Fight climaxes taps hearing in Meacham Norris case
The hearing continues with Norris accused of killing Chipps after claiming fear for his life. Carr testifies taxes on First Baptist Church may be settled after court ruling. Meacham defends past actions as Moses grills him about a 1920 scandal and a 30-man meeting at the Fort Worth Club to address Dr. Norris.
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Norris Prosecutors to Gather for Norris Trial
AUSTIN December 28 Attornies who will prosecute the Rev J Frank Norris Fort Worth Baptist minister for murder in the Chipps slaying will gather here Thursday or Friday of next week Bons Shelton Austin one of the prosecutors said Norris trial will start January 10 before Criminal District Judge James EB Hamilton Others who will prosecute Norris Walter Scott Bill McLean Sam Sayers Fort Worth and J D Moore Travis county district attorney Darron Moser of Fort Worth heads the defense counsel Shelton said local officers will keep secret the names of 500 special veniremen until announced in court opening day to avoid influence on the talesmen
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Travis County
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Shelton
Eruptions Ravage Russian Village Turning Town Into Pompeii
Eruptions of the Montnovsky and Avatchinskayasopka volcanoes have transformed Petropavlovsk on the Kamchatka Peninsula. No deaths reported, but extensive property damage observed over several days.
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Russia
Montnovsky
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Pompeii
Canadians Urged to Be UA Citizens
Canadians in border-city factories in the United States are warned they must become United States citizens or lose their jobs. The notice appears amid a push linked to work eligibility and wartime labor needs.
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Toronto
United States
Pan American ship repair at Mexico City festival delays and messages
The St Louis and four Pan American ships delayed at start from San Antonio on December 21 and faced fog in Brownsville before landing at Tampico. Aboard they carried messages from President Coolidge to President Calles, stressing friendship and understanding between the United States and Mexico.
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Foreign Office
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Slayer of Nun Under Guard in Farwell
Extra guards were placed around the jail after George J. Hassell admitted slaying his wife and eight stepchildren. He claimed a California woman and three children were involved in killings years earlier but refused details. Hassell killed his family after a quarrel and hid bodies in a storm cellar. he stabbed himself while being moved to jail.
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International News Service
Farwell
George J. Hasseil
California
Hassell
Hero Saves S A Hunter Hero Saves S A Hunter
Costabile fainted during a drowning incident. Rieden recovered his companion, rowed to shore, and rushed to Santa Rosa infirmary in San Antonio. Doctors treated a severe foot wound, fearing amputation as Costabile’s condition remained critical.
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Rieden
San Antonio
Santa Rosa Infirmary
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Challenges to US Defense As Pacific Threat Grows
A wide quoted editorial warns against US interference in other nations and discusses Juargua rebels possibly acquiring bombing machines. It compares pink velvet puppies to foreign husbands and envisions Hirohito's era, noting battleships as vulnerable to air power and Japan's potential air advantage across the Pacific.
Icebergs Hit Russian Fishing Village with Snow Storm Toll
Nikolaevsk Russia December 28 heavy losses and wide property damage in coastal villages as Pacific waves fling ten foot ice blocks during a fierce storm. Many women and children buried alive under ice avalanches as men were away fishing. Snow severed communications and relief from Khabarovsk is being organized. State Fishery trust also reports heavy damage.
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Nikolaevsk
Russia
Pacific Ocean
Childred
Khabarovsk
Fishery Trust
San Antonio Chamber Convenes at Gunter Hotel Data
A San Antonio chamber convention at the Gunter Hotel on January 8 discussed public welfare military affairs and publicity. The report noted 464 calls per month, 320 service letters, 485 forms and 4 800 folders issued by the department.
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