Radio Commission tests profanity charge against Henderson
Col. W K Henderson of Shreveport broadcasts is under investigation by the U S radio commission after Senator Dill accused him of profanity. Chairman Robinson questions whether hell and damn are profane. past hearings showed large audiences. The piece also notes global storms, social changes, and the Arctic Patrol taking off from Selfridge Field.
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W. K. Henderson
Shreveport
United States Radio Commission
Federal Commission
Senator Dill
Washington
Henderson
Robinson
Commission
Couzens
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
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Seven
Radio Commission
Gee Gee Offered Interest in It Faces Firing Threat
Gee Gee is told she will be fired unless she accepts more interest in the venture. The boss pressurizes her to increase stake or lose employment.
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Gee Gee
Britain’s Naval Parley Path Clears for Talks
Britain’s reply to France’s naval memorandum outlines positions for the five power conference at St James’s Palace. Admiral A. V. Alexander signals readiness to abolish submarines or limit tonnage, aiming to reduce destroyer production costs and encourage broader disarmament.
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Arch Rotigeis
United Press
London
Great Britain
St. James’s Palace
A A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Alexander
France
Italy
Mediterranean
United States
Japan
Ain
Jackson School Scandal Aired In Court
In Vandercook Lake, Louis Avery testifies at the defamation suit involving Floyd Wilbur about alleged immorality in the school district. Avery supports board secretary William Audis who cites misconduct among students and teachers under Wilbur.
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Avery
Wilbur
Ton
High Sckool
Jackson
Central and Western States Hit by Major Storms
Blizzards and sleet storms spread through central and western regions causing at least 50 deaths and widespread injuries from icy streets. Telegraph lines failed, wires were repaired overnight, and flood threats rose in Vincennes Indiana as Wabash and White Rivers neared flood stage.
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Chicago
Midwest
Illinois
Indiana
St. Louis
Buzzard
Tim Kirkpatrick
Dave King
Stage Line
Mingus Mountain
Prescott
Ariz
Nevada
Utah
California
Vincennes
Ind
Wabash Valley
Wits
Wallish
Federal agent held on default of bond in Flint case
Bay City. An ex federal undercover agent Wallace Beaver is jailed in default of a 2660 dollar bond after arraignment on a prohibition violation charge. His brother Lorne Beaver was also arrested. both faces U S Commissioner Frank Quinn for examination on January 16.
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Bay City
Flint Country Club
Wallace Beaver
Lorne
William Day
Midland County
U. S
Frank Quinn
Judge Hart Opens Court Here Today
Circuit Judge Ray Hart arrived in Mt. Pleasant to open the January circuit court session. The forenoon covered calendar calls, case dispositions, and jurors are expected tomorrow. The Leonard Duncan negligent homicide case is held for a later term awaiting a supreme court ruling.
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Ray Hart
Mt. Pleasant
Circuit Court
Leonard Duncan
Supreme Court
James Hines
Hines
Gerald Cotter
Charles Hanlon
Wm. O'Brien
James Johnson
Super-Motor Sales
H. W. Arbaugh
Arman
MacRae
Voirol
Consaul
Retta Lee
Fred Sias
H. C. Eastman
Minnis Wilcox
John Rayner
F. H. Dusenbury
Jennie Casner
Pure Oil Company
Frederick Smith
Millie A. Smith
Gerald Wilcox
Miners Burn In Kentucky Shaft Trapped Since Saturday
Henderson Ky Jan 18 two miners Aaron Bridwell and Dorris Woods died in the Melton Mine after a fire trapped them Saturday. rescue efforts failed and the mine was sealed to smother the blaze as their bodies lay in the moist coal depths.
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Henderson
Melton
Aaron Bridwell
Dorris Woods
Woreen
Kentucky Hill
Joslin No. 7 Well Boosts Output on Chippewa Lease
Production at the Joslin No. 7 well in Section 12 Chippewa rose after Chippewa Oil and Gas hit an initial flow near 700 barrels daily. Gas and oil were struck at 3547 feet, with the first oil flow late Saturday night about 14 feet lower. The well reached 3590 feet and produced 390 barrels in the first 17 hours. a 24-hour rate was not yet confirmed.
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Section 12
Chippewa
Chippewa Oil and Gas Company
Jh. Steele
Four Marooned In Nevada Mountains
Snow blocks 16 miles of road into Charleston Park leaving Kip Rhinelander and three companions trapped in a mountain cabin since Thursday. They include Mike Mahlan and two forest rangers Pat Rooney and Jay Simmons.
