Quick Action to Block Export of Planes
Washington reports quick congressional action awaited to bar exporting American planes and engines to Spanish loyalists amid Roosevelt demand for power to ban munitions in civil conflicts. The case for $2,777,000 in aircraft to Madrid faces a potential injunction. Senate committee chair Pittman drafts an amendment to curb munitions to either side.
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Roosevelt
Robert Case
Jersey City
N. J
Madrid
State Department
Pittman
Nevada
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Robbery at Central Falls RI nets $5418 from bottling company
Two masked men armed with pistols stopped Miss Mary Keron treasurer and vice president of Kerona Bottling Company as she drove to a bank. They grabbed a bag containing $5418 and car keys before fleeing in a waiting car with an accomplice. James Healey, a traveling salesman, tried to assist but fled when threatened.
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Central Falls
R. I
Mary Keron
Kerona Bottling Company
Keron
James Healey
Healey
Pope Pius III Condition Described As Very Grave
Vatican City December 30 Pope Pius the seventeenth? no, the 79 year old pope was reported to have spent a sleepless night with excruciating pain in his paralyzed left leg. The blood clot obstructing circulation had disappeared and he was said to have improved somewhat though his general condition remained grave. Dr A Milani administered light sedatives to ease suffering for short intervals.
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Associated Press
Vatican City
Pope Pius
Vatican
A. Milani
Million Dollar Farm and Highway Funds for New Hampshire
Washington announces a $1,000,000 allocation to New Hampshire for highway and farm to market road work and grade crossing elimination for the next fiscal year starting July 1, 1937. The funds require state match and are divided into $625,000 for regular federal aid highways, $125,000 for farm to market or secondary roads, and $250,000 for grade crossing elimination.
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New Hampshire
Washington
Wallace
Midnight show at Arcadia Theatre presents Come Closer Folks
A big midnight show is set for tomorrow night at the Arcadia Theatre with numerous gifts and fun for all. The feature is Come Closer Folks starring James Dunn and Marian Marsh, plus additional films expected to interest everyone.
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Arcadia Theatre
James Dunn
Marian Marsh
Fear for safety of kidnapped boy in Tacoma case
In Tacoma Washington 10 year old Charles Mattson is believed held by kidnappers. A family spokesman says negotiations are ongoing and a $28000 ransom may be paid by nightfall for the boy's release. The family appeals to the kidnapper to keep him safe and warm.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
W. T. Mattson
Charles Feltcher
Charles
Mattson
Stock market shows strength at year end rally
New York December 30 the stock market rallied into the new year with many issues advancing fractions to several points. Bonds moved higher. Prominent gainers included U S Steel Can Continental Can General Electric Dupont and Goodyear. Read the ads in the Herald.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S&s. Steel
Can
Continental Can
General Electric
Dupont
Goodyear
Bridges Signs Certificate For Jenks In Concord
Governor Bridges signed a certificate of election as congressman from the First District for Arthur B. Jenks Republican a few minutes after noon today in Concord on December 30.
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Associated Press
Concord
Bridges
Arthur B. Jenks
Cov Curley to Be Married on Jan 7
Boston December 30 Governor James M. Curley announced plans to wed Brookline widow Gertrude M. Dennis on January 7 the day he steps down as chief executive of the commonwealth. He said that is the day he will walk down the aisle.
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Associated Press
Boston
James M. Curley
Gertrude M. Dennis
Brookline
The
Commonwealth
Gas Masks for Rome Citizens
Rome will stock gas masks in bulk across Italy once army needs are met. Prices range from 1.25 to 6.75 dollars, with better masks featuring proofed silk coverings and cheaper types in rubber. Officials say proper care could extend life to 10 years, though no mask is guaranteed beyond five.
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Rome
Italy
Big rush for 1937 auto licenses at Concord
At Concord on December 30 the state Motor Vehicle Department faces a semi annual rush as driving licenses must be renewed by January 1 while vehicle registrations expire April 1. Most motorists renew driving licenses first and many also renew vehicle registrations. Some 1937 plates are already seen on New Hampshire roads.
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Concord
State Motor Vehicle Department
Motor Vehicle Department
New Hampshire
Garlic and Bermuda Onion Planting Across Webb and Zapata
More than 2500 workers were employed in December planting Bermuda onions on 1800 acres across Webb and Zapata counties Texas.
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Webb
Zapata
Texas
Mussolini Advises Germany to Step Back From Spain
Berlin reports say Benito Mussolini advised Hitler to withdraw from Spain, signaling Italian intent to distance from Franco and the Spanish insurgents. The meeting, held after Hitler paid tribute at Gen. von Seeckt's grave, aims to shape Nazi policy amid Franco-British non intervention pressures and possible handling of seized cargo in Bilbao harbor.
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Adolf Hitler
Third Reich
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Spain
Hitler
von Seeckt
Mussolini
Franco
Palos
Balbao Harbor
Pranco
Hampton Girl Has Harrow Escape
Medford Massachusetts December 30 a two car crash in the early hours left Bernard J Konopka 25 Medford dead after being hurled through the roof of his machine. Miss Charlotte Haartz 22 Somerville and Hampton New Hampshire escaped from the burning wreckage with minor injuries. Both vehicles had no passengers.
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Charlotte Haartz
Associated Press
Medford
Mass
Bernard J. Konopka
Richberg Flags Unconstitutional Extensions of Judicial Power
Donald L. Richberg, once NRA administrator, warned at a joint meeting that the era’s biggest danger to U S government is unconstitutional extensions of judicial power. He urged correcting Supreme Court rulings like AAA and minimum wage by amending opinions, not the Constitution, stressing legislative supremacy and the need to preserve elected representatives’ authority.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Donald L. Richberg
NRA
Supreme Court
Richberg
American Political Science Association
American Association For Labor Legislation
AAA
Guffey
Women's City Club New Year's Eve Party at Clubhouse
The Women's City Club plans a New Year's Eve party and dance at the clubhouse on Thursday evening. Attendees may join various games or enjoy music for dancing. A refreshments committee will serve refreshments, chaired by Miss Dorothy Philbrick.
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Women's City Club
Dorothy Philbrick
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