Operator Reports Code Message From Vicinity Where Plane Is Sought
Navy destroyers and the Coast Guard search a 32 mile wide lane off Nova Scotia for the missing Greyson plane. Reports from Heart's Content Newfoundland say radio signals were heard suggesting a nearby location. Residents heard an aircraft motor about 8:30 Saturday night near Harbor Grace, 23 miles from Heart's Content.
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Coast Guard
Nova Scotia
Grayson
Newfoundland
Stentalord
Wallace Richards
Mrs. Burgess
Heart's Content
Harbor Grace
Trinity Bay
Airship Arrives Back at Lakehurst
The dirigible Loy An returns to Lakehurst New Jersey at 11 46 pm after a drift toward Sable Island off the Massachusetts coast. Mrs Frances W Grayson and a crew of three were aboard with Dawn missing Friday. Residents along the shore eagerly awaited sighting of the airship and presumed it had taken a straight line from the Massachusetts coast to Lakehurst.
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Uskehurst
N. J
Used Press
Sable Island
Frances W. Grayson
Bridgeport
Massachusetts
Lakehurst
New Haven Road Seeks Bond Authority and Sale Terms
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railway requests Interstate Commerce Commission approval to amend bonds of forty million dollars in first and refunding issues. The road plans to dispose of bonds to J O Mergen or company at 89 14 percent of par value.
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Washington, der
New York, New Haven
Morgan Named Chairman of U. S. Steel Co
Morgan is chosen board chairman of U S Steel Co with James A. Farrell continuing as president and chief executive officer. Wyron L tartar and Watt named as vice chairs and heads of committees, creating a triumvirate leadership representing finances, business, and stores. The board directs corporate duties under Farrell’s executive oversight.
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Morgan
U. S. Steel CO
New Srk
Tee Pd
Piatpoant Stergan
Gayfinnal Benker
Benaded
Elrestars
Heve Tndey
Elester
Reckaway Chairan
Deel
Bibert
AuemMst
Wyron Tartar
Bhorpey
Watt
Gary
James A. Faryell
Fineuve Committee
Wii
Hie Corporation
Sinanes
Fat
Sehal
Murgatt
U.S. Slee
Farrell
Harold Stanley
Suce
Mitchell verdict appealed by state
State appeals the acquittal of Robert C. Mitchell former Norwalk tax collector in Criminal Superior Court. The jury acquitted him of embezzling city funds after a three year term in office. The appeal cites alleged errors and argues for review of the verdict despite defense claims of record indifference and disputed evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Mitchell
Norwalk
Willium TH. Comley
Otis
Uist
Ridge DP
Wilde Marvin
Sailor Rescues Stamford Boy From Death In Pond
James Cherry seven, saved from drowning today in Stamford pond by Joby Byrne, a navy petty officer visiting from the carrier line. Byrne spotted the danger near skaters and plunged in to pull the boy to safety, with bystanders aiding from shore as sirens and alarms sounded.
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Sailor
Stamford
Drc
Ccialed
James Cherry
Joby Byrpe
Avy
Iine
Chery
Moirney
Hee
Ube Reyers
Jenny By
Byrne
Abel
Abin Bey Gerirt
Elie
Mexico and U S Move Toward Friendlier Ties After Lindbergh Flight
Washington and Mexico City advance steps toward closer relations following the Lindbergh flight. Mexico acts to align its oil laws with a Supreme Court ruling affecting foreign interests while the United States considers easing an arms embargo and approving a Ford aircraft purchase used by Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh.
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Washington
Associated Press
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
Galles
Supreme Court of Mexico
Mexican Petroleum Company
Coolidge
United Stat
State Department
Ford
Evangeline Lindbergh
Iin Department
Mercer
Fadt
P Tales
Eouferny
EHSL
Anal Aly
Mexican Congress
School Budget to Jump Two Hundred Forty Three Thousand
The Board of Education plans a budget requisition roughly 243000 higher than this year for education. A conference yesterday set tentative increases totaling about 243000, with total requests around 2330000 if approved. Salaries for teachers and administrators rise under new schedules, and 40000 is sought for textbooks for high schools. Repairs and grounds will require about 826 additional funds, with officials preparing the formal filing with the comptroller later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education Board
Walter W. Garrity
Morrey
Ais
Essary
Fire damages Bolling Field supplies at Air Force base
Washington December 27 A fire blamed on wiring or an overheated heating system damaged Bolling Field warehouse where Army Air Corps and quartermaster goods valued at about half a million dollars were stored. Much of the stored uniform stock and equipment was destroyed or damaged as investigators began examining the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Corps
Cereien
State Official Buys Sport Car for Patients
Hartford December 27. An official of a state institution with trustee consent bought a $3 000 sport model car seating one passenger besides the driver to transport patients. After correspondence with Edward F Hall commissioner, the car was returned to the dealer, the order canceled, and the official paid for the use of the vehicle while in possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Associated Press
Comptroller
Edward F. Hall
Control and Finance
Hickman murder case sparks arraignment move in Los Angeles
A suspect named Hickman sits in a cell with a ball and chain after arraignment two hours after arriving in Los Angeles from Oregon. Detectives taunt him as the “broke” murderer on the train. Hickman mutters “Hope I’ll get life” during the journey.
