Italian Armada Returns to Sea on Second Lap Homeward
Gen Italo Balbo led 24 seaplanes from Jamaica Bay at 9 01 a m on the second leg of the return flight to Italy. The fleet aimed for Shediac New Brunswick 650 miles away following a coastline route after a weather delay and fog over Maine. Balbo piloted the lead plane with triads following every few minutes.
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New York
Italo Balbo
Jamaica Bay
Italy
Shediac
N. B
General Balbo
Balbo
United States
Chicago
Floyd Bennett Field
Maine
Sullivan Home Damaged In West Liberty Fire
West Liberty fire department was called at 1 30 p m Monday to the home of Mr and Mrs Patsy Sullivan on East First Street where attic flames threatened the roof. Fire and water destroyed the roof and top story but the first floor and most furniture were saved. Estimated loss is 2000 covered by insurance. Family to stay with relatives during repairs.
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Sullivan
West Liberty
Patsy Sullivan
East First Street
Mike Sullivan
North Calhoun Street
Rodney Morris
Phillip Aiking
Samuel Koster
William Jensen
Wayne Carter
Daniel Hise
George Quire
Hise
James Higgins
Davenport
Oak Ridge
Higgins
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Palmer Anderson
Thomas
Lucille
St. Paul
Chicago
Mr. Anderson
W. W. Anderson
W. A. Smith
Dorothy
Marjorie Smith
Williamsburg
Smith
Iowa City
Ruth Blake
Pella
Merridith
Maquoketa Doctor Named Deputy Health Commissioner
Maquoketa physician Dr. F F J Swift was appointed deputy health commissioner by Dr. Walther Bierring and will assume office on August 1. Swift, a Democrat, previously represented Jackson County in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
F.F. J. Swift
Maquoketa
Walter Bierring
Colorado
I C C Approves Railroad Transfer to Bellevue and Cascade
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Bellevue and Cascade railroad to acquire and operate the 36 mile narrow gauge line from Bellevue to Cascade. A new company will take over the Milwaukee line which Milwaukee wished to abandon. Gasoline motors may cut operating costs. The commission gave 90 days from March 8 for purchase and operation by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bellevue and Cascade Railroad Company
Milwaukee Railroad
Bellevue
Cascade
Milwaukee
Strike Threat Over Union split Hits Hollywood
Hollywood studios faced a potential production shutdown as 665 sound technicians and other workers struck after a dispute over union jurisdiction. Producers claim non-union replacements but warn a complete tieup could affect 27 000 to 30 000 livelihoods. Louis B Mayer vowed to keep workers employed where possible.
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Hollywood
Motion Picture Studios
Rialto
Sound
International Alliance of
Louis B. Mayer
Producers’ Association
Allotment Made for Clinton Post Office Under 76 Thousand Allocation
Secretary Ickes announced a 76,500 allocation for Clinton Iowa post office as part of a 19,851,648 public works package. The plan favors local labor and local materials, includes 14 post offices, and adds 5,000,000 for soil erosion work with terracing to curb erosion. The one year program aims to terrace 5,752,000 acres and provide 4,197,000 days of labor.
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Washington
Clinton
Ickes
Cabinet Board
Department of Agriculture
Mary Pickford Denies Divorce Plans in Nevada Visit
Reno reports claimed Mary Pickford planned a Nevada divorce residence but she denied plans in Hollywood. J W W Dignan of the earlier freedom suit team noted she had been in the area recently. If true, Lake Tahoe was rumored as a possible stay with Carole Lombard pursuing divorce plans nearby.
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Reno
Nev
Mary Pickford
Nevada
J. W W. Dignan
Owen Moore
Hollywood
Miss Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Tere
Lake Tahoe
Carole Lombard
William Powell
Vegetable Compound Restores Man’s Health
A man reports dizziness and head pains vanished after using the Vegetable Compound recommended by his grandmother and mother. He says he can do a man’s work again and all headaches have left him.
OConnell Family Expects Break In Kidnapping Case
The O Connell family of Albany expects a break today in the ransom for kidnapped John J. O Connell Jr. Albany county Democratic leader Ed O Connell says a breakthrough is anticipated. Capt Richard Oliver of NYC detectives calls the kidnappers the killer type.
