Leftists Combine in Defense of Accused Boys
The defense committee outlines a carefully drafted agreement to unify Democratic action for the boys defense. Leibowicz to be aided by southern counsel. Dr. Allen Claimers chairs, William J. Schieffelin to serve as treasurer. Thomas lauds the case as a broader struggle for justice amid race in America and notes heavy expenses. Tom Knight, former attorney general and now Alabama lieutenant governor, may have a political stake in the prosecution’s outcome.
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Police probe family killings tied to motor car theft
Chicago detectives pursue leads after a family of four is slain at the doorway of State Rep Alb J Prignano’s home. Suspects include Vincent Cuteis and relatives. police seek Bam Lapicola as a key figure in a decrepit car theft case and question a 23 year old woman connected to Lapicola. More arrests anticipated as officers quiz suspects.
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World Preparing Noisy Welcomes World Preparing Noisy Welcomes
A chaotic roundup of New Year preparations and global scenes. Champagne pops in New York as celebrations loom while Mussolini’s forces press Ethiopia, and snow blankets much of the United States. President Roosevelt stays at the White House as the year turns.
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Whighams Hurt In Florida Car Train Collision
Rog ere Beauty Shop manager Whigham Mia Whigham and his father George Whigham of Clio were confined to beds Tuesday after a crash in Live Oak Florida Monday night involving their car and a train. They were returning from Winter Haven where Mrs. Whigham had stayed for a week. The automobile was badly damaged and they were taken to a Live Oak hotel before catching a bus to Dothan.
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Steel declines in New York amid holiday output drop
The Iron Age Review reports the steel industry remains holiday influenced with ingot production down to about 12 percent versus 48 1 2 percent last week. Raw steel output falls while finished materials show slight recovery but delays in pricing may push costs higher in January. Cold finished steel faces a $3 price advance effective January 12.
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New York
Utility Suit Continued Amidst Constitutional Arguments
The article reports on a utility suit challenging the act's constitutionality as applied to named plaintiffs. Defense initially cites fear of many suits, but testimony shows utilities proposing a global stay plan across courts, with only a few cases to proceed, which the defendants rejected.
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Bury The Hatchet Parade Sees City Rifts In Seattle
In Seattle on December 31 AP reports Mayor Charles L. Smith plans a New Year event titled Bury The Hatchet. Tensions appear between the mayor and Lloyd Spencer as residents anticipate the parade with mixed feelings about burying hatchets.
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Hero Mourned General Liggett Honored in San Francisco
Military and civilian leaders honor Lieut General Hunter K. Liggett at his death. City flags fly at half mast as the Meuse Argonne battle commander is due to receive religious services at 7 p.m. and burial with military honors at the Presidio. Fifteen cannon salutes will mark the funeral.
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Leap year and square year trivia perplexes readers
St Louis December 1 AP reports the year 1938 is both a leap year and a square year. The square root of 1936 is 44 and the last square year prior was 1849, the year of the California gold rush. The next square year will be 2025 with square root 45.
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Confederate Pension Checks Arrive At County Office
Quarterly pension checks for seven Houston county Confederate veterans and 33 veterans widows were received by the office of Probate Judge Saxon P. Poyner Tuesday and will be delivered Thursday, according to office employees.
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Saxon P. Poyner Tueaday
Raid on Mae West Show Nabs Manager and Cast
Police in Hollywood Calif arrest James A Timony Mae Wests business manager and 14 cast members after raiding an allegedly indecent stage show. Timony watched the curtain fall then was released on own recognizance. Actors booked on indecency charges. The production had been running for weeks.
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Bollywood
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Chicago market prices and livestock report summary
Chicago butter prices and creamery products show steady to mixed quotes with 8 197 firm creamery specials and various grade levels. Hog prices at 20,000 head with direct hogings and mixed declines. Montgomery livestock notes moderate cattle receipts and higher week-ago prices, with steers and cows listed at multiple value ranges.
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Japan's Domei news agency begins operations at midnight
Japan launches the new Domei news agency organized with government help and foreign affairs ministries. The Shimbun Rengo Cooperative News Association will be merged into Domei, but the news exchange relationship with Associated Press will continue.
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Dee 31
Japan
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Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commounications
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Students Earn Holiday Meals at University of Iowa
During Christmas vacation dozens of University of Iowa students stay on campus to work nine hours a day in the hospital. They receive currant board but accumulate meals usable through February 6, covering 34 days.
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Suanials Hospital
Hartford Dr. Gervais Refuses Body Search After Death
In Hartford on December 81 AP report Dr. Leo F. Gervais resisted a search for a body, remaining backstage as police planned to search. He expressed disbelief at the idea of locating a body, stating he had thought the night would continue without such action. The piece ends with a brief mention of classified ads.
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Leo F. Gervais
Polica
Hauptmann Hopeful As Court Plea Not Decided
In Trenton New Jersey Bruno Richard Hauptmann's defense said he was very much encouraged by progress toward avoiding execution. Counsel Frederick A Pope and C Lloyd Fisher visited Hauptmann in the death house reporting him in perfect condition and morale excellent. The court of pardons consideration for a personal appearance was not yet decided and Governor Hartman indicated no move to call Hauptmann.
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Frederick A. Pope
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Harold G. Hartman
Lindbergh Tot Celebrates Christmas Aboard Ship
Aboard the American Importer in Liverpool the Lindbergh family marked Christmas aboard a ship. Jon Lindbergh, age three, enjoyed a Christmas tree as the crew reported the quiet family celebration similar to ordinary American households. The child arrived with his famous parents, December 31 AP.
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France to Extend Food Import Restrictions in 1836
Paris reports the government will maintain limits on foreign foodstuffs into next year, omitting certain items from quotas. The agriculture ministry released a quota chart showing restricted grains meats fats and oils with no quotas for some meats and fresh beef. The announcement coincides with holiday observances and broader trade controls.
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Paris
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