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Six Children Die as Train Strikes School Bus
AP report from Crescent City dated December 14 describes a freight train collision with a school bus six miles south of Crescent City. At least six elementary students were killed and nearly a score injured as parents searched frantic wreckage and officials worked to identify victims.
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Empty Stocking Club to Host Christmas Treat
Plans for the Empty Stocking Club Christmas event include about 270 children receiving two stockings each with candy nuts and oranges plus dolls toys for younger children and a program featuring Rev Milard G Wilson and Santa Claus. Committees organized by district canvassed the city for needy children ages two to ten and fundraising gifts come from local groups. Officers and chairs listed include Mrs Ida M Markey Mrs Willis Fisher Miss Marty Nothagle and others.
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U S Won't Compromise Case Against Mitchell
Washington reports Acting Secretary Morsenthal declined to compromise in the income tax case against Charles E. Mitchell former head of the National City Bank and will proceed with legal actions. McCurdy breaks arm after incident near a sidewalk. J J McCurdy, a local figure, was nearby when the accident occurred. Court and state officials were mentioned in the crowded note about House attendance and Dr. Winebrenner.
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Stocks Firm Upward As Prices Rally
The market opened higher with upbeat tone as price gains were broad. Major indices edged up while early trading favored tech and financials led by several prominent firms.
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Mr Bennett Improves After Finger Amputation
Wilam S. Bennett, News Post pressman, lost a finger in a press cog last Saturday. The admission notes he underwent amputation and his condition is described as improving.
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Insurance man found dead with self-inflicted wound
Charles E Steel, 62, a local insurance agent, was found dead in his car near Indian Springs farm after a two day disappearance. A 32 caliber revolver lay in his hand and a note to his wife cited financial difficulties and being tired of living. Police and coroner indicated death by suicide with likely instant onset.
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Martinsburg Truck Crash Injures Local Man
Mr Steel was struck on West Patrick street by a heavily loaded Martinsburg truck owned by Carlton Bros. The driver was exonerated. The injury kept him from Sunday services at Engangelical Lutheran church though he attended a Men’s Club meeting Monday night and remained in good spirits. He had been active in Lutheran activities and ushers at union services in Baker or Panerai.
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Lindberghs Reach San Juan in Hydroplane Flight
The Lindberghs arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico at 1 35 in their hydro monoplane today December 14 following a departure from Port of Spain Trinidad earlier this morning. The couple left Trinidad heading toward Puerto Rico covering about 730 miles in their flight.
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