Jackson Trial Begins as Keeton Murder Jury Draws Scrutiny
Jurors are being selected in two murder hearings here as Ouida Keeton, 33, stands accused of complicity in the slaying and dismemberment of her mother. One juror was excused after defense counsel challenged a remark about hanging the defendant.
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Laurel
Miss
J. O. Perry
Keeton
Frank Clark
Perry
Ouida
Ouida Keeton
Daisy Keeton
Legs
Clark
W. Joe Pack
Pack
W. M. Carter
Miss Keeton
Jury selection begins in Jackson murder case in Mississippi
BAY SPRINGS Miss Feb 28 Selection of a jury to try George Lois Jackson Sr 52 year old Jasper county farmer for the alleged murder of Hester Jackson 15 his daughter. Continued on second page
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Jackson
Bay Springs
Miss
George Lois Jackson, Sr
Jasper County
Hester Jackson
Daugh
Smith Attacks Ickes Over Bridge Funds Clash in New York
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith attacks Secretary Ickes for political use of PWA power amid Moses row over the Triborough bridge funds. Moses, park commissioner and bridge authority head, faces pressure to quit one job or lose money. The Triborough project, linking Manhattan Queens and the Bronx, risks a funding shortfall by mid March without federal aid.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Ickes
PWA
Smith
Robert Moses
Triborough Bridge
Moses
Triborough
Manhattan
Queens
Bronx
Herbert Lehman
New York City
Bridge Authority
Washington
Young pair held on kidnap charge in New Orleans
Mr and Mrs Clyde Christopher both 19 and their 10 month old son Clyde Jr were detained by New Orleans police over the alleged kidnapping of 14 year old Ruby Millegan of Atlanta. Atlanta authorities had sought detention after Christopher was acquitted on a related charge and the Millegan girl remained with the couple.
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New Orleans
Clyde Christopher
Clyde, Jr
Atlanta
Ruby Millegan
Eula Millegan
Christopher
Criminal District Court
Millegan
Christophers
St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum
House of Good Shepherd
Eufaula
Ala
Retaliation Rumor Denied Over Presidio Attack Claims
Maj. Albert M. Jones denied reports that his 20 year old daughter Barbara was attacked on a San Francisco presidio street amid alleged communist threats. Capt. Warren J Clear declined to confirm the story while the case is investigated by the justice department and the army.
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San Francisco
Albert M. Jones
Army
Ninth Corps
Barbara
San Francisco Presidio
Examiner Today
Army Post
Jones
Warren J Clear
Captain Clear
Alabama votes to retain bone dry laws in referendum
Alabama becomes the second deep south state to reject modifying its 20 year old prohibition statutes. With 1,919 of 2,156 boxes, 89,184 favored modification while 95,889 opposed. Ballots also weighed legalization of hard liquor and wine beer with similar results.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Mississippi
Arrest Vienna Students For Nazi Demonstration
More than 300 Vienna students including many women were arrested for a political demonstration in support of Germany. Faculty and Anatomical Institute students joined in a Nazi salute and songs as authorities moved detainees by police cars to headquarters.
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Vienna
Germany
Anatomical Institute and Philosophical Faculty
Saar Basin
Sabotage Charged in Flight Engine Interference
Wiley Post alleged two pounds of steel filings and emery were placed in the Winnie Mae engine to force a sub stratosphere flight across the continent. He claimed the sabotage, likely by another pilot, caused overheating after takeoff from Los Angeles as investigators in Los Angeles study lab tests.
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Kansas City
Wiley Post
Post
New York
Oklahoman
Los Angeles
Quad Points Crown Beverly Hills Marital Tangle Case
Los Angeles February 28 A tangled wire trading marital case nears resolution as Judge Ben Lindsey hears from Walter Emerson Barton Sewell and Mrs Jane Schultz Emerson and Mrs Sewell. Sewell admitted misconduct while denying juicy details. The cross suits seek alimony custody and damages in the high profile domestic drama.
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Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
Ben Lindsey
Lindsey
Walter Emerson
Barton W. Sewell
Jane Schultz Emerson
Sewell
Emerson
Emersons
Alaska
Sewells
Hawaiian Floods Claim Fifth Life
Floods on Oahu island caused a gas main explosion, killing Nobu Yoshikawa, 45, and injuring six others as rivers surged after days of rain. Earlier four drowned and four were missing while 250 National Guardsmen patrolled Honolulu to deter looting. Cleanup began as waters receded and bridges remained washed out.
