Four State Policemen Acquitted by Jones Order Restorations
Col. Harry C. Jones cleared four state policemen of accepting gratuities and ordered three reinstated with back pay from September 28. Patrolman John E. Taylor was dismissed permanently for conduct unbecoming an officer. The incidents centered on a Laurel substation case involving John N. Herbert.
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Baltimore
Harry C. Jones
Enoch Barton Garey
John N. Herbert
Washington Boulevard
Jones
Albert E. Markley
John E. Wheeler
John J. Thompson
Taylor
John E. Taylor
Laurel
Garey
Sugar Again Dictating Destiny For Cuban Sugar Tax Impact
The Cuban sugar tax dispute that toppled President Miguel Mariano Gomez may raise costs for sugar in the United States. Batista, ruling with the army since 1933, aims to fund 2,300 rural schools via the tax, expanding from 700. the plan seeks 1,500,000 dollars for military supervised schools, influencing daily sugar prices.
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New York
White Gold Foundation
Cuba
Miguel Mariano Gomez
Gomez
United States
Col
Fulgencio Batista
Gerardo Machado
Batista
Champagne for troops on Madrid front during holiday buildup
Franco's fascist forces receive champagne and wine gifts as reinforcements mass for renewed assault on Madrid. Portuguese sympathizers reportedly sent 400 truckloads of gifts while troops await an unofficial Christmas truce. Soldiers relax in sunny trenches, playing cards and feasting as leaders prepare for action after the holiday.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Franco
Fiesta
Postmen Aid With Extra Trucks In Fort Worth
Fort Worth residents watched as an ambulance led a convoy of 25 post office trucks during Christmas mail rush. Postal authorities commandeered all available federal vehicle resources, including an ambulance from the Lake Worth CCC camp, to handle the overload.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Bny
Lake Worth
CCC
Maryland Weather and Offshore Wind Update
Maryland shows fair and somewhat warmer tonight with Friday turning cloudy and slightly warmer, then colder Friday night. Sandy Hook to Hateras experiences fresh southwest winds shifting north late Friday with strong northerly gusts, moderate winds south, fair tonight, partly cloudy Friday followed by rain in the extreme north at night. Chesapeake Bay remains fair and slightly warmer tonight, with Friday warmer and mostly cloudy, then colder Friday night as winds shift from southwest to northerly late Friday.
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Maryland
Sandy Hook
Hateras
Chesapeake Bay
Americans Evacuated as Chinese Rebellion Spreads
US citizens in China face danger as Chang Hsueh-liang rebellion grows in Shensi and Kan su. Col. Stilwell travels inland from Peiping to Liantu and Loyang to secure rescue of Americans with Chiang Kai-shek and Mei Ling Soong in the mix. Reports warn of wider uprisings and potential North China swing toward rebellion.
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Nanking
China
Chang Heush-liang
United States
Shensi
Marshal Chang
Joseph W. Stilwell
U. S
Peiping
Liantu
Chiang Kai-shek
Mei-ling Soong
T. W. Soong
Stilwell
Loyang
Henan
Chiang
Kansu
Shensi Province
Japan
North China
Commissioners Freed On Bond In Bruno Escape Case
Pottsville Pennsylvania December 24 Two county commissioners Ehrig and Manter were freed on 315000 bail each on charges of aiding the escape of Joseph J Bruno from Schuylkill county jail last Friday The warrants allege gross negligence and conspiracy in the escape tied to Bruno a life term for the Kelayres election eve slayings of 1934 Marsiotti asked postponement as witnesses were not available and the hearings were waived and Ehrig surrendered.
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Pottsville
Joseph J. Bruno
Schuylkill County
Philip Ehrig
Alvin E. Manter
Charles J. Hargiottii
Bruno
Marsiotti
Harrisburg
Mrs May Cleland Granted Absolute Divorce From F A Cleland
Mrs May Cleland has been granted an absolute divorce from F A Cleland in a final decree. The case records indicate the dissolution of the marriage was finalized after proceedings in the local court.
