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Newspaper

Las Vegas Age

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1929

Page

3

Film Actress 17 Disappears After 2400 Pay

Virginia Lee Corbin a 17 year old screen actress vanished Saturday and has not been seen by family since guardian Mrs Helen Keyser reported to the missing persons bureau. She had just received a 2400 paycheck from First National Studios before her disappearance and unconfirmed reports say she may be traveling with an unidentified man. Friends take little alarm noting prior disappearances. Mrs Keyser was appointed guardian after Corbin complained of her mother’s inability to handle earnings.

Hollywood Virginia Lee Corbin Helen Keyser First National Keyes Miss Corbin Keyser

Baby Born Without Skull Top Lives In Pueblo

Medical authorities in Pueblo Colo report a baby girl born without the top of her skull is alive and being nursed. They express astonishment at the infant's apparent survival and are monitoring her condition.

Pueblo Colo

Soviet China clash deepens as Moscow cites China stance

Berlin dispatch reports Soviet note accusing China of sharp criticism over Russia policy and failing to address Moscow’s three demands. The piece notes British premier MacDonald’s potential move to restore diplomatic ties with Russia and widespread anti-Russian sentiment in Britain and the United States. It highlights Chinese accusations of Soviet machinations following railway seizures and arrests of Russian officials, signaling rising tensions among great powers.

Great Britain Ramsey MacDonald Russia MacDonald United States Britain China Berlin U.P

Russians Patrol Manchurian Border Amid China Tensions

Daily Mail Shanghai correspondent reports large Russian force escorted by airplanes patrolling the Manchurian frontier while cavalry moves in Mongolia. China vows to control the Chinese Eastern Railway and rebuff Russian movements. Chinese claim Moscow arrests are false. border rail lines severed to deter Soviet invasion fears.

Londo Daily Mail Shanghai Manchurian Mongolia Nanking China Russia

Watching the Scoreboard as Klein Sets Home Run Pace

United Press brief highlights Chuck Klein of Philadelphia hitting his 27th and 28th homers in a game against the Chicago Cubs to boost his team and extend an American League lead for the Athletics. The report also notes Pirates, Giants, and Yankees results, plus a Solano county search for Irene Wolfskill.

United Press Chuck Klein Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Klein Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Athletics U.P Cubs Robert Lowe Boston Braves

Russ China War Would Be Bitter

Maj. Gen. Davis P. Barrows, commanding the 40th division National Guard, told American Legion members in San Luis Obispo that a Russo China war would be a bitter contest. He said the end could not be forecast, noting both nations are manpower rich but militarily unorganized. Barrows served a year in World War I as U S army observer with the Russian White Army.

San Luis Obispo Calif U.P Davis P. Barrows 40Th Division National Guard American Legion Russia China U. S. Army

Farm Bureau Not Ready to Consider Loan Applications

United Press reports that the federal farm board is not yet in a position to definitively consider loan applications. It will announce when action principles are set and will notify cooperatives via press and official channels. The board will deal with cooperative officials only and warns against hiring outside counsel for hearings. In New Orleans the Orleans street car strike nears settlement as union officials accept Secretary Davis as sole arbitrator.

Farm Bureau Church United Press Washington Federal Farm Board Today New Orleans WOR Orleans Secretary of Labor James J. Davis

Boston St Louis New York Detroit Washington in Chicago

Boston and St Louis staged a basketball scores exchange with New York Detroit and Washington, all sides tallying points in a Chicago matchup, final margins indicated by a 28 point spread.

Boston St. Louis New York Detroit Washington Chicago

Two Battlers Set For Title Fight Tonight

United Press staff report from New York outlines the light heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium between Tommy Loughran and James J. Braddock. Loughran faces a weight challenge and strict diet to hit 175 pounds, while Braddock aims for a knockout win in 15 rounds. Madison Square Garden expects a gate near 100000 to 150000 with 20000 plus in attendance.

George Kirkley United Press New York Tommy Loughran James J. Braddock Jersey City Yankee Stadium Braddock White Sulphur Springs N. Y Loughran Hossick Falls N. Y Madison Square Garden Rene de Vos Belgium Dave Shade California de Vos An & To 5 Ace Hodkins Mickey Walker

Denver's Eddie Mack stops Sal Sorio in fifth round knockout

Eddie Mack of Denver delivered a decisive fifth round knockout over Baby Sal Sorio at the Olympic auditorium Los Angeles. Mack from St Regis College used a rapid left cross combination to damage Sorio’s nose early and controlled the bout with sharp, clean shots throughout. Sorio never found footing as Mack dominated from start to finish.

Los Angeles Eddie Mack Denver Sal Sorio Olympic Auditorium Mack St. Regis College San Bernardino Sal Sorio Eddie

California Rodeo Opens in Salinas Big Event

Salinas July 17. The eighteenth annual California Rodeo, the biggest revival of frontier sports on the Pacific coast, opened today with crowds in the streets. Automobiles crowded main avenues as vaqueros from Salinas Valley ranches filled town in gaudy regalia and locals wore silk shirts and high boots, reviving the old cattle country mood.

Salinas California Pacific Coast Salinas Valley

Babe Ruth Hits 22d Home Run in Detroit Game

Babe Ruth connected for his 22nd homer of the season in the third inning against Detroit at Briggs Stadium. The long drive came with no runners on base off pitcher Whitehill in a Yankees versus Tigers tilt played in Detroit.

New York Yankees Vic Servell Tigers Detroit Babe Ruth Bambino Mich Yankees Detroit Tigers Whitehill

Fire on Market Street Hinders City Traffic

Two unidentified persons were hospitalized unconscious and 12 firemen were overcome by fumes as a three alarm fire on Market street drew twenty thousand spectators. The blaze disrupted telephone service for blocks and diverted traffic. Spontaneous combustion of wax figures from a display company is suspected as the cause.

San Francisco Harbor Emergency Hospital Market Street

Santa Barbara Quake Causes No Damage Felt Across Coast

A minor earthquake shook Santa Barbara late yesterday with no damage reported. The temblor was felt as far south as Carpinteria and produced no injuries or structural harm. Authorities urged caution and monitoring for aftershocks.

Santa Barbara Calif Carpenteria

Trading Active In L A Exchange

Trading was fairly active on the Los Angeles curb and stock exchange today with New York money opening at 12 percent and easing to 8 percent. Leading issues held steady amid heavy trading as Byron Jackson sold 1700 shares in the industrials at 38.5. Edison Common touched a high of 70 percent, closing at 69 amid light turnover. In New York, trading showed little feature with leaders near previous closes and some strong spots including Case Threshing Machine and Johns Manville advancing on buoyant buying.

Los Angeles Upi New York Byron Jackson Up ‘S. Douglas First National Rio Grande Oil Edison Common U.P Stock Exchange Steel General Motors American Can Pennsylvania International Telephone & Telegraph Case Threshing Machine Johns Manville Public Service of New Jersey United Gas Improvement American Radiator Standard Sanita Montgomery Ward Sears Roebucks

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