Trail of Kidnap Suspect Grows as Car Reappears
In Tacoma a stolen 1931 red Chevrolet coach linked to the Charles Mattson kidnap case was found after a Portland sighting. Dana Harrison, 87, reported seeing a boy asleep in the rear, a driver with a pistol demanding directions, and the car’s driver fleeing east. Local and state police remain uncertain if federal agents recovered the vehicle.
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Tacoma
Wash
U.P
Charles Mattson
Portland
Anna Emanuelson
W. Mattson
Dana Harrison
Harrison
Columbia Highway
President Roosevelt faces heavy postwar schedule
President Roosevelt works on his state-of-the-nation and budget messages amid a full workload. He is believed to have nearly finished the budget statement and will deliver the address to Congress next Wednesday afternoon. The budget is expected to go to legislators on January 11.
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Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Congress
Lgislatora
UAW Leader Delivers Final Demand to General Motors
International president Homer Martin telegraphed a final demand to General Motors for a bargaining conference after receiving no reply to a second letter to William Knudsen. He warned that refusal would trigger plant strikes nationwide, though the union would not call strikes formally.
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Chicago
U.R
Homer Martin
International
United Automobile Workers of America
General Motors Corporation
Martin
William S. Knudsen
General Motors
Tickets for Mine Train Tickets for Mine Train Being Sold
Elmer Terrell announces tickets for a miners train to Mohawk and Peabody mines are on sale at Jacksonville depot and Milton station. A 154 quota for December fell short by 45 tickets. the Milwaukee division allows another month to run the service if miners cooperate.
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Sal
Elmer Terrell
Milwaukee
Mohawk
Peabody
Mr. Tertrell
Jasonville
Linton
Co. E
Elliott
Terre Haute
Mr. Terrell
Union Autoworkers call conference on GM bargaining
International headquarters of the United Automobile Workers ordered a conference of officials tied to General Motors in ten cities to be held in Flint Michigan on Sunday January 3. The meeting aims to approve recommendations on collective bargaining at General Motors.
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Flint
Mich
Detroit
U.P
United Automobile Workers of America Today
General Motors Corp
Wyndham Mortimer Read
General Motors
Fisher Body
Buick
Chevrolet
Man Pleads Guilty in Greene Circuit Court
Dennis Wesnidge aged 26 changes plea to guilty and receives a suspended sentence of one to ten years in the state reformatory. He must pay $286.81 to E. M. Burdsall within one year or the suspension is revoked. Judge J. Raymond Powell presided.
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Dennis Wesnidge
State Reformatory
J. Raymond Powell
Greene Circuit Court
E. M. Burdsall
New High Mark Restore Salary Cuts Sought in Indiana
Indiana budget requests totaling 28.96 million for 18 state institutions and four schools seek restoring 15 percent salary cuts, 20 percent higher food costs funding, and repairs to obsolete buildings branded as fire traps. Gov elect Townsend faces urgent needs for repairs and new structures to house growing state wards.
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Indianapolis
Ind
1.N.S
Edward P. Brennan
State Budget Committee
M. Clifford Townsend
Paul V. McNutt
Hawes-Cooper
Indiana University
Thousands Attend Last Services For Brisbane Notables
The Brisbane notables were laid to rest in Allaire New Jersey after a Christmas day death at age 72. Pallbearers included state and industry dignitaries during the family burial rites.
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Brisbane
Brisbane Estae
Allaire
N. J
Downtown Streets Seen Cleaned By City Water
City workers used high pressure hoses to wash dirt from streets and sidewalks in the town district. Firemen oversaw the public cleaning with Mayor F E Bull noting it was health advisable to scrub the areas.
Russia backs hands off appeal on non intervention in Spain
Moscow Dec 29 The Soviet Union fully supports the Anglo French appeal for strict enforcement of non intervention in Spain Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinov told British and French ambassadors He favors banning volunteers to Spain and insists on neutrality Soviet circles doubt Germany will fully cooperate.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Spain
Maxim Litvinov
M. Litvinov
Germany
Pope's Gravely Ill Condition Worries Vatican
Vatican City December 29 report states the pope is gravely ill and in excruciating pain. Doctors note he endures varicose veins in the left leg and a painful neuritis attack.