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Honolulu
Oahu Island
Nobu Yoshikawa
National
Senator Announces Exit to National Politics at Extra Session
A senator announced at an extra session his departure from the Salon Desires Office to pursue national political ambitions. He vacated the post earlier this week amid ongoing legislative business and is expected to join a broader campaign.
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Salon
Huey Long Announces 1936 Governor Bid in Louisiana
Louisiana Senator Huey P. Long confirmed plans to run for governor in 1936 as the House speeds bills through a special session. He touted state finances and hinted that a presidential bid would come later, while noting his prior governorship from 1928 to 1932.
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Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
Long
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Alvin O. King
State Senate
Senate
Oscar K. Allen
Louisiana
Tme
Huey Long
National Guard
Warning Against Unauthorized Charity Appeals in Monroe
Chamber of Commerce officials in Monroe and West Monroe warn residents about false fundraising drives claiming to aid widows and orphans. No local agency backs these appeals, and only Red Cross is recognized for relief in Monroe and Ouachita Parish. Solicitors are urged to show permits. false Salvation Army claims are denied by Major A B Figgins and designated staff.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
West Monroe
S. H. McClary
Red Cross
Quachita Parish
Mr. McClary
McClary
A. B. Figgins
Salvation Army
Ouachita National Bank
Figgins
Major Figgins
Gladys Cress
Student Strike Against War And Fascism Called
A nationwide one hour strike of students opposed to war and fascism is set for April 12. Spokesmen from the Columbia University anti war committee forecast at least 100000 college students and 20000 high school pupils joining the protest. Nearly 100 institutions will be represented with presidents and deans leading at some colleges.
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New York
Columbia University
Colbert And Gable Crowned For 1934 Acting Honors
Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable won best acting for 1934 in the Academy Awards for It Happened One Night. Shirley Temple received a special award amid applause, with Capra and Risken earning directing and writing honors for the same film.
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Hollywood
Calif
Claudette Colbert
Clark Gable
Movie World Today
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy
Shirley Temple
Miss Colbert
Gable
Robert Riskin
Frank Capra
Columbia Studios
New York
Irvin S. Cobb
Cobb
Grace Moore
Norma
British Captain Is Acquitted In Court Martial
Portsmou th England February 28 A court martial acquitted Captain F T B Tower commander of H M S Hood of hazarding his ship in a maneuver that caused a collision with H M S Renown The Hood incident marks the third officer’s trial with Captain Tower exonerated after nine admiralty officers heard technical evidence and deliberated thirty five minutes
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Portsmouth
Eng
F. T. B. Tower
H. M. S. Hood
H. M. S. Renown
Tower
H. R. Sawbridge
Sidney Bailey
Battle Cruiser Squadron
Admiralty
Gasoline levy yields $4799 in first month
Collections from the one cent gasoline tax in January total $4,799.07 from 486,006 gallons. Officials expect higher receipts later in spring and summer, with projections of $6,500 to $7,000 monthly. The tax funds relief for unemployables and indigents, with an office opened on South Grand Street and a police jury permit rule for truck deliveries.
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C. A. Hunt
Hunt
Emergency Relief Administration
South Grand Street
Mild Weather For Gulf Coast Promised In Forecast
In New Orleans and across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama, forecasters predicted a return to warmer conditions after a brief cold spell. Temperatures were expected to rise gradually with cooler readings lingering in the Panhandle while Mardi Gras visitors faced lingering chilly winds.
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New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Panhandle
Lower chamber adopts 22 bills entered by long
The lower chamber approves twenty two bills introduced by long as upheaval eases and the house follows the new order. Peace and calm prevail as the chamber adheres to dictatorial guidance and enforces its agenda across sessions.
Louisiana House Passes Huey P Long Special Session Bills
Baton Rouge reports the Louisiana House swiftly passed all of Huey P Long's 23 bills and one anti Long measure in two hours. The measures shift city control in New Orleans, limit departments, fund the public service commission, and shield Long allies while advancing to the Senate for review.
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Baton Rouge
Feb
Louisiana
House
Huey P. Long
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
New Orleans
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Malcolm Dougherty
East Feliciana
C. K. Allen
Joe B. Hamiter
Caddo
W. J. Hammon
Jackson
George K. Perrault
Opelousas
Rogers Has His Say on Mussolini
Beverly Hills column speaks in a dated tone about Mussolini, arguing he avoids war, seeks to scare, and aims to provoke France while keeping his own supporters agitated. The writer suggests Mussolini may be wary of invading Ethiopia and harming his international standing.
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Cal
Mussolini
Abbysinia
Cleopatra
France
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