Court halts giant Sheet & Tube Bethlehem merger
In Youngstown Ohio a judge blocked the $1 billion merger between Youngstown Sheet & Tube and Bethlehem Steel. Judge David G. Jenkins granted an injunction amid fraud fears and potential $50 million losses to stockholders. Pro-merger stockholders prepared immediate appeals, planning to take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.
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Youngstown, C
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company
Hethlehem Steel Corporation
Shee & Tube
Como
David G. Jenkins
Cyrus 8. Eaton
Dynamic One
Sheet & Tube
S. Supreme Court
Death claims Mrs. C. L. Cunningham in town
Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at A. Jones funeral home for Mrs. Charles J. Cunningham who died Sunday morning after pneumonia. Born January 4, 1875 in Clinton County Iowa to Willard Hailey and Mary Warner, she lived most of her life in the area and worked in local stores before marriage in Denver to Charles L. Cunningham.
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A. Jones
Charles J. Cunningham
A. A. Vin
the Baptist Care
Elm Grove
1Unningham
North Seventh Avenue
Clinton County
Frane Bailey
Janary
Iowa
Willard and
Mary
Warner) Hailey
Columba Washington
Tim
Washington
Waliton
Denver
Colo
Charles L. Cunning
Colorado
Alamosa
Janet Elbeth
Andrew
Cunningham
Harriett Phillips
Edna Flynn
Ola Minner
Fontanelle
Towa
Ethelt . Flynn
Riverside
P.M. Files
Cora Tailey
Fist Churen
Star
Coto
Rebekah
Daughters of Union West Washington
Blaze at Lemmon home not heavy. repairs planned
Rainy discovery of a fire in the Lemmon apartment at the southeast corner of the square prompted prompt work to contain it. Firemen, aided by an extinguisher sent by Mr. Lemmon, doused the blaze beneath the fireplace, preventing heavier loss. A second outbreak occurred elsewhere in the home, leading to renewed use of extinguishers and plans to modify the fireplace and repair the damaged floor once losses are adjusted.
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JE. Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
Lemmon
Scout Ceremonial at Brighton Tuesday
Scout imaders and committeemen attend first public court of honor in Washington county at Brighton High School Tuesday evening December 30. Representatives from Washington Kalona Riverside Wellman and Town City attend. Over a dozen boys expected for examinations for advancement. Fred Downing county committe e leads, recalling 1902 start and long Colorado ties.
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Washington County
Brighton
Washington
Kalona
Riverside
Wellman
Fred Downing
Million Dollar Incomes Nearly Double in 1928 Tax Year
Taxpayers earning more than one million dollars nearly doubled in 1928 to 111 reported cases. New York led with 24% of millionaires, while total reported income reached $987,813,519 before deductions. Wages and salaries supplied the largest share of income, with $10.862 billion for all taxpayers.
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U. S
Washington
The
Treasury
New York
Thnais
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Obie
Tnall
Tion
Erzons
Union evangelistic services held in Washing church
Large audience attends the first union effort among Washing churches under John H. McCombe and helpers from Detroit Ohio. Rev A W Henke D C Fulton A A Wing participate. music by a mixed choir. hopes raised for community impact.
Prison Break in Indiana Is Prevented
Twelve convicts at the Indiana state prison attempted an escape led by Joseph Burns who opened a cell door with a spoon-formed key. The breakout was suppressed by guards with firemen and Michigan City police surrounding the walls to prevent further disorder.
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Michigan City
Ind
Indiana State Prison
Joseph Burns
Michgan City
Good Fellows raise 1980 gifts total of 418.75
The Y's Men Good Fellows committee reports 1980 contributions totaling 418.75, the largest since methods began. Donations came from jars, coupons, and local businesses, supporting 190 baskets for Washington families with more to come in January, plus added thanks to participating firms and individuals.
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Good Fellows Committee
Y's Men's Club
Marty Ramseyer
Good Fellows
Wise Long
John Koehler
Ainsworth
Journal
Commercial Savings Bank
Washington Democrat - Independent
Washington
Treasury
H & A Baking Company
Mayo
Barclay’s Grocery
Gene Breitenbach
Little & Custer
Frank Bandy
American Pearl Button Company
Boy Scouts
Y's
H&a Baking Company
Barclay's Grocery
Kurtz Market
Johnson's Grocery
Lytles Grocery
Thompson's Market
Groceteria
Crone’s Market
Reister Creamery
W Reister &, ‘Sit
Burlington to Meet Demons in Key Little Six Clash
Washington high school faces a pivotal Little Six basketball game at Burlington. Demons seek to rebound after two league losses and move into the win column, led by Dale Kiesey who aims to score after two scoreless league games. Junior college action also looms as Burlington visits Friday.