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Vatican City
Aminta Milani
Vatican
Enrico Pucci
Rebekah Lodge To Give Program Wednesday Evening
The Rebekah lodge will present a social and entertainment program at 7 o clock Wednesday in Red Men hall. The public is invited to attend for fun and amusement for visitors and members.
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Rebekah Lodge
Red Men Hall
Well Known Yet Taken By Death
Lawrence C. Clift known as Bubbles of Terre Haute dies suddenly at home. World War II veteran and Indiana Legion leader, he served as commander of the Sixth district legions and held multiple offices. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Masonic Temple, with Legion post and Masons in charge. burial at Highland Lawn Cemetery.
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Lawrence KE
Bubbles” Clift
Indiana Legion
Terre Haute
Legion
Clift
Pennsylvania Railroad
American Legion
Legion Play
Masonic Temple
Legion Post
Terre Haute F. & A. M
Highland Lawn Cemetery
John L. Lewis Set for Radio Address on Dec 31
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, will give a nationwide radio talk from 7:30 to 8 o'clock E S T on the red network of NBC Thursday night December 31. Terre Haute district headquarters urges local residents to listen to the address.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
E.S.T
Red
National Broadcasting Company
Terre Haute
Mr. Lewis
United Brethren Church Revival Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd gathered at United Brethren Church Monday night as Rev. F. J. Elliott preached on Prepare to Meet God. Attendance at morning prayer meetings is rising, with children showing strong afternoon interest. Rev. C. D. Plummer will speak tonight on God Came Unto Balaam.
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United Brethren Church
F. J. Elliott
C. D. Plummer
God
Balaam
British Told 10 Get Out of Spain
About 200 British subjects in Madrid were warned to pack a suitcase and depart, with noon deadline to decide on joining an evacuation party Thursday as the embassy cites increasing peril in the besieged capital.
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Madrid
U.P
Spain
George A. D. ‘Ogilvie-Forbes
Hospital Notes Include Newborn And Discharge Plans
A 60 pound baby boy named Robert was born today to Mr and Mrs George Iiskew. The mother and son are reported doing well. Ancil Clark of Gilmour, recently treated for an emergency appendectomy, was to be moved to his home today.
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George Iiskew
Robert
Ancil Clark
Gilmour
Bicknell Girl Improves From Sabin Fever
Barbara “Billie” Bicknell daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Bicknell shows greatly improved condition after a slight sabet fever attack. Doctors report she is not suffering diphtheria and expects full recovery within a few days.
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Barbara
Illie” Bicknell
Roscoe Bicknell
Amateurs Asked to Report for WPA Boxing Program
The WPA recreation program aims to train boxers and send a team to the Golden Glove tournament in Terre Haute. Wilard Fiscus urges interested amateurs to report Wednesday between 1 and 5 PM at the recreation center on North Main Street for workouts and bouts.
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WPA
Terre Haute
Wilard Fiscus
Fiscus
Linton Faces Bicknell In Holiday Showdown
A large crowd is expected at Linton high school as the Miners host the Bicknell Bulldogs in a key holiday tilt. Coach Max Kidd’s team seeks revenge on Knox county gridiron foes and aims to boost confidence after a slow start. The B teams meet at 7 with the main game at 8.
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Linton High School
Linton Miners
Bicknell
Max Kidd
Knox County
Bulldogs
Kiddmen
Golden Arrows
Sullivan
Bosse
Evansville
Linton
Bold trio fails Ax & Fry grocery hold up on North Main
Three nervous bandits enter the Ax & Fry on North Main last night through the rear door forcing four meat department workers into the ice box. They take no money and flee, leaving between 200 and 300 dollars behind. Suspects used stage makeup. A 1982 Ford coupe was seen nearby. Police seek the robbers and drivers involved in the attempted crime.
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Ax & Fry
North Main Street
Orville
Doc) Coleman
Virgil Smith
Alfred Targett
Bill Sullivan
O.K
Sullivan
Wilson Hixson
Mr. Hixson
Hixson
First Street
Buthher Sullivan
Brown Couple Return From Parma Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs Taylor H Brown return to their Illinois home after spending Christmas in Parma Missouri with friends and relatives during the holidays.
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Taylor H. Brown
Parma
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U. B
Berlin
Palos
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Koenigsberg
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Fred .Trego
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