Call for strict motor traffic regulation and highway patrol
An Associated Press survey argues for tighter regulation and a modern highway patrol nationwide. It cites Arkansas with 14 deaths and New York with 18 over Christmas weekend, despite New York having far more autos and a larger population. The piece argues policing reduces fatalities and notes big cities show fewer deaths as policing tightens.
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New York State
New York
America
Holidays Death Toll Tops Six Hundred In Christmas Week
Chicago dispatch reports Christmas week deaths near 700, surpassing the July Fourth tally. Traffic crashes led with 306 deaths of 674 total, as clear roads boosted travel. fatalities include 13 shooting deaths in Kentucky and numerous fire and drowning incidents across states.
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Chicago
Kentucky
California
Spa Prisoner Is Suspiciously Dead
Spa Prisoner John Dixon died Thursday at New Park hospital after removal from the city jail. An autopsy found multiple injuries but death was attributed to an embolism believed present before injuries. Coroner J P Randolph said no inquest will be held unless a grand jury is convened.
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Pug) Dixon
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Yn Camedia
Scott Wourl
Cheit
United States Canina Sioner
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Gid
Fragmentary Gospel Verse Quoted in Obscure Text
A fragmentary religious excerpt echoes a biblical verse from St John asking readers to ask in the name of the Father with a reference to God providing. The passage appears garbled and lacks clear context or date.
Attempt to Close Up Commonwealth in Mena Arkansas
The Rev L D Summers leader of a county citizens committee urged closing Commonwealth Labor College in a legal way amid fears of violence. The group signed by about 900 residents decries the college and criticizes Miss Charlotte Moskowitz for urging a Senate Civil Liberties Committee inquiry. College officials had no comment. A separate Arkansas bill would bar teaching immunity to allegiance to the American flag and restrict teaching of free love and communism. Leonard da Vinci is noted for a moon illumination explanation.
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Kidnapping of 10-year-old shocks Tacoma crowd
A masked suspect abducted the 10-year-old son of a wealthy Tacoma physician from his home. A crude ransom note appeared, and police urged the family to contact the kidnapper. In Washington, Ecuador's ambassador reported his son Olmoda was found after a Christmas night abduction. In Nebraska, Lincoln readies a unique one-house legislature under Dr John P Sonning and George Norris, with 43 members to convene January 6.
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Associated Press
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Rebel Marshal Is Forgiven and Restored in China
Nanking detects mixed reaction as Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang seeks pardon for revolting against Chiang Kai-Shek. Chang is promised leniency though treason was cited. Chiang Kai-Shek urges restraint while officials debate his return to Sianfu and government posts. Many supporters hope he resumes command.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Chang Chung
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Chang
Chispy
Ching
Pen
Chitton
Sianfu
Hetuning
Demy
Pinot Sianfu
Luoyang
Aged Half Century Worker Joins Jolly Party Figure
An elderly 54 year veteran with a white helmet, known for hosting dances, leads a lively jig at social parties twice weekly. His long career and community role are highlighted as he enjoys the music and companionship of the event.
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Kain
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Lung
Senator Holt Punished by Party for Rebellious Stance
Washington reports Democratic leaders in the Senate moved to discipline Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia after his clashes with WPA policies and his opposition to a fellow West Virginia Democrat’s re-election. Holt said he was notified he would lose patronage privileges tied to his position. Continued on page three.
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Carl Hayden
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Rockies Third Air Disaster Reported in Mountains North of Burbank
United Airlines announced searchers sighted the wings of a missing preliner with 12 aboard, wreckage found about four miles from the ridge. Dickinson, who flew in to assist, said the transport was “all spread out” in the valley below. This marks the third air disaster in two weeks linking dangerous mountain routes and prior crash damage.
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Weve
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Nevihweer Airlines
Bailey recounts farming efforts despite hardships in Washington
Washington Georgia farmer William Bailey, father of MW children, describes how a harsh early year threatened his crops. He protected his field by clipping a balloon like device and sowed beans. Bailey sold 2,740 polls of esis Prone Nepateh for a cash return of about $130.
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William
Bailey
Turned Brown By Brown Turner
NASHVILLE Tenn Cost of living rises and taxes burden households. Congress soon in session expected to cut many nuisance taxes. A Republican member and the Supreme Court provoke commentary on the state of taxes and government.
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Tenn
Santa Claus
Congress
Supreme Court
Japanese Town Is Razed by Quake
Niijima in Tukiu prefecture, Japan, was destroyed by a strong offshore earthquake center under the sea near Oshima. Casualties were not known. landslides followed as the sea shock triggered damage to the small island with about 4000 residents.
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H Cooper Bound Over for Murder in Hempstead County
Hernan Cooper, 30, a Hope, Wisconsin man, was bound over for murder after arraignment in municipal court for shooting Dennis Turner, 25, at the home of Daisy Johnson. Cooper waived the hearing and was jailed without bond. Turner died Christmas morning. Witnesses say Turner tried to leave the Johnson residence after a two hour visit.
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Arthur Downs
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Arzella Dixon
Grady Sanders
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Magnulla Petruluem Company
Weather Maids Windy TOPEKA Report
Meteorologist Flora notes seasonal shifts with nicknames for weather. July brings sunny skies while October turns frosty and December snows. Flora prefers colorful month names though critics mock the fanciful labels. In March the trend remains Windy versus Flora.
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Topeka
Kan
Spain Defies Germany Battlefront Patrols Considered
Berlin indicated Spain might avoid war measures yet supply volunteers for the front. London debated forming a naval patrol with possible invitees among Germany Russia Italy and France. In Madrid the Socialist defense reported advances near fortifications along the Ebro. In Bilbao Basque authorities claimed the Palos contraband shipment faced war risks after a halt in Spanish waters. Three German warships were rumored offshore with Deutschland and Admiral Scheer in the Med.
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Ailing Pope Holds Conference Again
Vatican City report states Pope Pius XII, behaving under his paralytic pain, met officials including Fierro Cardinal Pumasoni Bianci. The pontiff discussed ecclesiastical problems with the cardinal, who once served as papal delegate to Washington and now heads the Vatican department for propagation of the faith.
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Rome
Ilya
Pius
Vatican
Fierro Cardinal
Pumasoni-Bianci
Washington
Vatican Department For Propagation of the Faith
New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Monday at 1288
Cotton trading in New Orleans opened Monday at 1288 with bids noted at 92 49-5p, prices rising as spot cotton showed strength. The market advanced several points on the day, with activity muted by late turnover and market breadth.
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