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Albany
N. Y
John J. O’connell, Jr
Ed O'Connell
Albany County
National Guardsman
Richard Oliver
New York City
Foreign Nations Eye U S as New Liquor Market
Foreign powers pressed for favorable treatment for wines whiskies and beers in the event the eighteenth amendment is repealed. France and several nations have approached American officials in London and Washington about tariff deals on alcoholic beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
London
Tennessee
Arkansas
Alabama
Ickes Handles Dual Roles Amid 15 Hour Workdays
Secretary Ickes serves as public works administrator and secretary of the interior while directing the back to the farm plan and overseeing illegal oil shipments. He also sits on the industrial control board and enforces executive orders. He works from 8 am to 11 pm, often skips lunch, and keeps his home address secret.
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Washington
Ickes
Public Works
Diplomats Expect Open American Liquor Market This Year
Many diplomats say the repeal of prohibition will persuade them that the United States will open its liquor imports by year end. They seek details on tariff policy for foreign beverages and any concessions the government may offer.
Officers Hunt Boy Murderer in San Diego Bay Case
San Diego police hunted the slayer of Robert Beon after his mutilated body was found in the bay. A group of about 100 women urged swift action and round-up of the assailant. Sailors found the boy, missing a week, in the bay. the county coroner described the death as multiple mutilating operations. Chief Harry Kelly ordered a city-wide search of shacks and water front areas.
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San Diego
Calif
Robert Beon
F. E. Toomey
Bay
Harry Kelly
Ite
Five Desperate Men Escape From Chippewa Jail
Five prisoners escaped from the Chippewa county jail in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin early today authorities describe the men as desperate. The escapees were Earl Arne alias Joe Arnold Ernest Larson alias Askim Merle Ray alias Earl Ray alias Clifford Roland and Clarence Ray alias James Preston all held on burglary charges and Al Baum serving a 90 day sentence for forgery. They chiseled and sawed through rivets on a steel plate over a former ventilator hole in the floor then slipped through an 18 inch diameter opening to the basement and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Chippewa County
Earl Arne
Joe Arnold
Ernest Larson
Askim
Merle Ray
Earl Ray
Clifford Roland
Clarence Ray
James Preston
al Baum
Flashes of Life and Court Action Across Regions
A mixed column notes delegates of the International Association of Clothing Designers preferring classic dress, Shawano Wisconsin reports George R. Schuster catching two black bass on Shawano Lake, and a Turkish pair Hadji Hadidie and Hadji Hadie claim long lives with many descendants, while Chicago records a separate maintenance suit filed by Marie Bent seeking custody of two children and 25 thousand dollars a year.
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Shawano
Wis
George R. Schuster
Iowa
Shawano Lake
Chicago
Marie K. Bent
Lake Forest
Marie Kreichbaum
Burlington
Maurice H. Bent
Local suspects linked to hijacking in county area
County Attorney Robert Wiley described Arne, Larson, and the Rays as alleged hijacking operators in the vicinity. He noted all have police records, with Clarence Ray having served time in St. Cloud reformatory for grand larceny and past Milwaukee arrest, Arne in St Louis reformatory for burglary, and Merle Ray with records in Colorado, California and Iowa.
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Robert Wiley
Arne
Larson
Rays
Wiley
Clarence Ray
St. Cloud
Ricketts Wins Trip to Chicago Century of Progress
Harlo Ricketts son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Ricketts rural route 7 is in Chicago for 10 days as the winner of a free trip in The Journal high school opportunity contest. He was declared winner in contest No 8 after a recheck of ballots by the chamber of commerce.
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Chicago
Travel Guild
Sovereign
Katherine Fer
Alonzo Stagg
Hall of Science, Travel and Transport
Hollywood
General Motors
General Motors Research Laboratories
Paris
Agricultural
Firestone
Chrysler
Art of Transportation
Loop
Merchandise Mart
Marshall Field
Fairgrounds
Fort Dearborn
Hall of Religion
Ripley's Odditorium
Harlo Ricketts
Raymond Ricketts
Ricketts
Chamber of Commerce
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Atlantic
Isabelle Webster
West Liberty News
Riemcke’s Drug Store
Mulberry Ave
Strike Menaces Movie World
Clinton P. O
Lydia E. Pinkham
Newfoundland
Lindberghs
Greenland
Charles A. Lindbergh
W. C. Winsor
Europe
O’connell
U. S
Sec
Toma
Camay Soap
Japan
Hamburg
Boy
San Diego Bay
Associated Press
International Association of Clothing Designeres
Mouche
Turkey
Hashi Hashim
Hadji Hadidie
Mutki
Century of Progress
Bailey
Wed
Brea
Lard, Ib
Junedale Bacon
Gool Value Coffee
California
Otto
del Monte
Quaker
Meat Department
Bath
Swift's
Chuck Roast
Yean
Wwe
Slugg
States
Captain Folly
Cebi
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