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Hickman
Los Angeles
Oregon
Grayson
Heart
Newfoundland
Navy Dirigible
Lakehurst
Canadian
Harvey Hubbell
Hady
Hylte
Westport
Tutal
Bridgeport
Patrhele Court
Page Wi
Realatins
Iit Milerd
Youth Kidnapper Hickman Plans Guilty Plea in Parker Case
Los Angeles December 27 William B Hickman said he would plead guilty when arraigned Thursday for the kidnaping and murder of twelve year old Marian Parker He asserted he would refuse a not guilty plea despite pressure from his lawyers and police and sought fair treatment while recounting the crime in writing.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
William B. Hickman
Marian Parker
Hickman
Hint
Mie Square
C Omire
Parker
Rockefeller Golf Partner Quits After Huffing Match
In Ormond Beach on December 27, 1888, Rockefeller and his old Civil War rival General Adelbert Ames played a six hole match. Rockefeller edged Ames one up despite losing a nickel bet on a difficult shot. After concluding the round Ames left in anger, while Rockefeller reflected on life and golf as a meeting place for notable people.
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Ormond Beach
Fila
Assatiaieg
Jon D. Rockefeller
Ima
Adelbert Ames
Olmegorte
Rockefeller
Ponent
Geern
Detectives Break Hickman With Taunts On Long Trip
LA story on the William Edward Hickman case describes detectives Raymond Lucas and Chief Cline using taunts about a little girl to disrupt his feigned semi coma during the Portland to Los Angeles journey. The tactic helped prompt Hickman to confess to the Marian Parker slaying before DA Asa Keyes and others.
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Los Angeles
Der
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Trlp
Pendljeton
Oregon
Los Angeles County
Hickman
Herman Cline
Asa Keyes
James B. Davia
Parker
Herman
the Coyote
Fox
Harry Raymond
Dick Lucas
Raymond
Harvey Hubbell Succeeds Father as Company Head
Harvey Hubbell Jr, aged about twenty, is named head of the firm after his father's death. Directors say he brings engineering skill and inventive talent, with six years at the plant shaping a promising leadership path. The move follows the elder Hubbell’s long tenure and a contemporary belief in the son’s capacity.
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Harvey Hubbell
Father
Slarte
Eichel Plait
Oy Yew
Pitle
Hubbell
Witl
Harvey Hubbell, Sr
Choate Sehoo
Wallingford
Princeton
Choate
Europe
Bridgeport
Wilson Committed to Insane Asylum
Allen Wilson son of Lynis Wilson a former Bridgeport newspaper man was yesterday committed to the Matteawan asylum for the insane near Yonkers New York He will be taken there immediately Attorney Mortimer C O'Brien and Wilson’s counsel sought government hospital commitment arguing the mental disability stemmed from injuries while serving in World War I County Judge White Plains NY received the commission report which urged confinement in a state hospital while suggesting possible government care due to ex serviceman status Steps were taken to have Wilson placed in government custody on grounds related to wartime injuries and compensation.
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Allen Wilson
Lynis Wilson
Bridgeport
Neas Yonkers
Mortimer C. O'Brien
Wilson
Dudee Witkin F. Biinkiey
Cewt
White Plains
N.Y
Wilcor
New York State
Judean Caine
Pers
Mallewair
Dhe
Hope Fll Get Life Hickman Statement On Train
Joe Hickman, 27, confessed to slaying Judly Mar Jen Parker after a spree of holdups linked to a stolen trombone. He described plans to become a minister and learning music, while details of capture in Pendleton Oregon and subsequent jail visits emerged.
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Tmances
Joe
Wilinn Bedwared Hickman
Marjen Parker
Pon Tim
Mieister
Los Angeles
Peudeton
Oregon
Peucceton
Lins
San Francisco
Boy Hurt Believed Hit and Run Victim
Eight year old Robert Nordie of North Avenue was found unconscious with multiple wounds at North Avenue and River Street around 7 04 last night. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital where his skull fracture status and other injuries were not disclosed. A Sun Oil driver, Mam Phelps, found him, placed him on his truck, and rushed him to the hospital while authorities investigated.
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Robert Nordie
North Avenue
River Street
Bridgeport
Mam Phelps
Sun Oil Company
Phelps
Fourth Precinct
Anton Herb
Confessed Killer of Marian Parker Arrained in Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman, who confessed to murdering and dismembering Marian Parker, was brought to Los Angeles and arraigned within two hours. The 12 year old's killer arrived amid a cautious crowd of about 4,000 as police guarded the Hall of Justice, with a Kansas City attorney retained for his defense. The arraignment was postponed to Thursday to allow Jerome Walsh to join the defense, while Hickman sits in a cell awaiting the hearing.
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William Edward Hickiien
Marian Parker
Asa Keyes
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Perry M. Parker
Parker
Hickman
Glendale
Pasatiena
Medusa
Hialtothes
Bellevue Arms Apartments
Wey
Assenciated Press
William Edward Hickman
County
Jalil
Pendleton
Ore
Dail
Conner
Hickmar
Jackson
Algeda
Leves
Vrsgerd
Jane
Nickmant
Hrnee
Carlos Hardy
Distri
Jerome Walsh
Eva Hickman
Waelshy
Frank P. Walsh
New York
Missouri
Hardy
Hall of Justice
Tom Gurdane
Buck Liewallen
Oregon
Hick+man
Keyes
Hickmat
Alamede Street
Temple
Broadway
Jackson Street
Police Department
District Attorney's Office
Hickmay
Lee Hell of Justice
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Western Union
Atjbanker
United States Steel Land
Dirigible
SY. Johns
N. F
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Stentaford
Hillyard
Jay
Cope
Bane
Tellard
Hearns Contant
Hulvara
New Haven
J. A. Farrell
M. C. Taylor
Will Rule Corporation
Vit
Mitchell
U. S
Mrs. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Calles
Bolling
Wausgin
Hoeaver Loneworth
Mares
Callies
Guatemala
Warsaw
Vilna
Buseness
Midland Steel Products
Donahue
Federal Sax
Red Men's Hall
Army
Bibe Rui
Carapalan
Parker Girl
Slayer
Celt
Huff
Chief Cline
Man
Government Hospital
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