Wind Drives Waved At Levee in Flood Disaster
Chaos along the Mississippi as Cairo and surrounding towns flood under rising Osslo river waters. Maj. R. D. Burdick reports 500 boils under levees while 30 coast guard boats aid evacuees from a 6000 strong defense force. Death toll at 368 with $300 million in damage. New Madrid floodway, Hickman strain, and disease fears compound the emergency.
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Cairo
R. D. Burdick
U.S. Army
Osslo
Coast Guard
Kentucky
Loursville
Derby
New Madrid
Anary
Dungarees
Hickman
Mississippi Valley
New Orleans
Mississippi Delta
Memphis
BM. Markham
U. S. Engineers
Arthur T. McCormack
Mother Held For Death In Houston Case
A murder complaint charges Lilien Arceneaux a 20 year old housekeeper with killing her infant daughter born outside her employer’s home in Tom Halt oil field. She told officers the child was hers and born dead, then buried the body in a shallow grave in the back yard. Decomposition found after dogs uncovered the grave.
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Houston
Lilien Arceneaux
Tomhalt
Spain Accepts Arms Plan but Retains Right to Buy Munitions
Valencia Feb 20 The Spanish Socialist government accepted the principle of the European non intervention committee arms control plan for the Spanish civil war but reserved the right to purchase munitions.
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Spain
European Non-Intervention Committee
China Sends Funds to U S Flood Victims
Shanghai reports Dr. H H Kung Chinese minister of finance announced a transfer of 20900 dollars to Admiral Caryl Grayson head of the American Red Cross to aid victims of United States floods.
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China
Shanghai
H. H. Kung
Tiance
Caryl Grayson
Red Grass
United States
Indictments in Edwards Slaying for Two Suspects
John W. Vaughn and Donald Daker were indicted for the slaying of Motor Cycle Policeman A. Edwards after two holdups January 16. Vaughn admitted being at the scene. Baker confessed to staging the holdups and denies firing on Edwards. Indictments include robbery by assault and car theft with a trial set for February 15. Ballistics tie Vaughn's gun to the officer's fatal bullet.
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John W. Vaugin
Donald
Duck
Gaseline
John Murphy
Broadway
E. C. Boone
East’ Coffee
Osehy Gerlach
Soledad Street
Jap Delegation to Return U. S. Visit
Asahi reports Japan plans a tentative economic mission to the United States. Delegates include U. S. industrial leaders and former ambassador W. Cameron Forbes. The U.S. visit would follow a previous exchange and signals renewed economic ties between Tokyo and Washington.
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U. S
Tokio
Japan
United States
Asahi
W. Cameron
Forbes
Negro Found Hanged Near Headland Alabama
Headland Alabama February 3 The body of Wes Johnson a 13 year old black farmhand who officers charged with an attack on a white girl was found hanging in a woods near Headland a few hours after he was seized by a mob that removed him from jail at Abbeville Alabama last night The scene reflects the tense race relations in the region and the tragic consequences of mob violence cited by authorities.
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Headland
Ala
Wes Johnson
pAbbevite
Fra
France Bates 4 Year Pension Liberals Win
Austin reports advocates push for a larger old age pension and a four year plan. In Paris, Eduard Naladier announced approval of a motion prioritizing pension taxes and liberalization. The army plan costs 19,000,000 francs and the measure passed by a three to zero vote.
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Bates
Austin
Paris
Ister
Eduard Naladier
Chamber of Deputies
New January Traffic Accident High Sets Record
Despite safety efforts San Antonio saw a January with 209 accidents and 89 injuries, the highest in recorded history. Four people died from traffic injuries as Capt W G Dickman noted. The previous January peak was 193 mishaps in 1929.
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San Antonia
W G . Dickman
Regulator Eases Fear of Dental Drill in Dallas
Dr M G Swenson of New York told the tenth annual mid winter dental clinic of Dallas County Dental Society that a new device lets patients control drilling with a hand held trigger. The system reduces pain and allows patients to stop the drill at will, easing anxiety about the dentist chair.
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Dallas
M. G. Swenson
New York
Dallas County Dental Society
Groundhog Clash: Jarboe Claims Winter Not Over
Weatherman J H Jarboe argues winter persists despite a groundhog lacking a shadow. Forecasts project around 38 Tuesday with colder days ahead and possible rain Wednesday. Monday night freeze failed by one degree, low near 33.
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J. H. Jarboe
Jarboe
Paducah Abandoned as Ohio River Floodwaters Rise
Paducah, Kentucky, evacuated as Ohio River floodwaters breach the city. Only a small guard remained to deter looting while about 30,000 residents fled to suburbs such as Arcadia and Avondale. River stage surpassed 60 feet with water 16 feet deep in parts of the business district.
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Panuuah
Paducah
Mayntony
Arcailia
Avondsic
Ohio
Five Found Guilty in Mail Fraud Case
A Billings federal jury convicted five East Lake City men of mail fraud after nearly three weeks of testimony about Merrill Mortuaries operations. Charles S. Merrill Clarence Merrill Soren Rasmussen Winslow Farr Smitty and George O. Eliott were found guilty after five and a half hours of deliberation.
