Kidnapped Son Ransom Delay Halts Mattson Family Plans
In Tacoma on Dec 31 1947 Dr W W Mattson and intermediaries waited overnight for new ransom moves from the kidnapper of his 11 year old son Charles demanding 28000 dollars. The Mattsons spent New Year’s Eve at home with relatives and federal agents after a bridge club gathering turned quiet.
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Women of America Told Not to Worry in New Year
Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt urged American women to worry less in the New Year, saying confidence and courage halve any battle. She warned that anxiety worsens situations and that belief in oneself helps recover from hardship.
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Pope Pius XII Hope Despite Critical Health State
Vatican dispatch reports a brief improvement in Pope Pius XII's left leg vein as circulation normalized, yet overall condition remained critical with ongoing risk of death. The pontiff slept peacefully after sedatives while 16 cardinals and 1,090 laymen prayed, and he began drafting his New Year greetings.
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Scots in London flood phone lines on special rate
London Dec 31 Scotsmen in London used the special rate to call their kin in Scotland as telephone exchanges were overwhelmed by last night calls.
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Scotland
European diplomacy in flux amid Italy Britain ties and Berlin risk
The column surveys European diplomacy, noting real moves toward a Franco British Italian understanding and cautious German rapprochement. It argues Britain and France may trade concessions with Mussolini to curb Italian and German power, while warning any full Italy Germany reconciliation would require a favorable quid pro quo.
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Church Services Mark the Passing of the Old Year
Churches across the city marked the end of the year with watch services and the debut of 1937. Leaders urged renewed hope as residents attended sermons, prayers, and congregational gatherings.
World News In Gist Domestics Near Year Breaks Across Fronts
The world rings in the new year as a kidnapping case unfolds with a family and their abductor. GMO offers to meet union leaders to end the auto workers strike affecting 34,000 workers. Thirteen states may lose millions in jobless tax revenue while deficits dip and public debt rises. A jailed figure faces a decade sentence with potential early pardon, and Britain readies new weapons and ships as 1937 starts amid Spain tensions. The pope’s health remains fragile. a cautious outlook from Vatican City.
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Lindbergh Kidnapping News Dickers on Found Gold Backed Money
In Trenton New Jersey December 31 reporters noted a Philadelphia paper claiming a cache of twenty one thousand six hundred fifty dollars in gold backed Lindbergh money had been found. Officials including Governor Harald G Hotman denied the report and referred questions to continued coverage on page four.
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World wakes to fear as year opens with talk of war
The article notes rising tensions worldwide with arms races and looming conflict in 1937. It cites President Roosevelt leading peace efforts in the West, steps toward neutrality, and calls for Hebean measures to curb arms shipments. It mentions Britain’s planned 35,001-ton battleships and treaty lapses amid global tensions.
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Spanish Employ Hogs Battle Spanish Employ Hogs Battle
Madrid reports renewed artillery shelling as fascist warplanes circled but dropped no bombs. St Jean de Luz dispatches claim fascist warships appeared off Santander but were repelled by government batteries. Avila dogs loosed by socialist militia attacked fascist troops near Villa Verde, with insurgents pushing them back.
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Young Roosevelt 10 Renan in Hospital
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. said the president would not leave Massachusetts General Hospital for another 10 days. He remains in the hospital since the day before Thanksgiving, slowly recovering from an operation, with his condition described as satisfactory.
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Just A Minute With Irvin Cobb On Film Stunts
Santa Monica California December 31. Prices for common film stunts listed with specific amounts for tree fall stair fall head on auto crash parachute jump mid-air plane change high dive being knocked down by auto locomotive crash and other acts. Irvin Cobb notes stage Hamlet cravings remain inexpensive for performers but costly for producers.
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New Year Celebrations Across the Nation Draw Massive Crowds
Americans greeted 1927 with exuberant New Year revelry from Times Square to Chicago and Washington. Prices at famed venues ranged from 2 to 20 dollars while bonuses and pay hikes boosted spending. President Roosevelt hosted a private dinner as brokers celebrated in the stock market pits with confetti and toasts to renewed confidence.
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Spanish Vessels Move to Release American Cargo
United States representations lead to the release of an 8.4 million cargo aboard the Spanish steamer Motomat bound for Buenos Aires. The Archer Daniels company to be reimbursed for damages, with U.S. questions on export licenses unresolved as the munitions report to Congress next week. Robert Cuse defends his license while Senator Pittman seeks retroactive action.
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Explosion Rocks Sioux Falls City at 9 30 P M
A large dynamite blast shook Sioux Falls as a robber gang allegedly set charges to kill a member. The blast occurred about 9 30 PM and was reported by the press as a dramatic event with ongoing coverage continued on page 27.
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GM offers talks with UAW but at plant level only
Detroit December 31 General Motors asked to meet union representatives but insisted bargaining discuss only with individual plant managers. More than 30,000 GM workers idle as plants close for New Year weekend. Knudsen said plant managers have authority to discuss issues with car workers while Martin pressed for a general conference with corporate officers. The union called sit down strikers trespassers and urged workers to vacate plants as a condition for talks. Continued on Page 2.
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Tugnell Gies Up Government Posts
Washington December 8 1 A three way personnel shift at the Resettlement Administration to the Agriculture Department follows the departure of Rexford G Tugwell from the administration Tugwell leaves his post as under secretary of agriculture and resettlement administrator to be succeeded as undersecretary by M S Wilson Alexander named Will W Alexander former chief deputy to Tugwell was named administrator of the agency by Secretary Wallace The White House placed resettlement under the Agriculture Department Alexander salary will be 10000 The president also named Harry L Brown as assistant secretary to aid Wilson
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Roosevelt rounds out active year in fine health
President Roosevelt finishes a strenuous year in strong health, dining at the White House on New Year’s Eve. He maintains a healthy tan and steady weight, with naval physician Captain McIntire praising his condition. Mrs Roosevelt remains in Boston caring for Franklin, while the president hosts his sons and guests. He also conferred with House Appropriations Chair Buchanan and Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke on the budget and credit situation.
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Duke of Windsors Message to Friends
Edward of Windsor sends a New Year greeting to well wishers worldwide after abdication. A statement from Windsor notes he cannot personally acknowledge all letters but thanks the writers and wishes a happy New Year.
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Riot outbreaks spike in Syracuse strike disorder
Syracuse N Y December 81 police battled two skirmishes at the Remington Rust strike area marking the worst unrest since the May 26 start. Seventeen men and women were arrested as police fought to restore order after the clashes.
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King George Sixth Addresses Empire On New Year
London dispatch reports King George VI in a sober New Year message to the empire. He honors his abdicated brother and father, pledging to respect their memory while facing current difficult times and looking toward a united realm.
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