Ethiopian Developments in Africa and European Reactions
An Associated Press report from Rome notes Mussolini’s cabinet outlining pursuit of East African campaigns and calls for continued occupation. It cites Italian costs at approximately 384.4 billion and 800.0 million, while Selassie consolidates forces in Addis Ababa and Ethiopia’s counteroffensive begins. France faces a parliamentary crisis as Andre Tardieu resigns over policy and Laval’s stance amid Britain’s position on Italy.
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Associated Press
Mussolini
Tracian
Uerieu
Rome
Cmy
Emperor Selas
Ths
Addis Ababa
Ethioran
East Ma
Africa
ZH Duce
Felay
League of Nations
Serge Fins
Andre Tardieu
Republican Center Party
Great Britain
Tardieu
Paul Reynaud
Fierre Laval
France
Italy
PWA weighs bridge project to ease Maine New Hampshire traffic
A three million dollar highway and bridge plan seeks federal support to reroute southern and western traffic away from Portsmouth. The 1644 foot toll bridge would join Maine and New Hampshire, with a four lane bypass, multiple traffic circles, and interstate bridge commission control to fund construction and perpetual maintenance.
Bridge by-pass plan boosts Maine economy and river traffic
A by-pass bridge project would span 24 feet of traffic lane with a 26 foot side walk in Maine linking to the Lafayette highway. The design includes a 150 foot vertical lift draw span, four 230 foot main spans, and shore spans to extend river access enabling larger ocean vessels to reach Portsmouth Bay and Dover Point. Estimated total cost 3,013,454 with NH share 2,245,454 and Maine approach 190,000. projected annual income from 5,000 cars and 1,100 buses/trucks daily.
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New Hampshire
Newburyport
Portsmouth
New
Maine
Kittery
Discataqua River
Dover Point
Portsmouth Bay
New Hampshire State Highway Department
Portsmouth PHS to Open Season Against Sanford on Wednesday
Portsmouth High School starts its regular basketball season with a Wednesday afternoon game at the Junior High gym against Sanford High. A preliminary feature begins at 2 oclock between Kingsbury and the Naval Prison teams of the P. H. S. A. City.
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Portsmouth High
Sanford High
Junior High
Kingsbury
Naval Prison
Miss Johnson to Take Labor Post at Washington
Gencord Dec 30 Miss Ethel M. Johnson formerly New Hampshire minimum wage director will join the Washington staff of the International Labor Office. She has worked with the Geneva based group since leaving her New Hampshire post.
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Gencord
Ethel M. Johnson
New Hampshire
Washington
International Labor Office
Genevia
Firemen Battle Stubborn Blaze In Cold Seabrook Fire
A heavy winter blaze in Seabrook destroyed a two family house and damaged four others, with losses estimated at 5000. Fire departments from five towns battled the flames, aided by 50 volunteers, as wind carried embers toward nearby homes and a factory. The fire began in the Boyds’ kitchen and spread to the neighboring Dow residence, with insurance partially covering the loss.
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Seabrook
Austin Boyd
Smithtown Junction
Irene Dow
Jere Smith
William F. Coleman
Edward Goodwin
Smithtown
Barr & Bloomfield Shoe
Tames
Hampton
Amesbury
Salisbury
Newburyport
Maud M. Perkins
Washington Street
Boyd
Stock Market Point Totals From Recent Trading
A string of closing percentages and ticker notes shows mixed results across major firms. Alphabetical leaders include Atlantic Ref, Goodyear, Gen. Motors, Westinghouse, and Union Pac, with varied gains and losses among industrials, oils, steels, and consumer goods.
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W. W
Atch.t. & S
Atlantic
Balt
Ohio
Bendix
A. M. Byers
Consol
DuPont
Kodak
Freeport Tex
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Central
Int. Hary
Johns Manville
Kenn
Ligg. & Myers
Loews Inc
Mont. Ward
Nat
Dairy Pr
Nat. Steel
Ohio Oil
Penney
Penn
Phillips Pet
Fullman
Radio
Rev. Tob
Safeway Sirs
Pacific
N. dc
Texas Corp
Timken
Union Pac
Dinner Dance for Miss Green in Boston at Vendome
A festive Boston dinner dance honored Miss Lois Tanner Green debutante daughter of Judge and Mrs. Touts Lawrence Green of Cambridge and New Castle. Hosted by her parents in the Empire Room of the Vendome, a large guest list attended following her Harvard Club debut in Cambridge weeks earlier.
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Boston
Lois Tanner Green
Touts Lawrence Green
Cambridge
Mass
New Castle
Empire Room
Miss Green
Harvard
Carabridge
No Date Set For Hearing In Hauptmann Mercy Plea
By Associated Press the Trenton court today informally discussed Bruno Richard Hauptmann's plea for mercy but did not set a date for a formal hearing. Clerk Albert B Hermann declined to specify discussed phases and said the reprieve question came up informally.
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Associated Press
O Trenton
M. J
Albert B. Hermann
Court of Pardons
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hermann
Laval Awaiting Peace Proposal From Mussolini
Paris reports Premier Pierre Laval expects Italy to seek a settlement with France and Britain over the Italo Ethiopian conflict. He told the Chamber of Deputies that during a January Rome visit Italy should have primary influence in the Negus kingdom, though he did not say Mussolini would pursue war to that end. He noted sanctions bite Italy financially and anticipates Mussolini will approach signatory powers for a deal.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Beieve
Italy
France
Great Britain
Laval
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Taiy
Thaly
Tr Duce
Britain
Chamber of Deputies
Rome
Negus’ Kingdom
Blizzard Strikes Atlantic Coast Causing Heavy Damage
A powerful blizzard swept from Georgia to New York causing at least twenty deaths and millions in damage. In Atlanta damage neared 2 million dollars unofficially as lights and telephones failed and streetcar service halted. Four five thousand workers and 1,200 snow plows were deployed in New York to clear over three inches of snowfall. Coast shipping disrupted, airlines grounded, and freezing temperatures hampered travel. Three dozen fatalities across multiple states attributed to the storm.
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Associated Press
New York
New England
Georgia
Atlanta
Vice
Oklahoma
Philadelphia
Electric Company
Reckless 21 Year-Old Charged After Extortion Plot
Buffalo December 30 Roland E Markell 21 of Rochester jailed after confessing to conspiring to extort 250000 from Frank E Gannett and Louis A Wehle threatening death. U S Attorney George A Grove said the defendant sought the money as a thrill, likening himself to Leopold and Loeb.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Frank E. Gannett
Gannett
Louis A. Wehle
Rochester
Brewer
Roland E. Markeil
U.S
George A. Grove
Grove
Markell
Leopold
Loeb
Quote on Reisol's mental state sparks controversy
Grove quips about Reiso's image and mental health, saying he is insane and in need of a strait jacket, while noting his weak kink and criticizing his current role. The remark reflects tensions around public perception and behavior.
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Grove
Iso
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