Lindberghs Reach Liverpool After Transatlantic Flight
The Lindberghs arrived in Liverpool aboard the American Importer to seek seclusion after claims they left the United States to avoid the Hauptmann execution. The family and three year old Jon were escorted by detectives to the Adelphi hotel, where they entered without comment.
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Associated Presserpool
Charles A. Lindberghs
United States
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Liverpool
American Importer
Adelphi Hotel
Jon
Golonel Lindbergh
Strew
Brut
Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Officials Plan To Welcome New Year At Homes
Washington observers report that on New Year Eve 1935 1936 the Roosevelt family remains at the White House with plans to usher in 1936. Chief Justice Hughes and family will stay home as well. Secretaries Swanson and Farley will also be indoors with limited plans for the holiday.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Hughes
Swanson
P T
Farley
Ork
Two Louisiana Dock Companies To Merge In January
The Johnson Iron Works Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company and Todd New Orleans Dry Docks will merge on January 1. James D. Reilly of Todd Shipyards and Warren Johnson of Johnson Iron Works issued a joint statement saying the consolidation will streamline equipment and management for better operations.
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New Orleans
Johnson Iron Works Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company, Inc
Todd New Orleans Dry Docks, Inc
James D. Reilly
Todd Shipyards Corporation of
New York
Warren Johnson
Johnson Firm
Mail Carrier Mary Joyce Rifsif Ushers Across Alaska
Mary Joyce, a diminutive mail carrier, travels 700 miles across Alaska by dog sled from Taku to Atlin then toward Fairbanks. She began December 20 from Taku, faced delays on the Inklin river due to ice holes, and hopes to reach Atlin in about 20 days with guides and lead dogs Tip Stikine Taku and Chesley.
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Juneau
Alaska
Fairbanks
Mary Joyce
Tusc]quah
Taku
Atlin
Inklin
Tip
Whitehorse
Bonus dispute stalls after Burns Patman talks
An hour long meeting between House Speaker Burns and Rep. Patman ended without new ideas on the cash bonus bill. Patman, Texas Democrat and leader of the bonus bloc, had proposed a $2 billion funding plan Roosevelt vetoed last session. Burns said no January compromise suggestions were offered.
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Washington
Burns
Patman
Texas
House
Roosevelt
Vermilion Bay Bottom Lease Award Announced
A one year mineral lease of the Vermilion Bay bottom in Iberia parish was awarded to W. T. Burton of Sulphur La by the state for 15000 dollars cash bonus and a plan to sink three wells. Four bids were opened and the award awaits Governor Allen's approval.
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Baton Rouge
Vermilion Bay
Iberia Parish
W. T. Burton
Sulphur
O. K. Allen
Italian forces brace for long Ethiopian campaign in 1936
The Associated Press reports Italy plans a sober New Year as Reinforcements push to support the northern army in Ethiopia. Mussolini says advances were slow, with 80 miles of jagged front from Makale to Aksum and a 550 mile terrain to conquer before Eritrean and Somaliland troops unite.
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Ethio
Italy
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Makale
Aksum
Purvis Hurt As Autos Collide In Atlanta
Former federal agent Melvin Purvis, known for pursuing Dillinger, suffered a bruised knee after his car crashed with E W James of East Point. James and Mrs. James sustained minor injuries. Purvis planned to continue to Birmingham by train.
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Atlanta
Melvin Purvis
John Dillinger
Purvis
Timmonsville
S. C
Birmingham
Ala
E. W. James
East Point
James
Chicago
Department of Justice
Gospel Mother to Sail Mississippi on Mission of Mercy
In Helena Arkansas the Gospel Mother with a crew of 12 prepares for spring launch up the Mississippi and its tributaries. Rev E W Mellichampe leads this faith driven effort after securing an $8000 PWA grant to fund librarians nurses teachers and staff for spiritual and physical aid to shanty dwellers along the river.
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Helena
Ark
Mississippi River
Big River
E. W. Mellichampe
St. John's Episcopal Church
PWA
Monroe Kiwanis Installs Officers in Ladies Night
The Monroe Kiwanis club held its annual installation in the Cameo room of Hotel Virginia on Monday night. Former District Governor F. K. Hirsch presided as the club marked a lively stunt program and one of its most interesting ceremonies. New officers installed included Bernard W. Biedenharn as president and immediate past president C. C. Calvert joined by Dr. A. C. Peters and Jack Hayes.
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Monroe Kiwanis Club
Cameo
Hotel
Virginia
F. K. Hirsch
Bernard W. Biedenharn
C. C. Calvert
A. C. Peters
Jack Hayes
Police Chief Arrested For Prowling At Home
In Alexandria Virginia on December 31 a prowler was caught at the back door of a home. The intruder turned out to be Captain Arnold the city police chief who said he forgot his key.
