Monoride Murder Hints Tie Actress Thelma Todd Death
Los Angeles police widen inquiry into Thelma Todd death after coroner ruled accidental monoxide exposure. Grand jury eyes former husband Pesquale Cicco in New York. detectives to question Roland West and others tied to Todd West cafe as evidence suggests possible murder plot.
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Coast Guard shell sinks burning barge off Long Island
A three pound shell from the coast guard cutter Comanche sank the burning coal barge Marie de Ronde after her five crew members abandoned the ship. The 241-foot Schooner owned by T. P. Martin of Philadelphia caught fire near Atlantic off Long Island, 55 miles east of New York.
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Bling Senator Is Injured By Auto Near Cottage City
Senator Thomas D. Schall of Minnesota, a Senate critic of Roosevelt, was seriously injured when struck by a car on a highway near Cottage City Maryland. He suffered a fractured skull a left leg fracture and head lacerations. L G Humphries of Hyattsville was charged with reckless driving and released on bond. Schall remained unconscious two hours after the accident.
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Thomas PD. Schall
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Schall
Capital Hill
Roosevelt
Cottage City
Maryland
Wsington
L. G. Humphries
Hyattsville
Wynecrest
Lewis announces run for 10th district Congress nomination
Earl R. Lewis former state senator declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Ohio's 10th district. He plans an active speaking campaign to begin January 1 and will campaign across the district.
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Earl R. Lewis
Congress
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Thelma Todd Death Probe Hones In On Circle Of Figures
Police focus on a group surrounding Thelma Todd after her body was found in an arrow marked garage behind Roland Wests home. Sid Grauman Pasquale Di Cicco Mrs Wallace Ford Alice Todd Stanley Lupino and West are named in the inquiry as figures linked to the actress last seen alive.
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Soldiers Bonus Surges To Front In Congress
Washington reports the soldiers bonus rising as a top issue in the new session. Speaker Byrns aims to resolve it by February 1 but will not promise enactment over a veto. Senator Byrnes and Senator Steiner say their compromise plan could override a veto via federal bonds. The Patman bill seeks 2.05 billion in new money, with inflation objections sparking strategy moves.
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Former physician to appeal case in Supreme Court
Clyde H. Scott, former Huntington physician, plans a further appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn a Cabell circuit court sentence of 10 years. Convicted by a jury of performing an illegal operation, he received five years plus five years for a prior conviction. His lawyers sought review before Judge John H. Heicher, who deferred to the full court.
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Huntington
Supreme Court
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Senator Holt to Speak at Roanoke Jackson Day Dinner
Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia will address a Jackson Day dinner in Roanoke on January 8, announced yesterday by the organizing committee.
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Roanoke
West Virginia
Digest Poll Shows Roosevelt Support Across 34 States
The survey indicates broad backing for Roosevelt across 34 states as tabulated in the latest political poll. Data compiled from multiple regions suggests strong momentum for the candidate ahead of upcoming votes.
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Roosevel
Water Boy WPA Worker Named Slayer of Six
Charles N. Layman a 44 year old water boy at a WPA drainage project was named today by a coroner's jury as the slayer of six workmen he accused of provoking him. A seventh worker was wounded. Layman testified after the shooting but declined to speak on advice of counsel. He was taken to county jail to await trial for murder. His attorney said Layman would plead insanity.
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Los Angeles
Charles N. Layman
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Laymann
M. K. Hinds
Layaiwa
Cigarette and Liquor Taxes Pass Bill
Treasury figures show government tax revenue from cigarettes and liquor will top one billion dollars in the current fiscal year. Liquor has brought in 221 million in the first five months and is projected to 530 to 200 million for the year, while tobacco at 211.6 million through November averages about 50 million annually. Liquor taxes now exceed tobacco levies for the first time since repeal.
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Washington
Treasury
Supreme Court bench questions split decision on Tennessee Valley Act
Washington December 19 The Supreme Court heard arguments over the Tennessee Valley Act constitutionality with fourteen Alabama Power stockholders contending TVA overstepped authority by purchasing transmission lines to ship surplus electricity to municipalities. Justices pressed the issues as Forney Johnson argued federal court access while others challenged TVA in a case seen as liberal conservative split. Justice Roberts remained largely silent amid pointed questions.
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John Lord O'Brian
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Roberts
Stanley Reed
Milne Nabbed by Four in New York Kidnap Plot
Caleb J Milne IV described four men who abducted him in New York and held him for four days. He led federal agents to a hideout on a Bucks County farm and said his captors used narcotics and a blindfold to keep him subdued during the ordeal.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Railroads urged for government ownership by labor leaders
The Railway Labor Executives association called for federal ownership to curb Wall Street abuse of railroads. They argued bankers use roads as financial chips, risking investors and employees, with a Wheeler bill pending in the Senate.
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Washington
Railway Labor Executives Association
Senate
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Monena
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San Francisco
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Erat
Tax probes target Hopson of Associated Gas and Electric
Albany reports both federal and New York state tax officials are examining Toward C. Hopson's income tax returns. New York Tax Commissioner Marx Graves says the investigation is routine and began with Hopson's filed returns before Associated Gas and Electric faced congressional scrutiny. Federal Internal Revenue Service official Charles Duffy Jr. notified Hopson to pay 1.521 million dollars in back taxes.
