Japanese Troops Reach Near Nanking Amid Shanghai Moves
Japanese army spokesmen reported a vanguard within sight of Nanking walls and three miles from the city, claiming Takahashi gate captured and fires seen from the capital. Meanwhile plans to govern Shanghai were announced as Japanese planes bombed retreating Chinese forces and a British ship incident was acknowledged.
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Shanghai
Nanking
China
Tokyo
Asahis
Takahashi
Hirei
Japan
Sun
Grand Canal
Yangtse River
Chinkiang
Yangtze
Wuba
Nagata
Lower
Tungchow
Fushan
Wugu
Associated Press
Wuhu
Yangtze River
Chingkiangy
Shu Hsi- Wen
Aragon Front
Spain
Madrid
Ajncide
Weather fare and warmer Tennessee and Virginia report
Weather summary from Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia noting mostly fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with rising or moderate temperatures. Tennessee has fair weather with increasing warmth, Kentucky mostly fair but colder in the far east, Virginia partly cloudy with chilly coastal and mountains conditions and a Tuesday fair outlook.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
Muirries
Evtler
Convict to Face Death for Seder Kidnapping Plot
In Huntington West Virginia Arnett A Booth 46 faces death in court on a kidnapping charge tied to Dr James I Seder retired minister missionary to Japan and Anti Saloon League leader abducted November 1 Two other defendants John Traviz 24 and Orville Adkins also stand for separate trials with federal agents noting prior prison records and a ransom demand of 50000 was not paid
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Huntington
W. Va
Dee. G.pj
Arnett A. Booth
Ohio River
Booth
James I, Seder
Japan
Prohibition
John Traviz
Orville Adkins
I. BE
Vettern
Dr. Seder
Anti-Saloon League
TVA Robbed Him Claims Sen Berry in Court
Sen ator George L. Berry shouted in a crowded Knoxville courtroom that the Tennessee Valley Authority had robbed him of valuable mineral and marble rights in the Norris reservoir. He testified at a condemnation hearing for himself and 29 others whose holdings are valued at more than three billion dollars. TVA counsel argued the leases have no market value.
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Knoxville
George L. Berry
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee
TVA
Berry
Evans Dunn
Kidnapers Demand $100000 for Arthur Fried
White Plains reports say Arthur Fried, 32, a member of a wealthy sand and gravel family, was kidnapped and held for 100000 dollars. Federal agents rushed to the scene as his brothers sought to negotiate reduction. Fried vanished Saturday after attending a show with his wife and relatives. His car was later found at the edge of Mamodoneck Avenue, and authorities pursued the ransom claim with intercepted calls at the central office.
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White Plains
Arthur Fried
Fried
Laem
Friend
Emma Fried
Soundview Avenue
Central Telephone Exchange
Rosedale Gardens
Mamadoneck Avenue
Harold Daniels
New York
Contrary Tennessee Mule Brings Girl Film Contract
Seni Westiiy guides Marjorie Weaver from a rural Crossville Tennessee farm incident to film stardom. A childhood fright with a mule triggered later on screen nerve recovery as she rose through 20th Century Fox. From a $70 weekly start to $300, she gains No 2 heart in ongoing contracts. page eight note mentions an earlier dance chorus and an eventual on-page continuation.
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Nollawooi Seni
Marjorie Weaver
Ceredit Relais
Marjorie
Crossville
Tenn
Tt Pictures
20Th Century Ox
Extra session breaks failed to materialize
Washington dispatch reports Congress has not advanced Roosevelt’s proposals. Despite rumors of alternative programs, lawmakers focused on administration measures with only a brief Senate debate on anti lynching. The wage hour bill, farm aid, and tax revision faced stiff, diverse opposition, likely stalling major action before year’s end.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Florida
Supreme Court
Black
Congress
Tie Kuixilix Klan
Senate
House
Ramspeck
D.-Ca
Investment firms blame TVA for depleted private utility funds
Francis I. Frothingham, president of the Investment Parkers of America, testifies in a three judge federal court that TVA operating funds are exhausted and private utilities fear losses. He says investors refuse to risk capital in TVA related securities and that private utilities cannot obtain funds for operations or expansion.
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Camity
TVA
Fey
TWA
Kingsport Bound in First Big Snow
East Tennessee faced heavy winter as up to six inches of snow fell east to Roanoke and north toward the Great Lakes. Ice coated highways and a low cloud ceiling snarled travel, with temperatures near 20 and a forecast of clearing later. Minor accidents were reported, including Albert Taylor’s skid on Chestnut Ridge. many motorists left ditches.
