New Secretary of Commerce Has Opposition
Washington December 24 coalition of Senate Republicans and Conservative Democrats forms to oppose Senate confirmation of President Roosevelt's nominee Harry Hopkins as secretary of commerce. Leaders expect a tactful campaign to block the appointment, citing concerns Hopkins promotion could aid a 1940 New Deal ticket. Hopkins to be sworn in at the White House as former Secretary Roper’s resignation takes effect at midnight. Coalition aims to use anti Hopkins arguments from the Senate expenditures committee report on Kentucky Tennessee and Pennsylvania contests influenced by politics in relief.
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Birmingham motorist fined for speeding on Route 59
L M Baughton of Birmingham was fined 5 dollars and costs when arraigned yesterday before Justice L D Hamlin for speeding 60 miles an hour on Route 59 west of South Amherst. Baughton paid 540 dollars in costs after the fine was remitted.
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Pope Condemns Italian Government Attitude at Christmas
Vatican City December 24 The Pope at a Christmas Eve audience with the College of Cardinals denounced Italy's unfriendly stance toward Catholic Action and violations of the Lateran Accord. He cited anti Semitic decrees and the swastika in Rome, stressing Catholic Action as religious service not politics. He urged world peace and pledged continued hope for Italy's spiritual well being.
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Tire and wheel stolen from Seeley car in Grafton
A spare tire and wheel valued at 27.50 was reported stolen from Byron Seeley’s car parked on Chestnut Street in Grafton a few days ago. Police were notified yesterday.
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Boy's New Suit To Go With Him To Grave
In Canton Ohio 12 year old Henry Boley died after weeks of illness. He had hoped for a new Christmas suit from Santa, a request Sister Clement arranged through a local charity. Despite promises, the suit never arrived and Henry passed away yesterday at Little Flower Hospital near Dellroy.
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Chillicothe Reports First Traffic Fatality of Year
Chillicothe Ohio records its first traffic fatality as Nicholas Chiesa, 81, dies after being struck on a downtown street by driver Charles London, 36. The Dec 24 incident ends the city’s year without a fatal traffic crash.
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