General Bramwell Booth Too Sick to Meet Sister Evangeline
London December 29 General Bramwell Booth leader of the Salvation Army is in serious condition. His physician says he should not be told of sister Commander Evangeline Booth arrival to London while a high council meeting is planned for January 8 at Sunbury on Thames to consider a successor. Evangeline Booth arrived Friday night and declined to answer questions about succession.
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Clifford L. Day
United Press
London
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
England
Evangeline Booth
United States
High Council of the
Army
Sunbury-on- Thames
Booth
Kinship Between Lee and Lincoln Proven by Research
Times Special reports that Abraham Lincoln was descended from the Virginia Lee family and directly related to General Robert E. Lee. Genealogist Dr. William E. Barton traces the line from Col. Richard Lee in Virginia to Nancy Hanks Lincoln and finally to Lincoln, describing a long hidden blood tie revealed in Good Housekeeping for January.
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Times
New York
Abraham Lincoln
Lee
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Lincoln
William E. Barton
Good Housekeeping
Barton
Bruce Barton
Col
Richard Lee
South
Lees
Lincolns
Colonies
America
England
William
William Lee
Ann
Joseph Hanks
Lee Plantation
Lee Hanks
Nancy Hanks
Thomas Lincoln
Dr. Barton
Hanks
Thomas Hanks
Colonel Lee
Charles I
Gloucester County
Thrill seeker couple missing after Grand Canyon rapids
Diary of Glenn Hyde and wife from Hansen Idaho ends with a whirlpool entry. Emery and Ellsworth Kolb locate the Hyde home-made scow at Diamond Creek as they search near the Colorado River. Kolbs believe the Hydes may have drowned before Thanksgiving while attempting to land.
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United Press
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Navy
Glenn Hyde
Hansen
Idaho
Colorado River
Hydes
Emery
Ellsworth Kolb
Kolb
Hyde
Diamond Creek
Elkhart Man Faces Murder Charge For Slaying Beauty Operator
Harvey L. Smith former South Bend detective will stand trial in Elkhart superior court Wednesday charged with first degree murder in the slaying of Geneieve Stults a beauty parlor operator. Prosecutor Glen Sawyer said the state has completed its evidence and is ready for the trial opening. Stults body was found in a field by hunters with lime covering the head.
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United Preag
Crowing Hens With Spurs Produced by Scientists
Navy science cooperation urged by Captain C S McDowell USN to AAAS members. He cites WWI lessons on mine warfare gas detection and sound ranging and urges dedicated naval minded research groups to accelerate useful civilian research for peace and war.
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Science Service
New York
American Association For the Advancement of Science
C. S. McDowell
U.S. N
North Sea
University of Chicago Doctor Performs Sex Reversal in Hens
Dr. A. V. Domm reported surgical sex-reversal operations on 175 female chicks, removing the left ovary. Externally the birds showed male traits and crowed, with right ovaries developing toward a male-like gland. behavior and plumage altered but later reverted to hen feathers while remaining pseudo-males.
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Science Service
New York
A. V. Domm
University of Chicago
American Society of Zoologists
Comm
Bolivia Masses Forces For Drive Report Says
Unconfirmed reports from Asuncion Paraguay through La Prensa correspondent say Bolivia concentrates forces in all sectors and attempts an advance in the Chaco region disputed with Paraguay. The reports suggest border clashes possible despite Pan American arbitration efforts in Washington.
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United Press
Buenos Aires
Asuncion
Paraguay
Chaco
Bolivia
la Prensa
Washington
Chemicals fail to extend flower life
New York, Dec 29. A. E. Hitchcock and P. W. Zimmerman report that aspirin and 43 other chemicals do not extend the life of cut flowers. Experiments at Boyce Thompson Institute compared treated vases with plain water controls, finding no increase in longevity for any species.
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Science Service
New York
Physiological Section
Botanical Society of America
A. E. Hitchcock
P. W. Zimmerman
Boyce Thompson Institute For Plant Research
Indianapolis safety council backs driver license law and Hoover code
The Indianapolis safety council board of control approved an individual automobile driver license law and endorsed adopting the Hoover model traffic code to unify state driving laws. It also urged green lights for buses and motor trucks. Frederick E. Schortemeier, former secretary of state and council president, will appoint a legislative committee to draft proposals for the general assembly.
