Balbo Leads Air Armada For Return Flight From New York
General Italo Balbo, Italy's air minister, today led a 24-plane force from New York on a return flight hailed as a spectacular milestone. The first group lifted from Jamaica Bay at 10 a.m. followed by the rest, heading for Shediac, New Brunswick, before continuing to Orbetello, Italy.
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Martin F Collins
United Press
New York
Italo Balbo
Italy
Jamaica Bay
Shediac
N. B
Italian seaplane forced down near Rockland Maine
United Press reports one Italian seaplane from a fleet attempting a record Atlantic flight was forced to land due to loss of oil near Rockland Maine. Captain Giallo's I Gall landed safely and could depart when fuel allows. The squadron aims for Valencia Ireland with Balbo in command amid rough visibility.
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United Press
New York
Shedian
N. B
Rockton
Mackay Raifo
Italy
Amsterdam
I-Gall
Giallo
Mackaysalt
Mackay
Rockland
Mary Pickford Denies Nevada Divorce Plans
RENO Nev July 25 Widely circulated rumors that Mary Pickford would sue for divorce from Douglas Fairfield in Nevada were denied today by a United Press report. The actress said she will not under any circumstances file for divorce in Nevada. If a suit is filed it would be in Los Angeles, the firm said. It had been reported she would establish residence near Minden.
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United Press
Reno
Nev
Mary Pickford Quill
Douglas Wairbanka
Nevada
Migs Pickford
Alo Siit
Douglas Palibanka
Miss Picksford
Tos Angeles
Minden
Gunman in Columbia Slaying Arrested in Chicago
Jefferson City July 25 United Press reports Raymond Tischell of St Louis and Kansas City gunman connected with the slaying of two Columbia, Missouri peace officers last month is under arrest in Chicago. Police said the suspect was in custody pending further action.
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United Pres
Jefferson Gry
Raymond Tischell
St Louis
Kansas City
Gimman
Coluumbia
Chicago
PLAN FEDERAL ACTION TO HALT MARKET RAIDS
Washington July 25 congressional demands for immediate investigation of last weeks deflation of the Roosevelt bull market sparked proposals for legislative steps to curb abnormal market quotations. Senator Stewer and Rep. Ore urged swift scrutiny of traders involved and warned further bear raids must be checked as a Senate stock market inquiry continues.
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Lrbke
Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Capital Hill
Hoth
Stewer
Ore
Ferdinan Pecora
Senate
Steiner
World conference considers 12 member executive panel
Leaders of the World economic conference propose a 12 member executive committee to keep the talks alive during recess with Brazil and Japan added. The group would include the conference president Ramsay MacDonald and vice presidents along with top monetary and economic committee chairs.
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United Press
London
Finsl
Thursay
Brazil
Japan
Vic
Confersnge
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Paul Hymans
Belgium
Jamies M. Cox
Unie
Statesil
Guido Jumy
Italy
Spd
Victor Kienbock
Austria
Georges Bonnet
Prince
Economie
Hendriks Colijn
Holland
Carl V. Srogmann
Germany
Koras A. le Breton
Argentina
Vire
Wuluir Runciman
Movie Workers Strike In Hollywood Over Wage Proposals
Hollywood July 25 A sympathy walkout by 2765 motion picture workers including 665 sound technicians 360 photographers 500 laboratory workers 1200 mechanics and 150 projectionists crippled major studios as 600 strikers rally against wage changes. The action follows Roosevelt’s appeal to avoid drastic measures and was led by Richard Green of the International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees.
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United Press Hollywood
Calif
Roosevelt
Movion Picture
Strik
Iell A. TS
Hollywood
Louis B. Mayer
M- G-M
Richard Green
Thhe International Alliance of Theatrical
Plot to Kill Chaplin to Provoke US Japan War
Torio July 25. Witness in naval officers trial reveals abortive plot to assassinate Charlie Chaplin during a Japan visit. Plan aimed to bomb premier residence during Chaplin reception to spark US Japan conflict. Scheme abandoned after arrests constrained the execution and wider murder plan.
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United Press Torio
Charlie Chaplin
Koga
Chaplin
Japan
United States
Fe Loud Brotherhood
Kazu
Three Mid-West Abductions Near Solution
Three Midwest kidnapping cases near resolution as federal agents strike at the roots of kidnap gangs. Roger Touhy and three henchmen were identified as captors in a sequence leading to their capture in Elkhorn Wisconsin. John Jake the Barber Factor, freed after 12 days and a $50,000 ransom, prompted a wide sweep led by Melvin Purvis in Chicago. Touhy, suspects tied to Wacur and William Hamm Jr. were to face charges under the Lindbergh act.
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Steve Richards
United Press
Chicago
Department of Justice
Piner
Roger Touhy
Melvin Purgis
Investigation Bureau
Washington
Department of Just Hive
Touhy
Touby
Elkhorn
Wis
Wacur
William Hamm
St. Paul
Mollison Plan to Fly 6000 Miles to Baghdad
James and Amy Mollison, recovering from a Bridgeport crash, discuss a long distance attempt to Baghdad, 6000 miles away, in a borrowed plane. They would fly from Pendine Sands to New York then Baghdad and back to London, aided by Wiley Post offering the Winnie Mae, though risk cautions keep them from risking the round the world ship.
