Milne Admits Kidnap Hoax Involving G Men
New York dispatch reports Caleb J. Milne the fourth, a 24 year old actor and heir, confessed to staging his own kidnapping hoax. He was held in 7500 bail for attempted extortion after 12 hours of questioning by federal agents led by J Edgar Hoover. The case concluded with Milne admitting the ruse to gain publicity and stage work.
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New York
G-man Justice
Caleb J. Milne
Young Textile
Milne
Philadelphia
Gawn
J. Edgar Hoover
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
Young Milne
Gantesees
Moorer
Doylestown
Doylestown Hospital
Bradford Greene
Young’ Milne
Doylestown Emergency
Ned
Nat
Relief Staff Slashed as State Cuts Relief Rolls
The relief administration ordered 200 to 250 office staff discharged by December 31 to curb expenses amid a 25 percent budget cut. With 48,000 on rolls and 850 current relief workers, officials expect further reductions as districts report weekly figures. federal funds totaling 1.66 million arrived early in December as Washington allotments. The works program cites 64,000 jobs already provided and projects 17,000 to 26,000 employables may lack jobs, with CCC erosion and road work absorbing some.
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State Relief Administration
Washington
Ethiate
Witcher
McCullough
Daniel
WPA
Daniels
CCC
Soll
Rosd
Ice Floes Drift Down the Ohio as Warmth Returns
Ice floes moved down the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Portsmouth as moderating temperatures freed the stream after days of zero weather. The river filled bank to bank with large ice cakes, slowing navigation as dams worked to keep floes moving. A portion of the tow of the steamer Mency C. eiser Jr sank near Maysville, with barges and cargo valued at about $75,000.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Weather Bureau
U. S
Pittsburgh
Portsmouth
Louisville
Syert
Maysville
Mency C
Chambers of Commerce Opposes NRA Flavored Legislation
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States declared it will fight any measures with an NRA flavor. It urged opposition to cash bonus bills and warned against heavy federal spending and permanent neutrality moves toward war. It condemned carry over bills after NRA’s death and criticized attempts to re enact mandatory provisions and government licensing for interstate industries.
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Washington
Des
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Hich
NRA
Owmahoney
Mother Is Given 2 Year Sentence
In Huntington on December 28 1971 Lizzie Blevins a 46 year old mother of five received a two year penitentiary term after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Mrs Be L Henry aged 48 on June 27 Judge H Clay Worth imposed the sentence as Cabell county jury had indicted her for murder Detectives said the shooting followed her return home from Mrs Henrys home.
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Huntington
Salvation Army
H. Clay Worth
Lizzie Blevins
BE L Henry
Cabell County
A. J. Chapman
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Court of Pardons
Bruno Rich
Hauptmann
George van Guskirls
Buslness
New York
Coal Board Asks Prices Be Reported
Washington dispatch reports the bituminous coal commission ordering producers to fix minimum sales prices swiftly, balancing calls for immediate price fixing against those fearing impact on court challenges to the Guffey act. Industry voices warn of wage cuts and a bad winter if prices fall, while University of Pennsylvania and other producers push for patience amid pending Supreme Court rulings. The commission chairman says there is no power to delay price fixing and forms an advisory committee to stay in Washington.
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Washington
Bituminous Coal Commission
Supreme Court
Mudge
F. E. Dies
Globe Coal Company
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Charles P. O'Neill
O'Neill
Charles F. Hosford, Jr
Commission
Wash
Smith to Decline FDR Invitation
New York December 28 The long standing ties between President Roosevelt and Alfred E. Smith fray as Smith plans to decline an invitation to attend the White House for the American Legion dinner on January 25. He will be in Washington with a large party and will stay at a nearby hotel. John J. Raskob may join as a guest. The Governor’s hostility to the new deal was noted by associates.
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New York
Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Washington
Rands
Smit
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Commit Tea
Smith
Raskob
League
Mo Tien
Altres &, Smithy
American Liberty League
Uacl
Berah
Idaho
City Planning Committee To Be Appointed by Mayor
Mayor Dawson announces upcoming appointment of a city planning committee to study improvements and traffic solutions for Charleston. He predicts population will reach 200000 in ten years and outlines priorities including Elk river bridge, major street widening, and traffic redeployment. He praises citizen support and invites advice while noting budget constraints and past fiscal challenges.
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Charleston
Boone Dawson
Elk River
Dawson
North South Squads Drill As Football Fever Grows
North and South all-star football squads drill for their charity game at Laidley Stadium next Wednesday at 1 30 o clock. Coaches Garrity and Clyde report satisfaction with workouts as Parkersburg star Bruce Parsons suffers a fractured elbow in practice.