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New York State
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Associated Gas and Electric System
Marx Graves
New York
Hopson
Tax Commission
Newark
N. J
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Inernal Revenue
Graves
Associated
Jury Recommends Death for Ex Pugilist Slayer
In Port Orchard Washington a jury convicted Lucky Leo Hall 33 of the Erland's Point mass murder of six people in March 1934 and recommended the death penalty. Co defendant Peggy Peterson Paulos was acquitted whose statement led to Hall's arrest. Hall showed no emotion as the verdict came in. The case centered on the murder at the Frank Fiedler home with one victim Buone Cherevert.
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Wash
Lucky Leo Hall
Erland's Point
Bonde Peggy Peterson Paulos
Hall
Tie Javvers
Buone Cherevert
Frank Fi‘eder
Erlard’s
Commission Orders Appalachian Field To Fix Coal Prices
Governor Kump approves parole for ten convicts and keeps twenty-eight cases on file. Notable parolees include Tony Barber for malicious wounding, Shelby Helmadollar for manslaughter, and Billa McCoy for second degree murder among others.
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Appalachian Field
Charleston
W. Va
Kump
A. W. Garnett
Thoee
Tony Barber
Monongalia County
D. P. Summers
Pocahontas
F. W. Few
Mercer
Albert Rosier
Barbour
Pat Cogar
Webster
Shelby Helmadollar
Wyomin
Billa McCoy
Logan
John Madison
John Havens
Philp Chester
Wyoming
Supreme Court May Define City Power To Levy Sales Tax
In Bluefield a circuit court ruling bars the city from collecting a consumers sales tax. City officials and counsel rush to the state supreme court to seek a ruling on municipal taxing power. The bond was posted by 45 merchants as the injunction took effect, with court action expected this week.
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Supreme Court
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Ethiopians Engaged by Italian Machine Gunners Near Makale
Reports from Asmara say Italian forces repulsed Ethiopian assaults on two fronts near Makale. Ethiopian tribesmen pressed the Takkaze river line amid heavy fighting. Italian planes bombed enemy concentrations as 30,000 Ethiopians pressed south toward Dembe Guia.
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Vatican
Flee in Disorder After Battle Front Reports
In Addis Ababa on December 19, reports claim Italian forces retreated from the key river front as the battle ended in heavy casualties with the field strewn with dead. Sources describe a disorderly withdrawal amid advancing allied forces and chaotic conditions around the ak kze river front.
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Coal commission orders minimum prices for Appalachian coal
The bituminous coal commission directed Appalachian producers to set minimum prices by next Friday to stabilize a collapsing market. John L. Lewis called the move timely and constructive while some operators declined to comment and sentiment appeared divided. A December 27 hearing will decide on the propriety of immediate price establishment under the Guffey act.
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Bituminous Coal Commission
Appalachian
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Carlton Hotel
Guffey
West Virginia Chamber Forms In Charleston
Representatives of West Virginia chambers of commerce and industrial leaders completed the organization of a state chamber of commerce in Charleston. Phil Conley named a board of directors including Harry Sherr, O. W. Evans, Richard Harte, Karl Weaver, B. A. Poland, C. Bernard Gates, Harry Zeller, L. O. Curtis, A. C. Spurr, L. R. Putnam, and J. A. Bloch to serve until officers are elected at the January 24 meeting where the charter will be accepted and officers chosen.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Borah Seen Moving Closer to 1936 GOP Nomination
Idaho Senator Borah indicated to reporters that he would consider the Republican presidential race in 1936 after Wisconsin Republicans endorsed a Borah for president delegation. Borah said he would stand with them, though he has not formally announced a candidacy. The Wisconsin backers pledged to organize a Borah for president group in their state.
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Ohio
Britton Dones Error in Backing Peace Proposals
The committee of 18 decides to continue sanctions despite an Italian spokesman warning. Laval's cabinet faces doom as the crisis tightens amid shifting Allied positions and internal dissent.
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Committee of 18
Laval
Britain’s Parliament Wins Vote After Peace Plan Backing
In a decisive Commons tally 397 to 165 the government survived a censure motion after admitting errors in backing the Franco British peace plan. Lords upheld the government. Sir Samuel Hoare resigned as foreign secretary amid claims he was made a scapegoat.
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Laval
League of Nations
African Armies Steal Upon Foes In Jungle Firefight
Italian forces advance on Bucuraie Fidegan Elbert and Barabir north of Dolo to counter three modern armed African armies moving through crocodile infested jungles. Malcarie under night floodlights seeks to blunt Ethiopian right wing attacks as Ras Desia Demtu, Haile Selassie's son in law, and other forces maneuver along the Webbe Gestro Ganale Doria and Dawa Parma rivers. The center column reportedly raids Neghelli as Italian air power bombards and burns, with the Dawa Parma force believed in trouble.
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