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Indianapolis Safety Council
Board of Control
Legislture
Frederick E. Schortemeier
General Assembly
Population of Gary At 116279 in New Census Count
Gary Indiana shows a population of 116279 in the latest survey an increase of 60901 since the 1920 census.
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Gary
Ind
Remy Honored At Dinner By Judge Collins
Prosecutor William H. Remy to retire Tuesday was toasted at a Friday night dinner in his honor at the Columbia club hosted by Criminal Judge James A. Collins. Collins praised Remy for tireless work including a long political investigation. Remy said he aimed to serve the community. Attendees included Prosecutor-Elect Judson L. Stark, William H. Sheaffer, John L. Niblack, Paul Rhoadarmer, and press representatives.
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William H. Remy
Columbia Club
James A. Collins
Collins
Remy
Judson L. Stark
William H. Sheaffer
John L. Niblack
Paul Rhoadarmer
Negro Greek Fraternities Hold National Convention
A general session of the annual national convention of Negro Greek letter fraternities will be held Sunday at the Bethel A M E church. Officers will be elected Monday as the close of the six day session.
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National Convention of
Bethel A. M. E
Law Born in Middle Ages Historians Say
Harvard professor Theodore F. T. Plucknett called medieval Europe the middle ages in a talk to the American Historical Association. He argued that legal history has been neglected by lawyers and historians and linked medieval concepts of law to the framing of the American Constitution.
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Theodore F. T. Plucknett
Harvard University
American Historical Association
Plucknett
Protests Outnumber Indorsements on Cumberland Falls Plan
Federal records show that petitions telegrams and letters opposing the Insull plan to develop power at Cumberland Falls Kentucky outnumber endorsements by about two to one. The Federal Power Commission has not issued a decision after a final hearing on December 5 and with Roy O West abstaining the ruling lies with War Secretary Davis and Agriculture Secretary Jardine.
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U. S
Times
Washington
Cumberland Falls
Kentucky
Federal Power Commission
Roy O. West
Interior
Davis
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Commission
Scientists dispute teen-centered education plan
Dr. A S Gates of Teachers College Columbia University challenged compressing education into early years. He told educators at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting that the decades from 20 to 30 are superior to the teens for learning.
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Science Service
New York
A. S. Gates
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Dr. Gates
Heidelberg Glee Club to Perform Tuesday at Meridian Church
The Men's Glee Club from Heidelberg University in Tiffin Ohio will give a program Tuesday night at the Second Reformed church on Merrill and Alabama. The event promises a varied concert by the Heidelberg singers for local audiences.
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Heidelberg
Heidelberg University
Tiffin
Second Reformed Church
Merrill
Alabama
Glass Hens by Eggs New York
Dr. Frank A. Hays of Massachusetts Agricultural College says first eggs from pullets indicate future egg size. He notes a correlation between November December eggs and March April sizes, and supports standard 24 ounce dozen as a benchmark. If a hen cannot consistently lay two ounce eggs, she should not be bred as egg size runs in families.
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Science Service
New York
Frank A. Hays
Massachusetts Agricultural College
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Hays
Council In Equal Factions Meets Today
County council members plan to vote on Sheriff Hawkins fuel and oil appropriations for patrol autos. No vacancy filling is expected as John E. Shearer becomes county commissioner on Tuesday. The six-member council may persist with a split 三 Coffin and Dodson factions each hold three seats, yet leaders aim to pick a seventh member.
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Omer Hawkins
John E. Shearer
George W. Coffin
Otis Dodson
Free New Year Dance Planned at Tomlinson Hall
Jack Westfield promoter announces a free party at Tomlinson hall on New Year’s night. Doors open 7 30 p m and dancing begins 8 30 p m with two dances every hour. Prizes for waltzes and fox trots and free refreshments will be provided.
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Jack Westfield
Tomlinson Hall
Anderson aims to launch airport project with local business backing
Anderson Indiana businessmen rally to take over the airport plan after city funds falter. Farmers oppose a covered train site, prompting talks of a new location. Moth Aircraft Corp of New York selects Anderson as a factory site, planning 200 workers in 90 000 square feet beside Lowell airport, licensing de Havilland designs to build the Moth planes.
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Times Special
Anderson
Ind
Moth Aircraft Corporation of
New York
Lowell
Moth Corporation
de Haviland Aircraft Company, Ltd
England
New England
Air Travel Twins Sleep Through Cleveland Chicago Flight
Marilyn Pu fall two months old slept soundly aboard an airplane from Cleveland to Chicago with her parents Mr and Mrs George Pufall. Her father works for Universal Air Lines.
