Funeral Held for Fairbank in Glendale
The service for Douglas Tairbanks Sr. attended by family and friends was held yesterday. A large crowd gathered at the cemetery to view the hearse arrival while mourners including Harold Lloyd Norma Shearer Mae West Kay Francis Tyrone Power Annabella and Fred Astaire appeared among the Hollywood notables. Neal Dodd delivered simple rites as the widow Sylvia Ashby and son Douglas Jr. kept a private room with close relatives. Fairbanks 56 died Tuesday.
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Glendale
Douglas Tairbanks
Vesta
Vanl Air Forest
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Steonvnles
Molitner
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Norma Ghearet
Misa Maxwall
Kay Francis
Tyrone Power
Annabella
Pred Astaire
Neal Dodd
Hollywood Finscopa
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Simply Services
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Acth
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Fairbanks
WPA Contractors Face US Charges
New York reports 16 men charged with conspiracy to establish a dictatorship. The article notes eight federal statements and a claim that New York City paid $40,000 for services worth $234,000, with the WPA expending 46 percent of $787,000 on unspecified items.
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New York
Wit
Istallelion
Ilphi
New York City
Werth
WEA
Newsie Unable to Pay After Splurge in Manchester
A Manchester youth, 16, Georga Langer, squandered $50 from a pork cart, then returned the money to Reverend Bradford Young of Stace Episcopal church. A reward of 82 was promised for the honest act. Later the boy fled, leaving behind the missing money and a soda bottle, and the incident prompted officers to investigate the disappearance of the remaining $2 in reward funds.
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Newsie
Manchester
N. H
Georga Langer
Nazi War Prize Moved by British
Santiago Chile December dispatch reports the German freighter Duesseldorf moved northward off the Chilean coast with the prize following its capture yesterday near Caldera, 369 miles north of Valparaiso. The Duesseldorf had been Funked instead of captured.
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Santiago, Chi
Doesseldorr
Yeaterday
Calded
Vilparaise
Duesseldorf
Funk
Murphy Says Bench Isnt for Him
Washington December 16 Frank Murphy denied speculation he will join the Supreme Court. He rejected talk of a 1940 Democratic ticket with Roosevelt and Murphy, calling such predictions astrologer chatter and saying no offer has been made to him. He also defended a two year postpublic office prohibition for a former attorney general.
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Washington
Dew
Allrey
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Wress
Hoosevelt
Vevern
Palrtiyert
Underpass Keeps Students Safe at Woodlawn School
An underpass near Woodlawn School on North Elmendor and West Hu sathe avenues is described as a safe crossing for students during wet weather. The plan includes open gates and a shaded path for eastbound and westbound traffic, with attention to guarding against distractions and ensuring minimal delays for car traffic.
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Lnp
Ar Seth
Atuslents
Woodlawn
Elmondorf
Huisache
Welles and Wife To End Marriage
Hollywood star Orson Welles and his wife, former violinist Virginia Nicolson, have agreed to dissolve their marriage. The couple, longtime collaborators in film and theater, plan separate residences while maintaining custody arrangements for their child. They wed December 24, 1934, in a ceremony in Woodstown.
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Aholly Wood
Dreif
Welles
Varutiin Nietlson
Chicapo Sontely
Reta
Ney
Jeanid
Custady
Ughier
Christopher
Vetalivest Py Hus
Britain Seeks to Buy Ships Amid War Turmoil
Washington reports cautious notes on British efforts to acquire American merchant ships as war conditions influence sales. Sir Astley Sparks confirms no ships sold yet, while future purchases hinge on wartime needs, prices, and required authorization. He notes possible government approval tied to overall war dynamics and potential charity for old vessels.
