Poet-radio man on S-4 laughed at death and refused insurance
Walter Bishop, aboard the S-4, joked about dying two months before the disaster and declined life insurance to fund his eight month old daughter Dorothy Louise education. His widow awaits $579 in six months navy pay as sole support while the Associated Charities rally for their baby's future education.
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Hickman chase narrows as Seattle joins hunt for killer
Los Angeles reports say William Edward Hickman eluded large police forces while Seattle police take over. Investigations reveal Hickman’s apartment stains tested blood by Rex Walsh and County Chemist Abernathy finds no anaesthetic or choking in Marian Parker's death, challenging earlier theories.
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Man Registers as Hickman in Waldorf Hotel Prank
In Seattle on December 22 a man entered the Waldorf hotel and registered as William E. Hickman, triggering a police response. Eight patrolmen arrived to the room, finding only a tall 42 year old man with little hair and a humorous misunderstanding.
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Mysterious disappearance case tied to forensic findings
Police report indicates no fingerprints of the young girl in the apartment and suggests any movement occurred after death. If she had wandered the room, fingerprints would have betrayed her presence, leaving investigators to question the timeline and nature of the incident.
Mysterious Kansas City Call Threatens Doctor Mantz Family
A phoned threat to Dr. Herbert Mantz in Kansas City warned of harm to his three children. Police traced little, with the caller claiming ties to the Marian Parker case and the Lincoln Hickman circle, prompting heightened security around Mantz’s home.
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Policeman’s Christmas Tree To Distribute Gifts In Amarillo
Home redemptions for Amarillo residents as the Police Department hosts a Christmas tree at 117 East Fourth Street. On Saturday at 5 PM volunteers will distribute candy, toys, clothes, and more to needy children and parents. Irvin P. Kerns provided lights, with patrolman Thomas Bush having originated the idea and lead effort. Gifts are accepted and stored in the store’s front area. officers are on duty to collect items or accept donations.
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Eighteen Men Rescued After Tug Grounds
United Press reports the 176 ton Tug Setter owned by MacWilliam Blue Line of New York ran aground inside Chickens reef on Goose Bay Neck near Westport Massachusetts. Coast guards rescued eighteen crew members, the tug likely a total loss, cause undetermined as seas were light.
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Beer Joint Owner Slain in Chicago Beer War
Frank Noonan, 54, proprietor of the Subway Inn on the West Side, was shot to death late last night amid Chicago's beer war. Police fear a second related killing after James Loftus, a police character, was found dead yesterday morning from bullets in what authorities call a possible payback or “taken for a ride” act.
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Chicago
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Death in City Jail Sparks Probe in Hickman Case
Ralph McCoy aged eighteen was found hanging in a city jail cell after an arrest tied to the William Hickman manhunt. Authorities opened an inquiry amid mob violence fears as other suspects resembling Hickman faced public danger. Detectives questioned the jail inmates while three unrelated suspects were released.
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Town column mixes beans and beef boycotts with calls for Christmas trees
The piece blends humor and politics as a Texan rider condemns Boston beef boycotts and threatens retaliation by cattlemen in the Southwest. It weaves in a plea for Christmas trees, local ads, and notes on public figures, juries, and corruption.
Outlaw Roy Harmon Buried After Wildorado Robbery
Roy Harmon who died from gunshot wounds in an attempted robbery at the Wildorado Grain and Mercantile company was buried in Llano cemetery yesterday afternoon. Police and a newspaper reporter attended the funeral conducted by Rev. Foeter of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. An unknown woman claiming to be a friend provided $200 for the funeral through Blackburn's Funeral home.
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Parker Hotel Raid Seized Whisky and Two Arrests
Correction states the Parker hotel was raided by the sheriff's department yesterday afternoon not the Carter hotel. In the Parker hotel raid two gallons of whisky were seized and two arrests were made.
