Hopkins Named Secretary of Commerce in Roosevelt Plan
President Roosevelt elevates Harry L Hopkins to secretary of commerce and withholds WPA administrator post from Aubrey Williams. Citing concerns over relief funds, critics question Senate confirmation and hint at an early investigation as Hopkins shifts focus to national youth administration.
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Richard L. Turner
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt
C. Harrington
Works Progress Administration
Hopkins
Harrington
Aubrey Wilams
Ather
National Youth Administration
WPA
Lawves
Democratic Party
Congress
Congressional
Senate
Saary
King
Utah
Logan
D-Ky
Deadline Near in McKeesport Tin Plate Contract
In Pittsburg on December 23 the CIO contract for McKeesport Tin Plate Company with 2,200 workers faces automatic expiration in 20 days unless a wage-cut agreement is reached. SWOC spokesman warned of possible work stoppage while company demands 6 to 15 percent cuts to meet high speed mill competition. L. D. Smith and Harold Ruttenberg spoke to workers about the impasse.
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Pittsburg
CIO
McKeesport Tin Plate Company
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
L. D. Smith
The
Puolcation
Smith
Harold Ruttenberg
SWOC
Pan Americans Near Declaration of Continental Solidarity
At Lima on December 23 the Pan American conference moved toward a declaration of continental solidarity as Argentina and Uruguay signed a majority agreement. Brazil awaited formal authorization before signing, while 20 of 21 republics had agreed to a text stressing unity against external intervention.
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Lima
Carlos Concha
Brazil
Conference
Argentina
Uruguay
Concha
Buenos Aires
Afranio Mello Franco
Rio de Janeiro
Wife Slayer Ends His Life With Bullet in Tragedy
In Marion, Ralph Moody, 35, killed his ex wife Virginia Burns Moody, 26, as she sat with her mother, then shot himself. Coroner notes murder and self-inflicted death. Moody had returned from Detroit, had divorced two years prior, and was said to be afraid of the mother-in-law.
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Point Marion
Ralph Moody
Crooked Run
Government River
Virginia Burns Moody
Rhetta
Irene
Raymond C. Adamson
Waynesburg
Anna Burns
Moody
Mrs. Moody
Mrs. Burns
A. H. Hunger
Sody
Judge James Spends Christmas at Home
Governor elect Arthur H. James rests at Plymouth with his family for Christmas before the January 17 inauguration. His daughter Dorothy says gown plans for the inaugural ball will wait until the new year.
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Plymouth
Arthur H. James
Dorothy
Roosevelt Pardons Moonshiner Schepis in Allegheny Jail
Nick Schepis, once of Connellsville, received a presidential pardon while jailed in Allegheny County for operating illegal stills with six others in Somerset and Fayette counties. He had been jailed in default of an $800 fine and costs, per United States Marshal John Sloan.
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Pittsburgh
Nick Schepis
Allegheny County
Schepis
Connellsville
Somerset
Fayette
United States
John Sloan
Xmas Eve Broadcasts Across Networks From Washington to London
The national Christmas tree lighting will be broadcast with President and Mrs. Roosevelt participating. Programs span WJZ NBS WABC CBS and WOR MBS with noon Polish boys choir in Posen and multiple carolals across cities. Highlights include a Christmas message from Commander Stephen Chadwick and a midnight mass from Cincinnati.
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New York
Washington
Roosevelt
Wjz-Nbs
Wabccbs
Wor-Mbs
WEAF
NBC
Boys Choir
Posen
Poland
San Joaquin Valley
California
WABC
CBS
Stephen Chadwick
The
American Legion
Grand Central Station
WJZ
St. Andrew
Brussels
Dresden
Berlin
Andes
London
Big Ben
Maude Adams
San Francisco
MBS
Chicago
the Bowery
Cincinnati
Kirsten Flaggstad
Chimes
Trinity Church
Kindergarten Xmas Program at Somerset Kindergarten
The Old Woman in the Shoe was staged as part of a Friday morning Christmas program by Somerset kindergarten children. Audrey Ann Longridge opened with Silent Night, others sang Hark The Herald Angels Sing O Little Town of Bethlehem and Joy to the World. Participants included Audrey Ann Longridge Dorothy Eichner Donald Shaffer Elizabeth Graham Margery Lloyd Becky Ann Schrock Ellen Graham Jean Spencer Winfield Kurtz Gloria Eicher Shirley Ann Mock Mary Lou Meyers Billy Brougher Jo Ann Griffith Stanley Schrock Joanna Crawford Carmelina Luteri Patty Coleman Patty Ann Peck Goldie Shanks Ronny Zimmerman Karl Zeigler Benjamin Kossack Billy Lohr George Henderson Sally Lohr Jeanne Wilson Etta Ann Wilson Becky Ann Schrock Betty Lou Groff Alice St Clair Robert Egolf Charles Philip Springer Donald Bird and Dick Wagner. A chorus closed the program with Merry Christmas.
