Kidnaped Los Angeles Girl Returned Dead
Edward Hickman, 19, identified as Marian Parker’s killer, was captured in the west county with $1400 on him. He admitted identity. police cite fingerprints on ransom letters and the rear window of the Ford as evidence. The motive is reported as vengeance toward Parker, Marian’s father.
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Hickman
Echo
William E. Hickman
Little Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Tom Gurdain
Pendleton
Buck Lieuallen
California
Httle
Marian Parker
Edward Hickman
Police Identification Bureau
Parker
Alhambra
Perry M. Parker
Young Hickman
Fifth Street
Manhattan Place
Borah Proposes Billion Dollar Federal Farm Corporation
Senator Borah Idaho introduces a bill for a federal agricultural corporation with 1,000,000,000 capital stock. A nine member board would include the secretary of agriculture as chairman and eight appointees by the president. salaries would run 25,000 for the managing director and 20,000 for other members.
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Washington, D. C
Federe
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Lindbergh Flight Toward Mexico Causes Northbound Buzz
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh took off on a flight with Mexico City as his goal stirring aviation chatter.
Christmas Greens and a Gift of Hope at the Old Folks Home
Mrs. Barber faces a Christmas dilemma at the old folks home until a donors’ fifty dollar arts fund funds a plan. Fifteen cheerful settlement-house youths travel to assist, train, and entertain the elderly with a Christmas play and lively decorations, bringing shared joy to both generations.
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Mra. Barber
Western Newspaper Union
Chrlottius
First Christmas Night Narrated by Bethlehem Shepherds
A retelling of the nativity where shepherds in Judea witness an angelic message and glory in the birth of the Savior in Bethlehem. They travel to the stable, adore the infant, and share the news with all they meet in praise and reverence. Katherine Edelwan.
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Judea
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
Katherine Edelwan
Weeters
Shoes Hidden in Spain Traditions
In Spain children seek secret spots among shrubs to hide shoes for Christos morning they return to find them filled with fruits and candles. A curious customs vignette notes local names and festive morning search.
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Spain
Christos
Christmas Buying Grows In Athena As Practical Gifts Lead
Dealers report record Christmas tree distributions and higher toy sales in Athena while buyers favor practical presents. Clothing, furnishings, appliances, and even cars appear on gift lists as homes shop locally for value and satisfaction, with Ford and Rolls Royce dealers echoing the trend.
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Athena
Ford
Rolls-Royce
Longview Heroine Succumbs After Four Month Struggle
Lucille Chamberlain a 17 year old Longview heroine who saved two lives in water and swam the Columbia river in record time before dying after a four month battle. She was injured August 1 diving 20 feet to strike a submerged log and died late today surrounded by family and friends. Her mother died two years ago and she had cared for her father and younger sister. Rae Johnson and Florence Tennant were among those at her bedside.
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Longview
Lucille Chamberlain
Miss Chamberlain
Columbia River
Walter W. Chamberlain
Rae Johnson
Florence Tennant
University of Washington
Pacific City
Waeh
Lucille
Alster Alt
Lila Melver
Turfman Must Pay In Damage Suit
George Drumheller a noted turfman and wheat man from Walla Walla must pay $10,000 to May Kelly who sued for $190,090 claiming he dropped her to marry a younger woman. Attorneys will appeal. Kelly allegeed a long running romance and letters allegedly written by Kelly to Drumheller. Drumheller denied proposing marriage and said his relation was friendly and he only promised to help Wert Kelly's widow.
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Wert Kelly
House Coalition Passes Tax Bill in Congress
The House passed a tax bill by 364 to 21 amid a Democratic Republican coalition. It would cut revenue by about 57 million annually against treasury estimates, and include three major amendments including a repeal of the automobile sales tax. Senate debate and hearings are likely after Christmas with leaders forecast to shape the bill.
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Treasury
Coolidge
Senate
House
Iteways and Means
Mellon
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury Hotel
Simmons
North Carolina
Lindy Plans Central American Tour After Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh announced plans to extend the Spirit of St. Louis route to Central America visiting Guatemala Honduras El Salvador and Panama before Cuba and returning to St. Louis. He praised the warm reception in Mexico City and the capital cities he will visit.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergher
Central America
Guatemala
Mondas
Salvador
Panama
Cuba
St. Louis
Lindbergh
Republic
New York
Washington
Paris
London
Herrick Contract Voided Over Idaho Timber Sale
Workington reports the cancellation of Pred Merrick of St Marie Idaho contract for 780000000 feet of Malheur national forest timber in Oregon. Herrick representatives promised to ask the secretary of agriculture to cancel the sale amid forged deal claims and unsettled bids.
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Workington
D. C
Porestar Gresley
Pred Merrick
St. Marie's
Idaho
Malheur National Forest
Oregon
Herrick
Oil Culture
Merrick
Fpaclure
Daker
Secretary of Agricultura
Cage
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Ns. Barber
Addel
Mrs. Barber
R. E. Burke
Portland
J. C. Burke
Margaret Bruce
House Coalition
Lindy
Gresley
Havana
Wget Dale
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