Auto crash kills 18 year old Lloyd Hale in Tennessee
In Johnson City Tennessee an automobile crash returning from a party left Lloyd Hale 18 dead from burns. Catharine Weems 16 was believed fatally injured. June Thompson 16 Ronnie Jennings 12 and Jack Burleson 15 survived injuries. Overbay the taxi driver and two taxi passengers faced arrest warrants for murder awaiting hearings.
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Johnson Gipy
Tenn
Catherine Ween
Lloyd Male
Buns
June Thompson
Keviit Slennings
Wack Burleson
Washington County
Jonesboro
Overbay
Johnson City
Bee
Llnyd Hale
Catharine Weems
Jane Thompson
Ronny Jennings
Jack Burleson
Hale
T. B. Overbay
Gates
A. Il Usle
Aturder
Aaroldl Wyman
Iory Godsey
Texi
Scientists tell of malaria cure in 1930s report
In Cleveland on December 31, scientists described Masmochin and Flasmochin as malaria cures developed from Canary bird and Exnaries experiments. Dr. Ronald D. Manwell of Syracuse University spoke at a conference, noting German development as part of the research. Continued on page six.
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F. B. Colton
Associated Press
Cleveland
Germany
Drosinald D. Manwell
Syracuse
Speed Day Appeal to Supreme Court
Washington December 81 AP reports the justice department sought an early Supreme Court hearing on its appeal of Judge Clark of New Jersey ruling the eighteenth amendment invalid. The government argues constitutional language grants Congress authority over ratification methods and the court has already held accordingly. Solicitor General Thacher aided by Youngquist and four attorneys prepared the brief and stand ready to argue any time.
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Washington
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Clark
New Jersey
Thacher
Youngquist
Mself
Clark T
Youth killed in extortion plot in Clintonwood
In Clintonwood Wisconsin a suspected extortion plan to force Dr W J Finney 32 to leave 10000 at a fence post ended with the fatal shot of 15 year old Gordon Tepe and the arrest of three youths Douglas Parfitt 17 Howard Hustermark 18 and two others after a hidden posse ambush near a highway.
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Clintonwood
Wis
W. J. Finney
Pinney
Sher
Waupaca County
Gordon Tepe
Doulas Parfitt
Howard Hustermark
Wwo
Steenbock
Clintonvilly
Railroads to consolidate eastern lines into four systems
Washington Dec 31 AP The interstate commerce commission is expected to act quickly on a plan to consolidate eastern railroads into four systems led by Pennsylvania New York Central Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate. The agreement, announced by President Hoover, would exclude New England lines and awaits formal presentation and review, with arbitration on one point. The plan aims to bolster business recovery and railroad stability while creating jobs, despite opposition already facing broader consolidation proposals.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hoover
New England
Pennsylvania
New York
Todey
Commission
Joffre Rallies as Death Near Paris Reported
Dec 31 AP reports Marshal Jurien Joffre rallying briefly but slipping toward death. Physicians describe the patient as very feeble with growing weakness and occasional spasms after a night of disquieting attacks. Staff remain at the hospital as the end nears.
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Paris
Tot're Tay
Zaidu Natavit
Marshals
Eleven Die in Riot in Capitaneno Colombia
Eleven people died and about twenty were injured in political rioting between conservative and liberal factions in Capitaneno Santander. Federal troops patrolled the town as order was restored.
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Rlots Gata
Colombia
Capitanejo
Department
Santander
Burley prices slip despite holiday sales in Paris market
Medium grade burley sold lower than before the holidays as large offerings yesterday dragged averages down. Paris was the only market with a burley average above $19, while dark leaf prices in western Kentucky held steady. Paris Torre’s heart grows weaker.
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Associated Press
Paris
Kentucky
Hyde and Caraway in clash over free mailings
Washington reports a heated exchange between Senator Caraway of Arkansas and Secretary Hyde over postage free greetings. Caraway cited cards sent postage free under the franking privilege. Hyde denied it, noting only official year end mailings were mailed as free. An office error sent a few non official cards, later paid. Hyde challenged the implication that aiding starving babies influenced spending and pledged to seek postal ruling.
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Washington
Caraway
Arkansas
Hyde
Frank
Department
Senate
House Agriculture
Orfice Department
Post Office Department
Tom
Dynamite Blasts Destroy Theater in New Orleans
Three explosions destroyed the Valentine Theater on Frenchman Street and damaged five nearby buildings in New Orleans. The empty theater caused pandemonium, with damage estimated at 40,000 dollars. Police suspect vandalism by an enemy of the owner. no injuries reported.