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Alexandria
John S. Arnold
Captain Arnold
Supreme Court hears Louisiana newspaper tax challenge
Thirteen Louisiana publishers filed with the U S Supreme Court to strike down a two percent tax on newspaper magazine and motion picture ads as unconstitutional The suit argues the tax infringes freedom of the press and violates equal protection and license tax provisions The challenge follows a federal court ruling that the act is unconstitutional and centers on a punitive measure tied to Huey Long era politics
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Washington
Huey Long
Louisiana
Supreme Court
Elisha Hanson
Capital
Federal District Court
Senator Long
United States
Smith Eyes 1936 Candidacy Amid Ely Offer
Washington observers weigh Alfred E. Smith’s possible 1936 run after former Massachusetts Governor Joseph B. Ely offered to back him for the Democratic nomination. Ely, who nominated Smith in 1932, plans to join Smith at the American Liberty League meeting January 25 where Smith is expected to attack the New Deal.
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Washington
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
Alfred E. Smith
New Yorker
Roosevelt
Ely
Smith
American Liberty League
Kentucky Reformatory Break Attempt Fails
In Frankfort Kentucky two inmates Allen Geans alias James 25 and Tennessee Wooten 24 tried to escape Frankford state reformatory by climbing a ladder as guards fired. Guards M H Gregory and T T Dean shot at the pair but no one was wounded. The attempt occurred shortly after 130 am and a preliminary check found no prisoners missing.
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Frankfort
Frankford State Reformatory
Allen Geans
James
Tennessee Wooten
M. H. Gregory
T. T. Dean
Elmer Deatherage
Death Cycles In Hollywood Hit 6 Times
Hollywood observes a superstitious year end noting six cycles of death in film land. Key losses include Thelma Todd mystery, Will Rogers and Wiley Post in Alaska, Zelda Stars, Millard Webb, Trent Durkin, Jackie Coogan Sr., Phillip Klein, Ray Long, Julia Graham, Monroe Salisbury, and Marjorie White with the Will Rogers tragedy dated August 15.
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Hollywood
Calif
Thelma Todd
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Lloyd Hamilton
Zelda
William Boyd
Stage
Millard Webb
Trent
Junior) Durkin
Jack Coogan
Jackie Coogan
Phillip Klein
Ray Long
Julia Graham
Monroe Salisbury
Majorie White
Law Schools Association closes three day meeting in New Orleans
The American Association of Law Schools wrapped up a three day convention in New Orleans after sessions praised for anxious solicitude toward Louisiana State University law school. Kemble K Kennedy received an LSU law diploma amid criticism from the association over its stance on Huey P Long influence. Kennedy attacked the report as hatched by Yankee professors.
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New Orleans
American Association of Law Schools
Louisiana State University
Kemble K. Kennedy
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Kennedy
Tax Commission
Governor appoints Daniels to West Feliciana elections board
Baton Rouge December 31 Governor O K Allen named J W Daniels to the West Feliciana parish board of supervisors of elections to replace E F Rials.
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Baton Rouge, la
O. K. Allen
J. W. Daniels
West Feliciana Parish
Board of Supervisors of Elections
E. F. Rials
Federal men to study registrations in Louisiana primary
Rep James M Wilcox of Florida said federal investigators will study voter registration practices for the January 21, 1936 Louisiana primary. Parishes including Concordia East Carroll and Franklin pledged fair representation at polls with boards selecting honest, non faction influenced commissioners. Governor O K Allen denounced federal intrusion as an unconstitutional overreach and warned of efforts to intimidate white voters.
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New Orleans
James M. Wilcox
Florida
Congressional Elections Investigating Committee
Joseph M. Reeves
Concordia Parish Board
Concordia Parish
T. G. Biggs
East Carroll Parish
James Beard
Registrar of Voters
Beard
Franklin
A. G. Corbitt
Franklin Parish
Congressional
Long
J. Mark Wilcox
Cleveland Dean
O. K. Allen
Parish Boards of Supervisors of Election
Wilcox
Allen
Leche
Congress
Louisiana
Congressional Committee
Congeess
Aone
Anti Administration
Street Car Operator Loses Self in Downtown Maze
In Minneapolis a new street car operator got lost for 30 minutes amid downtown tracks and discharged 95 passengers to find their own way out before returning to the wrong car barn. He admitted uncertainty and was kept on for another chance.
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Minneapolis
West Side
North Shnneapolis
Mississippi River
East Side
Love Slayer Taken From Hospital And Put In Jail
Julius Wendling 42, bookkeeper, charged with fatally shooting Mae Ethel Saucier last November 9. He was arrested after being wounded in the abdomen, later saying he killed her because he was in love. Police described the shooting as a personal safety case. Wendling had been treated at Charity Hospital before being jailed in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Julius Wendling
Mae Ethel Saucier
Parish
Charity Hospital
Wendling
Miss Saucier
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Mississippi
Bernard Biedenharn
Kiwanis
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