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Frank A. Knight
the Gazette
Charleston
Laidley
Irish Garrity
Arthur H. Clyde
North J
Parkersburg
Bruce Parsons
Parkersburg High
Ree
Poison Liquor Traced to State in Mass Casualties
Authorities traced the deadly liquor to a Moonshine vendor in West Aliquippa. Six died during the Christmas period amid arrests of Felice and Lawalice as police investigated a farm source in West Virginia. government chemists reported the liquor contained over 14 percent methyl alcohol. A second suspect, Rudy Lawalice, was later arrested.
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Aliquippa
Dee
West Aliquippa
Patton
Felice
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Peter Adamovich
W. L. Ambrose
Rudy Lawalice
Lawa- Me
Storm signals loom for both parties in 1995 campaign
Washington notes storm signals for Democrats and Republicans as 1995 begins a presidential year. Leaders weigh threats to traditional setups while party pools plan events. Senator Berah of Idaho to deliver a New York speech as preparations for the coming year unfold.
Army engineers urge Weston dormitory rebuild after fire
Army engineers and state officials urge rebuilding a dormitory wing at the state hospital for the insane burned by others. Washington approves using skilled labor across the state with Works Progress Administration funds to cover an estimated 140000 dollars. Participants include Major W. Styer, Pittsburgh Army engineer. Tony Keelew. Raymond Low. William Grant. Dane Moore. and Dr. J. Off der, superintendent.
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Weston
Army Engineers
State Hospital For the Insane
Washington
Gress
Tony Keelew
Raymond Low
W . Styer
Army
Ethiopians Claim Recapture of Addi Addi in Auto Offensive
Ethiopian forces report a bold night attack recaptured Addi Addi 25 miles west of Makale, driving Italian troops from the town with heavy losses and capturing 100 Italian natives. The communique claims Italians retreating toward Seiv e and burning churches, while Rome disputes the Ethiopian gains amid censorship of dispatches.
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Abbi Addi
Addi Addi
Makale
Seive
Mand
Ganim
ItsHan
Italy
Rome
Asmara
Talkaze River
Takkaze
Pista
Premier Laval Maintains Control Over French Policy
Paris December 28 Premier Laval survived a stormy French deputies debate to win two confidence votes and keep the government in place. Voters backed his pledge to uphold the League of Nations amid the Italo Ethiopian crisis, while fears of cabinet resignations persisted and security was tightened around the chamber.
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Associated Press
Laval
Chamber
League
Mussolini
Italy
League of Nations
Nimit
Samuel Hoare
Hose
Brita
Formula
Addis ‘Ababa
Pels
Uae
Ras Mulugueta
Selassie
Paris
Piers. Laval
Chamber of Deputies
Itala-Eth
Vyas
Somorrow
Asis
Haly
Bombs Anger Volcano Flow Beats at Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa erupted violently as army bombers dropped 20 big bombs to divert lava toward Hilo. A fiery 1.5 mile advance neared the water reservoirs, destroying timber and severing lines to Puu Oo ranch. Government volcanologists awaited further observations before possible follow up bombing.
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Hilo
Hewaii
Mauna Loa
Maura Lea
Thomas A. Diggar
Saig- Bhé
Jagger
Oo Ranch
Three Heart Attacks Stop Father From Daughter Funeral
GRAFTON December 29 Three heart attacks kept George Haislip from attending the funeral of his 17 year old daughter Madeline who died after an alleged illegal operation. Dr A W Showalter 77 and Fred Holden 23 are jailed in Harrison county at Clarksburg on homicide related charges. Haislip suffered the first attack early today with two more following. Hundreds of Grattan high school classmates gathered at the Haislip home for services. The Rev William E Knox urged restraint in his sermon.
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Grafton
George Haislin
Madeline
A. W. Showalter
Fred Holden
Harrison County
Clarksburg
Haislip
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Gratton High School
William E. Knox
New Construction Costs Top City Building Permits
City records show new construction costs around 1 330 000 approved by Building Inspector George B Hendricks since January 1. Monthly totals for 1935 reveal large sums for dwellings and apartments with December permits already reaching 44 000 as of early December.
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George B. Hendricks
Continued Gains in 36 Seen by Steel Leaders
Youngstown dispatch reports optimism for 1986 as steel leaders cite stronger 1935 output, higher demand, and new plant activity. First-week Christmas pauses linger, but auto and farm equipment orders retreat slightly while mills brace January delivery. Wabash and New York Central push rail and structural work.
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Youngstown
Chicagoo
Inland Steel Co
Auto
Immedi
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wabash
New-York Central
Lindberghs Near Ireland Coast Amid Kidnap Threats
A 1935 Associated Press report notes the Lindberghs near the coast of Ireland on a flight toward England. Officials in Northern Ireland say a waiting plane at Aldergrove may alter plans while kidnappers fear remains central to the journey. The exact embarkation point and route remain uncertain as Belfast and surrounding air facilities observe the unusual security during the Atlantic crossing.
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Ireland
America
British Isles
England
Belfast
Aldergrove
Air Force
Girdome Admin
Rher
London
Sarth
Inneral
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Mreet
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Ort
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