Fatal blaze at Selma ball claims one life
Eleven young society women were badly burned when a tossed match sparked fire at a costume ball at the Selma Town and Country club. One victim, Mrs. T. C. Gayle, died early today. Several others remain critically burned as doctors treat shock and injuries.
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T. C. Gayle
Phantoms
Selma Town and Country Club
James Stewart
Clarence Agee
James Rowell
William Craig
Edward Smith
Richard Williams
Bernard Reynolds
Tyler Wildly Cleveland
Austin Keith
Leaske Harris
Stewart
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Behind the Scenes Washington New Congress Shorter Work Week
Washington negotiates a shorter work week as the new Congress presses to curb corporate excesses. Labor advocates push demands while lawmakers seek passage this session to curb corporate power and protect workers.
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Congress
New Congress and Roosevelt Eye Business Regulation
Washington watchers expect a broad program linking business and government with possible limits on Supreme Court veto power. Roosevelt aims to curb big concentrations, push shorter work weeks, child labor controls, fair trade, and consumer price relief while wary of reviving NRA channels. A federal incorporation bill by Senator O'Mahoney draws heavy interest. Roosevelt undecided on backing as advisers warn against weak state standards.
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Roosevelt
Congress
NRA
George Berry
Council For Industrial Progress
Joe O’mahoney
Wyoming
Congressman Dies Pushes Probe Into Government Exodus
Representative Dies of Texas proposes a congressional committee to investigate resignations of administrators who leave for private sector jobs. He argues many officials gain training and confidential knowledge at public expense then leverage it for strong private gains. He estimates about a hundred such cases in four years.
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Washington
Dies
Texas
Cies
Nation Faces Big Decisions on New Ships
Washington faces pivotal choices on naval buildup as the Washington and London naval limitation treaties lapse at midnight. The United States will decide whether to add two battleships and how to fortify Pacific territories while aiming for a 1942 combat flotilla. President Roosevelt is expected to push rapid construction of two new battleships valued at about 50 million dollars each.
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Washington
United States
London
Pacific Ocean
Roosevelt
Congress
Duce Reports Asking Hitler to Quit Spain
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler summoning Nazi leaders for an important conference. Benito Mussolini advised pulling back from Spain as strategists met after Hitler returned from Berchtesgaden to honor General Hans von Seeckt, with funeral services held at his residence.
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Berlin
von Seeckt
Millionaire's Plane Delayed by Weather in Monroe
George Van derbilt's high end Douglas Dolphin amphibian arrived Monday night, but a falling barometer forced its departure delay. Pilot William L. Cleveland remains, planning to resume toward Atlanta and Georgetown once weather clears. The luxury craft cost about $75,000 and originated from Santa Monica.
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Monroe
William L. Cleveland
Vanderbilt
Douglas
Santa Monica
Calif
Georgetown
Arcadia
S. C
Selman Field
Cleveland
Atlanta
Curley Announces Plan To Marry Mrs Dennis
Boston December 30 James M Curley said he would wed Brookline widow Gertrude M Dennis on January 7 He smiled as he confirmed the wedding date and said he would walk down the aisle that day in his home town announcement
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Boston
James M. Curley
Gertrude M. Dennis
Brookline
Spectator-shocking killing ends Breathitt courtroom drama
Mrs. Viola Wickline shot and killed Johnny Shepherd in a Breathitt county courtroom after earlier assassinating the accused slayer of her son. She expressed regret for wounding two bystanders but showed no sorrow for the victim. Deputy Sheriff says she took sole responsibility and asked to be taken to jail.
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Jackson
Viola Wickline
Breathitt County
Johnny Shepherd
William Combs
Shepherd
Quick action to bar plane exports seen
Washington reports leaders plan quick congressional steps to block exports of airplanes and engines to Spanish loyalists. President Roosevelt seeks power to ban such sales, while Senator Pittman works on an amendment to permit prohibition of munitions to either side in a civil war.
