Flight Lieut Ulm and two aboard missing at sea
Honolulu dispatch reports Star of Australia forced to ocean landing after gasoline ran out en route from Oakland to Honolulu. Navy, army and private searchers widen hunt for Ulm Littlejohn Skillings as seaplanes and surface craft scour within 300 miles of Oahu.
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William J. Ewing
Honolulu
Dec
Army
Avy
Charles T. P. Ulm
Star of
Australia
Pacific
Naval
Ulm
Littlejohn
J.L. Skillings
Oakland
Oahu
Arrest of Mrs Virginia Stone for theft at Thomas home
Mrs Virginia Stone, 40, was arrested for stealing $30 and silken undergarments from the C. E. Thomas residence near Thornton. Troopers W G Wamsley and Claude Hefner captured her at the J M McCartney farm near Mt Pleasant church after she had left Thomas employ. She admitted taking the money and garments and was found to be an escaped Weston State Hospital inmate. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Stone
C. E. Thomas
Thornton
Weston State Hospital
W. G. Wamsley
Claude Hefner
J. M. McCartney
Mt. Pleasant Church
Thomas
McPartney
Ers
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Notice at St Pauls M E Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of St Pauls M E Church announces a Thursday gathering on December 6 with admission priced at 40 cents. Members and attendees are invited for the church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of St
Kidnap Suspect Caught After Nationwide Search
A three day nation wide search for 14 year old Elmer Grogan who disappeared from Petersburgh N Y ended at Conneaut Ohio with the arrest of the boy and his alleged kidnapper Charles Wescott The boy told police Wescott threatened to kill him unless he obeyed orders
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Elmer Grogan
Petersburgh
Conneaut
Charles Wescott
Wescott
Sesqui Centennial Of Methodism Celebrated In Grafton
The Methodist sesqui centennial celebration opened with a banquet for 110 at St. Pauls M E church social room. Dr John L Wolfe district superintendent Rev R O Phillips and other clergy attended at a master of ceremonies role. Hymns were sung including Old Hymns Wesley's Grace, followed by a blessing. Continued on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Graham
St. Paul's M. E. Church
John L. Wolfe
R. O. Phillips
St. Paul's Church
H. W. Flanagan
West Main Street M
F. D. Sampson
Knottsville
William Knox
Andrews Church
John Campbell
Salvation Army
T. J. Meredith
Wesley
Charleston bids to host 1936 state basketball tournament
The Charleston Daily Mail reports a proposal to hold the 1936 state high school basketball tournament in Charleston will be presented to the State High School Athletic Association board of appeals at its next meeting. The event has been held previously at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.
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Charleston
Charleston Daily Mail
Board of Appeals
State High School Athletic Association
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Body of 12 Year Old Girl Found in Culvert
Leona Love, 12, was discovered today stuffed into a culvert beneath a rarely used road near Lansing Michigan. Police say she was killed by a head blow, with uncertainty about an attack. She was reported missing about 11 a.m. by her farm-dwelling parents as she headed to school. Continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Leona Love
Leona
Noted British Editor Lord Riddell Dies at 69
Walton Heath England December 5 Lord Riddell 69 a leading figure in British journalism died today from complications of a cold contracted October 23 He was created a baron in 1920 for his journalism work and was renowned on both sides of the Atlantic He began as a lawyer before entering newspapers in 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Heath
England
Lord Riddell
Admiral Hussey Dies in New Milford Heart Attack
Rear Admiral C L Hussey United States Navy retired of Washington D C and Litchfield died of a heart attack today after a collision with a train lighting incident in New Milford Conn He was retired from service and is survived by official notices from the navy and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Conn
C. L. Hussey
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
Litchfield
Hamilton May Be Under Arrest By U S Men
Chicago December 5 The Dillinger gang ace John Hamilton may already be under arrest as federal agents probe the Nelson homicide case. Reports say Mrs Helen Gillis widow of Baby Face Nelson has been held for days while authorities pursue Hamilton as an accomplice in the Cowley Hollis killings. Secrecy surrounds the investigation and no comment was offered.
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Hamilton
U.S
Chicago
John Hamilton
Gunner
Dillinger
Helen Gillis
Nelson
Ing Hamilton
Department of Justice
Samuel Cowley
Herman E. Hollis
New Head Of FERA Studies Budget Plans
District Supervisor George Harwood takes complete charge of the local FERA with no final reorganization plans yet. A full budgeting overhaul is promised soon, with appointments to welfare board and office staff still pending after Friedman’s shift.
