Des Moines Gunfight Ties to Kidnap Bandits
Two police officers shot in front of a downtown church during a search for two men believed to be the kidnap bandits. Detective Harry Booton is badly wounded. Detective George Cessna slightly hurt. Gunmen fled after exchanging fire. a Ford with Illinois plates was seized for fingerprints. Authorities extend rounds of patrol to capture the pair amid a spree of abductions.
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Des Moines
Harry Booton
Police Liquor Bureau
George Cessna
Liquor Bureau
Cessna
Illinois
Booton
Alber
The Clair plan for farm relief gains debate in The Gazette
The Gazette analyzes the HE CLAIR plan for agricultural rehabilitation, arguing it could stabilize farm prices without subsidies and citing World War era price controls. It notes opposition from critics, compares railroads and labor, and discusses the economic ripple effects of supporting farm income and credit. The piece cites Chicago business support and urges alternative proposals.
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HE Clair
the Gazette
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Anamosa Woman Injured After Car Collision on Third Street
Mrs. Ray Starry of Anamosa suffered back injuries when she, her husband, and their Cedar Rapids son were struck by a car driven by Joseph Prachar of Fairfax. The incident occurred at the intersection of Third avenue and Third street as Prachar turned right. Mrs. Starry was treated and released after X rays at Mercy hospital. her husband and son were unharmed.
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Cedar Rapids
Ray Starry
Anamosa
Third Avenue
Third Street
Joseph Prachar
Fairfax
Starrys
Prachar
Starry
Mercy Hospital
Official of R. F. C. Missing In Denver
DENVER AP Missing since Thursday Philip W. White an official of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was sought by police Saturday White was visiting his mother Mrs Elvira B White from Washington a nervous breakdown had been noted and authorities feared harm might have occurred after he left a friend's office
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Denver
Philip W. White
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
White
Washington
Elvira B. White
Holiday Want Ad Highlights Pets for Sale
In the Want Ad section a cheerful holiday classification lists dogs cats birds rabbits for sale. Pups canaries parrots kittens goldfish and other living gifts are advertised daily. To place an ad call 2-1121 and ask for an Ad-taker with special rates for 3 and 7 day ads.
Bitter winter storm grips much of nation with widespread snow
The Associated Press reports a powerful weather system bringing snow across much of the United States. Temperatures plunged with record lows in Wyoming, Montana, the Dakotas, and northern states. California faced frost risk to citrus crops as storms disrupt travel nationwide.
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Oregon Country
Southeastern
Coastal Plain
Texas
Appalachians
Washington
Philadelphia
Manhattan Island
Mississippi
Ohio
Midlands
Colorado
Tennessee
Atlantic
Lander
Wyo
Yellowstone Park
Helena
Mont
Rapid City
S. D
Duluth
Minn
Denver
Escanaba
Mich
Bismarck
N. D
California
Point Barrow
Alaska
North America
Back Seat Driver Rights Upheld in Kansas Supreme Court
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled a rear seat passenger may give instructions to the front seat driver and warn of danger. William G. Carter was denied damages after a collision with a train when his daughter in law drove into a railroad track, the court finding contributory negligence by the back seat passenger.
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Kanean
State Supreme Court
William G. Carter
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Carter
Daugther
Supreme Court
Bolivians Drive Back Paraguayans at Fort Saavedra
Bolivian troops broke a Paraguayan siege at kilometer seven in Fort Saavedra sector after five weeks of fighting on the Alihuata road. Paraguayan losses are estimated at 300 with 20 dead and 30 wounded for Bolivia. The assault featured bayonets and machetes after heavy artillery barrages and hand to hand combat beginning with zero hour. By 2:30 p.m. Paraguayans retreated into the jungle.
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Fort Munoz
Chaco
Bolivia
Fort Saavedra
Gran Chaco
Alihuata Road
Paraguayan Forces Storm Fort Murgia Near Saavedra
Semi official reports say Paraguayan troops stormed Fort Murgia defeating Bolivian garrison and seizing war material. A separate official claim noted the army broke Bolivian lines near Fort Saavedra as a concentrated drive continues.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Fort Murgia
Fort Saavedra
Weather Outlook for Chicago Week of December 12
Weather forecast for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys calls for snow east and south portions Monday, then generally fair midweek. Temperatures stay mostly below normal with a possible moderation toward the end of the week.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Missouri
Linn County Bonds Total Debt and Interest Explained
A summary recaps three Linn county taxing units debts totaling 8.86 million dollars with 3.37 million in interest, detailing per capita costs for Cedar Rapids and rural residents, retirement plans, and how state and local funds will cover portions of the bonds. It notes bonds retire through 1953 and outlines taxation and sinking fund offsets.
