Release of Tacoma Child Abduction Case Halted
A father's plea abruptly halted the search for Charles Mattson as officials reported release of the 10 year old may come within hours. Federal state and local authorities announced his wish granted, with a truce policy to aid return. Police actions paused and a seaman held in Rainier was released while inquiries continued.
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World News Briefs from The Hague to Arctic Rescue
The era of summarily reported international items includes Dutch protest against Germany over marriage family policy, Vatican Pope illness notes, U.S. labor and politics updates with Rayburn in the House, and a Supreme Court gun ban ruling. Arctic rescue details recount 107 passengers and crew saved from the Kamo wreck en route to Vladivostok, plus short local notices from Milwaukee about J F Patitz, 70, longtime engineer at a maintenance company.
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PLEA FOR ECONOMY IN STATE GOVERNMENT AND CHANGES IN TAXATION MADE BY GOVERNOR
Governor Roy E. Ayers told the 25th Montana legislature in a forceful address urging economy and fair tax changes. The speech, delivered in the house with Montana officials and relatives present, was broadcast so all state residents could hear. Ayers urged trimming state boards and cutting expenses while highlighting fiscal reform.
Barrymore and Bride Fight Over Powers of Attorney
John Barrymore revoked Elaine Barrie's powers of attorney and canceled the authority he had extended to Aaron Sapiro three days after their marriage. The action, filed in county recorder documents, follows the couple's quarrel and Barrymore's refusal to discuss the move.
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Anglican Church Pursues Former King After Christmas Lesson
Vienna reports say Anglican church officials asked Chap lain G C H Grimes to explain why Duke of Windsor read a Christmas scripture from the Lectern. The episode viewed as a sign of strained relations with Edward and the church. Denials were issued on marriage rumors involving Edward and Mrs Wallis Simpson.
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H. D. Grimes
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Duke of Windsor in car crash near Omagh
Enzosfeld Austria January 4. The Duke of Windsor was shaken out uninjured when his car sideswiped another at the foot of Sam mering Mountain where he planned to ski yesterday. The former king, 40, was upset mentally and ordered six chauffeurs to turn around and return to the host's chateau. The Duke's car was undamaged but the other vehicle was wrecked. no one was hurt.
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Roosevelt Watches GM Strike Amid Behind The Scenes Efforts
President Roosevelt and labor aides monitor the General Motors strike as negotiations proceed quietly. Labor secretary Perkins receives hourly reports from conciliators while the administration offers to assist a settlement. The Labor Relations Board cites denial of self‑organization and collective bargaining in the steel sector, and a new Guffey bill aims to guarantee collective bargaining in soft coal with a no‑buy clause for nonbargaining firms.
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Labor Department
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Rayburn Elected Leader in House
In Washington on January 4 AP reports Scrappy Sam Rayburn of Texas was elected to the House majority leadership in a unanimous vote after John O Connor of New York withdrew. The Democrat caucus also re nominated William B Bankhead for Speaker. Senate Democrats briefly reelected Robinson of Arkansas as floor leader and Lewis of Illinois as whip, with Robinson indicating amendment to the Neutrality Act to bar arms shipments to Spain.
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Texas
John O'Connor
New York
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Alabama
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Arkansas
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Spain
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Liberty
Protein
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Silver
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Petroluum
Tom Meming
Grass Range
Amendment Pressed in Congress for Federal Labor Bill
Speaker Bankhead signaled in Washington that under certain contingencies there would be strong pressure in the coming congress to push a constitutional amendment to permit federal labor legislation.
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Bankhead
General Motors Walkout Strikes Hit U S Plants
The United Automobile Workers and the CIO board weigh a general strike against General Motors as about 40,000 GM employees idle across eight plants and five other units. If unresolved, some 135,000 could be out of work by week’s end, with daily wage losses and profit declines. Flint plants see 400 strikers for third day while mediators seek settlement in multiple industries including glass and automotive supply chains.
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Youngstown
Sloan says union never to conduct factories of GM
Alfred P. Sloan Jr., president of General Motors, assured employees that no union or labor dictator will dominate GM plants. He published a notice stating workers are being pressured to join unions, denying that nonmembership would bar employment. He emphasized GM workers need not join any organization to keep or obtain a job.
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General Motors Corporation
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Senate Proposes Limiting Legislation In Montana Senate
The Montana Senate plans to meet at 11 this morning for the second day. Senators Jurin L. Campbell and I. M. A. Wass introduced a resolution to limit to five the number of bills each senator may sponsor. The measure targets reducing what supporters call worthless legislation.
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O Connell to Resign Montana Railroad Post Today
Representative-elect Jerry J. O Connell of Montana prepared to resign tomorrow to vacate his six year railroad and public service commissioner post. His move allows Governor Roy Ayers to name a successor immediately as the new administration begins. O Connell arrived in the capital by train and went to his congressional suite.
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Jerry J. O'Connell
Montana
Just A Minute With Irvin Cobb
Santa Monica January 4. A judge back East rules that an artistic temperament is no excuse for beating a wife. Cobb recalls staging an emotional outburst as a liver complaint misdiagnosed calomel cured.
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Madrid Bombings Kill 100 in Fascist Air Raid
Madrid reports say fascist planes killed at least 100 citizens and injured 200 to 300 as bombs wrecked homes and fires spread across a wide area. Dozens were buried under rubble in the neutral zone and near the American consulate and US embassy vicinity amid panic and chaos.
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John D. Johnson
United States
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Ayers appoints new head of Montana income tax unit
Governor Roy E. Ayers moves to honor his pledges by approving L. C. Burns as head of the income tax division of the board of equalization, replacing John Walsh of Anaconda. The change comes after the board recommended Walsh’s dismissal for inefficiency and tougher workloads ahead.
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Montana
L. C. Burna
John Walsh
Board of Equalization
Anaconda
Ayers
L. C. Burns
Walsh
Severe cold wave grips much of nation and Midwest
A fierce cold wave moved from the northwest into the Midwest and beyond, with temperatures well below zero across the Canadian border and into states like Minnesota North Dakota and Idaho. Forecasters warned the frigid stretch could last three to four days as snow blocked highways and crews postponed road work. Four deaths in Minnesota linked to the weather and frozen bodies were found at Fraser Lake British Columbia.
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Annulment Granted in Christmas Eve Marriage
Kansas City January 4 A circuit court decree by Judge Ray C. Cowar dissolves the marriage of Miss Margaret Royster and Gil bert M. Wright 34 son of novelist Harold Bell Wright, dissolving the Christmas Eve union on grounds of mistake.
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Margaret Royster
Gilbert M. Wright
Harold Bell Wright
Ray C. Cowar
Condition of Pontiff Falters Amid Prolonged Illness
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI, confined to bed for a full month, showed increased pain and a worsened nervous state. He received only liquids but managed to read the first medical bulletin confirming cardiac conditions. Officials caution prudence due to age and illness, suggesting he may not resume active duties.
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President Roosevelt calls rail retirement statute conference
President Roosevelt urged a conference between railroad executives labor representatives and government officials to discuss a railroad retirement statute. The letter dated December 28, aimed to limit potential congressional action as railroad retirement nears.
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