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Washington
Rome
Arik
Mel Fai
Astley Sparks
Ine U
Ministry of
New York
Uiddentoris Tac Jite
mmHitime Vonmilexien
Rhone
Cocke Named Head of Canopus C11 b
Hartlels Cont Anurag Tod bees elected president of the San Antonio Gonopis elk Cosko secedes William GO. Foivs other officers elected were A. Cadwalader Je, view president, Colin Cape, second view prostiote Hamilton Bowet, secretary, and E.G. Spires, browser. WHEEL KILLS A1AN. CHICAGO, Dec 10 — A man found with rear axle of a long train yesterday and plowed into a group of pedestrians Kiang Walllint Fenglinis, 64, Alle] bie Wiring two minors. Witnesses said no vehicle sailed hail 89 feet.
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Anurag Tod Bees
San Antonio Gonopis Elk
Cosko Susceeds
William GO
Chigago
Dec
War to finish on cotton bollworm pledged by growers
Prominent cotton growers and agriculturists from many states attended a San Antonio meeting to pledge themselves to an unyielding fight against the cotton bollworm. A mass resolution urged Congress for more funds to sustain eradication efforts, with a 21 member committee to push a coordinated plan and delegates from each county to appear before the House agricultural committee. Dr Lee A Strong cautioned that non cotton zones and cross border cooperation with Mexico are needed for effective control.
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San Antonio
HOUSE
House Committee On Agricultural Appropriations
Eugene Brown
Coltan
of. E. Bell
Coastal Area
House Committee
Lee A.strong
United States
Bureau of
Mexico
Strong
Brown Victim of Pneumonia in Hospital
New York December reports that former president of the American Newspaper Guild, Heyward Hrow, battled pneumonia after a grippe illness, taken to the Harkness pavilion at the Columbia Presbyterian medical center where pneumonia was then discovered in an oxygen tent.
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New York
Col Uintist Heyward
America
Gilt
Harkness
Columbia Presbyterial Medicad Center
Mexico Denies Finance Crisis Expansion
Mexico's sub-secretary of the treasury said the government’s declaration of a state of emergency in the exchange market does not indicate a broader financial crisis. The Bank of Mexico reported heavy withdrawals and continued peso weakness amid global pressures.
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Mexico City
Incarnate Word Alumni Host Christmas Party
Incarnate Word seniors will be entertained by the alumni association at a Christmas party. The event is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. at the alumni home, with guests expected to attend.
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Eolowe Wind Hien Scien
Alummmin Association
Burday
Ceon Laubleinye
Limb Found With Foot Nearby In Ambiguous Mine Area
A fragmentary report notes a limb complete with foot found near a yellow tree and ragged items by Mrs. Anne Aubert at 217 Fermt...gage. The witness cites a friend finding it near Alitonia during hunting but provides no clear identification of the limb or the tend.
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Manus
Ato
Anne Aubert
Aubert
Conflict Over Maniac Settled
Ambiguous El Paso report recounts a custody dispute and an alleged custody settling. Details are garbled with misread names and places, but reference to local officials and an agent's involvement suggests a civil dispute with a reported resolution. No clear dates or outcomes are discernible.
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EL Paso
Avion State
Atzona
Ravhiond
Tha
Phoenik Ly
Arkin
Brakeman killed as two freight trains wreck near Ware
Alfred My. Vyner, brakeman, is dead when an engine plunged 200 feet down a steep embankment after a collision involving three Southern Pacific freight cars near Ware, California. Two other crew members were seriously hurt as the wreckage burned.
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Redding
Calif
Dew
Marley
Myles
Ware
Alfred My. Vyrer
Hojing
WSF
Nob
Iria
Salazaries Santa Olo Boy Murders In Ya Take It
A disrupted Texas prison debate frames a sensational tale of a kidnapping and murders involving Salazar and a local couple. The narrative names Me Tnrnt and Kennedy, describing the capture of Salaver at a relative’s home and the escape of a child, with references to a theater and community figures.
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Olo Boy
Baal
Salaver
Aisfis
Galaxae
Lachey
Dixie Davis Secluded Again Amid Hospital Battle
Dixie Davis, former Nawack attorney, is reportedly secluded as a hospital patient, with a November 20 discovery tied to his case. He faced interrupted treatments and questions about continuing medical care and eligibility for ongoing procedures.
