Mine Disaster Brings Large Mexican Toll Near Eagle Pass
Rescue crews comb a ruined Rosita Coal Mine shaft after an explosion killed at least 34 Mexicans and injured 35 others. Miners, many entombed 409 feet below, prompted mass funerals in Nuevo Rosita as authorities dispatched doctors and supplies from Saltillo.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Mexico
Nuevo Rosita
Coahuila
Torreon
Rosita Coal Mine Company
Sparka
Mar Dave
National Railways
Rosita
Saliilio
Jesus Valdes Sanchez
Santa Claus to cash in on its name
The Harris group wins exclusive rights to exploit the Santa Claus idea for 25 years after court action. Plans include rebuilding the town with book-inspired structures and a year round Santa Claus exhibition, plus an inn serving daily Christmas dinners. Santa Claus, originally Santa Fe, got its name after a 1853 town meeting.
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Santa Claus
Harris Group
Harris
Santa Fe
Joe Martin
Santa Claw
Roosevelt Jr to Spend Christmas in Hospital
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr, son of the President, will stay at Massachusetts General Hospital for Christmas after throat and sinus infections. Dr. Tobey earlier said he might leave tomorrow, but now favors remaining under care while improving.
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Boston
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Massachusetts General Hospital
White House
George Loring Tobey, Jr
Roosevelt
Tobey
Washington
Deaths of Garrett Tucker and Luther Firey Cast Widely
Garrett Tucker 41 died suddenly of a heart attack at his Antietam home. He leaves a wife Hattie and children Alia May Louise and Charles, plus his mother znne Tucker and brother Dr. William G. Tucker. Funeral Saturday at Brethren Church Sharpsburg at 10 o clock. Luther H Firey 66 owner of the Commodore Hotel WaSTOR moved from Akron Ohio with family. He is survived by wife Ellie Seiberling Firey and children Lew M and Catherine P Bass. Funeral services were held yesterday in Akron. Also noted is the funeral for Mrs Nannie R Milburn widow of Rev Dr Page Milburn former Kee Mar College president who died Saturday in Washington.
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Antietam
Eagles Lodge
Hattie Tucker
Alia May
Louise
Charles
Znne Tucker
William G. Tucker
Sharpsburg
Church of Snyder
Mountain View
Luther H. Firey
Commodore
Wastor
Key
Mitton J. Firey
Cynthia Ann Firey
This
Rey
Washington
Akron
Ohio
Ellie Seiberling Firey
Lew M
Catherine P. Bass
Nannie R. Milburn
Page Milburn
Kee Mar College
Milburn
Christmas Mail Nears New Peak
Chicago reports 181,000,000 first class mail cancellations in the first 21 days of December as festive season volumes surge. Baltimore posting a 24 hour tally of 3,320,910 letters with a prior high of 19,000, postal officials note nationwide mail is exceeding previous years.
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Chicago
Santa Claus
Baltimore
Washington
City Council to ban handbills on Martinsburg streets
An ordinance to prohibit placing handbills and advertising material on or in automobiles on city streets is prepared for introduction at the Martinsburg City Council meeting. It may also ban dropping materials from airplanes over the city to prevent interference with automobile windows.
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Martinsburg
Prosecute Coal Officials Over 1955 Mine Disaster
Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti said officials of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company will be prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter over the Gilberton mine disaster. The blast killed seven miners and injured 129 on a wet level of the mine in 1955.
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Per Sville
Charles J. Margiotti
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Gilberton
Aizaster
Thitizen
Towns Exodus Redrawn as Lee Residents Move to Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports Lee Michigan residents Walter Sterson and Herbert Pearson aged 23 and 20 traveled to Chicago for Christmas shopping. The town’s mayor once led it but rebuilt efforts ceased after a major fire. the pair then filled multiple offices themselves.
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Chicago
Lee, Mich
Chivacu
Walter Sterson
Herbert Pearson
Teterson
Walter
Herbert
Catnip to Nip Cats in George Washington National Forest
In Harrison, February 23, Pig Man plans to use catnip to catch bobcats in the George Washington National Forest. CCC enrollees will deploy 400 traps along a 200 mile route and bait them with a catnip oil scent due to widespread wildlife depredations.
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Harrison
George Washington National Forest
CCC
Bees Robbed as Wives of Honey Defend Treasure
In Troy on December 23 a theft struck Carl Holcomb and his bees. The bees died defending their honey and reportedly left a clue for police. Officers suspect the thief may have a puffed face.
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Troy, N
Carl Holcomb
Williamsport Plans for Yale Program Christmas Festivities
Williamsport announces its community Christmas program to begin at Center Square with a 9 o'clock tree lighting. Choirs from local churches will participate and 12 year olds are invited to gather at the high school for candy and oranges, followed by a free Port theater show funded by merchants and citizens.
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Williamsports
Center Square
Wrounabe
Port
Peace setup for Americas gains support at conference
Seven major projects for bolstering the American peace setup win unanimous approval. An eighth failed to pass as the United States refused to vote, linking it to the League of Nations. A major economic proposal urges lowering tariff barriers and equal trade opportunities among the republics. Other resolutions push peace propaganda cultural ties and inter American law.
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Argentina
Europe
United States
League of Nations
League
Canada
Fire damages train carload of Christmas parcels
Fire in Lexington North Carolina damaged a sealed parcel post car from Linwood. Firemen extinguished the blaze after the train halted in Lexington, where smoke was first seen seeping from the car containing thousands of Christmas packages.
