Mystery ransom ad reappears in Mattson case
Tacoma reports the same ransom note text reappearing in a Seattle Times classified ad. Authorities chase multiple clues as police pursue a suspect described by witnesses. Boy scout peers search brush near the Mattson home while ink analysis and interrogation of a former convict continue.
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World News Gist From Multiple Cities
Domestra Firn in Michigan sees action to end auto strikes delayed as police deploy gas. Washington and Mellon discuss a 19.0 million art gift to the national gallery. Roosevelt urged to accept. Munyer conference seeks 577.5 million for relief. Blizzards hit the Midwest. kidnap note reappears in Seattle. Berlin vows retaliation against Spain. Basque officials warn of interference with Nazi ships. Vatican Pope receives sympathy messages. Rome reports Britain Italy pact on Mediterranean rights.
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Amazing Matrimonial Ramblings of Jerry O Connell
Secret divorce from Alvena Smith O Connell precedes a rushed marriage to Marie Richardson at her mother’s home in Great Falls. The congressman elect, facing Washington duties, plans to depart by overnight train from Lel ong amid a swell of social invitations and heavy wedding gifts. The Great Falls Tribune highlighted the event as Montana’s notable social splash.
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Intervention Near In Motors Walkout
Washington reports Secretary Perkins conferred two hours with John L Lewis head of the CIO to seek information from the labor viewpoint as General Motors workers conduct scattered strikes. The UAW, tied to Lewis committee, is involved in the walkout seeking settlement.
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Ross Alexander dies in suspected suicide at Van Nuys home
Hollywood mourns actor Ross Alexander found dead in his barn at his Van Nuys residence. His wife Anine Nagel, distraught, suspects suicide. a maid recalls Alexander saying he would shoot a duck before a gunshot was heard. Alexander's prior wife Aleta Frielo died by suicide about a year earlier.
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Holt Will Make No Deal On Job
Great Falls, Jan 2. Jerry O Connell says he will resign from the railroad and public service commission and asks Governor Elmer Holt to name his successor. Holt says he will not bargain and rejects any proposed names or deals and expects no further contact unless O Connell calls again to push a chosen appointee.
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Montana lawmakers prepare for 60 day session in Helena
Montana legislators arrived in Helena to place the state in a position to benefit from federal funds. At noon Monday they will open a 60 day grind in regular session. Tonight both houses meet in caucuses at the Placer hotel to organize with Speakership races seen as close.
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Pope Pius XI Receives Archbishop Amid Health Struggles
Vatican reports Pope Pius XI resting more comfortably after a night of pain as he receives Archbishop Jean Choliet of Cambrai. Diplomats from various nations sent messages of sympathy while rulers worldwide express hopes for the Pontiff’s recovery and discuss church matters with the Pontiff.
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Court orders recount of ballots in Butte precincts
In Butte on January 2, Judge Charles B Biwell of Havre ordered a recount of judicial ballots cast in Silver Bow county's two precincts for the November 3 election. The proceeding involved F L Itley, the incumbent, against J J Lynch. Previously, a contest by Lynch covered 49 precincts.
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HOUSES ARE TO MEET TUESDAY IN NEW CONGRESS
Washington January 2 The seventy fifth congress will convene Tuesday facing a packed agenda and budget battles Roosevelt aims to push a state of the union message after inaugurations on January 20. The house and senate plan brief sessions with swearing in new members and a joint session to count electoral votes. Budget and appropriation bills loom as committees prepare. Neutrality issues and European war clouds add pressure to early proceedings.
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Watchful Parting Words From Governor Holt On Progressives
Retiring Governor Elmer Holt warns against what he terms the so called progressives. He predicts incoming Governor Rey B Avers will take office and criticizes federal and state officials organizing the new legislature. Holt cites self interested acts and political blackmail by some federal employees.
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Arm strong defies ouster as Daytona Beach mayor stands with guards
The matron mayor Irene Armstrong defied a gubernatorial removal order in Daytona Beach as she held the office with heavily armed guards nearby. Governor Scholtz designated Harry Wilcox to replace her, while court-ordered injunction blocked enforcement and left officials unable to quit or be replaced amid accusations of fascism.
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Just a Minute with Irvin Cobb in Beverly Hills
In this humorous column Irvin Cobb laments mailing woes after Christmas, notes calendar quirks, and jokes about taxes, calendars, and everyday mail irritations. He mentions contacts from insurers, real estate agents, morticians, and the iceman, with a playful nod to retirement from city life.
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Britain Italy pact pledges mutual rights in Mediterranean
Rome reports Britain and Italy signed a pledge to respect each other’s rights in the Mediterranean and to maintain positions there. The brief communique cites three aims: improve relations, respect others’ rights, and continue existing British and Italian Mediterranean policies. Observers see potential ties to Spanish Civil War dynamics and foreign volunteers, while noting the agreement does not diminish Italo-German cooperation.
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Planes Ready for Shipment to Spain from New York
New York Jan 2 At least 20 crated second hand American airplanes were at North Begeli port on Tuig Island tonight ready for immediate shipment to Spain and more were expected These were part of an order of 60 planes bought by Hubert Cus of Jersey City N J government leaders hoped to prevent leaving the United States Sperdy hours planned after congress conl Yones next week to bar the shipment to the Spanish government at Valencia the purchaser Another group of four planes at WMoyd Bennet field Long Island will be flown to Mexico where a Spanish liner already has loaded a number of similar machines
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Mayors Press Bigger Relief Burden For U S
Jan Waehligon report from the mayors conference says the United States faces a gigantic relief burden. They urge the federal government to provide 877.5 million dollars to give work relief for 2.7 million people from February 1 to June 20. Hopkins proposed 759 million. president weighing extra funds and reallocations. A bulky report was sent to the White House by Pan Bellers after city relief studies.
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Rankin Pulls Out Of Leadership Contest
Washington January 2 Representative John Rankin of Mississippi pulled out of the contest for the house democratic leadership. John O'Connor of New York and Sam Rayburn of Texas remained to contest the leadership. Democratic congressmen will caucus Monday afternoon to choose their leader.
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Two Men Involved In Car Collision On New Year’s Day
St. Toute Jan 2 AP report describes a collision between Charles Sauerwein and Anthony Nay. One man was seriously hurt in a September 5, 1423 incident and neither side has pursued prosecution in either accident.
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Germany and Spain in escalating naval reprisals
German retaliation for the seizure of a German freighter by Spanish socialists intensifies fears the Spanish civil war will spill beyond Spain. Graf Spee seized the Aragon, Kenigsberg shelled the Soton, and the Basque coast saw groundings and threats as Madrid and Paris weigh worsening tensions and potential war.
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Siege of Nada Perhaps Failure Seizes Madrid
Spanish socialists press south, aiming at Valencia with Madrid as a secondary target. Madrid reports decisive wins near Cordoba to trap fascist marchers, while Guadalajara towns Alora Albouques Mirabueno fall to Madrid forces aided by warplanes. An unnamed hero arrived in San Francisco to celebrate New Year births.
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Food dropped to Reds cut off by New Mexico storm
Gallup New Mexico January 2 Indians marooned in rugged country south of Gallup were found and food dropped to about 29 by Navajo Reservation superintendent E B Pryor flying with pilot Bill Gutter. Report said more were making toward safety as radio updated the rescue effort amid drifting snow.
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