Tourists of the World Gather in Arcadia for Annual Meeting
More than 1,000 members caravan in house cars and trailers for Arcadia gathering after Christmas. The group, spanning many states, spends afternoons in horse shoe, bridge and card tournaments while dancing dominates nightly events. Leaders note improved attitudes toward camping by city officials. Mr and Mrs John Link of Buffalo, New York attended.
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Arcadia
Fila
John Link
Buffalo
N. Y
Gly-Cas Rejuvenates Pine Bluff Man’s Health
Amos Wooley of Pine Bluff Arkansas reports major relief from chronic stomach and kidney distress after using Gly-Cas. He says indigestion pain, bloating, and nighttime interruptions ended, sleeping well and enjoying meals again. Gly-Cas is sold by Phoenix Drug Co and other local stores.
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Mr. Wooley
Amos Wooley
West 13Th Street
Pine Bluff
Ark
Phoenix Drug Company
DeSiard Street
Wreck of United Airlines Liner Kills Nine in California
Ground crews scoured the crash site near Saugus after a United Airlines plane went down during a rainstorm. The fighters include A L Markwell diamond broker Los Angeles Edward T Ford Jr San Marino Calif W Fords Mrs Ford John Korn El Centro Calif H S Teague artist Hollywood Mrs W A Newton Los Angeles Alex Novak El Centro H P Hare musician San Francisco Miss Evelyn Valance Los Angeles Pilot Edwin W Blom Burbank Co Pilot Robert McLean Burbank Stewardess Yvonne Trego Alameda Calif. Officials say the wreckage near an emergency field sheds light on a sudden loss of bearings. Six others perished in related crashes.
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A. L. Markwell
Los Angeles
Edward T. Ford, Jr
San Marino
Calif
Grace Lines Steamship Company
Ford
John Korn
el Centro
H. S. Teague
Hollywood
W. A. Newton
Alex Novak
H. P. Hare
San Francisco
Evelyn Valance
Edwin W. Blom
Burbank
Robert McLean
Yvonne Trego
Alameda
Department of Commerce
United Airlines
Saugus
Blom
Union Air Terminal
Utah
Western Air Express
American Airlines
Tucson
Calder
Idaho
Northwest Airlines
Braniff Airways
Dallas
Tex
Boeing
McLean
Markwell
Hare
Newton
Miss Valance
Hastings
Mich
Korn
Novak
Imperial Valley Grapefruit Growers’ Association
Tin Canners Camp in a New Trailer During Holiday Visit
Link and his wife arrived in four days to join the Tin Canners campers who are now camping in a new trailer for Christmas. The group, said to boast thousands of members, formed to foster friendliness among campers and teach campsite cleanliness. Repeated name-change efforts have been blocked.
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Link
Hitler delays to force freighter Palos release standoff
Hitler extends the impasse over the Palos interned in Bilbao harbor by Spanish Socialists for war contraband. A Nazi ultimatum was refused as the foreign office warned of necessary measures to free the steamer. Concerns grow that Spain’s defiance could provoke reprisals or strain German prestige while a British-sympathy risk deters an armed rescue.
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Bilbao
Foreign Office
Hitler
Spain
Release of German freighter Paris reported
Paris news reports Basque radio in Bilbao announced the release of the German freighter Paris after the German cruiser Koenigsberg entered Bilbao harbor. Basque authorities claimed Palos was freed under Basque conditions. negotiations followed as Berlin said fugitives and cargo remained held. Madrid reported fierce counterattacks and Nazi troops aiding Franco near Madrid. Washington noted licenses for second hand aircraft shipments to Madrid loyalists, amid neutrality law questions.
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Paris
Bilbao
Koenigsberg
Spain
Berlin
Foreign Office
Bay of Biscay
Basque Information Bureau
Palos
Biscayne
Madrid
Estremadura Road
Carabanchel Bajo
Jose Miaja
Francisco Franco
Miaja
Washington
State Department
Robert Cuse
Vimalert Company, Ltd
Jersey City
N. J
Cuse
Forecasts of 500 mph flight and new tiny weather motor
The article notes speeds near 500 miles per hour with lighter planes and wing changes, predicting 12 hour continental and 18 hour transatlantic hops via catapult takeoffs. It explains that speeds above 500 mph push air compressibility and alter aerodynamics. It also introduces Dr. L F Curtiss's nearly one ounce electric motor for stratosphere weather observation, powering a radio meteorograph on a balloon to relay temperature pressure and humidity data.
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L. F. Curtiss
National Bureau of Standards
Washington
Kidnapped Child Fast Bike Rider Praised By Friends
In Tacoma Washington on December 29 Charles Mattson the kidnapped boy known for riding a bicycle fast amused neighbors with his bravery and stunts The children described him as a swell guy who loved boating swimming and spending time with his sister Muriel They expressed worry and a desire to help while recalling his brave response to being carried off.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
Charles
Howard Schanitz
Chuck
Muriel
Robert Longstreth
David Somerville
Labor Split Deepens as AFL Aides Clash Over Unions
The AFL suspended 10 allied unions for insurrection and directed George Harrison to pursue peace talks, while Lewis refuses to talk until rebels are reinstated. The power struggle risks broad industrial and legislative spillover this winter with potential overlaps in organizing drives and conflicting policy aims among Roosevelt Perkins Berry and AFL leaders.
