Over the Desert Drive From Vegas Toward Reno
The Observer recounts a June 27, 1932 road trip from Las Vegas to Reno with officials including District Attorney Harmon and County Assessor DeVinney. They praise highway improvements from Las Vegas to Beatty, note slow segments near Corn Creek and Indian Springs, and describe Tonopah’s Tonopah club, Walker Lake’s scenery, and a stop at Bob’s Geyser near Fallon.
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Reno
the Desert
Vegas
Harley A. Harmon
Frank C. DeVinney
Beatty
Corn Creek
Indian Spuit
W. J. Stewart
Las Vegas
Indian Springs
E. G. Murtaugh
State Highway Department
Goldfield
Schurz
Fallon
Faloln
Bob
Oddie fixes claim error in mining law suspension
Senator Tasker L. Oddie uncovered an error in a house resolution on annual assessment work for 1932 and sponsored a senate amendment to suspend assessment for July 1 1931 to July 1 1932. Congress aims to pass the change promptly to correct erroneous broadcasts.
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House
Senate
Tasker L. Oddie
Congress
Federal jobs in Nevada spread by silver conference funds
Senator Oddie secured a large senate vote to allocate 40000 for U S attendance at a 1932 London silver conference, boosting Nevada silver mining prospects and U S trade with silver using nations. The bill also funds Nevada federal buildings in Reno Elko Las Vegas Ely and restores air mail service routes and mint appropriations despite heavy House opposition.
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Key Pittman
Nevada
Senate
Tasker L. Oddie
London
Pittman
Oddie
United States
Post Office
Treasury Department
Reno
Elko
Las Vegas
Ely
INT
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
San Diego
Carson City
Boise
Ida
Butte
Mont
House
Woman Driver Is Sent to Jail for Vehicle Act Violation
Wilfred Roabe and Anna Perkins faced fines for Nevada motor vehicle act violations. Roabe paid $25 but could not cover the sum, serving twelve and a half days in county jail. Perkins, arrested yesterday, is also serving her fine in jail. Her husband, reportedly missing, is said to have used California plates on the truck involved.
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Wilfred Roabe
Nevada
Anna Perkins
California
Vegas Home Fire Destroys House on Tenth Street
The home of John Colbert, a U P employee stationed in Kelso California, was gutted by fire yesterday at 19 Tenth Street. Las Vegas volunteer fire department arrived promptly and saved surrounding buildings though interior and roof were destroyed. Fire appeared caused by an overheated water heater. damage estimate unavailable at press time.
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John Colbert
U. P
Kelso
California
Tenth Street
Las Vegas
Colbert
Suicide suspected after Las Vegas laundry owner shot
Bert T. Ashley, partner in a Las Vegas laundry, died at Las Vegas hospital after being found mortally wounded under a fruit plant structure on South Main Street. A .38 revolver lay at his feet and his wife, Mrs. Ashley, offered no motive beyond overwork. Police questioned a partner, L. Christensen, while J. B. Russell left town for Oregon. Mrs. Russell plans to join him in Portand after visiting San Francisco.
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Bert T. Ashely
Las Vegas
Pacific Fruit Express
South Main Street
Ashley
Arnie Nyholm
L. Christensen
J. B. Russell
Oregon
VFW Opens 1932 Meeting in Vallejo Parade Day
Vallejo California June 29 Veterans of Foreign Wars of California and Negatiny hold annual convention parade after a day of recreation Officers to be elected tomorrow Convention city chosen Friday Bakersfield California June 29 Footprints from a holdup murder lead to arrest of two youths Joe and Elland Knoll of Michigan City Indiana
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Vallejo
Calif
U.P
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Calfornia
Negatiny
Bakersfield
Joe
Elland Knoll
Michigan City
Ind
Lindy Wanted To Leap Off Boat In Sea Storm
United Press report from Flemington New Jersey June 29 states Col Charles A Lindbergh was restrained from leaping overboard to swim to a second ship after failing to contact kidnapers of his infant son. Witness William E Haskell Jr quoted Curtis as claiming contact with the kidnappers off Norfolk but weather prevented transfer of the baby. Additional testimony described Curtis negotiations with the kidnap gang and a boat used by them, with five named members including Inez Hilda Olaf Larson Sam Goldberg and John.
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H. Allen Smith
United Press
Flemington
N. J
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Hughes Curtis
William E. Haskell, Jr
New York Herald Tribune
Curtis
Norfolk
Haskell
Kdnapers
Jgh
Hunterdon County
Lindbergh
Frank J. Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Inez
Hilda
Olaf Larson
Sam Goldberg
John
John F
Jatsie" Condon
Surprise witness testifies in Hutton love suit trial
In Los Angeles on June 29, dramatic testimony emerged as David L. Hutton defends against a $200000 heartball suit from Hazel St Pierre. Dr Paul Marshall testified about bribes and a compromised night, while neighbor Lillian Benjamin recounted St Pierre’s conduct. Dog races continue in Culver City after a police raid.
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Los Angeles
Hazel St. Pierre
David L
Iron Man
Hutton
Aimee Semple McPherson
Paul Marshall
Reno
Marshall
U.P
Culver City Kennel Club
Al Smith Delivers Thunderous Ovation At Parley Convention
Chicago June 29 U P The Democratic party adopts a reform platform calling for repeal of the 18th Amendment and modification of the Volstead Act. Alfred E Smith New York Governor and other leaders thrill the crowd with pro prohibition repeal sentiment as he speaks amid cheering and organ music. Smith quips at Senator Hull and jokes about past political cycles, energizing delegates and signaling a bold stance against continued prohibition.
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Chicago
U.P
Minoriey
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Guv
Albert Ritchie
Maryland
David I. Walsh
Mas
Smith
Happy Warrior
Sid York
Ae Smith
Platform highlights of the Bourbon program in Chicago
The Democratic platform released in Chicago outlines 17 key planks from prohibition repeal to banking reforms, unemployment relief, veterans' aid, and independence for the Philippines. It calls for budget cuts, a silver standard review, tariff reform, public works, and stricter securities regulation, while opposing foreign debt cancellations and urging constitutional farmer support.
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United States
World Court
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Philippines
Porto Rico
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