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Raton Man Dies In Hotel Here
J. R. Rixey, a publishing company employee from Raton New Mexico, was found dead in his Palo Duro hotel room. Death attributed to heart trouble after several days of medical care. He was about 40 years old and his wife was en route.
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Moral fibre and delayed justice in society
A speaker condemns graft and bribery among public officials and jurors and warns that belief in widespread corruption corrupts justice. Cites Hassell case delays, likening them to Chicago’s Cook County abuses, arguing delayed executions fuel crime and mob pressure.
Santa Claus Needs More Working Pals in Amarillo
The 40 and 8 campaign in Amarillo seeks volunteers to provide Christmas cheer by matching Santa Pals with families in need. Call American Legion headquarters at No. 2-1506 or use the coupon to request names and addresses or to report families to assist.
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Funeral for Mrs Kinkead to be Friday
The funeral for Mrs Della Hughes Kinkead a pioneer woman who died in a Kansas City hospital yesterday will be held Friday In Amarillo the body accompanied by her husband H E Kinkead and sister Mrs Frances Hughes Leeward arrives this afternoon at 6 30 oclock over the Santa Fe More details on time to appear in tomorrow morning Daily News
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Ernest Gibbs Dies in City at 35
Ernest Gibbs 35 formerly with an automobile agency died early today at a local hospital. His wife and daughter are en route from Wyoming. Gibbs had been ill for several weeks.
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Dr Norris outlines ten rules for safe holiday drinking
New York authorities report Dr Charles Norris, city medical examiner, listing ten rules to govern Christmas drinkers. Advice includes avoid promiscuous or rapid intoxication, don’t mix drinks or rely on bootleggers, limit water between liquors, eat mustard if ill, call a doctor if worse, avoid driving, and drink at home.
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New York
Charles Norris
New York City
Police hold man in burglary case at city jail
J. R. Jones, a Black man, is held at the city jail on a burglary charge after his arrest yesterday afternoon by Captain Doug Hammond. He is accused of stealing merchandise from Corner Drug at 120 Harrison Street.
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Gas Well Fire Damages Blue Ridge Oil Field
Damage estimated at about 30000 dollars occurred at the Bud Dixon gasser in the northern Blue Ridge oil field when a Wednesday night fire broke out. Firemen extinguished the blaze early Thursday and no other wells in the field were endangered.
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Not All Worthwhile People Strut in Broadcloth
A ragged man enters a car lot to buy a luxury model while staff overlook him. He earns a lesson as the youth salesperson is scorned until the manager witnesses the man’s writing of a simple truth about judging by appearance. The tale ends with a civic call to welcome all customers.
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Markets Reach Across Bourses Including Kansas City Hogs
Kansas City markets show hogs at 40,000 head with top 8.40, cattle steady and veal up to 10.00, packing sows 6.50 to 7.50, stock pigs 7.60 to 8.00. East St Louis hogs 12,500 slow with top 4.75, cattle 1,600, vealers 14.00, cows 6.60 to 8.00. Chicago hogs 48,000 slow top 8.80, cattle steady with best fed at 17.00, lambs 12.75 to 13.25. Markets also note New York and London shares rise with oil and metal issues fluctuating amid currency shifts.
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Fort Worth Livestock and Market Notes December 22
Fort Worth hogs steady with 700 head. cattle about 2,000 with 400 calves, receipts light. Oklahoma City cattle weak. New Orleans and New York cotton markets show narrow fluctuations with early gains then pullbacks. foreign exchange mixed. Butter, eggs, potatoes, bar silver, poultry trade firmer. New York stock market opens higher led by International Nickel at a new high.
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Amarillo Civic Platform Calls For City Improvements
A civic platform advocates lower utility rates and rents, cleaner streets, more parks and trees, a municipal pool and golf course, elimination of railroad crossings, viaducts, improved busses, and stricter traffic enforcement. The plan aims to attract industry, expand services, and make Amarillo more livable for residents.
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