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United J
Las Vegas
Nev
Charleston Park
Kip Rhinelander
New York
Rhinelander
Mike Mahlan
Pat Rooney
Jay Simmons
Three Bandits Nabbed On Tip Of Underworld
Four men including three white suspects and one Black man were arrested on armed robbery charges after a tip about plans to rob a downtown gaming house operator of 28000 in jewelry and cash. Detectives linked them to a Merrill Michigan robbery last week.
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Derreit
Merrill,Mich
Bani
St. Antoine Street
Barney Mass
Frank Reynolds
Barney Ptak
Walker Smith
Merrill
Governor to consider commutations for four time felons
Arthur D. Wood will present to Governor Green a recommendation to commute life sentences of Mrs. Etta Mae Miller Fred Palm and four others to seven and two half to 15 years. The cases arise from four time felonies under the old code and involve a 1929 amendment changing life penalties for some minor felonies.
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United Press
Lansing
Etta Mae Miller
Fred Palm
Arctic Patrol Halted by Cold Weather Test Flight Delays
Minot North Dakota January 13 The Army Arctic Patrol winter test flight with 17 pursuit ships and two transports was delayed by intense cold. Major Ralph Royce said the group would attempt a flight to Great Falls Montana if weather allows. Engines refused to start. technicians overhauled the craft during a Sunday holdover.
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Minot
N. DD
Ralph Royce
Great Falls
Mont
Chicago dentist ends life after market losses
In Benton Harbor on January 13 authorities reported that Dr. C. E. Smith a 47 year old Chicago dentist killed himself in a cottage on his estate following heavy stock market losses. He left no note.
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Benton Harbor
C. E. Smith
Chicago
Here
Hoover urges Congress to strengthen prohibition enforcement
President Hoover asks Congress for legislation to improve enforcement and asks the public to support the Volstead Act. He backs court relief by empowering magistrates in minor crimes and calls for consolidating border interdiction agencies with Canada. He cites federal court overload and Prohibition violations as over half of arrests.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Law Enforcement Commission
Treasury
Mellon
Mitchel
Commission
Morrison Wells Increase Flow at Morrison-Bortz Lease
Mt. Pleasant Oil and Gas reports the Morrison Bortz lease in Section 1 Chippewa has risen to about 80 barrels per day for four days. Drillers credit the wells clearing out and expect pumping to begin soon. Fred Stilgenbauer confirms the rise amid previously dry and sporadic output.
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Mt. Pleasant Oil and .Gas Company
Morrison-Bortz
Fred Stilgenbauer
Tunney to Undergo Kidney Operation
Gene Tunney the former heavyweight boxing champion will be operated on for a serious kidney ailment at Presbyterian hospital New York. He arrived with wife Polly Lauder for a 3 p m procedure after a 11 p m arrival and a doctors consultation.
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United Press
New York
Gene Tunney
Polly Lauder
Presbyterian Hospital
Funney
George W. Fish
J. Bentley Squires
Robert J. Shea
Carnes
Tunney
Congress News Briefs From Hoover Commission Report Debates
Congress receives preliminary report of President Hoover's Law Enforcement commission. Senate continues debate on sugar tariff. radio hearing and cotton price investigations persist. House works on War Department Appropriation bill and Treasury Post Office Appropriation bill.
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Congress
United Press
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Senate
HOUSE
War Department
Treasury Post Office
Welfare Fund Drive Seeks Community Support
The Welfare board appeals for contributions to aid local families and children. Five pledges remain outstanding, with donations directed to Mrs. Jack Johnston. The board emphasizes careful aid, supports only deserving cases, and highlights assistance for school clothing and meals, urging timely contributions.
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Welfare Fund
Welfare Board
Jack Johnston
County Poor Commissioners
Weather Forecast for Lower Michigan
Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with possible snow in the south portion and a chance of snow in the north portion. Temperatures expected to hold with little change.
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Nietroit
Lower Michigans
South Portion
North Portion
Fire in Over Coat Pocket Causes Minor House Blaze
In Grand Rapids on Sunday a lighted vein in the pocket of an overcoat hung in the closet started a fire at the home of William Stephen. Damage was slight.
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Grand Rapids
William Stephen
Enforcement Body Urges Prohibition Reform Steps
United Press report notes the Hoover administration panel found many local enforcement gaps after seven months study. It urges four actions including transferring investigation to the Justice Department codifying federal prohibition laws stronger padlock injunctions and easing federal court congestion by handling minor violations without indictment.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement, Commission
Congress
America
Treasury Tg
Justice Department
Commission
The
Treasury
George W. Wickershaw
Houses
House
Senate
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