Kuhn Is Sentenced To Sing Sing For Larceny And Forgery
New York December 5 Fritz Kuhn, leader of the Bund, is sentenced to two and a half to five years in Sing Sing for larceny and forgery. Two Bund followers face action on perjury claims. Jurors found Kuhn misused $500 paid to a private attorney and $717 in moving Mrs Florence Camp’s furniture. The judge noted no cumulative sentence to avoid martyring Kuhn.
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New York
Fritz Kuhn
Sing Sing
Bundesfuehre
Kuhn
James G. Wallace
District Attorney’s
James Wheeler-Hill
Willy Luedtke
Lodi
N. J
German-American Business League
Bond
German Mccarthy
Goth
Wheeler-Hill
Luedtke
James D. C. Murray
Florence Camp
Golden Angel
Wallace
Peter L. F. Sabbatino Kuhn
Gannett attacks Roosevelt in Minneapolis rally
Frank E. Gannett opened a GOP campaign in Minneapolis warning President Roosevelt risks dictatorship as Republicans plan for 1940. Tomorrow, Thomas E. Dewey will speak at Municipal Auditorium to energize northwest leaders ahead of next November elections. Gannett urged voters to seek economic relief amid debt, taxes, and unemployment.
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Minneapolis
White House
Frank E. Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
Rooevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
New York City
Gannett
Service Club
Roosevelt
Health Bonds Now On Sale In Somerset County
Health bonds are on sale with 16 days left before Christmas. R A Poorbaugh urges early returns from buyers and notes bonds from 5 to 500 dollars are sent to clubs organizations businesses and individuals. The society will mail Christmas seals equal to the contribution upon request. The campaign supports a tuberculosis prevention and eradication program focusing 89 percent of work in schools to protect ages 15 to 45. Strong financial and moral support from residents is urged for an up to date effort in Somerset county.
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R. A. Poorbaugh
Somerset County Tuberculosis Society
Somerset County
Children Aid List Grows With New Gift Providers
Additional names have been added to the list of supporters who will supply Christmas gifts for the Childrens' Aid Home inmates. Donors include Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Hemminger, a Sunday school class from Trinity Lutheran Church with two girls, Miss Rebekah Truxal with one girl from Somerset High School room 204, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ream with one child.
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Childrens’ Aid Home
C. J. Hemminger
Mary and
Martha
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rebekah Truxal
Somerset High School
Harry Ream
Earle Defends Lawrence in Grave Contracts Trial
Former Governor Earle pressed that secretary David L. Lawrence did not push him to act for or against Pioneer Materials in the grave contracting case. He criticized Col. Lynn Adams for steering the inquiry and claimed Adams found no grounds for criminal prosecution while noting Lawrence and others attended related meetings. The courtroom drew humor from Earle’s unfamiliarity with evidence rules as he defended Lawrence against conspiracy and blackmail charges.
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Harrisburg
Earle
The
Commonwealth
David L. Lawrence
Lawrence
Coduman
Pioneer Materials Company
Marie Loidon
Eng
Neec
Lynn G. Adams
Charles J Margiotti
Margiotti
Co. Adams
Adams
Pioneer Company
Compton
Snow and Freeze Paralyze Roads. Six Trucks Disabled
Winter task begins for highway forces as snow and ice close routes. Six trucks from Somerset are stuck, signaling the start of a harsh season with perilous travel conditions and ongoing recovery efforts by the road crews.
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Somerset
Snow slows Somerset roads as crews fight first major storm
Snow and freezing temperatures spread through Somerset County causing an accelerated state highway response. Six trucks and ashings patrolled roads by Tuesday midnight with more crews possible. snowfall ranged from an inch to four inches on ridges. A three car crash on Route 219 near Somerset injured one driver and caused about $300 in damage. Weather measured nine tenths of an inch in a limited window, sidewalks slick, and roadways treacherous on side streets while authorities kept the main network under control.
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State Highway Department
Somerset County
Somerset
Route 219
William Wheeler
Charles R. Griffith
Sipesville
Noble Stern
Ford Cliff
Armstrong County
Griffith
Stern
Walter L. Williams
Boswell
Wheeler
Laurel Hill
Jennertown
Bakersville
Allegheny
Reels Dormers
Roxbury
Highway Department
David Grove
Cleaning Fluid Explosion Kills Man at Pittsburgh Plant
Raymond Windbush aged 27 a black man died when a kettle of cleaning fluid exploded at Liberty Cleaners and Dyers company plant in Pittsburgh. The accident occurred today as a trap pedal triggered the blast and fatal injuries were sustained.
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Pittsburgh
Raymond Windbush
Liberty Cleaners & Dyers Company
Finns Hold Ground and Hit Reds in Six Day Battle
Finnish forces, despite ground loss, report many prisoners and eight tanks destroyed in Salmi sector as Russians press along Ladoga. Finnish air units attack troop concentrations while Arctic fronts see ongoing machinegun duels and new automatic rifles in use.
