Aid Reaches 400 Stranded On President Hoover Liner
Manila reports say two US destroyers Barker and Aiden reached the wreck site off Holshoto island amid heavy seas and winds. About 380 to 400 passengers were ashore on Holshoto and nearby Hayake. The $8 million luxury liner President Hoover was breaking up with 90 percent of its cargo lost. the President McKinley and Empress of Japan were also on scene as daylight awaited.
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Manila
Dollar
President Hoover
Barker
Aiden
Hoishoto
Forroast
Tosan
Holshoto
Hayake
Dollar Line
San Francisco
Hugh McKenzie
McKinley
Cajan Pacific
Mass Slaying Fears Grow Over Weidmann Case
Police disclosed discovery of clothing belonging to twelve women at the St. Cloud villa linked to Eugene Weidmann. Only Janine Keller, 30, identified among them, feared to be sixth victim in a murder-for-profit ring. Weidmann, silent under questioning, promised to reveal more later. Authorities intensified searches of grounds for possible bodies. a photo found tied to his estranged wife, missing since Oct. 2, raised further questions. A Brooklyn dancer’s body was reportedly found beneath the villa porch as investigators continued.
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Eugene Kellerbourg
Paris
Aince
Keller
Duke
Jean de Koven
Brooklyn
Fritz
Senators Drive For Crop Vote
Senate sponsors of the new farm bill indicated they would push for a vote on crop control legislation within the week. House companion measure moved last week, with Congress planning a possible special session to close by December 26. Majority Leader Barkley said a roll call vote should occur by Wednesday and the Senate was certain to pass the bill this week.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Arevenger
Roosevelt
Barkley
Kentucky
Smith
B.S. Cd
The
Agriculture Committee
Sen
Ellender
D.-La
Cal
Decrease Shown In Living Costs
New York December 27 saving costs for wage earner turned sharply down in November a survey by the National Industrial Conference Board said Decreases were found in each major group of expenditures except coal which rose 0.6 percent over October Rent declined 0.1 percent Food showed the steepest drop 1.5 percent compared with October The board notes the index remains lower than November 1936
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New York
Des
National Industrial Conference Board
Renta
Sun Aids Snow Fighters in Buffalo
Hundreds of snow fighters worked under a bright sun in North Buffalo to finish clearing a three day blizzard that claimed six lives. Bluecoats kept back crowds at Kenmore village as plows cleared 15 foot drifts to allow trucks with food and medicines into the stricken area. Officials hoped the final sections would open before nightfall while main arteries were mostly cleared and many residents remained trapped inside.
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Buffalo
Auburn
Kenmore Village
Fletchers Heart Victim: Ka nawha Bank Officer Dies
William R. Fletcher, 53, a vice president at Ka nawha Banking and Trust, collapsed and died of a heart ailment while acting as pallbearer at funeral services for William Fielder on Sissonville road. A native of Virginia, he moved to Charleston in 1904 and held long service with the bank. He was a trustee and Sunday school treasurer at Central M. E. Church.
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Willam R. Fletcher
Poplar Road
Kanawha Banking and Trust Company
Surial
William Fielder
Sissonville
Fielcher
Charleston
Virginia
Lynville Depot
Harrisonburg
Fletcher
Central
M. E. Church
Santa Claus Delivers Daily Gifts at White House
Gift bags fill the White House as daily visitors bring a broad array of presents for the president and staff. From toy ships to wooden carvings, sweaters, pies, and German walnuts, the decor reflects a festive exchange of goodwill.
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Santa Claus
White House
Washington
Verity
Break Expected In Cold Wave Ends Rampage Toll
The Associated Press reports widespread distress from extreme cold and floods across the nation. Three dead and over 2,000 homeless after Sacramento River flooding. A blizzard in northern New York dumps 15 foot drifts, six deaths, and many isolated homes. Thaw ends an eight day cold spell in the south with temps 20 to 40 in several cities. Snow and cold affect Utah Idaho western states as miners die in Idaho snow slide near Carey.
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Eist
California
Sacramento
New York State
Snew
South
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Raleigh
Utah
Ida
Carey
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Chicago
Mercury
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
New England
New York City
Three Die in Far West Flood Ravaging Northern California
Northern California flood waters from three days of rain inundated farms and homes. The Red Cross estimated 5000 without shelter as Sacramento River levees breached at Butte City and a flood zone formed near Princeton and Colusa. Weather officials warned of critical stages up to Knight's Landing as relief efforts began.
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San Francisco
California
American Red Cross
Mill Lane
Sacramento River
Red Biull
Princeton
E. Fl. Fiatcher
Weather Bureau
Sacramento
Knight's Landing
Butte City
Princeton Village
Colusa
Prison Officers Slain in Futile Prison Break Attempt
In Columbia South Carolina six convicts initially barricaded themselves in the prison captain Olin Sanders office after stabbing Capt. Sanders to death during a failed escape bid. National guardsmen fired tear gas to subdue the scene as Gov. Olin Johnston urged the inmates to surrender and avoid bloodshed.
