Hopkins Named as Secretary of Commerce Today
President Roosevelt named WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins to be secretary of commerce and designated F. C. Harrington to head the WPA while Aubrey Williams moves to NYA. Hopkins will be sworn in at the White House. Harrington continues on army pay. Williams shifts to NYA administrator as part of the reorganization.
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Washington
Roosevelt
WPA
Harry L. Hopkins
Commerce
F. C. Harrington
West Point
Works Progress
Aubrey Williams
National Youth Administration
Hopkins
Williams
Harrington
Army
Senate
Stephen T. Early
Early
White House
Roper
Cummings
NYA
Navy
Japanese Troop Movements Reported Near Peiping
A Japanese spokesman said large troop movements are under way along the Peiping to Hankow railroad. About 30,000 Japanese troops moved in two weeks, with many cavalry units, aiming to disrupt guerrilla bands in Shansi and Hopei that have harassed Japanese lines since the war began.
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Peiping
Hankow
Shansi
Hopei
Coming of the King in Bethlehem and the Magi
A sermon reflection on Matthew 2 1 2 1 2 detailing Jesus birth foretold and Bethlehem chosen for his birth, Herod's brutality, the Magi journey guided by a star, and the call to worship with gifts. It contrasts Jewish disbelief with Gentile homage and ends with a call to praise Jesus as Redeemer.
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Heaven
Bethlehem
Jesus
Ruth
Boaz
Jessie
David
Judah
Matthew
Luke
Herod
Idumaen
Nero
Jerusalem
Christ
Andrew
John
Philip
Nathaniel
Egypt
Redeemer
Roosevelt Panel Recommends Unified National Transport Policy
The Roosevelt special railroad committee filed a report urging a national transportation policy with equal regulation for all modes. It calls for ICC rate centralization, broad rate rules, a new transportation board, tolls for inland waterways, tax relief for railroads, flood control reconstructions funding, and ending old land grant rate discounts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rail Management
Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Transportation Board
Nebraska football receipts show strong showing despite poor season
Despite a poor season, Nebraska footballs gate revenue for 1938 was believed to approach the 1937 level with an unofficial net profit around 135000 dollars. About 23000 dollars in federal taxes were paid, with 225000 dollars from five home games split with opponents. Nebraska earned half of the gate for Minnesota Oklahoma and Kansas games while the others paid their own amusement tax. The Iowa State Indiana Missouri Pittsburgh and Kansas State games drew the bulk of revenues. Nebraska took a five thousand dollar guarantee for the Iowa game instead of half the gate.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Bureau of Internal
Iowa State
Indiana
Missouri
Pittsburgh
Kansas State
Cornhuskers
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Employers Must Remit Payroll Taxes by Jan 31 1939
Lincoln officials announced that employers under the unemployment compensation law must pay the full payroll taxes for 1938 employees before January 31 1939 to receive full credit on federal excise tax returns. Bonuses gifts and special payments must be included in the fourth quarter report. Termination deadline for 1939 coverage is January 5 for those subject in 1938 who did not employ eight or more persons for 20 weeks.
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Lincoln
Patrolman Feels Peace on Earth Picks Up Homeless Man
In Covington Kentucky December 23 Patrolman Joseph Breeze warmed to the season and took a plea from panhandler John Pendergast to a restaurant. Pendergast complained the food was lousy yet Breeze found more money on him than expected.
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Covington
Joseph Breeze
Earth
John Pendergast
Pendergast
Nebraska Truck Strike Remains Unsettled
In Omaha on December 23, union leaders refused to answer a so called disgraceful open shop proposal from operators. No immediate settlement steps will be taken as the 14 week strike lingers. Operators plan to run more trucks after the new year while both sides express contentment with the status.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Chicago
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Kansas City
Denver
Rescue of 22 Aboard Sinking Norwegian Tanker
The American freighter Schodack completed a perilous rescue in heavy seas, saving twenty men and two women from the Norwegian oil tanker Smarogd, 550 miles southeast of New York after dawn vigil. Lifeboats crewed by Schodack members recovered all aboard including the captain by midmorning.
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New York
Schodack
Smarogd
Radio Marine
Chatham
Massachusetts
Labor Shortage in Germany Triggers Berlin Appeal
Berlin authorities urge businessmen to check staffs for healthy young men and reassign tasks to women the elderly or physically handicapped to fill the labor shortage. The call stresses using capable men only where needed and avoiding wasted effort on unsuitable jobs.
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Berlin
Germany
Ludlow seeks to end Virgin Islands rum business
Representative Louis Ludlow announces plans on opening day of Congress to force the administration to dissolve its partnership with the Virgin Islands rum makers and to bar federal funds from being used for rum production or sale.
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Washington
Det
Louis Ludlow
Ind
Virgin Island
Island Rum Makery
Fremont Couple Wed at First Christian Church
Roy Bowers and Marcelene Malloy of Fremont were married at noon Friday in the parsonage of the First Christian church. Rev. J. W. Taenzler read the marriage lines. attendants were Ray Bowers and Dee Boies, with Ray being the groom’s twin brother.
