First murder trial opens as jurors sworn in
The first of three murder trials begins with 12 jurors in Crredit Court amid challenges, as George, son of Howard Young, faces first degree murder charges for the October 3 slaying. The state seeks no defense of self defense. defense argues whiskey fueled the father’s aggression.
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Crredit
Doubs
John Howard Young
George
Mammond Urner
Arthur D. Willard
Howard Young
Sherman P. Bowers
Bennett
Honard Young
Charles H. Conley, Jr
Dr. Conley
John F. Keller
Buckeystown
Comeposed
Alvey V. Renn
George A. Rowlus
J. Ridgely Flock
Albert c. Stottlemyer
Harry S. Sowers
Henry E. Cramer
Milo Hooper
Edward I. Myers
Joseph B. Payne
George S. Summers
Irving L. Brashear
Samuel L. Eppley
Talesmen
Urner
U A W District Office in Detroit Bombed
Detroit December 10 AP report says a bombing caused slight damage to the United Automobile Workers district office formerly used as campaign HQ to organize Fore Motor Company workers. No one was in the building. Records and furniture were moved recently to the union's international offices.
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Detroit
United Automobile Workers District
aMice
Fore Motor Company
Weather Record Details From Tassepua Clipped Report
Weather record shows 24 jours at 7 a m with trace precipitation. December to date 238 inches, 1937 December total 1560 inches. Normal December 201 inches. High yesterday 28, low last night 24. Sunrise and sunset times listed with variations from previous year.
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Setual
Reese
Christmas Distress Sways Frederick as Help Arrives
This report outlines rising Christmas distress in Frederick with 150 to 175 people seeking food baskets. Police and Salvation Army efforts intensify as rents go unpaid and relief lines lengthen, while public pleas rise and agencies coordinate aid for the needy.
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Browning
Police Department
Sergt
Wiliam Y. Anderson
Salvation Army
Robert Bott
The
Post
Frederick
Guy Anders
Constable Anders
Welfare Board
Court House
Purchases Remainder Of Rosedale Lots
Announcement of sale of all unsold lots in the Rosedale subdivision between Rosemont and Wilson avenue. The buyer, Glen Ry Flautt, via ET Newell and Co for Jacob A. Kidwiler, paid over $10,000 for around 750 lots in the northwest residential expansion.
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Rosedale
Rosemont
Wilson Avenue
Glen Ry Fheatt
Et, Newell and Company
Jacob A. Kidwiler
Oll
Flautt
Soviet Says It Is Seeking Out Missing Robinsons
Izvestia, the Soviet government organ, reports that authorities have taken measures to seek out and arrest the missing couple known as Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Robinson. It follows the U.S. State Department notice that the Robinsons entered the Soviet Union on fraudulently obtained passports.
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Moscow
Izvestia
Donald L. Robinson
Robinsons
Russa
State Department
Hex Practices Dwindle in Pennsylvania Farm Areas
Harrisburg AP reports the state pardon board heard attorney W. Burg Austine describe reduced hex and witchcraft beliefs in rural Pennsylvania since a 1928 murder case. John Curry of York County and two accomplices were convicted for killing a recluse to obtain a lock of hair used as a charm.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pardon Board
Esse
W. Burg Austine
John Curry
York County
Pennsylvania Roads Icebound After Sleet Storm
Pennsylvania highways iced over as sleet and freezing rain snarled traffic. Dozens of accidents clogged major routes near Warrsbore and Philadelphia, with fatalities reported and drivers stranded in long lines.
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Pennsylvania
Vince
Philadelphia
Roadeide Restaurante
Vine
Fire at Superior Match Plant Burns Eight Women
A blaze and explosions at the Superior Match Company plant on Chicago's North Side burned eight workers, seven women and one more woman, seriously. Victims fled the second floor as clothing burned. two suffered likely fatal burns. The fire began in the assembly room where impregnated cardboard sheets with matchheads were being cut.
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Chicago
Superior Match Company
Lncated
Lewis Given Wild Ovation At S. W. O. Congress
John L. Lewis denounced operatives of little steel and urged unity as he addressed the first national congress of the S. W. O. C. in Pittsburgh. He assailed Tom Girdler of Republic Steel, calling for the man’s name to be linked with murder.
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Pittsburgh
Dee
Nf Cap
John L. Lewis
Little Steel
C. It. O
First National Congress
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel Corporation
Girdler
Alabama parole period opens for 554 convicts
Alabama launches its annual holiday parole with prison gates opened for 554 inmates including 54 women. Convicts granted two weeks parole by Governor Bibb Graves must return home and stay out of trouble, allowed to roam within the state and beyond borders without breach.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Sth
Gay
Bibb Graves
Five Thousand Woolworth Employees Strike Nationwide
Union leaders called out five thousand Woolworth employees in New York and metropolitan stores after the company failed to respond to a contract proposal. Officials said the walkout targets 124 Woolworth and 10 related stores with a ten percent wage increase demand.
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New York
APY
Woolworth
Philippine Soldiers Chase Moros in Tan Week Clash
Unclear dispatch reports Philippine soldiers pursuing Moros in a Tanaka area during a fourth week skirmish. Several elders noted losses as Moros pressed back in limited engagements.
