Desert search for kidnapers grips Tucson. mob fears rise
In Tucson on April 27 authorities fear mob violence as a 6 year old kidnapped girl named Jume Rodles remains missing. Grandfather Bernabe Robles drives desert roads hoping kidnapers reveal ransom paid. Federal agents and the governor consider National Guard as crowds swarm the area seeking clues.
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Australia to Bolster Defense on Jap Crisis
Melbourne April 27 Australian cabinet weighs strong defense steps to guard against Far East tension. Proposed measures include strengthening Port DXYim on the north coast and Port Darwin, aiming to develop as naval and air bases following the imperial naval conference in Singapore.
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Far East
Antes Pres
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Australi
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Japan
City Relief Projects Suspended Halting Local Jobs
City Engines N. R. Dickson ordered suspension of all RWD projects at week’s end affecting about sixty workers. The graveling and North Center Street widening work are halted from county Relief Works Division orders. Uncertainty remains over school jobs and state funding for later relief project resumption.
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N. R. Dickson
R. S Dewey
Washingon
Youth in Spotlight on Constitution Plan
Harrisburg April 27 2000 Youth activists from 200 colleges gathered to draft a sample Pennsylvania constitution to guide next year’s potential constitutional convention. Secretary Richard J Beamish opened the student convention with John F Bracken of Pittsburgh acting as chairman.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
The
Commonwealth
Richard J. Beamish
John F F. Bracken
Pittsburgh
Erie and Corry Kiwanis Clubs Hold Meeting
Hiwa nians of Erie and Corry joined in an enjoyable meeting at the Hotel Corry last evening. The Erie Club advanced the Golden Rule baton a movement inaugurated by Robert Sheppard district governor with plans for circulation through this district. The Corry club will join with Warren within two weeks to carry out its end of the undertaking. Sixty five members attended the dinner with forty from Erie. Dr Charles Darling professor of biology at Allegheny College Meadville was the speaker delivering an entertaining talk on European foods and eating customs. Cyril Luni of Briey spoke briefly on relations between the clubs and past gatherings. Following the program members competed in a bowling match on the Recreation Alleys.
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Corry
Erie Club
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Corry Club
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Warren
We Alls
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Allegheny College
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Darling
Yibieh
France
Italy
Cyril Luni
Brie
Wwollowite
Walter J. Scott
Right of Way for Oil Investigation House Vote
Washington April 37 The House rules committee voted to grant floor time for a resolution aimed at investigating oil code administration. The action signals congressional scrutiny of regulatory practices within the oil sector.
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House
Oil Code Administration
Britain warns Germany over Dawes and Young loan moratorium
London reports Britain and the United States warned Germany against a transfer moratorium on the Dawes and Young loan reparations. Berlin creditors met to discuss the issue with diplomats from the United States Britain France Holland and Switzerland present.
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France
Holland
Switzerland
Rutland Probe Not Linked With Lindbergh Case
Boston April 27 Justice Department agents in Rutland Vermont were not connected to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Investigators said their activity involved a threat to kidnap a wealthy local man and his family. A plot near Pine Hill golf course was discussed but no one appeared to collect the dummy ransom. Authorities denied passing Lindbergh money in Vermont and would not disclose details.
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Vic
Clarence D. McKean
Vermont
Tame Waa Witiheld
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Kean
Department
Iee
Cial
United Press
Dillinger Gangster Nelson Eludes Capture in Wisconsin
Federal agents chase George Babyface Nelson after he killed a government agent nearby. He seized Ole Catfish's home, held the Chippewa family captive for three days, then fled in a Plymouth sedan stolen from Adolph Goetz, later fleeing west after releasing his Indian companion.
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George
Babyface) Nelson
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Catfish
Sim
Plymouth
Adolph Goetz
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Fifield
Minocqua
Campus mystery death shocks Stanford students in California
Stanford University freshman Peter Jewett aged 19 was found dead in a car after a night near Redwood City. An autopsy cited fractured skull injuries from ill fated events at a Klondike venue. San Francisco freshman Willem Henderson is implicated in a separate crash and is questioned by sheriff William Emig and deputy district attorney Harold Anderson.
