Bombing Razes Dessye Hospital and Haile Selassie Palace
In Dessye a dawn raid by ten Italian bombers wrecked the American Seventh Day Adventist hospital and a journalists camp. Emperor Haile Selassie’s palace was damaged and his northern army positions were attacked. Many killed or wounded, including Americans and Europeans, with uncertainty over casualty totals. The Ethiopian government planned to protest to the League of Nations.
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Evansville to face charges in Midwest safe cracking ring
Chicago dispatch reports two suspects, Harry Peters and Phil Chamness, to be returned to Evansville Ind for charges tied to a Midwest safe cracking ring. Police say a raid recovered two women and ten others. Nebo State Bank safe heist yielded 400 cash, 4000 negotiable securities and 10000 in bonds.
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Proxy system for conventions assailed at Grass Roots GOP clinic
Fort Wayne Indiana December 6 The proxy plan of controlled political conventions was attacked by Grass Roots GOP members Charles Halleck of Rensselaer condemned the Democratic administration and said the party has been stolen He urged a plan preventing proxy delegates requiring each delegate to sign and cover own expenses to attend the state convention to avoid control by individuals or factions
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Japan repudiates nine power pact in China policy shift
Tokyo declares a new treaty is needed with Japanese stipulations and reservations after repudiating the nine power pact as outmoded. Japan says provisions not applicable in China or acceptable to China render the pact obsolete and notes Hull and Britain's concerns will not change its stance.
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Adler Store Heads Move to Frankfort New Location
Leon Adler, former Huntington Herald-Press advertising manager, becomes manager of the Adler raily to wear store in Frankfort. The store will operate from a remodeled room on the square’s north side, with time split between Frankfort and Lebanon locations. Occupancy is set for early February as remodeling begins after Harker Furniture moves out.
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Senator Norris not to seek renomination for Senate
Washington veteran Nebraska senator Devth Rennate Norris announced he would not seek renomination to the Senate. He said he will devote next year to supporting President Roosevelt’s reelection and will campaign actively for him regardless of party. Norris stated he will not be a candidate in the primary.
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Italy Faces Declining Population Says Official Figures
Paris December 6 Italy’s population is described as steadily declining by Dr G Ichos of the Paris University Institute of Statistics. He cites official Italian stats showing birth rates fall from 30.8 per thousand in 1922 to 24.9 in 1921, with similar drops in marriage rates, arguing Italy is not overpopulated and seeking to justify Ethiopia conquest claims.
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Uncle Sam Apologizes to Iran for Handcuffing Envoy
The United States government formally apologized to Iran’s Minister Ghaffar Khan Djulal after Maryland police officers handcuffed the envoy and violated diplomatic immunity. Secretary Cordell Hull announced the officers were tried for assault, fined, and dismissed from public service. The incident arose from a speeding charge of the vehicle carrying the Iranian minister as it passed through Elkton, Maryland.
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Wayne Co strike over work hours under WPA plan
The Terre Haute relief workers refused six hour days, demanding eight. Wayne Coy stated workers who refuse to report back will not be paid while those offered jobs and refusing to work will not receive pay for missed hours. The aim was to accumulate hours by December 14 for payrolls and Christmas checks.
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Mildness of Note on Japan in China Policy
Washington reports Secretary Hull issued a cautious declaration criticizing Japan for actions in North China. He stressed adherence to treaties and the Nine Power Pact, noting that developments in China concern all powers with interests there and that Open Door principles remain in effect.
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Sanctions Said To Be Ar Tight
Geneva reports indicate sanctions against Italy are nearly airtight as officials note strong embargo efficacy. Indignation grows over possible expansion to oil coal and iron while Italy takes countermeasures. Some smuggling by individuals in sanctioning countries is reported but officials remain confident in government-led enforcement.
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One Fugitive Convict Slain In Oklahoma
Weathers Oklahoma December 6 A posse led by Deputy US Marshal Allen Stanfield killed Dan Heady Kansas City member of the Irish O Malley gang during a farmhouse ambush near Weathers. Two other fugitives remained in custody as authorities hunted the remaining pair after the Mus Kowee jail break Tuesday.
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Fort Wayne Pastor Dies in Auto Wreck
Rev. George A. Shipp pastor of the Gospel Tabernacle Fort Wayne Ind was killed when his car skidded and overturned on U S Highway 12 near Howe in Kalamazoo Mich on December 6.
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Boone county corn show set for December 13 14 in Lebanon
The Boone County Farm Bureau and Lebanon Chamber of Commerce sponsor an annual corn show in the county courthouse rotunda on December 13 and 14. This year displays include corn light grain oats beans and potatoes with single or ten ear corn samples and one entry per farm per grain or potato. Entries must reach the courthouse by 11 a.m. Friday with judging to follow in the afternoon and displays open for inspection Saturday.
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Elie Chiseling Case Shocks Wayne Township Trustees
In Warsaw Indiana a relief fraud case emerges as trustee Floyd Rat tins Wayne township faces charges. Sheriff Yeagerointe and trustee Robbins discuss steps to purge fraud from aid rolls. A couple reportedly hid large quantities of foodstuffs in their house to claim relief.
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Two Alleged Robbers Arrested in Chicago
Two men accused of a string of robberies in Indiana and Kentucky were arrested in Chicago after arriving from Indianapolis. Harry S. Peters and Robert Charnes, both with listed ages and hometowns, faced police with two accomplices, Mildred Brown and Ann Simmons, found with them. Authorities recovered a list of stolen securities from the Nebo bank vault robbery and the pair’s hotel aliases were noted.
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Evansville
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Pan American Ching Clipper Completes Long Pacific Run
The Ching Clipper landed in Almeda Auer California after a 16,000 mile round trip airmail attempt from the United States to Manila. Piloted by Ces Kawi Musick it carried 45 pouches with about 116,000 letters and touched down on San Francisco Bay.
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Libel charge hurled by Elliott Roosevelt in Texas
Port Worth, Dec 6 Col Willam Mitchell charges that Elliott Roosevelt once worked for aviation lobbyists. The claim, called a vicious libel by Roosevelt, was made to a House committee probing patent laws. Roosevelt says he has never contacted Congress or any military chamber about aviation.
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Actors Fear Being Typed But Heavies Enjoy Longevity On Screen
Hollywood stalwarts and rising women discuss being cast as heavy villains. Despite dislike for such roles, many heavy parts lengthen careers, with stars like Myrna Loy Bela Lugosi Peter Lorre Merle Oberon and Bette Davis finally breaking into sympathetic leads. Some flee typecasting via new agents or foreign gigs to prove real dramatic ability.
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Helen Vinson
Claire Dodi
Tala Mirell
Frances Drake
Rosalind Russell
Hauptmann not the right man in Lindbergh case
In Trenton authorities disclosed Ellis H Parker believes Bruno Richard Hauptmann did not kidnap or murder the Lindbergh baby. Governor Hoffman cited Parker’s secret, long running inquiry at Senator Moore’s request, and noted Parker has not seen the state’s evidence. Hoffman mentioned other independent probes and possible Pardons Court action if Supreme Court review fails.
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Governor to join Roosevelt in Chicago and Notre Dame visit
Governor Paul V. McNutt returned from Washington where he discussed reconciling state and federal old age pension laws. He will accompany President Roosevelt to Chicago and then to South Bend for Notre Dame University’s degree ceremony, acting as civil host. He denied reports he would be named head of war efforts despite Washington speculation.
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