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John R. Beal
United Press
New York
James
Amy Mollison
Bridgeport
Conn
Bagdad
Aratid
Pendine Sands
Wales
London
Post
Alm
Winnie Mae
Floyd Bennett Airport
Fron Bridgepark
Ralph ‘Wikkford
Pinchot asks twelve million for pay roads
Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania went to Washington to seek President Roosevelt's approval for twelve million dollars in federal funds for state road work. He planned to discuss plans to spend eighteen million eight hundred ninety thousand dollars in federal aid on highways and would also meet with officials about additional state public works funds. He intended to review the Pennsylvania National Guard Dutch Infantry Brigade at Mt. Gretna and attend a State Emergency Relief Board meeting upon return.
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United Press
Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
White House
Roosevelt
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Pennnsylvania
Highway Department
Mt. Gretna
Pennsylvania National Guard
Barrows Implicated in Depot Massacre Link Probed
United Press report says Barrows brothers potentially tied to the Kansas City Union Depot massacre. Ballistic tests in Dexter on guns found with three Texas outlaws will compare bullets to those from the Missouri shooting. G C Dewey notes Marvin Barrow, recovering in Perry, is suspected to be involved.
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United Press Pws
Barrows Brothers
Iowa
Kansas City
Union
Dexter
Texas Outlaws
Missouri City
Park Findley
Department of Justice
Baker Attacks Oil Code System At Hearing
Former Secretary of War Newton D. Baker charged at the oil code hearing that the proposed code would allow large oil firms through the lease and agency system to evade wage and hour limits. Representing the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association, Baker argued the system enables big companies to control independent stations and drain crude outlets while avoiding direct antitrust provisions, saying it undermines competition and harms independents.
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Hessin
Pennsylvania Grade Crude of Association
Standard of Trust
Baker
Clayton
Steamer Northwestimn Grounded Near Sentinel Island
The steamer Northwestimn, bound from Skagway to Seattle, struck a rock in Lynn Canal near Sentinel Island. Capt. J. A. Livingston ordered it beached on Eagle River spit as water flooded the engine room. 70 to 80 passengers were safely taken ashore.
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Unites Eves Seattle
Northwestimn
Skagway
Seattle
Sentinel Tgland
Lynn Canal
Aluka Steamship Company
Northwestern
J. A. Livingston
Eagle River Spit
Steam Ship Company
Public Works Funds Diverted To Pennslyvania Projects
Washington reports that several Pennsylvania cities will share 19.99 million dollars in public works funds for post offices flood control soil erosion and war department ordinance depots under a 3 billion plan. The allotment totals 773.8 million since enactment with 14 post offices in nine states to be built Greensburg and West Chester receive 72000 dollars each while war department gains about 6 million for 28 ordinance establishments keeping more than 7000 workers on payroll. Cabinet advisory board mandates use of local labor and state-sourced materials where feasible.
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United Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Secretary of Interior
War Department
Department of Agriculture
Ordinance Department
Greensburg
West Chester
Ickes
Cabinet Advisory Board
Police Chiefs of Penna Open State Meeting
Harrisburg July 25 The convention of Pennsylvania chiefs of police opened with remarks by Attorney General Schader and William Gable head of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation and William Hoffman head of the Bureau of Criminal Identification. About 500 members attended as the gathering runs through Thursday with plans to visit the state police training school in Hershey for demonstrations and a banquet. State Senate Prince Cumbarlaint County will chair the opening program.
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Unites Press
Harrisburg
Schhader
Bilward Gable
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Wm. F. Hoffman
Bureu of Criminal Identification
State Senate
Prince
Cumbarlaint
United War on Low Mood Gains Speed in Campaign
Washington July 25 The Roosevelt appeal for a nationwide mobilization to raise wages and shorten hours to spur employment sparked a flood of pledges from big and small businesses and workers. Officials estimate up to 10,000 messages poured into the White House as telegraph lines buzzed with support and calls for national cooperation in a broad reemployment drive led by recovery administrators.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Washington
Prut Dent
Roosevelt
Lin Jenemy
Mil
Tinishell
White House
Ant
Telegraph Company
Hoosewelt
Woodrow Wilton
Emi
Hope for World Wheat Agreement Vanishes
London July 25 The last hope for a complete international wheat agreement before adjournment of the world economic conference vanished as exporting and importing nations agreed to attempt only a general understanding at this time.
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United Press
London
Fate of Kansas City Slayer Given to Jury
Kansas City Missouri July 26 The fate of Walter H Motes leader of the gang that kidnapped Mary McElroy will be decided by a jury of 12 men ten married on six jthent fathers Dipon completion of the jury resistant opening statement formally announced the death penalty would be asked for the kidnapper of the murder victim City Manager HF Abe Eirey Joseph Freenan assistant Oniveyry an Aerenee
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United Press
Kansas City
Walter H. Motes
Binnapad Mary McElroy
Dipon
Abe Eirey
Joxph Freenan
Oniveyry
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