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Tuited
Chicago
Marilyn Pufall
Cleveland
George Pufall
Marilyn
Universal Air Lines
Moth Factory Planned for Lowell Massachusetts
A plant to build D. H. Moth type airplanes will be established in Lowell Massachusetts, expanding aircraft production in the region. The project signals growth in local manufacturing and military aviation capacity.
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East
Lowell, Mass
Three Holdups Net Forty Dollars Friday Night
Police investigated three holdups Friday night. Two bandits robbed the Western Oil Co. filling station at Fourteenth and Illinois after holding up attendant William H. Johnston at 1359 Central Avenue, taking $9. A lone bandit robbed George Walker Jr. at Alabama and Puryear streets, taking $15. Three men dragged Michael Rodeff from his truck at Blackford Street bridge, beat him, and took $16 from the Rodeff bakery partner.
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Western Oil Company
Fourteenth
Illinois
William H. Johnston
Central Avenue
Alabama
Puryear
George Walker Jr
Kenyon Road
Blackford Street
Michael Rodeff
Rodeff and
Argiroff Bakery
Raub Demands Explanations for Council Projects
Edward B. Raub city council president calls for department heads to submit letters detailing every project for approval or funds. He cites past requests lacking stated needs and purpose. The council plans to meet the first Monday in January to elect new officers.
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Edward B. Raub
Paroled girl Elizabeth King to wed longtime sweetheart
Elizabeth M. King a 23 year old paroled from Maryland prison after three years for murder of her two illegitimate children seeks a life with a childhood sweetheart. He offered to marry and provide a home if the governor grants full pardon. he owns a home has $2,000 saved and earns $200 monthly as a railroad worker. The Prisoners Relief Society backs clemency.
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United Press
Washington
Elizabeth M. King
Woodmont
Ritchie
E. E. Dudding
Prisoners’ Relief Society
Miss King
Dudding
Soup Fight Led to Killing in Gas City Case
Grant county authorities say a dispute over soup sparked a December 10 fight in Gas City between Paul Riggs and Jesse Kemp. Vergil Smith reports Riggs was killed after Kemp struck him with a bottle when Riggs allegedly tried to slash him with a butcher knife.
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Times
Marion
Ind
Grant County
Vergil Smith
Gas City
Paul Riggs
Jesse Kemp
Riggs
Smith
Kemp
Blaze destroys two blocks worth over one hundred thousand
A spectacular fire in New Orleans last night damaged two four story buildings and threatened a business block. Loss is estimated at more than $100,000 with extensive damage possible today as investigators assess the scene.
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United Press
New Orleans
Hoover to Clarify Foreign Policy Stance After South American Tour
President-elect Hoover plans to explain his position after reports of his talk with Argentina's Irigoyen. He emphasized that U S intervention is not a policy but may occur to protect lives and property until local authorities restore order. He cited Nicaragua to illustrate non imperial aims and noted U S duty to safeguard markets for agricultural goods and the refrigeration method aiding Argentine meat in Europe.
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U. S
Utah
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
South America
Hipolito
United States
Hoover
Nicaragua
Central American Republic
Argentina
Rae Powell Heads New Board of Governors for Junior G O P
Rae W. Powell of Indianapolis was named chairman of the board of governors of the junior Republican state committee at a Columbia Club meeting Friday night. Also selected were Charles W. Heritage of Anderson as secretary and Darrell Endicott of Crawfordsville as treasurer. Committees named include Constitutional with Elliott Belshaw, Maurice Robinson, Earl Keisker, and John K. Ruckelshaus, and Legislative with Ralph Waltz, John Collins, Powell, Charles Karabell, Glenn Surprise, Clifford Bicking, and Heritage.
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Rae W. Powell
Indianapolis
Columbia Club
Charles W. Heritage
Anderson
Darrell Endicott
Crawfordsville
Constie Tutional
Elliott Belshaw
Hamemond
Maurice Robinson
Earl Keisker
Richmond
John K. Ruckelshaus
Indianeapolis
Ralph Waltz
Noblesville
Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Sore Throats
A famous doctor's prescription remedy Thoxine boasts rapid relief from obstinate coughs and sore throat. It claims to act directly on the irritation, contains no dangerous drugs, and offers a money back guarantee. Available at druggists for 365c and $1.00.
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