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Roosevelt
Robert Case
Jersey City
N. J
Madrid
State Department
Cuse
Case
Pittman
Nevada
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dr Milani Stays With Pope Amid Grave Condition
Vatican City December 30 Associated Press reports Dr Amanti Milani chief physician to Pope Pius XI has moved to the papal apartment at the side of the dying pontiff He spent the night with the pope as Vatican officials await the bell toll signaling death Prelates and officials await further medical bulletins on the pontiff as optimism fades
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Vatican City
Amanti Milani
Pius XI
Congressmen Study Pay and Hour System
Washington December 30 Congressmen reviewed measures to enforce minimum wage and hour standards with President Roosevelts comment that federal action is necessary. Lawyers in the justice department studied plans including Senator O Mahoneys proposal to require all interstate corporations to obtain federal charters.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Justice Department
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Payment of ransom soon expected in kidnap case
A kidnap case in which a lad’s father is involved is reported to be nearing a ransom payment. Intermediary visits by men rumored to be connected to the case have been noted as authorities follow leads.
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Lad
Negotiations Reported Open in Charles Mattson Kidnapping Case
In Tacoma on December 30 negotiations for the return of 10 year old Charles Mattson were described as definitely under way with a $28,000 ransom likely to be paid. Lieutenant Colonel Gus B Appleman and Captain John S Strickland were seen near the Mattson residence amid increased Justice department activity as clues and contact paths were discussed.
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Wash
Gus B. Appleman
Charles Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Appleman
Department of Justice
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Charles
Appelman
John S. Strickland
Strickland
Mattson Place
Dr. Mattson
Charles Fletcher
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Mable
Ann
Tacoma, Wash
Associated Press
States enact unemployment insurance laws for 1936
Thirty five states move to comply with the federal security act as additional measures race to issue 1936 poll receipts. Delaware nears joining before year end while Kentucky pushes through a late law for approval. Employers in noncompliant states face a 1 percent federal payroll tax due by January 31.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Delaware
The
Security Board
Airliner Crash Probed in Burbank Tragedy
The Sunday night airliner crash that killed 12 prompted dual inquiries by the Federal Bureau of Air Commerce and United Airlines. Major R W Schroeder arrived from Washington to lead the federal probe and may hold a public hearing if needed. County autopsy also reviewed the body of A L Markwell, Los Angeles diamond broker and crash victim.
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Burbank
Cal
Federal Bureau of Air Commerce
United Airlines
R. W. Schroeder
Airline Inspection Service
Washington
West
A L. Markwell
Los Angeles
All Time High in Traffic Toll Seen
The National Safety Council forecasts 1936 will set an all time automotive death toll in the United States, reaching 37 459 by New Year’s Eve with 450 more than 1935. The January to November total so far is 33,790, up five percent from last year, while the rate per gasoline consumption is lower than 1935.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
United States
W. H. Cameron
Cameron
Leche Hints at Special Session on Tax
Louisiana Governor Richard Leche suggested a possible special legislative session to amend the two per cent sales tax. He said it would not be called for two or three months and depends on collections. First month receipts were reported at $280,000.
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Baton Rouge
Richard Leche
Fisher Bodies Strike Widens Across Plants
The Fisher Body strike spreads from Cleveland and Kansas City to Flint Michigan plant No 2, a GM subsidiary that builds Chevrolet bodies. Meanwhile workers at Kelsey Wheel Windsor Ontario return to work and other auto parts plants in Detroit and Jackson saw ongoing or new walkouts.
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Associated Press
Fisher Body Company
Flint
Mich
Fisher
Cleveland
Kansas City
Fisher Company
General Motors Corporation
Chevrolet
Kelsey Wheel Company
Windsor
Ont
Detroit
Bohn Aluminum and Brass Coreporation
Jackson
Walker-Michigan Company
Louisiana Aids The Blind Aged And Dependent Children
P A R Johnson state welfare commissioner said state and federal governments spent 431011.60 in December aiding the blind the aged and dependent children. Louisiana paid 109410.50 to aid unemployables a third of the dependent children and a fourth of the aged and blind amounts.
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Baton Rouge
P A. R. Johnson
Louisiana
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