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Somerset
Audrey Ann Longridge
Neva &. Longridge
The
Herald Angels
Louise Courtney
Robert Ringler
Tommy Beckley
John Lowry
Audrey Barnett
Billy Latshaw
Billy Hydock
Eleanor Witt
Eddie Latshaw
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Ruth Caldwell
Larry Schrock
Robert Rosbaugh
Ralph Fredhofer
Marvin Walker
Edwin Lebby
Jimmy Brick
Billy Trimpey
Dorothy Eichner
Donald Shaffer
Elizabeth Graham
Margery Lloyd
Becky Ann Schrock
Ellen Graham
Jean Spencer
Winfeld Kurtz
Gloria Eicher
Shirley Ann Mock
Mary Lou Meyers
Billy Brougher
Jo Ann Griffith
Stanley Schrock
Joanna Crawford
Carmelina Luteri
Patty Coleman
Patty Ann _ Peck
Goldie Shanks
Ronny Zimmerman
Karl Zeigler
Benjamin Kossack
Jimmy Lo
Government honors Carter Glass with bronze plaque
The government unveiled a bronze plaque in the Federal Reserve Board building recognizing Senator Carter Glass of Virginia as the father of the federal reserve system. The ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the Federal Reserve System.
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Carter Glass
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Virginia
Federal Reserve Board
Landowners Face Turnpike Authority Signatures
Farmers along the South Penn route report Pennsylvnia turnpike commission agents seeking signed working privileges for a contractor to begin work on the dream highway. Some landowners signed, others withheld. attorney Henry D. Gross says the papers are 90 day leases granting contractor authority with a bond to cover damages. Eminent domain remains a potential recourse for the state. Work has begun in Bedford county with bids issued for Somerset county.
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Husband
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Allholngsib Kb
Turnpike Commission
W. A. Bachman
W. Aw. Bird
Henry D. Gross
Somerset
Gross
Authority
Commission
Bird
South Penn
Bachman
Bedford County
Somerset County
Grade School Choir Carols for Rotary at Somerset
A choir of 42 voices from Union Street School led by Miss Helen Bittner sang Christmas carols for the Somerset Rotary Club at its Friday noon luncheon at the Ferner hotel. A saxette choir piece highlighted the performance and each child received a candy box as appreciation.
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Union Street
Helen Bittner
Somerset Rotary Club
Ferner Hotel
Legion Christmas Party At 2 30 P M Today
Invitations went to K Somerset youngsters for the annual Christmas party sponsored by S Crouse Post American Legion in the post rooms at 2 30 this afternoon. The post has hosted the event for several years.
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K. Somerset
S. S. Crouse Post American Legion
Army Bomber Crash Near Uniontown Kills At Least Four
A twin engine bomber crashed in a field near Uniontown Alabama in rainy conditions killing at least four crew members. Major Maxwell identified two victims as James Underhill and John Hyde while other bodies were reported but not officially named. Additional possible passengers included J Pollard Captain Reid and Privates Narro and Jones. The aircraft appeared to depart Hensley Field Texas for Montgomery en route to Barksdale. Witness Frank Glass described a massive explosion and mangled remains.
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Uniontown
Ala
Montgomery
Warren A. Maxwell
Maxwell Field
James Dennis Underhill
John H. Hyde
Highland Falls
N. Y
Selma Times-Journal
S. S. Johnson
Warren Wunderlich
Los Angeles
Coul
J. Pollard
Air Reserve
Reid
Narro
Jones
Maxwell
Hensley Field
Dallas
Texas
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
Hamilton Field
San Rafael
Calif
Underhill
Frank Glass
Army
Mixed Christmas Weather Across Pennsylvania Causes Travel Troubles
Pennsylvanians faced sleet rain slush and snow with varying conditions across the state. Fatalities occurred in Bucks County and Beaver Falls amid icy roads while snowfall disrupted travel and city streets.
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Associated Press
Sellersville
Bucks County
Pittsburgh
Lillian Horner
Beaver Falls
Harry Dibiagio
Ellwood City
Venango County
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Louisiana
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
Ohio
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Rebels Launch Catalonia Drive
The Spanish government said Franco forces launched a general offensive against Catalonia near Tremp northwest of Barcelona. Insurgent reports claim advances of 6.25 miles by nightfall and capture of over 1,000 prisoners with large arms stockpiles as heavy bombardments continue.