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Helsinki
Finland
Murmansk
Arctic Ocean
Can Do Little and Nordic Nations Seek Peace Talks
Copenhagen report says Norway invited Sweden and Denmark to Oslo for a conference on a peaceful settlement of the Irish Russian War and to assess their security. Denmark reiterates neutrality while Sweden strengthens defenses and Sweden declares partial mobilization. Norway increases defenses as Finland’s plight alarms Scandinavia.
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Copenhagen
Norway
Halvdan Koht
Sweden
Denmark
Oslo
Finland
Tnovala Stauning
Aaland Islands
Baltic
South American Delegates Mull Policy On Finland War
Latin American delegates at the League of Nations met in Geneva to consider a united stance on the Finnish war. Represented by Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, they planned to contact their governments and reconvene Saturday before the council session. Russia faces ouster or withdrawal pressures as Britain and France weigh backing Finland to preserve South American prestige. If Russia quits, ideas arise of reintegrating Italy and Spain, with Spain’s one and a half year and Italy’s two-year withdrawal notifs.
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Soner
Salmi
Petsamo
Russia
Arctic
Kudojarvi
Arctic Circle
Karelian Isthmus
League of Nations
Finland
Geneva
Dac
Argentina
Uruguay
Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Meixco
Cuba
Repuoblic
Britain
France
League
Italy
Spain
Car kills Thomas Hickey near Point Bridge
An automobile struck and killed 63 year old Thomas Hickey near the Point Bridge in Pittsburgh. The accident occurred today as traffic moved through the area. No further details were available.
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Auto
Pittsburgh
Thomas Hickey
Point Bridge
Moscow Reds Denounce Roosevelt in Propaganda Essay
Moscow dispatch reports the Communist party monthly magazine Agitator's Companion attacks President Roosevelt and American imperialism. It cites N. Ross accusing the United States of war plans while urging suppression of antiwar forces. The piece notes Soviet press focus on Stalinist Constitution anniversary and the Russian parliament.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Agitator’s Companion
Roosevelt
United States
N. Ross
American Communist Party
Latin America
China
Ussr
Finland
Whih
Nazi Press Urges Neutrals to Break English Influence
Berlin dispatch reports Nazi newspapers warn neutrals especially Turkey and the Scandinavian states to free themselves of English guidance. Veiled references to Russia as a decisive factor and a long military analysis claim nations would repeat Alexander the Great’s conquests. Also urges reconsideration of political views influenced by England. Finland’s government recognized. no approach to the Finnish Communist leadership.
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Berlin
Turkey
Voelkischer Beobachter
Russia
Alexander the Great
Egypt
India
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Baltic
Germany
Helsinki
Terijoki
Youths plead guilty in attempted burglary case
Two Youngstown youths, John Morris and Edward Kalbasky both 19, pleaded guilty to attempted burglary of a jewelry store in Oil City. They admitted to breaking a window and were caught when they returned to loot the shop.
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Oil City
Youngstown
John Morris
Edward Kalbasky
Money Help For Finland War Debt Plan Weighs
President Roosevelt proposed a method to use Finnish war debt payments to aid Finland, segregating the Dec 15 payment and studying its use while seeking Congress guidance. He reiterated no decision on neutrality actions or recalling the U.S. ambassador to Russia, noting uncertainty about future relations with Moscow.
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Washington
Finland
Roosevelt
Russia
Germany
Republican National Committee
House
Senate
Teadhers
U. S
Sumner Welles
United States
Morgenthau
Europe
Congress
Moscow
No Land Fights Reported as Finns Defend Baltic Frontier
Finnish forces repelled Russian attacks across the Baltic and beyond the Arctic Circle. Raids targeted Paldiski in Estonia and Murmansk air base as Italian assistance purportedly arrived. Norwegian reports claim Russian planes destroyed. A landing at Liinhamari succeeded but Finns strengthened positions at Petsamo while Sweden and Norway seek peace in Oslo. The anniversary of Finnish independence looms as fears of new raids persist.
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Helsinki
Baltic
Beyona
Arctic Circle
Little Republic
Gulf of Finland
Paldiski
Russia
Estonia
Norway
Murmansk
Russian Arctic
Finland
Salmijarvi
Rea
Internal
Nickel Company of Canada
Stockholm
Red Navy
Petsamo
Arctic
Alexandrovsk
Liinhamari
Petsame
Finnlands
Aaland Islands
Sweden
Gulf of Borania
Oslo
Europe
Uley
Weather Outlook for Eastern States Provides Subtle Changes
Eastern Pennsylvania Maryland forecast calls for cloudy skies with occasional light rain on Wednesday, followed by fair conditions on Thursday and little temperature change. Western Pennsylvania sees cloudy conditions with light rain on Wednesday, then partly cloudy Thursday with minimal temperature shifts. West Virginia remains cloudy with light rain in the north, slightly warmer in the far east, then fair by Thursday.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Pnnsylvania
West Virginia
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Pri
Wade Werner
Bothnian Gulf
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