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Manila
Philippine
Tanaka
Hood College Christmas Carolers Route Plans
Early Friday morning Hood College announces routes for Christmas carolers. Groups led by senior leaders visit faculty and student homes, ending at the college for a traditional breakfast after touring streets including West Patack, Market, and College avenues. The event is part of Hood’s Little Christmas season with other campus activities preceding the caroling.
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Hood College
Ureehass
Blancie Scott
Phosalle
Wall
M Iheney
West Pat- Tick Street
Defterson Street
South Street
Bentz Street
Onorth
Sixth
Seventh Street
Suth Steret
Sigty Ty Wet Pirth
Oak
Muss
Marlon Dyrelowarth
Af Scranton
May Chi
Howe Wien
Garadsees
Adams
Upper
Collen Terrver
Mhrough
Second Street
Cobelente
Hood
Plenary Tl Wade
Uree
Oserviers
Frederick Childhen
Guirtstmas
Brodbeek Tiath
Goo
Chetin
Caldest Day Amid Frost and Snow Forecast
Residents reported hard frozen ground with four to five inches of snow possible if rain stays light. The forecast called for occasional flurries and moderating temperatures after a cold spell that lingered for weeks. A minor accident occurred on the Winchester Frederick road near Haus Yaick with a car disabled. four passengers were assisted by deputy Robert Edwards at the Clerk of Court’s corner. Continued on page five.
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Sester
Bing
Sedom
Tagger Ane
Oyederday
Frederick
Winchester-Prederick
Haus
Yaiek
Tacement
Daver
Hhh
Robert Edsward
Edswards
Teornitveone Persones Ware Dreateal at LT Re peariment
A report notes the site Kata fortum where Shafer of thi Site participates in a test on 8S. The tribune references FOC Kefouwer Wealth and a near term charge.
Trice Sentenced To Die In Pennsylvania Court
A jury returned a verdict of first degree murder against Margaret Barmendi, convicting her in a railroad murder case. Judge Mudge Sohn McCann announced the sentence of death by hanging, to be carried out after the Monday proceeding. The trial also involved the defense of Ebenstaag, Pa, Dee, and referenced a 20 year penitentiary outcome for related parties.
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Ebenstaag
Dee
Margaret Barmendi
Talay
Raalrads
Mudge Sohn McCann
Ufa
Sears
Begin Appraisal Of State Office Site In Annapolis
An appraisal process targets a state site in Annapolis with discussions at the Public Works Board. The notes mention a public herring event and governance terms, referencing officials and circles within the Maryland state apparatus.
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Annapolis
Public Service
Properiscan
Mary Bevel
Board of Public Works
Etter
Christmas Exercises At Varyland Seloot
Readable program details describe a Christmas pageant and musical performance by students and staff. The event features a kindergarten to high school lineup with a Christmas play, carols, and readings led by named teachers and administrators. A superintendent address closes the program before a school holiday break.
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Varyland Seloot
Moaurylind
Bode
Ncdurrt
Wabinds Stetiois
Alprost
Eg Pia
Board of
Vasitony
John Krstnowy
Butea
Fords
Shestra
Marjanet S
Benson
Katha Not
Ellen
Beth Cappel
Lee
Sante Chow
George Kaela
Tay
Eiiyabeth St Vicetor
Merguerite Quinn
Wjorles
iCharge
Mia Kent
Miss Elvira
Meohtstram
Mina Bowie Hiubeevel
Wall
Erelend
Chr Bytra
Chiltras
Pope Elevates Five New Cardinals in Vatican Consistory
Five cardinals were created at a public consistory in St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Pius XII elevated Cadseppe Divsarde Vatican Under Secretary of State and four others. The ceremony honored aged and frail figures while the pontiff spoke of devotion as he presented the new titles.
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Vatican
Yoro- Satovin
Gowda Phara Padriarchy
Arthur Hinsley
Arch Bychop
Westmmester
Terre P Gertier
Nechbishop
Lvou
Desperate Effort to Pass Wage Hour Bill Stalls
The article reports frantic attempts to push the wage and hour bill through Congress amid tight deadlines. Leaders pressed for swift action, while opponents warned of potential economic disruption and risk to the budget.
Panay bombing confirmed as Tokyo vows salute for dead
Japanese officials confirmed the Panay attack and the deaths of foreigners, while Tokyo announced a naval salute by White Jackets at the Yanui River site. Rear Admiral Mitsunari was relieved of duty as part of disciplinary action. Britain and the United States pressed for a settlement and protest notes.
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Worrington
Dee
Thal
OC Stitt
Teo T
State Department
Daforma
Han
Far East
Huth Cate
Minny
Yanatee River
Nanking
United States
Salay
Pelzo Mitsunar
Dapinte
Japan
Robert Leslie Craigie
Sane
Ae Dabe
Koki Mirota
Foreign Ministry
Hirsta
Great Britain
China
London
Aritstic Press Nee
Notia
Yangtze
Shanghai
Support Develops For More U S Spending
Washington reports a growing view that federal spending should rise on a modified scale to lift business activity. Administration and Roosevelt supporters differ on timing and method with some favoring early action in January and others urging a more restrained pump priming approach.
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Washington
Dre
Novatanadi
Aken
Apur
Roosevelt
Devon
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Harold Tsotudh
Clade W. Saylor
S. W. Carrick and Sons, Inc
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