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Washington High School
Eveington
Washington Demons
Timos “I Muscatine
Ottumwa
Jim Shultz
Burlington
Washington
Elrcuit
Musleatine
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Dale Kiesey
Demons
George Freshwater
Checkers Meet Planned for New Year's Day at SU
Secretary Leigh Soule of the Washington YMCA announced preparations for a New Year’s Day checker tournament at the SU. L. B. Nagley leads plans with notable players Perry Dewey Caldwell George Brinning Green Squire Will Gibson and Charles WeaWee listed as entrants. The event starts at 2 PM with pairings by lot and continues until a champion is named. prizes await top players.
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Leigh Soule
Washington YM. C. A
L. B. Nagley
Mr. Soule
Perry Dewey
Chaldwell
George Brinning
Green Squire
Will Gibson
Charles WeAvey
State Income Tax Expected to Start Next Year
Des Moines reports a pledge that if a state income tax law passes next month it would not take effect until 1981. C F Clark of Cedar Rapids said a drafting error earlier set a 1920 income base for 1921 but will be corrected. The tax aims to replace the property tax and would levy on 1930 incomes as an additional levy, not a replacement.
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Des Moines
Des
C.F. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Clark
Sheriff-elect William C Walker Dies in Des Moines
Des Moines December 24 William C Walker sheriff elect of Polk County died today from peritonitis after an appendectomy. At 40 he had just secured bond and prepared to take office. His death creates an unusual Polk County political situation as the term of the man he would have succeeded remains in office.
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William C. Walker
Des Moines
Polk County
Walker
Board of Supervisors
Sheriff’s Office
Seven Lives Lost In Fire At Queen's Hotel Cochrane
A devastating blaze at the Queen's hotel in Cochrane Ontario killed at least seven people as flames swept through the center of the three story building where more than 200 slept. Police believe the fire started in the office and the search for additional victims continued as ruins cooled. Nearby funds were listed from several local businesses as the Y's Men’s Club explained distribution efforts aided needy families at Christmas.
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Cochrane
Queen's Hotel
Gardiner
Ontario
Oil Well Blows Out in Oklahoma City Field
A historic Emerson- Joyce No 1 well on the Oklahoma City field blew out today and flowed wildly. Drillers report a gas output of about 40 million cubic feet daily with great fire risk. Also noting Mr and Mrs H L Winscot visiting relatives in Holliday Missouri.
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Oklahoma City
Emerson- Joyce
Discovery
H.L Winscot
Holliday, Mo
New Year Program at YMCA With Exhibitions and Games
A New Year program at the YMCA features a chemical demonstration, a model airplane flying display, checker tournament, and a high school orchestra. Activities include swimming, tumbling and basketball exhibitions, volleyball, and model airplane flights through the evening, with refreshments provided. Local teams Lion and Wapello are noted in the basketball segment.
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Wapello Lions
North Dakota Capitol Burns. Documents Lost
A blaze at the North Dakota State Capitol on Sunday destroyed the historic brick building and many irreplaceable records. Firemen battled flames as officials planned temporary quarters and an emergency appropriation for a new capitol, with the legislature set to convene January 6.
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North Dakota
N. D
Capitol
Origi
George F. Shafer
Shafer
County War Memorial
Old Capitol
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Clase
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Joseph Joffre
Marshal Joffre
Aris
Marshal Joseph Joffre
Rene Fontaine
Joffre
Fontaine
John H. MeCombe
Detroit
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Goodfellows
Margaret —Overtson
Mrs Mull
Crawfordsville
Mel Combe
Checker
Mhue Reney
West OA
Williams
C. B. Helwick
Satnday
West Liberty
Mae Stevenson
Y. Mac
North Side Case
McDaniel's Drug Store
Washington Loan & Trust Company
Phillips & Hebner
Klein Klothing Co
Tucker & Eicher
Lemmon's Pharmy
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Music High School
Milburn McKay
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