Congress adjourns with mixed bills and stalled agenda
The session wraps up amid clashes over Christmas recess, reconversion laws and veteran aid. Leaders balk at shortening the break while Republicans push for return, with action including a $200 million veteran administration appropriation and a $500 million reconstruction plan, plus farm land bank loan funding.
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Culbertson Narrowly Trails in Final Contract Session
Ely Culbertson and Theodore Lightner trailed Sid ney S. Lenz and Oswald Jacoby by 10 705 points heading into the Waldorf for the second half of a 150 rubber match. In the eleventh and final Thatcham session Culbertson Lightner shed 415 points with five rubbers lost, bringing the rubber tally to 42 36 in favor of Culbertson. The session saw Culbertson fall 1 250 points in three hands as hopes faded.
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Theodore A.lightner
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Sidney S. Lenz
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Lightner
Lenz
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Funeral Held For Mussolini Brother
Arnaldo Mussolini brother of the premier was buried in Milan with a prince like funeral. A colorful procession followed the editor's casket as the premier and family attended. The body went by special train to Forlì for burial near his birthplace.
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Virgil
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Arnold
Forli
City Transfers Funds To First National Bank
The city council named First National Bank of Winslow as the city depository after voting to transfer funds from the Arizona Bank. The move follows Arizona Bank’s notice of a rate cut on city funds. The transfer includes the general fund and part of the sinking fund.
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Nickel Plate Reports November Deficit of 507,837
Nickel Plate railroad reported its November net income after all charges as a deficit of 507,837 dollars, down 1,283,077 dollars from the same month a year earlier, in Cleveland.
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Markets to Have Three Holidays
Trading on all commodity markets here will be suspended from the close of business Thursday until Monday extending the Christmas holiday over three days. Governors of the New York stock exchange will vote this afternoon on closing the exchange Saturday and other securities exchanges will follow if approved.
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Five Killed When Train Strikes Auto
Five people died when Southern Pacific Train No. 71 struck an automobile at the First avenue crossing in San Mateo California. Victims include Victor Gonzales 40 his wife daughter and son and friend Mrs Annie Brizzo. The car was carried more than 100 feet before the train halted.
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Jamie Herndon Leaves Wis on Train to LA for Holidays
Jamie Herndon of the Popular Service Station forces left Wisconsin late last night aboard Train No. 21 bound for Los Angeles to spend the holidays with his parents.
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Wislow
Los Angeles
Resolution on Debt Holiday Clears Senate Debate
The Senate passes a resolution on a debt moratorium amid debate over war debt relief. President Hoover urged reestablishment of a World War debt commission to reassess payableness while supporters warn a one year moratorium could lead to further remission or cancellation.
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Mellon
Quest Of Slayer Continues Today
Marian McLean six year old Cincinnati murder victim will be buried in Covington Kentucky after services at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Her mother Mrs Mildred McLean mourns while her estranged husband Joseph McLean plans to arrive from Phoenix Arizona tonight by air flight provided by American Airways.
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Kentucky Woman Dies at Tucson
Tucson dispatch reports the death of Mrs. Drucilla N. Buford of Kentucky in Arizona. The obituary notes her residence in Kentucky and her status as wife of Dr. Buford. Funeral arrangements are pending as details are released by local authorities.
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Tucson
Amateur night at Rialto Theatre draws crowd with varied acts
The Rialto Theatre hosted a lively amateur night with diverse acts. Miss Joyce O'Hara won first prize with a vocal solo backed by Beth Hatch on violin for When the Oigan Played at Twilight. Roy Williams Jr. took second with singing and dancing, performing It Ain't Gonna Rain No More. George Jackson earned third with an accordion solo that delighted younger audiences.
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Young Plan Meeting in Bazel Sets Midnight German Repayment Report
A plenary session of the Young Plan advisory committee was called for tonight in Bazel Switzerland. It was announced that the report on German reparations payment would be signed before midnight.
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Switzerland
Young Plan Advisory Committee
Buffington wife dies after long illness in Covington
Mrs. Buffington wife of E J Buffington president of the Illinois Steel company and a director of the United Steel corporation, was to leave here today for Covington Kentucky. She died in a hospital yesterday following a long illness.
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United Steel Corporation
Covington, Ky
Holbrook Publisher Addresses Lions Club on World Peace
Holbrook Tribune News publisher C. P. Giragi, a former Winslow resident, spoke at the Lions Club weekly luncheon on postwar developments and steps toward peace and democracy. Holbrook visitor Art Saunders from the Santa Fe land department also attended. Lions in Winslow praised the meeting as one of the best ever.
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France and Japan oppose postponing arms conference
Paris officials said France would oppose any delay of the world disarmament conference in Geneva. In Tokyo, Japanese officials agreed there is no need to postpone the conference, signaling near-term deadlines and continued momentum for negotiations.
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Kidnaper Identified From His Picture
Mrs. Nell Donnelly identified a snapshot of Marshall De Pew as the kidnapper leader. De Pew, a 38 year old steam shovel operator, allegedly led an amateur gang that abducted her last week and drove her and her chauffeur to a rendezvous near Bonner Springs Kansas. She said he commanded companions to silence her as she screamed and that he dictated a ransom note.
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Bonner Springs
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Bazell of Bazell Moth Co Makes Canyon Diablo Trip
G C Bazell made a brief business trip to Canyon Diablo yesterday for a customer. He returned last evening.
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