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New Orleans
Dee. al (Ap
Valentine
Frenchhman Street
Ite
Hunt Ex-Convict Sought in Double Slaying
Oklahoma lawmen pursue Earl Guinn an ex convict linked to the Tonkawa highway killings of sisters Zexia and Jessie Griffith. Potter Kay County attorney heads the search while two women arrested. Quinn’s wife allegedly bought a gun and shelling for W T Capehart in Oklahoma City as part of the investigation.
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Wie
Potter
Seaygh Jin Kay County
Tonkawa
Waz Quinn
Quinn
Shelly
Wankawa
W. T. Capehart
Oklahoma City
Hoover Declares Colonial National Monument in Virginia
President Hoover signed two proclamations to set aside Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown in Virginia as a colonial national monument. Secretary Wilbur urged the move after a survey by the Geological Survey confirmed historic sites. The monument will be led by the National Park Service with funds from a $1.5 million grant, part of a larger $116 million emergency relief package, to develop the area.
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Washington
Hoover Tolay
Wil
Jamestown
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Virginia
Colonial National Monument
Wilbur
Colonial Monument
Geological Survey
National Park Service
Park Service
Weather Outlook for Tennessee and Virginia
Cloudy and warmer in Tennessee with increasing cloud cover tonight and Thursday, minor precipitation possible in extreme east. Virginia sees rising clouds and milder temperatures tonight and Thursday with possible snow or rain in extreme western areas. Yesterday’s high 36, low 23. same date last year 58 and 25. Readings taken at 600 p.m. daily by U.S. Weather Office.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Guzik Sentence Shocks Chicago Gang Leadership
Jack Guzik, longtime Capone associate, received five years in federal prison for tax evasion and a $17,500 fine. Federal Judge Charles E. Woodward delivered the sentence, praised for undermining gang leadership and urging enforcement of revenue laws. An appeal writ was allowed.
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Chicago
Des. al
Jack Gueik
Alphonse Capone
Charles E. Woodward
Guzik
Woodward
Green Seeks End to Danville Strike Plan for Arbitration
Danville Virginia December 32 Labor chief William Green proposed that striking workers in the Danville textile mills resume work with the right to join the union. He urged arbitration between management and strikers with Admiral Richard Byrd or former Governor Harry Byrd as umpire. Mills president H R Fitzgerald would review the plan before commenting. Continuous coverage on page six.
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Danville
Richard E. Byrd
Harry F. Byrd
William Green
American Federation of Labor
H. R. Fitzgerald
Mills
Byrds
Green
Prohibition Agents Target Chicago Nightlife
Federal agents opened New Year’s enforcement in Chicago visiting Lincoln Tavern Town Club Granada Cafe. More than 250 patrons were present at each site as officers confiscated unbroken liquor and shattered bottles. No arrests were made, but reports say evidence could lead to padlock actions.
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Chicago
Dec
Lincoln Tavern
Urge Legislature to Keep Regime Hands Off Inquiry
The public emergency committee mobilizes 2500 to 3000 residents at a Nashville mass meeting urging the legislature to appoint committees free from administration domination to probe all state departments. Speakers include Senators-elect Alexander and Gornelius. calls for bipartisan, independent inquiry into state affairs and accountability for six million dollars held in closed banks.
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Nashville
Tenn
Public Emergency Committee
Thomas Schiater
Schiater
Jack Keefe
Sam R. Bratton
Case Senate
Robert J. Alexander
Charles L. Gornelius
Davidson County
Business of Show Boats Still Good
Chicago reports a revival in the boat show business along the Ohio River with higher crowds at Louisville and renewed interest spurred by Edna Ferber's Show Boat. Veteran agents note the industry’s resurgence despite fading old shows and discuss key figures like J.W. Menke and Augustus B. French.
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Leq J
Ryan
Chicago
America
Ohio River
French
Mound City, Jr
A. Milo Bennett
Louisville
J.W. Menke
Hollywood
Menke
Mississippi
Edna Ferber
Bennett
Darkies
Merke
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Ill
Lodge
Farher
Miss Johnson
R. R
Congress
Joffre
Hope
Paris—Torre
France
Pershing
Marshal Joffre
Ington
Foch
Hunt
Earl Quinn
Oklahoma
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