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the Gazette
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
LSA
Ganeine’ Pax
French Premier and Committees Seek War Debt Vote
Paris AP reports Premier Edouard Herriot and two key chamber committees debated a plan to allow payment of the war debt installment due the United States next Thursday. The draft links payment to an advance U.S. agreement to a full debt conference, with uncertainties over government approval. Former Premier Laval urged honoring the Mellon Berenger settlement and making the December payment.
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Paris
Edouard Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Chamber
Laval
Senate Foreign Affairs and Finance Committees
France
Britain to Pay Dec 15 Installment Without Gold Transfer
London reports Britain will satisfy the December 15 payment to the United States without moving gold across the Atlantic. A small Bank of England team will earmark 144 tons of gold from one vault to another, reserving it for the U S Federal Reserve.
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London
Great Britain
France
United States
Atlantic
Bank of England
United States Federal Reserve Bank
Zasu Pitts Shows Slight Improvement After Surgery
Los Angeles AP reports actress Zasu Pitts remains out of immediate danger after an intestinal operation last Wednesday. Doctors say the crisis is not reached for two days and her condition is described as slight improvement.
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Los Angeles
Zasu Pitts
Edwin Larson
Miss Pitts
Call Conference Of Days To Map Fight
The Anti Saloon League of America board decided a national conference of prohibition groups to mobilize dry sentiment and defeat repeal moves. The Washington meeting is set for February 14 to 16 with invites to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and church and social service boards.
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Washington
America
Anti- Saloon League of America
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Miner Mourns as Six Sons Die in Zero Mine Blast
YANCEY Ky INS P N Mas Seagill 78 lifelong miner mourns the loss of six sons in the Zero mine disaster that cost twenty three lives. He retired two years ago from coal shafts. Four other sons work in nearby mines.
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Yancey, Ky
INS
P. N. Mas Seagill
Roosevelt Hits Tammany In Reform Move
President elect Franklin D Roosevelt pushes a new deal by challenging Tammany Hall and urging radical reform of New York City's politics. The push follows Alfred E Smith's push for reform and could influence mayoral prospects in 1933 while signaling future federal reforms.
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Roosevelt
Tammany IN
Reform
Hyde Park
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tammany Hall
New York City
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Tammany
May Buck Smith
Smith
Joseph V. McKee
White House
Caldwell School Tops Linn County in 100 Percent Dental Health
Caldwell No. 7 in Washington township becomes the third Linn county rural school to report perfect dental hygiene this year to County Superintendent Lulu B. Secrist. Teacher Miss LaVona Bailey leads pupils Lois Strait Raymond Knapp Dale Williams Elza Lint Ernest Lint Neta Lint Keitha Ward Alvin Strait Clair Strait Frances Griffin Harold Osborn Merna Fae Newland Ivan Newland.
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Cedar Rafids News
Caldwell
Washington Township
Linn County
Lulu B
LaVona Baily
Lois Strait
Raymond Knapp
Dale Wilams
Elza Lint
Ernest Lint
Neta Lint
Keitha Ward
Alvin Strait
Clair Strait
Frances Griffin
Harold Osborn
Merna Fae Newland
Ivan Newland
Langmuir Wins Nobel Prize Amid Royal Presence
In Stockholm, King Gustaf presented Irving Langmuir the 1932 Nobel Prize in Chemistry before a distinguished audience that included eleven royals. English author John Galsworthy won the Literature prize, accepted on his behalf by British minister Sir John Clark. Galsworthy is ill with a severe cold.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Irving Langmuir
John Gals
Worthy
John Clarkad Galsworthy
Postmaster General's Hat Spurs Two Auto Purchases
Hearings reveal the Post Office bought two cars this year to suit Brown's height and silk hat. One small Lincoln was used for official duties while a larger car was sought for formal occasions. Brown noted the small car lacked practical space for a top hat and planned to trade in eight secondhand vehicles.
