Break in Kidnapping Case Nears as FBI Mobilizes
In Los Angeles on January 18 AP reports the hunt for the swarthy kidnapper and killer of 10 year old Charles Mattson moves toward a break. Harold Nathan federal agent in charge of the Tacoma search arrives by air to oversee rapid action in Southern California. Fingerprints allegedly tie the suspect to the Northwest and to the Mattson boy's abduction at Tacoma December 27. The victim's body was found near Everett a week ago. Joseph Mitchell 35 a vagrant is jailed in Culver City after refusing questions and found with a knapsack containing a boy's sweater and newspapers on the slaying.
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Former Wyoming governor Carey dies at 58
Robert D. Carey former Wyoming governor and U S senator died at 58 from a heart attack suffered during a city visit in Cheyenne his birthplace. An operator of a 170000 acre ranch and a noted western agriculture authority he was the first native son to represent Wyoming in Congress.
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Washington Inaugural Preparations Draw 250000 Crowd
Washington awaits Roosevelt's second inauguration with officials predicting a record crowd of about 250,000. The White House viewing stand might mirror Andrew Jackson's hermitage as leaders hint at a broader victory for principles beyond party lines amid a flags and bunting capital ready for celebration. 36 governors expected, weather outlook calls for light rain.
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Karshner Case Begins Today in Common Pleas Court
The trial of Nelson Karshner Jr. of Laurelville for assault and battery on neighbor John Reid opened in Common Pleas Court before the January petit jury. Witnesses testified to a wood block thrown at Reid as he helped load potatoes, with Reid later hospitalized 16 days for a brain concussion. Defense witnesses included Adelphi Mayor D K Strawser and Adelphi Marshal Samuel Coleman.
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Adelphi
Samuel Coleman
W Va Man Fined $100 For Drunken Driving
Harold Burns of West Virginia was fined $100 and costs after pleading guilty to drunken driving. His driving rights were suspended for six months following arrest Saturday night by Sheriff Joe Farbearn after a minor wreck at Haydenville before Judge Phil A. Henderson.
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New Milk Bill Aims to Fix Ohio Prices Again
In Columbus on January 18 AP reports Rep. E. R. Hummell introduces a bill in the Ohio House to create a state milk marketing commission with power to set dairy prices for farmers and for consumers. The measure mirrors the Carey Cressy milk control bill previously passed by the House and defeated in the Senate.
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Slaughter in Spain Goes On
The Associated Press reports Spain's civil war reaches the half year point as battles between Fascist insurgents and the Socialist government rage from Madrid to the Mediterranean. Soviet Russia opposes non intervention actions, while Germany and Italy stay silent. Fascist powers hint at a new Locarno accord with Britain France and Belgium to preserve Europe’s territorial status quo, isolating Russia.
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Four Rescued From Blizzard Near Las Vegas Nevada
Four persons nursed frost-bitten feet after a seven day blizzard ordeal in a motor car near Las Vegas. Mr. and Mrs. James Poe Mrs. Lee Prettyman and Dorin Dunn suffered shock and exposure. A rescue caravan brought them to Las Vegas from the Kelly mine 125 miles north after two days battling deep drifts. The party recovered the body of Fred Miller 45 who froze to death while seeking help.
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Ruth Anne Campbell Improves After Illness
Ruth Anne Campbell two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Campbell has been ill but is improving as reported by family.
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Frank Campbell
City Manager Form of Government Urged For Ohio
Ohio Governor Martin L Davey received a 104 page Action Committee report proposing a non political state administration with universal power over departments and adopting a city manager style government. The plan would separate policy making from law enactment and appoint a non political administrator to run state operations.
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Cincinnati Flood Crest Seen By Mid Week
Cincinnati faces its 21st flood in 54 years as heavy rains push the Ohio River toward six to seven feet above flood stage. Water rose to 52.8 feet by 9 A M with 58 or 59 feet forecast for Wednesday or Thursday. Four children trapped in a cottage near Miami Grove were rescued and two families saved from trailer homes. Local residents boarded up homes as streets flooded and river levels threatened further disruption.
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Ohio River flood menaces Portsmouth and Pomeroy
Flood waters from the Ohio and Scioto rivers pounded Portsmouth as pumping crews worked at top speed to defend a city of 43 000. A flood wall was expected to hold against a 60 foot stage, while up river at Pomeroy merchants boarded up riverfront stores for a crest near 52 feet.
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Train fire in Canton kills over 100 in collision suspected
Unconfirmed reports say Sunday’s blaze aboard a speeding Chinese express train in Canton killed more than 100. Rescue teams scoured 15 miles of track for bodies as panicked passengers leaped from the fire. Two rival smuggling gangs aboard the train reportedly fought over contraband, triggering the blaze.
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Earl R. Cole Secures Ohio Insurance Territory
Earl R. Cole of Logan has received the insurance brokerage contract for the Town and Village Insurance Service of Columbus. His territory covers the entire state of Ohio and he plans to base in Columbus soon. For the past two years he led in the Industrial Debit Division of Prudential Insurance Co and headed Prudential ordinary production in 1936.
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Charles M. Jones Percheron breeder dies at 85 in Ohio
Springfield honored obituary notes Charles M. Jones a longtime Percheron horse breeder died after pneumonia following his 86th birthday. He had been a leading breeder in the field and passed away after an illness that began the day before his birthday.
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Charles M. Jones
Four Die As Autos Dive Into Streams
A riot at Ontario’s reformatory ended after nine hours as inmates fired at guards and overran the facility. Police listed 36 as missing, with about 100 escapees before reinforcements quelled the riot in the 779-convict yard. Four deaths occurred as two cars plunged into streams near Lisbon and Cincinnati amid flood conditions.
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Mine Fire Triggers Route 75 Cave-In Detour
Route 75 between New Straitsville and Shawnee is detoured after a cave-in one mile north of the former village. Officials say a 50 year old mine fire undermined Hazelton Hill causing the collapse near WPA crews battling flames. Smoke and fire visible on both sides as maintenance workers fill the pit.
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Hghway
Hazelton Hill
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Negotiations suspended at Detroit today
Union leaders blame Fisher Body strikes for halting talks with General Motors officials. Herman Martin announced the conference off after key strike actions blocked entry to Fisher Body plants in Flint. The dispute centers on a pledge to vacate plants and a Flint alliance that seeks a collective bargaining committee.
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Flint
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George E. Boysen
Death claims Boleslawski director of Rasputin films
Hollywood, Jan. 18 AP The Polish born director Richard Boleslawski died of a heart attack at his Hollywood home at 49 He left one completed film assignment The Last of Mrs Cheney starring Joan Crawford William Powell and Robert Montgomery His list of shots included Rasputin and the Emperor Clive of India Les Miserables and The Garden of Allah
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Fourth plane crash victim succumbs in Los Angeles
Los Angeles mourns as a fourth victim dies from injuries after a forest landing of a Lake-Galt air transport near the city. Earlier victims include Johnson and Braden, tied to a Chicago forester’s transport incident.
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