Thelma Todd Alive Seen After Autopsy Report
Los Angeles December reports complicate a grand jury probe into Thelma Todd death. A caller claimed she saw Miss Todd telephoning from a drug store Sunday afternoon around 4, hours after autopsy indicated death by carbon monoxide. Police pursued kidnap threats and extortion notes while ex-husband Pasquale Di Circo was subpoenaed to shed light on possible murder attempts.
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Weather summary for several states with mixed conditions
Weather report notes warmer conditions in Tennessee and Kentucky with cold fronts in the east. Friday to Saturday forecasts call for fair skies in central areas, with generally fair to clear conditions in Virginia and North Carolina. Northern portions may see snow and colder air, while western parts stay mostly cloudy and cooler into the weekend.
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Post Offices See Business Influx Nashville
Postal offices in Tennessee report a rush of Christmas mailing as receipts surge in principal cities. Nashville sees a 19.6 percent rise through December 17 with 5 5002 tax? in tax year, while other cities like Memphis and Jackson also show gains amid higher mail volumes.
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Highest Court May Split TVA Issues
In Washington on December 20 Associated Press reports a divided Supreme Court forecast on the constitutionality of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act as arguments continue. After nearly four hours of discussion the government defended its venture into the power business while counsel for 14 preferred stockholders of Alabama Power challenged the legislation.
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Jury Gets Fraud Trial Testimony In Tennessee Case
In Memphis on December 20, the fraud trial of Alabama publisher J E B Pierce and his secretary E H Roach proceeded after Judge John D. Martin ruled the TVA act constitutional. The defendants faced conspiracy charges for allegedly selling non existent TVA stock units while posing as federal officers. They denied such representations and said ads promoted the Daily Register and a TVA promotion.
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Male Sex Found Weaker Says Mayo Physician
A Mayo physician cites reasons that male sex is weaker, noting higher infant mortality among males and shorter life expectancy. He lists stomach ulcers, liver disease, pneumonia, asthma, kidney and urinary issues, spinal disease, and other ailments as more common in men, while suggesting women outlive men. The article references broader studies and notes demographic shifts as women increasingly predominate in older ages.
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Kiddies Sing All Is Calm at Sunnyside Fire Fallout
In Podge City on a holiday Wednesday 250 Sunnyside elementary pupils sang Silent Night as a furnace exploded showering sparks. The incident caused a panic but no injuries. children evacuated and the furnace was being repaired.
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Borah Eyes Presidential Run as Wisconsin Allies Push Bid
Idaho Senator Borah appears closer to a presidential bid as Wisconsin Republicans back a Borah for President delegation. State Sen. Philip Nelson and ex-Sen. Bernhard Gettelman announce a drive to circulate nominating petitions in Wisconsin, while Borah signals support. The move fuels talk of a liberalizing shift within the GOP and Borah’s possible nomination chances.
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Duel Called Off Prefers Ballots In Louisiana Gubernatorial Race
New Orleans December report says Huey P Long ally Judge Richard Leche and anti administration candidate Congressman Dent abandon dueling for the gubernatorial race. In Shreveport citizen Dear offered to duel with Leche, but Dent and Leche reject bloodshed while urging voters to settle the contest in January primary amid accusations of corruption.
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Abductors Sought After Milne Kidnapping Case
Federal squads hunted a tumbledown Doylestown farm house long identified as the Milne kidnapers hideout amid reports the abduction and torture of the youth actor writer would be solved before midnight. Caleb Milne fourth said four men lured him from a New York apartment. Milne was found drugged and gagged on a highway. A hat and coat linked to Milne were recovered near the pickup site. The Department of Justice noted the abductors fled without ransom.
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NRA to be split into three parts by government agencies
Washington Dec 2041 The Roosevelt administration plans to transfer the expired NRA to two or three government departments for the balance of its life through April. President Roosevelt said details are not final and Berry's Industrial coordination work remains in harmony with NRA aims. Congress may let the unit lapse or transfer it permanently amid uncertain hearings.
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Hopkins and Schall In Car Crash News
Senator Thomas D. Schall of Minnesota was reported in critical condition after a collision in Cottage City, Maryland. His secretary, Orel Lee, also injured but not gravely. The accident occurred while Schall visited friends from Minnesota earlier.
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Lilypons Village Named for Opera Singer Lily Tons
Lilypons, a thirty family community known for its fishery and nursery, celebrates postal greetings sent in Miss Lily Tons’s honor. The village postmaster hand cancels each card as residents anticipate her next spring visit after the opera season.
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Premier Laval to Remain in Office Amid Pact Fallout
British government abandons the Franco British peace plan for Italy and Ethiopia and seeks broader Mediterranean support. Laval confirms continued tenure. Rome hints Italy may test allied unity while negotiations shift to a new foreign policy path as crisis and uncertainty loom.
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