Navy defense in Fall-Doheny oil lease case under scrutiny
Associated Press reports in Washington on December 6 that Navy testimony in the Fall-Doheny oil leasing conspiracy trial focused on the Navy's defense of 1922 leases. Admiral J R Robinson disputed key points under cross examination by Owen Roberts as he corrected prior testimony and debated lease valuations.
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Senate Oil Committee
Elk Hills
Fundamentalist Gathering to Open in Kentucky Dec 14
Associated Press reports a statewide fundamentalist convention in Kentucky set for December 14 to 16 under the National Fundamentalist Association. Dr An n Johnson of Wilmore leads the effort to unite forces resisting evolution and to push legislature-backed support for biblical creation amid tax-supported universities and schools.
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Lexington
Kentucky
National Fundamenlist Association
Ann Johnson
Wilmore
Nson
Johnson
Hollywood film gossip notes new MGM contract
International News Service reports George W. Hill nephew of James Hill has signed a long term deal with Goldwyn-Mary for screen work. Hill previously linked with Cosmopolitan Pictures and appeared in Zander the Treat. George Fawcett will play a boss in Tillie the Toiler adaptation Mr Simp ins.
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International News Service
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James Hill
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Hill
Cosmopolitan Pictures
Marion Davies
George Fawcett
Stor
Mr. Simpins
Tillie
Butterfly silhouette inspires fall fashion across Hollywood
Marion Davies stars in Til lie with Matt Moore George K Arthur Ralph Forbes Gertrude Short Bert Roach Estelle Clark aboard. Greta Garbo wears bilge velvet and chiffon highlighting a butterfly silhouette. Carmel Myers opts for straight tight skirts with black taffeta bodice and separate short fitted skirt.
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Matt Moore
Mae
George K. Arthur
Mister Whipple
Ralph Forbes
Pennington Fish
Gertrude Short
Bert Roach
Estelle Clark
Greta Garbo
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Carmel Myers
Duel Threat After Intruder At Theatre
Count Guil laume De Segur, husband of Cecile Sorrel, claims a Frenchman with a dainty moustache invaded his wife's dressing room at a New York theatre. He ordered the intruder out and threatened to duel if challenged, choosing feet as the weapons.
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New York
Guillaume de Segur
Cecile Sorrel
New School for Each Day Plan Devised in Mexico
Mexico City. The Mexican Department of Education reports a program of one new rural school daily, five ahead of schedule. A campaign urges campesinos to educate their communities, with landowners and neighbors contributing labor and materials as needed. Minister Jose Manuel Puig Casaurance aims to give every child access to education, progress likely beyond the Calles era.
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Mexico City
Calles
Jose Manuel Puig Casaurance
Germany meets second annual Dawes payment in gold marks
Berlin reports Germany has punctually paid 1 166 904 574 gold marks for the Dawes plan during Sept 1925 to Aug 1926. US share 33 949 000 gold marks. an accumulated balance 15 308 000 gold marks. Readjustment period amid a 1925 26 business crisis noted. Budget deemed sound though internal borrowings possible. Tax program productive with calls for expenditure moderation.
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Berlin
Germany
Dawes
Seymour Parker Gilbert, Jr
United States
Paris Fashion Pattern Features Two Models in Sporty Silhouettes
Paris uses one fabric this season as successfully as she combines two materials. The first model shows a kinetic silhouette with dainty pockets and a back neck edge tie. Medium sizes require 334 yards 40-inch material. First model pattern No. 3356 offers sizes 14 to 18 years and 34 to 42 bust for 45 cents. Second model No. 3377 covers 14 to 18 years and 34 to 44 bust also at 45 cents.
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Kasha
Pictorial Review
Maritime Guard Patrols Active Over Wide Area
Washington reports a Vigilant maritime patrol network shaping safety for commercial shipping. The hydrographic office coordinates warnings and iceberg sightings with international hydrological services while coast guard and destroyers remove derelicts. Patrols peak in spring then end June 30.
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Washington
Hydrographice Office
Navy Department
Navy
Coast Guard
North Carolina
Hydrographic Bureau
Hydrographic Office
Border Proph Law Violator Outwits Officers At Border
Ogdensburg New York report describes Fred Palmer running a cross border roadhouse with a bar in Canada while keeping liquor in Canada for patrons in the United States. Canadian and U S officers raid the site as Palmer seeks Canadian citizenship to gain refuge.
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Ue Gay
Canada
Fred Palmer
Road House
United States
Palmer
Ficers
Patron
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