Electric rate petitions may not change Seymour bills
Public Service Commission filings by three Indiana utilities propose rate reductions similar to current schedules, likely leaving Seymour rates unchanged. The plan aims to boost electricity use while trimming state revenue by about 603 thousand dollars. beneficiaries include Northern Indiana Public Service Company patrons in 215 towns and 73,395 customers, and others in 197 towns via the Northern Indiana Power Company and Traction Light and Power Company.
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Northern Indiana Power Company
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Traction Light and Power Company
Public Service Company of Indiana
Public Service Commission
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Indiana Public Service Company
Associated Press
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Michigan City
Warsaw
Goshen
Plymouth
Valparaiso
Whiting
Fast
Kokomo
Clinton
Greencastle
Huntington
Martinsville
Sullivan
Wabash
Delaware
Hamilton
Hancock
Henry
Howard
Madison
Cass
Marion
Randolph
Tipton
Sedgwick Dies in Florida After Winter Visit
John D. Sedgwick, former Seymour resident, died at St. Petersburg Florida on Christmas night. He was in failing health but death came unexpectedly. He leaves a widow and three sons in Chicago. Funeral services are at First Baptist Church Maywood.
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John D. Sedgwick
Seymour
St. Petersburg
Fla
Chicago
John
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Hermion Bartlett
Wages Take Forty-One Cents Of Steel Dollar
The American Iron and Steel Institute reports that 41 percent of every steel dollar goes to workers wages.
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The
American Iron and Steel Institute
American Tourists Shift from France Amid Cost Rise
The higher living costs in France over the past year pushed many American travelers to seek cheaper destinations in Europe. Multiple nations report steady tourist inflows as visitors adjust plans to fit tighter budgets.
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France
Europe
Purging foe foes Huey Long targets Walmsley in New Orleans
Huey Long's 1934 tactics are exercised as his legislative committee gathers in New Orleans to hear more on the city administration of Mayor Ty Semmes Walmsley. Rep. William J. Hammon, en route to the session, was killed in a car crash near LaPlace as the committee convened in a downtown skyscraper.
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New Orleans
Huey Long
Louisiana
White House
Long
Ty Semmes Walmsley
Kingfish
William J. Hammon
Jackson Parish
LaPlace
Anniversary of Pastors Tenure Set at First Baptist
A day long program marks Rev. A A Cohn entering his eleventh year as pastor of First Baptist Church. December 30 events include a morning worship, a noon covered dish luncheon, an hour program with music and talks by Rev G C Mitchell and church members, and an evening gathering with a pageant Ye Who Sit By The Fire performed by the church youth.
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A. A. Cohn
First Baptist Church
G. C. Mitchell
North Vernon
Baptist Convention
Cohn
Bible Reading Service Set By Central Church
A 24 hour Bible reading devotional service announced by Rev. Elvin Daniels of Central Christian Church will begin after Sunday evening worship around 8:15 PM and continue through Monday. Ministers and congregants will read continuous New Testament passages with no speaking aside from the readers and attendees may come and go quietly.
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Elvin Daniels
Central Christian Church
Daniels
Central Christian Congregation
L. Dewey Burham
First Presbyterian Church
Men's Bible Class
Central Christian Sunday School
William D. Lutes Called By Death
William D. Lutes age eighty six died at his home three miles north of Freetown after four days influenza. He was born October 14, 1848 in Houston and married Mary C Rosenbaum in 1868. Survived by five children, five brothers, one sister and funeral 10:30 Sunday at Houston Christian Church with burial in Houston Cemetery.
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William D. Lutes
Houston
Freetown
Mr. Lutes
Henry
Catherine Lutes
Mary C. Rosenbaum
Houston M. FE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Earley B. Lutes
Riley V. Lutes
Wilburn D. Lutes
Indianapolis
Grover T. Lutes
Ewing
John R. Lutes
Edinburg
Ind
Joseph G. L. Lutes
James Lutes
Kurtz
George B. Lutes
Fayette
David Oscar Lutes
Neelyville
Henry M. Lutes
Sarah Mitchell
Missouri
Houston Christian Church
R. J. Ham
Wallonia
Houston Cemetery
Truck Demonstrates 500-Gallon Pumper for Seymour Officials
A 500 gallon pumper truck from General Lake was demonstrated for Seymour fire chief Frank P. Colemyer and city officials. Sold to Mount Vernon Indiana, the truck, noted for its appearance and extra night lighting, will be delivered by company representatives. The Seymour Board of Public Works will receive sealed bids for a new city fire truck at a Friday meeting January 4 at 7 30 p.m. Firemen also attended a Newcastle demonstration.
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General Lake
Seymour
Frank P. Colemeyer
Mount Vernon
Ind
Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety
Newcastle
Historian Albert Hart to retire after prolific career
Washington December 28 Associated Press reports Dr Albert Bushnell Hart an 80 year old Harvard professor emeritus will retire after completing 104 history books. He told attendees at a meeting of the American Historical Association that he has done his duty to the past present and future.
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Washington
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard University
American Historical Association
Vienna Surgeon Uses Tiny Needle Instrument
A Vienna surgeon now uses a needle surgical instrument capable of dissecting an organism one one hundredth of an inch in size, enabling highly precise operations.
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Vienna
Professor Harrington Wells Reports Whale Lice Discovery
Professor Harrington Wells of Santa Barbara California State College claims a discovery that whales host lice. The assertion hinges on observations from field studies and may prompt further research.
