21 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
1
Private capital es bash Field vetoes a bond measure of 78 375 for land along jury road to build a city owned airport. Mayor Curtis, confined by illness, disapproves the proposal after council passed it a week earlier. The veto ends the ten day period to sign or reject.
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United Press says authorities report a planned general uprising by Chinese Communists at Pao-Ting north of Chung. The nationalist government pledges safety measures. British gunboats have been ordered up the Yangtze as attacks and fighting near the area are feared.
A holiday scene from York describes a Christmas tree in Times Square lit with a 5,000 cherry yellow sign and a large Christmas greeting for New York strangers as the electrical league blest the display.
In New York a cheeky segment notes a bareheaded comedian drawing attention while a poultry market advertises specials for Christmas. The piece mentions Ned and a show appearance, with prices listed for meth chickens and other poultry at 22¢ per lb or 48¢ per dozen.
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Gov elect Myers Y Cooper backs Rupert R Beetham of Cadiz for state prohibition director amid a battle with the Anti Saloon League. The push follows pressure for William Bartels and hints at an expanded safety oriented enforcement structure in the looming reorganization of state departments.
In Chicago on December 21 the Illinois Anti Saloon League urged social ostracism of all who serve cocktails or defy the Volstead Act. The convention focused on 1929 policies and celebrated Hoover’s election and the overwhelming Prohibition vote nationwide.
The British legation in Kabul reported all was well as a Royal Air Force aircraft flew over the Afghan capital today two miles from the center. The pilot was advised not to land. Free candy and nuts offered with $5 purchase at Letherman’s for three days.
A Belgian woman’s revenge tale led Berlin and international police to link a gang aboard the Leviathan to the $500000 mail robbery at sea last June. Walter Ringer alias Long, a Leviathan stoker, allegedly led the crew with bonds from Tokyo Electric Light Co. among the loot.
Washington December 21 opponents of jazzless Sunday radio programs filed with the Federal Radio Commission a petition by the National Association Opposed to the Blue Laws Inc led by Rupert Hughes Clarence Darrow and Sinclair Lewis opposing the Lord's Day Alliance resolution to restrict Sunday broadcasts to religious music and oratory.
Prince George youngest son of the king lands in Southampton at 2 30 p m aboard the Berengaria en route from Bermuda to attend his ailing father. He declined a seaplane crossing at Cherbourg and continued on the liner from New York with the Cunard ship Berengaria.
Eclipse Electric Co announces extended hours with stores staying open Saturday and Monday evenings until 9 p m for customer convenience.
London reports further signs of improvement as five royal physicians declare his progress is on firmer footing. Public hope grows that King George may be nearing recovery, though doctors caution against overconfidence due to heart strain and a month-long illness. The king slept better and quiet remained in the palace sick room with Sir Stanley Hewett nearby.
Four masked bandits broke into the Palace Laundry in Cleveland early today. They bound and gagged the watchman Emmett Johnson, shot two dogs, and escaped with contents of the office safe. Johnson freed himself after two hours and alerted police. He reported entering the office at about 3 a.m. with two gunmen threatening him and two tying him.
Grand Canyon Arizona December 21 ground parties led the search for Glenn Hyde and his wife honeymooning explorers who disappeared after attempting to traverse the canyon in a homemade scow. Two army planes flew over the gorge dropping messages to a ground party near the stranded boat and to the Hydes signaling rescue is near.
New York Dec 21 The Durant prohibition enforcement prize tally shows at least 187 Americans favor execution for violating the 18th amendment. Some 23,230 submitted plans from all states and territories with 16,108 endorsing education and propaganda as enforcement.
Joseph Unger, arrested in Buffalo after police seized 2 million dollars in narcotics at New York's Grand Central Terminal, told his attorney to enter a guilty plea on the charges. He faced four counts including possession and transportation of narcotics, selling without a license, and conspiracy to violate the Harrison Narcotic Act, after previously entering not guilty.
New York December 21 The Waldorf Astoria one of the most famous hostels will be wrecked next summer to make way for an office building The hotel and its site at 33d Street and Park Avenue have been sold to the Bethlehem Engineering Corp by the Waldorf Astoria Realty Co No price disclosed but reportedly near 20 million dollars
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Central Pacific Railroad to build a $700000 extension from Walnut Grove to Isleton California covering nine miles.
Victor Vickstein of 1355 Dueber Ave is playing Santa for Bob aged 7 and Jane 5 in Canton. The children, motherless and with a recently widowed father out of work after a car crash, were named Opportunity No. 3 by the Children’s Bureau. Their foster home care continues as Christmas hopes brighten.
Marshal Count Luigi Cadorna who led Italy's army in World War I for two critical years died in Bordighera Italy at about 4 p m after being in a coma for days.
Detective Ora Slater and Assistant Prosecutor James Aungst inspect the Fearn murder scene and plan to question Wilbur Heldman about Margaret Heldman death. A Toledo detective, an unhearded witness nicknamed Blackie, and Lorain inquiry details are noted as investigations continue.
The Canton area recorded its coldest day of the season with 7 degrees above zero and strong winds blowing snow. The shortest day of the year arrived as winter began tonight at 9 40 with the sun rising at 7 14 and setting at 4 42. Professor Carl Meyer, Canton’s official weatherman, notes the thermometer confirms winter’s arrival.
President Coolidge signed the Boulder Dam bill at 10:20 AM, authorizing a 165 million project to build a 550 foot dam on the Colorado River. The act aims to irrigate southwest valleys, control floods, and generate hydro power, with construction to begin once water and power rights contracts ensure amortization in 50 years and after six states ratify the Colorado River compact.
New York police under Commissioner Grover Whalen begin raids to close 20 000 speakeasies as the city under a new administration aims to curb crime. Captains bear personal responsibility for districts and operate without gumshoe squads as they pursue liquor outlets.
President Coolidge signed a bill allowing presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Orrville Wright and the late Wilbur Wright, the pioneers who first piloted a heavier-than-air machine.
The Newsboys and Canton Daily News carriers will be celebrated on Saturday December 22 as Newsboys Day. Papers will be free to the boys on the streets and readers are asked to give generous coins as Christmas gifts for faithful service. Citizens are urged to remember the newsboys and have money ready for the carrier.
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