Houghton Seeks Ban on Einstein Visit to California
Los Angeles Associated Press report says Dr. A D Houghton an American Legion organizer urged blocking Albert Einstein from visiting California arguing his pacifism harms national interests while Einstein travels via the Panama Canal to Pasadena to meet Dr Robert A Millikan and other scientists.
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Franco Desires To Quit Portugal For Some Other Nation
Ramon Franco leader of an unsuccessful revolt among aviators at Cuatro Vientos Madrid said he wished to leave his compulsory residence and go to France Belgium or Germany. He and colleagues escaped Spain by airplane and are detained by the Portuguese government at Mafra. The government has not decided their fate.
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Santa Claus Lands in Tree Top After Parachute Failure
United Press reports Santa Claus parachuted from a plane near Iowa City on December 17 but landed safely in a tree top. He was uninjured despite a heavy bag of toys. Sponsored by local stores, the holiday visit included a parade and toy departments amid the mishap.
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Railroads Ordered to Correct Cotton and Lumber Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads serving Port Arthur and Beaumont Texas to fix discriminatory freight rates aimed at export and coastwise shipping. Arkansas Louisiana Kansas Oklahoma Missouri New Mexico and parts of Texas shipments affected while grain rates were deemed not unduly prejudicial.
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Virginia Song Festival To Revive Old Ballads
Ten trained voices will sing Virginia ballads in the Old Dominion's first festival next spring. John Powell of Richmond, pianist and composer, directs preparations. The event, sponsored by the Virginia federation of music clubs, will be held in the Greek amphitheater at the University of Virginia.
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One Night at Susies at Capitol and Morocco at Paramount
Readable article notes caper film One Night at Susies starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Helen Ware at the Capitol with a fence roles and a romance with Billie Ove. Also reports Morocco at the Paramount directed by Josef von Sternberg with star power and studio impact. Immigration news covers a two year suspension with exceptions for relatives of residents.
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