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Lexington
N. C
Southern Railway
Linwood
Divorce Suit Filed by John W Shetrompt
John W. Shetrompt filed for divorce from Geneva St. Shetrompt in court today with attorney Martin J L Ingram listed as his counsel.
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John W. Shetrompt
Martin JL. Ingram
Geneva St. Shetrompt
Hopkins Threat To Quit If Backing Fails Splits Congress
Washington December 23 A reported ultimatum from Harry L Hopkins to raise WPA relief funding to 750 million dollars through next June risks splitting administration factions. Supporters back his demand while others push for relief cuts and a balanced budget. With funds set to exhaust by February the crisis tests Roosevelt’s budget stance and congressional backing.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
Congress
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Shocking Jail Conditions Probe In Pottsville
Governor Earle denounces lax discipline and poor medical facilities at Schuylkill County jail after life convict Joseph Bruno’s escape. Welfare officials to supervise. attorney general reports evidence of Bruno’s escape preparations and funds via stock transfers.
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Pottsville
George H. Earle
Schuyl- Es Cowing
Department of Welfare
Joseph J. Bruno
Charles J. Margiotti
Bruno
Alvin Maurer
Philip Enrig
Repub
Schuylkill County
Bri ‘Na
Bruna
Antoinette’ ‘Buling
Alvea Bruno
Cat Watchdog Aids Decatur Warehouse Theft Probe
In Decatur Alabama on December 23 two men were arrested on attempted larceny charges after H. L. Davidson, owner of a coal and feed warehouse, saw a cat watching the ceiling. Davidson retrieved a shotgun and investigators found the intruders on the roof.
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Decatur
Ala
H. L. Davidson
Davidson
Impeachment Talk as Senate Sits in Open Session
The senate sits as court to impeach the president amid a political battle over a bill funding the army and rural schools. Gomez opposes the bill fearing it could indoctrinate Cuban youth in a fascist style, while allies anticipate swift action if convicted. Radio Cremata’s backers prepared passports but doubted immediate use. Gomez partisans planned resignations if the president falls, though Gomez urged them to stay.
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Gomez
Senate
Radio Cremata
Jie
Ofce
Civil War Truce Advances Amid Unease Near Sianfu
Reports say a three day ceasefire or armistice paused fighting as talks with Dr. Soong proceed. Marshall Chang’s forces control key routes toward Sianfu while Communist allies gather to the northwest. Government in Nanking remains hopeful yet unsettled by shifting loyalties and demand for government reform.
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Yangtse
Sianfu
Dr. Soong
Marshali Chang
Nanking
Chihsiachen
Skensihonan
Langhai
Wei Ho
Chang
Marshall Chang
Japan
Yu Hsueh- Chung
Ron
Kansu
Chicago Grain Market Prices Report
Quotations from Stein Bros and other brokers show wheat corn oats and rye trading at various levels in Hagerstown Maryland wheat December 136 1263 May 131 July 11512 corn December 109 May 104 1983 oats December 51 May 50 July 44 rye May 71a July 2 W5% 10378 reflects active trading across contracts with mixed highs and lows
Scouts Hold Honor Court At Washington County Court
At the Christmas Court of Honor in the Washington County Boy Scout Council building two Eagle Scout awards were given to Ed win Miller and Robert Voris of Troop 4. Diplomas for a journalism course were awarded to eleven Scouts under Richard Rauth as advisor. Over 250 Scouts attended the event with ribbons awarded to multiple troops.
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Washington
Richard Rauth
Herald- Mail
Rohrersville
Bill Resch
Jimmy Smith
Bendell
Ferguson
Walter Head
Emory Wolfe
Boy Scout Press Club
Henry Triesier
Emmory Wolfe
Bill Dutton
Bob Bixter
Jim
Jack Wade
Vernon Startzman
Bob Putman
Eugene Reed
John Sehnebly
Edward Windsor receives heavy Christmas mail in Enzesfeld
Two truckloads of mail arrive for Edward of Windsor in Enzesfeld Austria. Locals attempt to fake stamps to send the parcels to the guest at the castle of the Baron and Baroness De Rothschild. A tree is placed in the town hall and children craft gifts in hope he attends a community party. Snow coats hillside as residents express holiday cheer.
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Enzesfeld
Austria
Edward
Luke
Windsor
Clues Persist In Search For Northwest Airlines Liner
Reports from Utah and Idaho reveal pilots and ground teams continuing to hunt for the Northwest Airlines craft missing after a Friday crash on Cemetery Ridge. Investigators track radio signals and possible forced landing sites while observers note terrain features and a second motor failure.
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Washington
St. George
Cottonwood Creek
Talley
Utah
Northwest Airlines
Western Air Express Transport
St. George Ln
Kansas City
Hamilton
Ohio
Salt Lake City
Honry W. Edwards
Minneapolis
North
Idaho
Cemetery Ridge
Joe Livermore
Arthur A. Haid
Mt Pleasant Pentecostal Sunday School Christmas Service
The Pentecostal Sunday school of Mt. Pleasant above Smithsburge will hold a rarete service on Christmas Day at 7 30 p m. The public is invited.
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MT. Pleasant
Pentecostal Sunday School of
Smithsburge
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