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East Tennessee
Roanoke
Great Lakes
American Airlines
McKellar
Washington
Spartanburg
Atlanta
Nashville
West Tennessee
Chattanooga
Kingsport
Albert Taylor
Indian Springs
Chestnut Ridge
Taylor
Mysterious Infant Illness Baffles Chicago Doctors
In Chicago at St. Elizabeths Hospital the baby epidemic has claimed 11 lives, including 12 day old Daniel Ennesser. Twenty one infants have fallen ill with an intestinal malady diagnosed as enteritis. Doctors and health officials conduct exhaustive tests seeking a virus source while isolating patients and intensifying care for two in critical condition.
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Daniel Ennesser
Medicals Science
Ennesser
Richard H. da
Cook County Hospital
Health Department
Exeh
Supreme Court allows state tax on gross income from federal work
The Supreme Court in a 5 to 4 decision held that a state may impose a gross income tax on money received by a contractor for building locks and dams for the federal government within the state. Chief Justice Hughes announced that West Virginia could tax the gross receipts of Dravo Contracting Company of Pittsburgh.
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Washington
Det
Supreme Court
Hughes
West Virgina
Dravo Contracting Company
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Vermont Leader Seeks GOP Purge In Open Letter
Vermont Senator George D. Aiken urged purging the national Republican committee of Southern leaders and backed a revitalizing program. He warned the party risks dissolving if it remains a party of old men and bases power on patronage, calling for a broader appeal to young voters nationwide.
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Montpelier
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Aiken
Feader
Purce
Potome
Ohio
Lindberghs Seen Entering New York
A couple identified as Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived in New York by automobile after leaving the Morrow estate. British papers broke silence on their visit while Foreign Secretary Eden told Parliament Britain warned Japan last Friday over its Shanghai shows. The government pressed on with court actions to dissolve the Aluminum Company of America as a landmark case continued in New York.
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New York
Englewood
N. C
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Morrow Estate
George Washington Bridge
London
Sal
Charen AL Lisdbergh Todas
New Yoris
America
Japan
Britain
Anthony Wien Fan
House of Commons
Great Britain
Janan
Shaighai
Twins Aluminum
Supreme Court hears county unit challenge in January
Nashville dispatch reports that the Tennessee Supreme Court will hear two suits challenging the county unit primary law at the same time. Opponents urge consolidation. state attorneys oppose. Chancellors Howell found seats vacated by unit supporters and ruled the unit law not validly passed. The case questions member eligibility and legislative actions taken during the unit law period.
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Nashville
Supreme Court
Browning
R B. ©. Howell
Howell
Tec
County Unit
State Supreme Court
Hye
Lindberghs Return From Absent Exile To U S Estate
American aviator Charles A Lindbergh and his wife Anne return from two years in exile abroad aboard the President Hatch and are kept under guard at the Morrow estate near Englewood N Y. A ship officer said their visit would be brief and they plan to return abroad after Christmas amid speculation about resuming life here and possible aviation or medical research ties. Guards block access and inquiries go unanswered as the couple keeps a guarded profile during their stay.
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Robert D. Price
Englewood
N. Y
Charles A. Lindwre
Morrow
Hudson River
Anne
New York
United States
President Hatchins
Trcy
Southampton
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Hill
Morrow Estate
Evtery Saler
Lindberghs
Lonely Hearts Club Disbands At Princeton Era Ends
Disappointment hit Princeton when the Lonely Hearts Club of Princeton University dissolved after initial optimism. Founders Bran din of New York and Gilroy of New Jersey faced backlash from Vassar and other colleges, with demands the idea be dropped. Students advertised a nationwide search for partners, drawing attention from Harvard Notre Dame and more, before the club ended.
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Princeton
N. J. Bee
Princeton Lonely Hearts Club
Princeton University
Vassar
Prinuton
Lovely Hearts Club
Little Eal
Prinunton
Smith
Wellesley
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Seder
Sen. Berry
Man
Tennessee Mule
Rayburn
D.tex
Bank
U. S
Charles A. Lindberg
England
Appalachian
Chicago
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
High Court
OKEHS
Southern
Perty
Ast
Jay G. Stephenson
A. H. Roberts
K. T. McConnica
Charles M Bryan
Memphis
Edwin F. Hunt
Lone Eagle
Overybody
The
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