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Peter Jewett
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Ore
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San Francisco
Redwood City
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Jewett Na
Hiei
William Emig
Harold Anderson
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Habbe
Jewett
Roosevelt weighs disarmament prospects with Davis and Hull
In Washington on April 27 President Roosevelt learned discouraging signals on early disarmament. Norman Davis and Cordell Hull discussed Geneva talks with the president and indicated a decision on armament clarity may come within thirty days. The Geneva conference, set to reconvene May 29, faces possible indefinite delay.
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Cordell Hull
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Davis
Europe
Catholic Educators of State Open Annual Convention
Prominent church figures from across Pennsylvania attended the opening of the Catholic Educational Association of Pennsylvania’s annual convention in Philadelphia. The mass at a local high school marked the start, with Rev. Leo D. Burna presiding and Rt. Rev. John J. Bonner, superintendent of Philadelphia Catholic schools, to lead the sessions.
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Pennsylvania
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Catholic Educational Association of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia Catholic Schools
Soviet Peace Bid Shifts Focus to Balti Region
In a broad European appeal, the Soviet government urged peace efforts centered on the Baltic area. The report notes a strong bid stressing diplomacy and stability amid regional tensions, with Washington and major cities issuing related updates on security and economic policy.
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Europe
Balti Region
Present Train Service Will Be Continued On Buffalo Division
Pennsylvania Railroad agent F B Richardson announced no timetable change for the Buffalo Division. The proposed April 26 1924 shift would have replaced trains 950 and 951 with 902 and 903, but traffic and U S mail needs favor the current schedule, so trains 950 and 952 remain in service. Separately Harrisburg approved 1 085 million in bond issues including 400 000 for Altoona to cover operating expenses.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Corey St
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F. D. Roules
Harrisburg Pa
Department of Internal Affairs
Altoona
White Collar CWA Jobs Suspended Across State
Funding shortages halt all white collar projects under the old CWA program. Ericky Bidille, executive director of the state relief board, tells county relief executives the move affects technical, educational, and first‑line field work while hoping new funds arrive to resume operations. The program was terminated two months ago with 520,000,000 in incomplete projects. The relief board has allocated 65,200,000 to continue wages under the relief works division, but only about 3,000,000 is expected next month.
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State Emergency Relief Board
Biddle
Birdie
Relief Board
Relief Works Division
Housing projects scrap mass of public works rejects
Washington notes more than 160 housing and slum clearance proposals tied to the public works administration face rejection for speculative, uneconomic or unjustified aims. About 200 projects were sent to Washington by dividend housing firms, with under 40 to the emergency housing corporation for study.
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Henry T. Gorrell
United Press
Washington
Public Works Administration
Public Works Emergency Housing Corporation
Housing Corporation
Driver Fatally Hurt in New York City Van Crash
A Greyhound van auxiliary driver Chris Eisler 28 of New York City died after the loaded vehicle collided with a bridge buttress on the Roosevelt highway near Wrightsville. George Howell 42 of Amsterdam Avenue New York City survived with back injuries and awaited release. Police and deputy coroner investigated the accident, with dispute over whether a Warren Baking Company truck clipped the van. The truck carried no damage marks and the van’s cab was shattered by the impact. Eisler died at Corry hospital around 2 80 this morning. The Warren truck was driven by John Mong 19 of Warren. The vehicle wreckage was towed to Warren for transfer of the load to another van.
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Corry
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92Nd Street
New York City
Corry’ Hospital
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Corry Hospital
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L. ©. Linder
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New York
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Gorry
House to Consider Stock Exchange Control Bill Monday
The House will begin consideration of the stock exchange control bill Monday under rules allowing amendments, as decided by the rules committee.
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United Press
Washington
House
Ander
Adequate Oil Output Control Sought By Industry Leader
New York April 27. Industry executives urge stronger crude oil production controls to stabilize markets. George Beck, chair of the executive committee, calls for parity and firm management to prevent surplus and price swings.
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