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Dixie Davis
Davin
Naw
Pngland Ky
Wire firm to quit package delivery in Texas
The Western Union Telegraph Company notified Attorney General Gerald C. Mann that it would discontinue its package delivery service. The firm advised two telegraph companies they were exceeding charter powers. A third party has been sought to transport goods.
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Austin
Gerald C. Mann
Adnan
Weateth Ultron Distrypaysen
Serview
Tne
Scooter Crash Fatal In Dallas Leaves One Dead
The report states Jon Lio Windulager Jr, 24, died in a scooter crash in Dallas. An automobile allegedly driven by an unnamed driver collided with the scooter near Meadow Avenue. Local authorities are investigating the fatal incident.
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Dic
Lio Windulager Jr
Joyner to End Revival with Missioner to Join Convention
Dr Joyner will conclude revival at Wesley Baptist Church in San Antonio with evangelist Willingy joining the Baptist convention. He is expected to preach Sunday morning and address attendees. Twenty six members have joined since the revival began.
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Taxag Baptist Convention
Wsiily Baptist
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Willer
Cumberland rps Pageant Thursday It’s Christaids Star
A local pageant event titled It’s Christaids Star will be presented Thursday by the elite school of Tirst Chae Watling Breshyloriut whurey, West Elsmere lage, and Agile avenue Thitaday.
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Tirst
Chae Watling Breshyloriut Whurey
West Elsmere
Agile Avenue
Thitaday
Four Captured in Jail Break After Downtown Chase
Four Howard County Prison inmates escaped during a downtown pursuit yesterday. Deputies and trackers cornered and arrested the four near a stalled vehicle after a brief chase. one deputy sustained a head injury but all four captives were recaptured.
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Cotton Peat War A Urged by National Plant Board
The National Plant Board, meeting in San Antonio with 600 horticulturists, urged a weed eradication program costing 1.5 million dollars plus 400 thousand for reserve work. M. Yoemunts, board president, called the plan essential to curb pest destruction of cotton production and the nation’s economy. Attending members from across the country discussed implementation and funding.
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Sar Antonio
National Plank Board
Eigh
Yoemunts
Beara
Yeomatis Tole
Qut-at-sineh
Navlonak Plant Board
Carthin San Antonio Investing
Dr . M. Montgomery
Gainrsville Fis
R. Hy Bell
Haverstwug
J.T. Headlee
Nim
Drunswick
Nov
Ghnanthers
Mahon
Wiss
Speedy rifle output urged by congressional committees
Declassified text shows Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma asserting a push for faster production of key army rifles. He indicates committees must travel to confirm factory commitments, aiming to ensure steady supply for American forces and sustain weapon production despite delays.
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Springfield
Elmer Thomas
Okial
Haine
Boston
Traydy
Fark
Fines urged to aid Finns, Ontario call
Ontario news reports advocate fines as a method to aid Finns, with Crombie Allen, publisher of a freemey Ontari oironpaper, suggesting penalties in a telegraphed day’s note from New York. Allen cites potential uses exceeding $12,000,000 and references Hoover’s alleged reaction to the proposal.
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Ontario
Call
Crombie Allen
Freemey
Ontarioironpaper
Hid
Herbest Hunter
New York
Allen
Kestee
Rotary International
Hoover
Unclear Nazi Naval Movements Reported From Axis Ports
Fragmentary wartime dispatches claim ships of the German navy departed from European bases and moved toward Atlantic routes, with sparse details. The text appears garbled, but references a voyage from a German port toward New Orleans and a shift in course to avoid British patrols.
How Man Fought 2000 Years Ago Tale From Ancient Castle Hill
A garbled feature on ancient warfare describes Caractaeus and Roman tactics like the Nestun shielded turtle. It hints at developments in iron cladding, armor, and weapons, mixed with misread names and sensational framing from an early American weekly style.
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Caractaeus
Lise
Deny Tank Sueh
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