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May Cleland
F. A. Cleland
Injuries Fatal To Mrs Heiston In Truck Accident
Mrs Lulie Heiston of Greencastle pike near Williamsport died at Washington County Hospital from internal injuries and a pelvis fracture after a truck overturned onto her Saturday night on the Williamsport pike. Her son Leroy was driving the truck. ten men freed her after she was pinned beneath the vehicle. She was a member of the Christian church at East Point Virginia. Survived by husband Elby L Heiston and daughters Mrs Quay Younker, Mrs Howard Hoyle, Blanche, and sons Reuben Albert Leroy and Elby Jr with 11 grandchildren. Funeral at A K Coffman home and services at 3:30 p.m. Saturday by Rev William Normemt with Rose Hill Cemetery interment.
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Williamsport Pike
Lulie Heiston
Greencastle Pike
Williamsport
Washington County Hospital
Leroy Heiston
Christian Church
East Point
Elby L. Heiston
Quay Younker
Hancock
Howard Hoyle
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Blanche
Reuben
Highfield
Albert
Leroy
Elby
William Norment
Rose Hill Cemetery
Congressman Peterson Christmas Squab Dinner Mixup
Con gressman Hugh Peterson planned a Christmas squab dinner in Riley Georgia but found no squabs in the roost and ended up with a possum looking guilty but no pigeons in sight.
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Riley
Hugh Peterson
Six Year Old Swallows Holiday Fund in Oakland
In Oakland California on December 24 a six year old boy named Peter Fox swallowed his holiday fund a quarter placed in his mouth for safety. After a car stop downtown he swallowed it and was rushed to a hospital where doctors retrieved the coin by X ray.
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Oakland
Calif
Peter Fox
Peter
Christmas at the White House in full holiday program
President Roosevelt's White House holiday schedule overflowed with activities. He read an installment of Dickens Christmas Carol during Christmas Eve, and the capital’s Christmas tree dedication followed late in the afternoon. The President hosted secretaries and staff for their annual gifts as White House helpers continued festive duties.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Cutold
Tiny Tim
Old Scrooge
Strikes End in Armed Truce at Kelser-Hayes and Aluminum
Detroit December 24 United Automobile Workers say the Kelser-Hayes Wheel Company two Detroit plants have reached an armed truce returning 2 000 workers to work. Aluminum Company of America plant in Detroit to resume within days after 600 workers accept conciliator terms. Strikes disrupted Ford plants and broader auto production.
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Detroit
Walter Reuther
Kelser-Hayes Wheel Company
United Automobile Workers of America
Reuther
United Automobile Workers
George W. Kennedy
Kelsey-Hayes
Aluminum Company of America
Gafes
Aluminum Companies
Dearborn
Kansas City
Ford Motor Company
Two Die Returning Home For Holidays
New Windsor Maryland December 24 Preparations were made for a double funeral for Mr and Mrs Herbert W Smelser son and daughter in law of Lesles Smelser prominent local resident The 19 year old husband and 21 year old wife were killed in an automobile accident near Rockingham North Carolina Their bodies were shipped here by train from North Carolina Their car left the highway after striking a loose wheel from another machine It tumbled down a embankment and landed in a millpond Percy Stutts driver of the other car was slightly injured The Smelsers were en route to spend the holidays both were returning home for the holidays
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New Windsor
Herbert W. Smelser
Lesles Smelser
Rockingham
N. C
North Carolina
Rockinham
Smelser
Percy Stutts
Smelsers
Rationing Tightens Nazi Christmas Larder
Berlin report on wartime food restrictions outlines meat vegetable fat and bread rationing effective January 1. Butter lard bacon beef and pork scarce as fodder limits bite. Planners push fish substitutes and increased carbohydrate use to stretch supplies. Eggs are scarce with purchases tied to storage eggs.
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Berlin
Nazi Germany
Germany
Hitler
Third Reich
France Puts Heat On Nazis Over Spanish War
Paris reports say France applied pressure on Germany to end intervention in the Spanish civil war and warned neutrality could end. Foreign Minister Delbos told the German ambassador that aid to the Spanish government would be possible if Nazi troops move against Madrid. He outlined France’s mobilization of 2.5 billion francs to bolster Poland and deter German expansion.
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Paris
Germany
France
Yvon Delbos
Count Johannes von Welczeck
Spain
Delhos
Chamber of Deputies
Finance Committee
Ring of Arms
Foland
Daily Mail Says No Issue Tomorrow for Christmas
The Daily Mail announces there will be no newspaper tomorrow due to Christmas. The paper extends readers a very merry Christmas.