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Billings
Mon
Pth
I Federal District Court
Merrill Mortuaries Corporation
East Lake City
Charles S. Merrill
Clarence Merril
Soren Rasmussen
Winslow Farr Smitty
George O. Eliott
96 Year-Old Father Recovering From Heart Attack New Bern NC
George Isaac Aughes, aged 96, who became a father at 94, is reported on the way to recovery after a heart attack that struck him Sunday. His wife is $826. Married three years, their firstborn son is two years old.
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New Bern
N.C
George Isaac Aughes
Pnd
Lake
Jury Vying to Form McGowan Trial Jury in Texas Slaying
In Rusk Texas attorneys seek to complete the jury for the trial of A McGowan charged with the Christmas day killing of Mrs. W T McKinney, a prominent Fort Texas civic and church worker, at her Jacksonville home. Two jurors were selected yesterday after a defense motion was overruled.
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A. McGowan
W. T. McKinney
Texas
Jacksonville
Japanese Blizzard Strikes Western Japan Causing Heavy Loss
A severe winter storm lashed western Japan with snow rain and winds crippling communications and damaging property. Dozens of vessels ranging from 10 tons to 4000 tons were wrecked or damaged at sea as gales raged along the coast.
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Kue
Japan
Weather forecast for East Texas and Weather Texas
The forecast calls for rain in the southern portion and rain mixed with snow in the north. Tuesday night will be cold with lows around 38 degrees and Tuesday morning near 33. Wednesday looks warmer with occasional rain, highs near 58, and light to moderate northeast winds. Monday high 57, Tuesday high 46, winds from the east to northeast.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mortion
Turaday
Porsons
Young Mountain Bride Weds 22-Year-Old Paired Man in PlatonIc Union
In Sneedville Tennessee Eunice Winstead Johns nine marries a 22 year old friend Charlie. The ceremony sparks moral debate as neighbors factions and a Baptist minister face scrutiny over legality and propriety amid calls to chase reporters away and restore peace.
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Senn
Eunice Winstead Johns
la Jamet
America
Gil
Wal
Chariie
Siller
Charlie
Eunice
Talis Winstead
Bride
Nan
Walter Lamb
Lamb
Tie
Bub Wedergyman
Anry
Charlie Johns
Sneedville
Tenn
Meet the Charlie Johns as 1200 Guards Hold GM Strike Line
More than 1200 national guardsmen controlled the GM strike area near Flint Michigan with bayonets drawn as a tense standoff persisted. Troops blocked access to Chevrolet and Fisher Body plants while union picketers, including Whitomobile Workers of America members, occupied key assembly departments inside. Judge Gadola postponed a decision on an injunction while guards expanded to over 3500, heightening the crisis for the struck plants and surrounding communities.
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Mich
General Motors
Chevrolet
Whitomobile Workers of
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Aivd Sit
Fisher Body Company
a_ Circuit
Tision
Paul V. Gadola
Mint
Hig
Gadds
Torney
Doctor Helo Y Lindy and Fe Rionapers In Hop To Rome
Springfield Mo February 2 Dr J C Davis a six year old Wit in Springs physician who disappeared a week ago total is being held by kidnappers for five thousand ransom. Family made unsuccessful attempt to contact abductors and pay the ransom. The note explaining his plight was written in his own hand delivered to the family the night of the disappearance.
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Springfield
Jay
J. C
Davis
Mercy Death Bill Pitched in Nebraska Legislature
Lincoln Neb Feb 21 State Senator John H Comstock introduced legislation to legalize euthanasia known as mercy deaths The bill would authorize district judges to act as referees allowing any adult with an incurable painful disease to seek permission for a mercy death in the unicameral legislature
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Lincoln Lincoln
Neb
John H. Comstock
Pension Checks Paid to 113000 Texans
Austin reports that the old-age pension commission began paying misfits to 113000 aged persons since February 14, 1936. Orville Carpenter, acting director, said checks were distributed to eligible Texans as part of the pension program implementation.
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Austin
Orville
Carpenter
Loday
Sheriff Cannot Enter His Own Jail in Phoenix County
Court officials report Sheriff Roy Mervitt tried to gain entry to Berlenon county jail to retrieve two prisoners. A locksmith was summoned to repair the cell lock and remove the inmates. Judge Lork S. Udall presided over the arraignments, though the sheriff was not in court. Investigations continue into the access failure and jail security.
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S. Udall
Roy Mervitt
Ke Bnaly
Relief Goods Enter Duty Free for Flood Relief
President Roosevelt proclaimed relief imports to be duty free for foreign donations of food clothing medical supplies and other relief items. Officials said several countries including Canada had sent and were sending aid to flood zones.
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Washington
Ren. G
UFI
Roosevelt
Canada
Lord Ampthill to Marry Again Engagement Announcement
London February 2 Lord Ampthill who recently divorced his wife after a long four year dispute over their son's legitimacy and decade-old matters announces his engagement to Bals Sibel Faithful Tunley in a terse public note to confirm the match and forthcoming marriage plans.
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Lord Ampthill
London
Ampthill
Bals
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