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George Harrison
Lewis
Capitol
A. F. of L
Congress
Roosevelt
Perkins
George L. Berry
Miss Perkins
Berry
Printing Pressmen's Union
Tampa
Fla
Lewis’ Associates
Industrial Cooperation Council
Barnyard minds outpace common myths about animals
Miss Gardner notes cows are smart in their own way and learn independence from long waiting stints. She observes cows catch on quickly and remember well, while horses are responsive to human guidance though not always doing right. Pigs show surprising learning speed, potentially outperforming cattle and other animals in barnyard tricks.
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Miss Gardner
Nation labels Tacoma kidnapper case top public enemy
Reports from Tacoma and Washington detail the abduction of 10 year old Charles Mattson. federal authorities, led by J Edgar Hoover, pledge cooperation while suspects and leads a re explored.
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Washington
Charles Mattson
Mattson
Tacoma
Wash
Merle Vandenbush
William A. Turnbull
New Jersey
Harry Brunette
New York
Department of Justice
Wallace committee urges wheat insurance plan for 1937
The Wallace led panel backs a farm insurance scheme for wheat with premiums by bushel and government warehouse wheat payable after crop failure. Only in counties with enough farmer participation, likely 30 percent, would it be implemented. The plan may modify the Bankhead Jones tenancy act and stress leases and tenant-owner experiments with state and federal incentives.
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Wallace
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
NEA Service, Inc
Aspironal Promises Quick Cold Relief for All
An old advertisement touts Aspironal as a fast relief for cold discomfort. It claims quick warming effects and symptom checks for runny noses and eyes, then gentle bowel action to help the body throw off the cold. It offers a money back trial and a family-size bottle for fifty cents.
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Aspironal
s.Advertisemento
Swartz Woman's Auto Strikes Pedestrian
Mrs. G. E. Morgan of Swartz struck pedestrian James Lovelady in the 2800 block of De Siard street shortly after 10 am Tuesday. Lovelady was taken to St. Francis sanitarium for treatment. his condition noon was not recorded. Morgan said Lovelady stepped from between two cars and she tried to avoid impact.
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G. E. Morgan
Swartz
DeSiard Street
James Lovelady
St. Francis Sanitarium
Pope’s Death Temporary as Doctors Treat Paralysis
Vatican issues New Year ceremony changes as diplomats to be received at St. John Lateran by Cardinal Pacelli. A New Year mass will be held there and medical bulletins remain suppressed. Still, reports say the pope’s recovery is not ruled out and prayers are urged.
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Vatican
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
St. John, Lateran
Woman shoots in crowd leads to arrests and tragedy
A woman identified as Mrs. Haddix allegedly fired a shot injuring Howard Moore, a spectator. She, her husband William Wickline, Mrs. Mattie Downs Haddix, and Buck Gabbard were jailed, while Gabbard’s death on Christmas Eve and related accusations against Noah and Shepherd were noted.
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Howard Moore
Secret Service Chief Moran Touts Longevity in Duty Post
The article describes Moran directing White House security with the uniformed police around the mansion. An advance agent checks routes and guards when the president travels. Moran jokes about aging beyond the 70 year retirement rule, claiming age 68 on his last birthday and a plan to stay longer.
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White House
Moran
Secret Service
Cotton Ginned in Madison Parish Rises Significantly
Tallulah La Dec 29 There were 22 962 bales of cotton ginned in Madison parish from the crop of 1936 prior to December 1 as compared with 11 583 bales ginned to December 1 1935 according to the report of Edward M Yerger special agent for the United States department of commerce.
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Tallulah
Madison Parish
Edward M. Yerger
United States Department of Commerce
Kidnap schemes span years with high ransom paid
The text lists multiple extortion cases where criminals demanded large ransoms and various victims were harmed or freed. It notes Lindbergh’s tragedy with a $50,000 payment and a dead child, Weyerhaeuser’s rescue after $200,000, and other cases including Stoll, Mary McElroy, and a Minnesota bank president released after 22 days.
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Mattsons
Lindbergh
Weyerhaeuser
W. W. Mattson
Berry V. Stoll
Louisville
Mary McElroy
Kansas City
E. G. Bremer
St. Paul
Okaloosa Club Holds Christmas Meeting In Home
The Okaloosa Home Demonstration club met in December at the home of Mrs. H. P. McBride. President Mrs. Regan Coon led a brief business session, then carols, gifts, and refreshments followed. The January meeting will be at Mrs. T. W. Clowers.
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Okaloosa
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