Poet John McGroarty Visits Las Vegas And Joshua Forests
John Stephen McGroarty, famed for The Green Verdugo Hills, visited Las Vegas on Sunday sharing cheerful philosophy at a Meadows dinner. The piece recounts his talk on Babylon and Colorado waters, and how Hoover Dam waters could shield coastal cities. It also notes a Rex Bell ranch visit near Searchlight and highlights Clark County’s Joshua forest between Searchlight and Nipton as a future tourist draw. Clara Bow rumors of a screen comeback are mentioned, with notes on her postglamour plans. Las Vegas’s first Christmas celebration in 1905 is recalled with locals like Mrs Robert Dillon and Julia Westlake named in the program.
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Jack Nickerson Dies in Mishap on L A Highway
Desert character Jack Nickerson aged 54 died early Sunday when his car plunged down an embankment near Yucca Grove sixteen miles south of Mountain Pass and burned. He came from New York to mine, wished to be buried on the desert, funeral Friday night at Silver Lake with interment at 1 am. survived by mother and two brothers Art of Yucca Grove and another brother and his mother in New York.
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JAP NAVY MUTINY REPORTED HOT ON TRAIL OF KIDNAPERS
HOPEWELL N J May 16 Two rapid developments in the Lindbergh case lead authorities to believe they are hot on the trail of the abductors or extortionists. A coast guard official said the ship involved in Norfolk negotiations has been identified and seen in New York harbor recently while a second trail centers on Dr John F Condon in Westchester. Officials plan daily lineups with Condon present to aid identifications. Governor Moore conferred with state police and prosecutors on coordinating with federal detectives. Betty Gow the nursemaid at the Lindbergh home is reported well amid rumors of staff involvement. An officer asked for nationwide checks of prisoners to see if kidnappers are hiding in jails. Henderson was freed on bond after a liquor charge. City raids led to arrests and releases on bond at two clubs.
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Burning French liner Georges Phillipar sinks in Aden bay
Flames broke out on the 17,000-ton Georges Phillipar as it neared Aden on the maiden voyage from China to Marseilles. About 600 passengers and 253 crew were aboard. 63 survivors were confirmed with 190 unaccounted. Several lifeboats capsized, and at least one French girl died at sea. A rescue fleet aided in manning lifeboats and recovering survivors.
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Medico Ends Life On Doorstep As Ambulance Arrives
In Houston on May 16 Dr. Robert J. McGinnis told an undertaker of planned death by his own hand and then summoned an ambulance. As it arrived he shot himself through the heart and died instantly. He had said he was Bob and that his father was dead. The undertaker had warned the family of his contemplated act.
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Fire destroys Blake Packing plant in city arcades
Fire of unknown origin raged through Blake Packing plant in the southwestern city section early today. Loss pegged at 20000 dollars with 4000 dollars of equipment and 7000 dollars of refrigeration equipment destroyed. Police may investigate arson after a nearby resident claimed a deliberate blaze. Two cattle carloads slaughtered recently were burned as beef.
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Tragic McKinley Expedition Loss Reported in Alaska
May 16 dispatch from Fairbanks and Washington describes two scientists plunging to their deaths during a McKinley ascent. Theodore Koven of New Jersey was found dead at a glacier foot, casualties linked to Allen Carpe led expedition seeking cosmic ray measurements. Search efforts and rescue attempts ended unsuccessfully with peril to park staff.
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Seafarers Mourn Captain Robert Dollar
In San Rafael on May 16 ships in the San Francisco harbor flew half mast flags to honor Captain Robert Dollar at 88. His death in Los Angeles came as Freda Humphrey, his wife and three sons gathered at his bedside after a weekend visit. Ships of foreign and American flags paid tribute to the leader known across the sea.
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Salesman Raymond G. Lyman Visits Boulder City on Business
Raymond G. Lyman, of Standard Brands of California, spent Saturday and today in Boulder City and here on business.
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Riots, fires as British troops quell India violence
In Bombay and other centers rioting between Hindus and Muslims escalated. British forces in armored cars patrolled streets as death toll rose to 61 with over 700 injured. Mass exodus and arson cripple daily life while authorities seek relief and order.
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Richfield men held guilty in grand theft case
Three Richfield Oil executives James A. Talbot former chairman Clarence M. Fuller former president and Raymond W. McKee former vice president were found guilty of grand theft after steering funds at the now bankrupt concern. The company had been a coast giant with assets estimated at 200 million.
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Wagner plan on public works and relief stimulus
A Democratic steering committee discussed Senator Wagner's $2.4 billion stimulus plan, with $2.1 billion for public works and $300 million for state unemployment relief. Attendees Wagner, Robinson, and others planned another meeting, while Robinson cautioned it may take days. The proposal would route funds via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, with a mix of bonds and loans, differing from administration plans.
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Smallest Baby Quadruples Weight Since Birth Weighs 3 Pounds Now
Kansas City May 16. U P report that a newborn quadruplet, born weeks early, now weighs three pounds thirteen ounces on the scales. The parents Mr and Mrs William St John say he shows strong lung power and will grow into a normal healthy child, despite an early start.
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Japanese air ace Yoshihara injured in Alameda fall
Seiji Yoshihara, the Japanese air ace, was injured in a fall in Alameda California on May 16. Dr. F B Galbraith said the injuries will prevent his planned nonstop Seattle to Japan flight this year.
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