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Columbia
8. C
Dre
Darrikadee
Olin Sanders
Olin Johnston
National Guard
Sanders
Adj
James C. Doier
Johnston
Sant Nera
Four Trainmen Killed in Kentucky Collision
Four railroad workers died and five were injured in a head-on collision of Southern Railway freight trains near Salvisa Kentucky. The crash hurled engines and overturned ten cars, with debris scatters along the roadbed. An official report cites conflicting train orders as the cause.
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Salvisa
Souther Railway System
South Central
Kentucky
Valentine Summers
New Albany
Ind
J. C. McGill
Louisville
H. Mat Ludwik
C. J. Denny
Harrodsburg
James McAdams
E. F. Stott
Louisvile
Searcy
C. J. Grinstad
A. F. Roeder
Louteville
Loutaville
Snow Blankets City After Temp Rises in Kanawha Valley
Kanawha valley woke to new snow after temperatures rose to the early twenties. A 74 hour low of nine degrees was logged at 6 30 p m yesterday at the municipal airport. By 1 30 p m it read 24 meters and at 7 15 p m 232. Youths used the Elk River near the Dryden street bridge to coast across the river. A rumor of a fall drew ambulances and rescue boats. Fire crews investigated a possible incident near the river. Fresh snow slowed traffic due to slick streets.
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Kanawha Valley
Dryden Street Street
Wn Central Fire Station
St. Albans
Ftoreh
Coal River
Mussolini Seen Pushing Fascist World Plan to Dismantle League
Rome dispatch reports authoritative sources say Premier Benito Mussolini aims to establish a Fascist world order and replace the League of Nations. Diplomats note Il Duce’s secession from the league signals a shift from seeking britain and france to opposing democratic powers.
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Britain
France
Rome
Benito Mancolini
League of Nations
League
Il Duce
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Mediterranean
Dure
Hia
Intopines
Blusso- Ini
Rebels Launch Big Offensive Across Franco-Spanish Front
Rebels born a wide general offensive striking Toledo Brunete and Teruel fronts as government lines collapse. Insurgent dispatches claim Madrid siege ends and Valencia bound thrusts, with 270 warplanes in a record air battle over the Zaragoza front.
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Hendaye
Iran
Toledo
Brunete
Toruel
Hne
Reda
Bruncte
Madrid
Spain
Teruel
Valencia
Zatagoza
Hamilton Asked To Quit GOP Post
New Jersey industrialist Robert W. Johnson urged resignation of the Republican national committee and a complete political retirement of chairman John D. M. Hamilton. Johnson, president of Johnson Surgical Supply, argued the party needs new leadership ahead of the national executive committee meeting in St. Louis.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Republican Party
Robert W. Johnson
New Jersey
John D. M. Hamton
Alf Landon
Kansas
Herbert Hoover
Johnson
Repulican National Executive Committee
St. Louis
Soviet masses elect Stalin in first direct Russian vote
Moscow reports show 80 million electors casting ballots for 1143 members of the supreme Soviet in a largely unopposed race. Bands, banners, and a massive turnout marked the day as Stalin secured unanimous leadership. Early tallies indicated 86 to 95 percent voting in several precincts by midafternoon.
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Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Stalin
Valery Mezh
Iron Lung Ordered For Huntington Paralysis Youth
A 17-year-old paralysis patient at Huntington Orthopedic Hospital will receive an iron lung. The device was ordered by W. E. Chilton Jr of the West Virginia 40 and 8 group with support from national headquarters and the state welfare director. Dr. A Shade Jones confirmed the plan and said the lung could save the youth. The unit is to ship from Boston early next week and arrive midweek, becoming Grand Vulture property for use statewide.
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Huntington Hospital
Grand Voiture
Huntington
W. E. Chilton, Jr
Gare
West Virginia
American Legion Auxilary
National
Chilton
Rhanta Gallatte
Wee Ereames
A. Shade Jones
Jones
Tne
Grand Welfare of
American Legion
Charles Booth
Boston
Chitton
Panay Gunboat Bombing Kills One Wounds Two
The U S gunboat Panay on the Yangtze river was bombed by Japanese forces killing one sailor and wounding two officers including Lieutenant Commander J J Hughes and Lieutenant A F Anders. The attack also sank two Standard Oil ships and left 54 known survivors. Japan admitted responsibility and pledged accountability while British reports cited Hashimoto ordering fire on ships on the river.
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Washington
Navy
Panay
Yanetse River
J. J. Hughes
A. F. Anders
Shanghai
U. S
Yangtze River
Nanking
Embassy
Standard Oil Company
Reaponaibilfy
Hashimoto
British Seaman Killed and Two Injured in Yangtze Crisis
British seaman killed and a naval officer wounded near Wuhu upriver from Nanking as Japan steps up bombardments along the Yangtze. The four day battle for Nanking continues with heavy losses reported on both sides as ships guns planes and tanks are unleashed.
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Shanghai
Japan
Nanking
Yangtze River
Wuhu
Yangtze
Dalving
Mer
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Albert Quillen
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W. R. Fletcher
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Hamilton
GOP
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Verybody
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