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First Christian
Roy Bowers
Marcelene Malloy
Fremont
J. W. Taenzler
Ray Bowers
Dee Boies
Germany starts national lottery under Nazi government
Berlin December 23 The Nazi regime enacted a law to create a national lottery set to begin May 1 1983. The new system follows state lotteries in Prussia and Saxony as part of a broader lottery rollout.
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Berlin
Prusia
Saxony
Courtesy in Phoning News Boosts No. 6 Support
A brief note highlights courteous phone communication as a positive factor for No. 6. The item underscores etiquette in routine inquiries and its perceived impact on public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 6
Notice of Probate for Edgar J Burns Estate
In Cass County Nebraska a petition for probate of a will and for the appointment of Daisy Burns as executrix was filed. The hearing is set before the County Court on January 20, 1939 at 10 a.m. Dated December 23, 1938. A. H. Duxbury County Judge.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Edgar J. Burns
Daisy Burns
A. H. Duxbury
Notice to Creditors of the Soennichsen Estate
Notice to creditors of the estate of Senate G Soennichsen deceased No 3370 time to file claims ends April 24 1939 hearing in County Court Plattsmouth April 28 1939 at 10 a m for examination allowance and adjournment Dated December 23 1935 A DuXbury County Judge Seal d36-3w
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Cass County
Nebraska
Senate G. Soennichsen
Plattsmouth
Duxbury
Tokyo bans Christmas displays to curb spending
In Tokyo on December 23, stores removed Christmas trees and Santa Claus replicas. The self imposed ban aimed to prevent temptations to buy gifts and reserve funds for government use, officials explained.
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Tokyo
Dee 23
Notice of Administration for Aradana Porter Estate
Estate of Aradana Porter filed for administration and appointment of Clyde Porter as Administrator before the county court on January 13 1939 at 10 am. Dated December 16 1938. County Judge.
Notice of Final Settlement in John L. Smith Estate
Notice that the executor has filed final report and petition for examination and allowance of accounts, determination of heirship, and discharge of administration in the estate of John L. Smith deceased. Hearing set for January 13, 1939 at 10:00 a.m. in the court. Dated December 13, 1935. Seal.
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Cass County
Nebraska
John L. Smith
Iaid
A. H. Duxbury
Parole Hearing Set for Thomas Phillips in Grand Larceny Case
Notice informs that Thomas Phillips, convict in Cass county for Grand Larceny on May 5 1937, seeks parole. Board of Pardons schedules hearing at 10 00 a m January 11 1939 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. Interested parties may attend and present cause why the parole should or should not be granted.
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Thomas Phillips
Cass County
Board of Pardons
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Nebraska
Harry R. Swanson
M. F. Kracher
Murdock Nebraska to vote on auditorium have bonds
Public notice announces a special election in Murdock on January 6 1939 to decide two questions. First whether to erect an auditorium and recreation building. Second whether to issue bonds of 2500 dollars for the project with scheduled payments and a tax levy to honor debt. Polls at Modern Woodmen Hall open 8 AM to 8 PM.
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Murdock
Nebraska
Woodmen Hall
Free We Sane Village
Notice of Tax Foreclosure in Cass County Nebraska
City of Plattsmouth files district court petition to foreclose tax liens on multiple parcels in Cass County Nebraska. The defendants include listed heirs and unknown spouses of several named decedents and other interested parties, with property described by block, lot, and section locations in Plattsmouth and surrounding additions. Jurisdiction is Cass County District Court, docket 701, filed October 31, 1958.
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Nels Steel
Patrick Connally
The
Vinyard Development Company
Lucille Vogler
Vogler
Milford B. Bates
Bates
R. A. Bates
Verna Bertha Hatt
Ina Hatt South
Ina Hatt South and Husband, ———— South
Paul W. Hatt
Hatt
Ralph W. Hatt
Sterling F. Hatt
William Guthman, Jr
Edward Guthman
Ida Guthman
Louisa Guthman
Anna Good
Good
Mary Krecklow
Krecklow
Herma Lemm
Lemm
Frederick Lemm
William Guthman
Cass County
Nebraska
S. W
City of
Plattsmouth
Young and Hayes
Duke
Thompson
Wise
Streitweisser
Plattenmouth
Townsend
Plattemouth
District Court of
District Court
Plattsmouth land sale forecloses tax liens in Cass County
Public notice announces a sheriff sale and a court foreclosure of properties in Cass County Nebraska and Plattsmouth planned for January 14 1939 to satisfy a Union Central Life Insurance Company judgment. Parcels include numerous lots in sections 21 town 11 range 14 and adjacent platted additions. Defendants Frank W Vallery et al are named with tax liens and municipal levies.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Frank W. Vallery
Union Central Life Insurance .Company of Cincinnati
Ohio
Plattsmouth
River Navigation Boosts Industry in Nebraska Town
River navigation gains spur new industrial field in a smaller Nebraska river town, signaling economic growth and greater transportation access for local firms and workers.
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Nebraska River
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Works Progress Administration
Santa
Aradana Porter
Clyde Porter
A. WM
Ath
Nels Steel, Et al
J. Howard Davis
Plattamouth
Wige
Streitweiseer
City
Nebhrasea
J. A. Capwell
Sheriff's Sale
State of
County of
Cass
C. EB. Sedgway
Court House
Sheeg
Walter H. Smith
Plattsmouth State Bank
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