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FERA
George Harwoood
Welfare Board
State Board
Charleston
Simon. J. Friedman
Harwood
Friedman
Yodey
Rrohard
State Treasury Balance Advances in November
The state treasury's general fund ended November with a balance $22,524.42 higher than at month start, totaling $1,175,582.17. The overall balance across all funds stood at $7,083,337.11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
R. E. Talbott
Stores Here Prepare For Busy Christmas Season
Grafton merchants expect a strong holiday business fueled by improving conditions, county debt payments, and a planned flood control dam. Stores will stay open until 9 p m from December 17, decorate Main street with lights, and open Toylands such as the Coffman Fisher Company on the second floor to lure children and adults alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graftons
Taylor County Board
Grafton
Coffman- Fisher ‘Company
Long Sleeper Endeavors to Regain Voice
Patricia Maguire, 29, has emerged from nearly three years of unconsciousness after a long trance labeled lethargic cephalitis or sleeping sickness. Reporter Ruth Cowan witnessed today signs of possible awakening, including clearer hazel eyes and gasping attempts to speak, suggesting consciousness returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cowan
Associated Press
Chicago
Patricia Maguire
Hazel-Atlas Glass faces union activity discharge claim
The labor relations board heard testimony that C R Gilbert was discharged by Hazel-Atlas Glass Company of Clarksburg West Virginia for union activity. M F Gillooly president of the American Flint Glass Workers appeared for Gilbert while the company sent no representatives.
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Washington
Labor Relations Board
Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
Clarksburg
W. Va
C. R. Gilbert
Gillooly
American Flint Glass Workers
Gilbert
Beard
Repeal Fails to Stamp Out Bootlegging Urges New War on Tax Evasion
On repeal’s first anniversary, Treasury Secretary Morganthau plans a radio appeal urging consumers to buy legitimate spirits. Government data show 10,947 stills seized, 21,622 arrests, about 7,500 convictions since repeal. Officials report liquor consumption heavy and taxes shortfalls amid promises of 1935 improvements.
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Richard Rendell
Washington
Treasury
Joseph H. Choate, Jr
Night Life
Manhattan
Frisco
Bartender Slays Three Then Commits Death by Own Action
Stockton California December 5. Black Joe Spinetti a bartender shot and killed three men and then killed himself in two bar rooms at the end of a spree. Police said he drank heavily and had been aroused by imagined insults. They investigated possible underworld or Mafia links. Victims were Louis Pagano Louis Calucchi and an unidentified man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Calif
Black Joe" Spinetti
Spinetti
Underworld
Louis’ Pagano
Louis Calucchi
New Bethany President Inducted Into Office Today
Bethany West Virginia December 5 Dr. Wilbur H Crambler longtime Bethany College treasurer is inaugurated president urging college conscious America to seek new uses for higher education and to rethink its mission.
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Bethany
W. Va
Wilbur H. Crambler
Bethany College
America
Peace Seek Peace Delegates In Republican Rift
Washington report on December 5 describes efforts to heal tensions between Borah and Couzens in the Republican party. Theodore Roosevelt Jr advocates building a constructive liberal wing while McNary moves to invite Western independents, aiming to broaden reform without abandoning core policies.
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Washington
Senator Borah
Senator Couzens
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Borah- Couzens
National Republican Club Review
7. R
Senator McNaty
Oregon
Thomas E. Crambler
Prise Cozens
Michigan
Huge British Munitions Firm Under Senate Probe
Washington December 5 The Senate munitions committee heard charges that Nobel Ltd a British munitions firm founded by the donor of the Nobel Prize aided in rearming Germany in violation of the Versailles treaty Officials testified that European chancelleries and munitions makers have known Germany was rearming for a decade and that protest has been minimal Senator Vandenberg called the evidence striking and said forces stronger than governments kept the violation hidden Continued on Page Eight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Robertson
Washington
Nobel, Ltd
Germany
Senate
Vandenberg
K. K. V. Casey
Second Trial Ordered To Start Jan 7 In Lawson Case
Beckley December 5 The trial of Edgar C Lawson former state auditor charged with conspiracy to defraud in the sale of securities ended in a hung jury after eight days. He is held on a $5 000 bond for trial in the next term opening January 7. The jury was discharged after four hours of deliberation. The state contended the Guaranty Investment company was insolvent in January 1932 and that Lawson sold a $2 000 certificate to McGee. Prosecutors said Lawson admitted suspending dividends and making loans to preserve Guaranty finances while implying market manipulation.
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Beckley
Edgar C. Lawson
Edgar B. Sims
Harley M. Kilgore
Raleigh County Criminal Court
Lawson
Jin
C. 2 Rho
Well Miner
Guaranty Investment Company
Clarence W. Meadows
Guaranty
McGee
al Eee
Baltimore Bad Man Returns to Maryland Prison
Gary Indiana December 5 Shack led to two Baltimore officers Jack Hart alias Red Kelly and Connelly. He sped back toward the Maryland prison from which he escaped in 1929 while serving a life term for murder. Hart was transferred to Maryland after the Illinois board paroled him from Joliet penitentiary where he was serving a sentence for assault with intent to kill from a card game shooting.
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Gary
Ind
Baltimore
Jack Hart
Red” Kelly
Connelly
Maryland
Hart
Illinois Board of Pardons and Paroles
Joliet
Asault
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Yster
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St. Louis
Bradenton
Fla
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Lew Wentz
Oklahoma
Wentz
Alaysi
Morganthau
Radio Appeal
Borah
Couzens
Npg
Harrington
Cornelius J. Harrington
Martin Insull
Samuel
British Munitions CO
Sims
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