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Washington
Brown
Post Office Department
Post Office
Lincoln Company
House
Senate
Wine And Beer Blocs Conflict In Wet Battle
Washington officials hear a clash between wine advocates and beer supporters as the Ways and Means Committee weighs the Collier bill to modify the Volstead Act. Proponents claim legalized wine could yield at least 20 million dollars yearly in revenue and aid grape regions. Some lawmakers oppose combining wine and beer in one bill, fearing jeopardized passage.
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Washington
California
House
Ways and Means
Henry Rainey
Apollo musical matinee injures three chorus girls
At the Apollo theater in New York during a matinee of Take a Chance a cable supporting scenery broke injuring three chorus girls one severely Julie Jenner a former Vanities principal was taken to a hospital with serious injuries Frances Gordon and Mildred Stevens also suffered injuries in the incident Authorities investigated the stage equipment and safety protocols of the production
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New York
Apollo Theater
Cable
Julie Jenner
Frances Gordon
Mildred
Spain
Bomb Explodes at British Residency in Cairo
A bomb blew up Saturday night in the garden of the British residency in Cairo occupied by Sir Percy Loraine. No casualties or serious damage reported. Investigators link the attack to Egypts political turmoil as nationalists accuse Britain of meddling. Britain denies involvement.
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Cairo
Egypt
Percy Loraine
Britain
Fuad
Ismail Pasha
Hitler Declares Himself Sole Nazi Leader
Berlin (UP) Adolph Hitler, deserted by two lieutenants, says he is now the sole leader of the Nazi party. He named Reichstag Deputy Ley as representative in the propaganda department and promised to outline new policies next week. Ley previously helped in 1931 attack on Otto Wels in a Cologne restaurant.
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Berlin
Adolph Hitler
Reichstag
Ley
Otto Wels
Cologne
Mother And Three Children Die By Gas In Brooklyn
In Brooklyn on a Saturday a family tragedy ends in four deaths from suspected gas asphyxiation. Mrs Rose Guterez and her children Michael 4 months Paul 18 months and Santiago 3 were found in the kitchen of their apartment with four gas stove jets wide open. Superintendent Michael Gueterz discovered them and the mother was taken to Kings County Hospital in hysterics.
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New York
Rose Guterez
Brooklyn
Michael Gueterz
Michael
Paul
Santiago
Guterez
Kings County Hospital
Lottery Defendants Admitted To Bail
An order admitting Conrad H. Mann Frank E. Hering and Bernard C. McGuire to bail pending appeal of their lottery convictions was signed by Judge Manton of the United States circuit court of appeals. The appeal must be argued by the first week in February.
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New York
Conrad H. Mann
Frank E. Hering
Bernard C. McGuire
Manton
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Congress readies clash over veterans bonus and economy
Washington reports a looming battle on Capitol Hill between economy advocates and proponents of increased spending including veterans demanding their bonuses. Frank Hines cites over 1.3 million veterans or dependents on pension or compensation rolls and hints at a plan to separate veterans by compensation type.
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Washington
Congress
Frank T. Hines
Joint
Congressional Veterans’ Committee
United States
Hines
Capitol Hill
Wright Patman
Texas
Woman chases getaway pair after car hits parked vehicles
Mrs. A N Hamiston followed two Solon men after their car struck two parked cars on Fifth Street SE and then hit her vehicle. She and Leroy Miller cornered the suspects near Eighth Street in Third Avenue. Ralph R. Stahle faced IVC charges. Mike Stahle held for intoxication. Police arrested them.
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Cedar Rapids
Fifth Street
Turd Avenue
Solon
A. N. Hamiston
Nineteenth Street
Detective Powers
Orphant
Omaha Liquor Ring Jury Deadlocks Over Weekend
Federal jury deliberating the case of Tom Dennison and fifteen others charged as “higher ups” in an alleged liquor syndicate retires for the weekend at 5 p.m. Saturday after failing to indicate progress. They were ordered back to deliberations by Judge J. W. Woodrough. The defendants face charges of conspiracy. Jurors resume Monday.
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Omaha
Tom Dennison
J. W. Woodrough
Dennison
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Zasu
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Galsworthy
P.O. Department
Hitler
Bar Hines
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