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Harrington Wells
Santa Barbara, Cal
State College
Roosevelt Plans Three Major Changes In Relief Policy
Washington dispatch says the Roosevelt administration outlines three changes in unemployment relief. By February 1 the federal emergency relief administration aims to return unemployables and dependents to state care, about twenty percent of federal relief recipients. Hopkins says private employment activity could shrink jobless numbers and an elastic relief budget is sought. The plan also shifts toward substituting work aid and away from cash grants, leaving direct relief to states and localities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Harry N. Hopkins
Washington Post
Hopkins
White House
License Plate Sales Pick Up At Local Branch
About 1 000 passenger car plates have been sold as year end demand rises at the local license branch. Since December 10 sales began with plate 264 601, reaching near 265 600 by noon today, plus many truck licenses and driving licenses. State officials have not indicated an extension past January 1. The early sale date and mail in blanks sped up processing this year.
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Margaret Burton
Burton
Fine Box Chocolates Discount at Kirsch's Café
Kirsch's Café advertises a fine box chocolates sale priced at four less than the regular price. The note appears in a casual local promotions listing.
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Kirsch’s Cafe
Roomer Robber Strikes in Scottsbury Home
Mr and Mrs Oliver Smith of Scottsbury faced a con man posing as a Christmas trinkets salesman who sought a room in their residence. While they were away in Scottsbrog's business district the thief stole a new overcoat and a suit, leaving behind an old overcoat.
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Oliver Smith
Scottsbury
Wall
St Paters
Slayer Admits Second Death in Missouri Slayings
John N. Happel confessed to killing his wife Rosabelle in Los Angeles and Henry W. Meyer a Missouri real estate man near Rolla. He will be tried first in California, with Missouri prosecutors seeking extradition to face further charges. Meyer was found dead at his Rolla area home on Christmas Day after a dispute over farm ownership.
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Missouri
John N. Happel
Los Antreles
Rosabelle
Henry W. Meyer
St. James
Happel
George Stahlman
Mever
Rolla
District Attorney's Office
Haappel
KE. W. Allison
Meyer
Minna M. Kramer
St. Louis
Elsie Linhart
Bloomington
Ind
Fox drive plans to be discussed at Jackson county meeting
Sportsmen and farmers from all parts of Jackson county will meet at the city building council chamber at 7:30 tonight to discuss a fox drive. August Bobb of Washington township, newly appointed general in charge, will select captains to supervise the drive and plans, as a date is set at the meeting. A large turnout from Washington township is expected.
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Jackson County
Council Chamber
Bobb
Washington Township
Philip Crecelius
State plans to show Hauptmann finances in trial
The state will reveal Hauptmann's finances at trial, claiming he possessed far more cash than his declared income. Officials say about $40,000 came from Dr. John F. Condon’s payments in a Bronx cemetery, with auditors and investigators tracing the funds to Hauptmann except for a few hundred dollars.
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Hauptmann
Flemington
Brane Hauptmann
Veing
Lindbergh
John F. Condon
Landbergh
Bronx
Haupt
House prep up to 1700 bills before opening day
Washington December 28 six days remain before the gavel and new House members have prepared about 1700 bills for introduction on opening day. At 200 per day, the total will approach last Congress's 2820 as many newcomers struggle with bill introduction procedures.
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Washington
Dee
New House
Congress
Chamber seeks to strip NRA of intrastate control
The United States Chamber of Commerce proposes removing intrastate businesses from NRA jurisdiction as Congress prepares for a new NRA law. Debates over collective bargaining and majority rule continue with AFL and labor board figures weighing how rules should be enforced and who may bargain for workers.
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NRA
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Blue Eagle
Chamber
Washingtons
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
American Federaton of Labor
Lloyd Garrison
Congress
Chicago
Vandenberg Proposes Civil Service Post Office Plan
Senator Vandenberg introduces a bill to remove politics from the post office by creating a permanent Civil Service career path. All postmasters and postal officials would come under Civil Service with job preference for postal workers, and the Postmaster General would be barred from holding political office. Existing postmasters may serve out current terms, with promotions from within the service to fill vacancies, except in the smallest offices.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Vandenbere DR. Mieh
Civil Service
Vandenberg
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Michigan
Civil Service Commission
Tie
Two Women Die in Train Collision Near Chicago
In Blue Island a Grand Trunk Line Inter national Limited struck an automobile, killing Mrs. Mary Metzinger of Fargo North Dakota and Leona Metzinger, about 30, while injuring Leon Metzinger, 55. Engineer George Nye and conductor J. Ruple of Battle Creek, Michigan were aboard. The crash follows a similar collision near Harvey two days earlier that killed seven people.
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Chiago
International Limited
Grand Trunk Line
Blue Island
Harvey
Mary Metzinger
Fargo
N. D
Leona Metzinger
Leon Metzinger
Bonus strategy move studied as lawmakers seek compromise
Washington reports that a wide range of proposed methods to fund an old soldiers bonus are under discussion in Congress with hints from the White House. Plans include limited payments, targeted relief for needy veterans, and using new currency or adjusted maturity dates to cover an estimated 2.2 billion to 2.4 billion. House leaders weigh bypassing amendments to move a bill to the floor as debate continues.
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Associated Press
Washington
de Hich
Congress
Lea
House Ways and Committee
Cates
Countess Dead in Japan War Hero Pneumonia Victim
Tokyo report says Tetsuko Togo, widow of a famed war hero of the Sea of Japan, died of pneumonia at age seventy. The loss follows his celebrated role in war efforts and marks a notable event in Ky Associated Press coverage.
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Tokyo
Tetsuko Togo
Weather Records Report From Seymour Water Co
Riley Goble reports official local weather and river data from Seymour Water Co office. Temperature range shows maximum 48 and minimum 33 degrees with river stage at one inch above low water mark.
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Riley Goble
The
Seymour Water Co
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