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Hendaye
France
Catalonia
Spain
Barcelona
Francisco Franco
Tremp
Franco
Segre
Four Injured in Auto Upset Near Somerset
Four residents of the Confluence area were injured when their car skidded from Route 53 three miles south of Somerset and toppled into a six foot embankment. Matthew patients in Somerset Community Hospital aged Ursina R D 2 suffered head lacerations and possible skull fracture. Mrs. William H. Lee had facial lacerations and a knee bruise. William H. Lee and daughter Helen Louise, 13, sustained minor injuries.
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Somerset
Confluence
Faial
Matthew Tients
Hospi Ked
Ursina R. D
William H. Lee
W. H. Wheeler
Somerset Motor Police
Keck
Lee
Helen Louise
Court Vindicates Schwab in Engineering Index ruling
The Appellate Division unanimously reversed a state Supreme Court decision that found Charles M. Schwab and other directors of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers negligent in spending over $200,000 on the publication of the Engineering Index.
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Schwab
New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Charles M. Schwab
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Engineering Index
Glessner Takes Two To Pen In Robbery Case
Joe Jerin and Eddie Meluchnik of Wilbur headed to prison after pleading to a robbery at the Central City American store in May 1937. The pair faced terms from 18 months to three years. Roman Caudron, alleged leader, already began a sentence of three to six years after breaking the safe and dividing loot.
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Joe Jerin
Eddie Meluchnik
Wilbur
Central City
Petentiary
Roman Caudron
Shaulis Home Formas Shaulis Home Formas Charles Shaulis Home For Christmas
Charles Shaulis a 34 year old Somerset County farmer who killed his father in a barn incident on January 23 1931 was granted a commutation of sentence by Governor George H. Earle. The case drew wide public attention and involved a week long trial resulting in a second degree murder verdict.
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Charles Shaulis
Quemanoning Township
George H. Earle
Somerset County
Shaukis
Frank W. Shanks
Stoystown
Charles
Shanlis
Commonwealth
Norman T. Boose
Rockview Shanks
Estimated 17 000 Jews Freed From Camps in Two Weeks
Jewish quarters estimate that about 17 000 Jews have been freed from concentration camps during the last two weeks. The figure reflects a tempering of Nazi actions following the anti Jewish violence starting November 10.
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Berlin
Nazis
Henney to Choose Between State Senate and Coroner Post
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered P. J. Henney to resign one post or the other within ten hours to avoid incompatibility. Heaney chose to remain coroner, keeping his $10 000 year salary while vacating the Senate seat. A special election will follow for the Senate seat.
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Pittsburgh
State Supreme Court
P. J. Henney
Allegheny County
Henney
McKees Rocks
Heaney
Senate
Anthony J. Cavalcante
Payette
John J. Haluska
Cambria
John O'Connell
County Commissioners Play Santa Claus
Somerset's county commissioners gave county employees their regular semi monthly paychecks a week early. The early distribution follows the Christmas season tradition that has occurred for years.
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Santa Claus
Somerset
Somerset Weather Report Summary
Daily weather data from Somerset reports a 24 hour period from Thursday 5 30 p m to Friday 6 30 p m with a minimum of 1.9 inches of snowfall and a maximum of 38 possibly with a 36 observed temperature earlier. data credited to David Grove U S Weather Observer.
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David Grove
U. S. Weather Observer
Bassi Cccescececsonsssszansoiemenien
Ccee
Weather Outlook for Mid Atlantic and Appalachians
Eastern Pennsylvania will see light sleet turning to rain with rising temperatures Saturday, then partly cloudy at night. Sunday looks generally fair. Maryland expects occasional rain Saturday morning followed by partly cloudy conditions, with little change in temperature through the weekend. Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia remain mostly cloudy Saturday with colder night temperatures, followed by generally fair Sunday.
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Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Maryland
New York City
New York
New Jersey
Dansville
N. Y
Malone
Pennsylvania
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Xmas Eve
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Rotary
Blast Rocks
Louise Musica Guex
Musica Brothers
Robert
U. S. District Attorney's Office
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Arthur Vernard
Guex
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Fishkill
Matthew Keck
Ursina R. D. 2
Glessner
Shaulis Home Formas
Allegheny
Harris Henney
Frank J. Harris
Harris
Charles S. Sachs
Anna P. Elkins
Sachs
Walter Biddle Saul
Somerset Weather
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