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The
Daily Mail
Ailing Pope Calls On World To Unite In Fight Upon Communism
Pope Pius XI from his sickbed urged a united Christian front against communism. He prayed for world peace and the church, calling Spain a focus of danger and asking that suffering be offered for conversion and for the defense of Europe’s Christian civilization.
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Pope
Vatican City
Pius XI
Father Soccorsi
Vatican
Spain
Holy Father
Europe
Plan Delivery To Late Hour
Postmaster J. T Hartle said carriers will deliver until late tonight despite unprecedented mail volume. There will be no regular city delivery tomorrow, but all special deliveries and gift packages will be handled throughout the day. Local mail records are being broken this year at the post office.
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J. Thartle
CCC Replacements Sought in Baltimore Area
Third Corps area headquarters announced 290 veteran CCC replacements needed to fill vacancies in the area's contingent. 262 whites and 28 Negro veterans will be accepted between January 1 and January 20, 1937. Replacements require no relief agency certification.
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Baltimore
Third Corps
CCC
Corps
Washington County
Maryland
Administration charts new low rent housing program
Washington reports administration experts chart a long range plan to prod the construction industry and provide homes for low income groups. The proposal calls for government subsidies to help states and communities build low rent housing with grants and loans to local groups. Housing officials say current machinery is inadequate for extensive low cost housing.
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Washington
Wagner
No Christmas Spirit There In Spain This Christmas
Madrid reports bloodshed and famine on Christmas Eve as war rages across Spain. Pope Pius XI urged peace but war leaders push victory by force. Bells ring worldwide for peace while Madrid mourns dead and destroyed streets and buildings.
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Madrid
Spain
Pope Pius XI
Rome
Braniff crash probe cites interference during landing
Braniff officials said a failing right engine after interference by two other planes during an attempted landing may explain yesterday's deadly crash. Six occupants, all Braniff officials and employees, died in the test flight as investigations continue.
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Dallas
Tex
Braniff
Bran
Slain When She Surprised- Pair Slain When She Surprised
Wheeling West Virginia December 24 police chief Albert Megales held two Bellaire Ohio men for questioning in a beer garden murder Mrs John Bries wife of Bries shot dead by intruders. He named Alonzo Capito and John Sidon as suspects both from Bellaire across the Ohio river from Wheeling. Bries said the barking dog Jumbo woke him and his wife and she went out to the beer garden alone. He heard her call What are you doing here then pistol shots. Bries said his wife died in his arms without speaking. He said two men tried to rifle vending machines in the garden.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Nec
Albert Megales
Bellaire
Ohio
John Bries
Megales
Alonzo Capito
John Sidon
Ohio River
Bries
Lofty Idea Lets Pilot父 Family Celebrate Christmas
For eight years Captain Lawrence J. Chiappino spent Christmas Eve flying between Los Angeles and Albuquerque, disrupting the family celebrations. This year the pilot planned a festive plan: when his plane heads east on Thursday night, his wife Mrs Chiappino and children Barbara seven and Larry two will be aboard. At the right moment he will step from the cabin in whiskers and wig to deliver gifts to his family.
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Los Angeles
Lawrence J. Chiappino
Here
Albuquerque
N. M
Chiappino
Papa Chiappino
Barbara
Larry
Papa
Cuba ousts Miguel Gomez as president in impeachment vote
Miguel Mariano Gomez is removed as Cuba's president by a 22 to 12 vote of the Cuban Senate after impeachment over opposition to a nine cent sugar tax. Vice President Frederico Laredo Bru succeeds him, amid charges from Gomez that army leaders aim to seize civil authority and establish a dictatorship.
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Miguel Mariano Gomez
Cuba
Havana
Gomez
House of Representatives
Senate
Col
Fulgencio Batista
Camp Columbia
Treasury
Real Service to Commuters in Sterling IL
Patrons of the Chicago and Northwestern line can call Sterling station the night before to be notified one hour before the 6 17 train arrives whether late or on schedule. Officials said the plan, if successful, may be expanded to other cities.
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Stering
Chicago & Northwestern
Sterling
Hagerstown Woman Violated Parole Charged
Anna Sharp of Hagerstown was taken into custody in Cumberland after a fall and head injury while intoxicated. She faces arraignment on a one year parole violation with a suspended sentence previously given for drunkenness last week.
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House of Correction
Anna Sharp
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Ake
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Pres
Chang
Lifer
Heiston
Pontiff
Laredo Bru
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