Mine bombing revival in Southern Illinois coal fields
A dynamite blast derailed a coal train on Burlington tracks near Woodlawn Illinois, signaling a renewed mine war in the region. Ten empty cars were wrecked, one trainman slightly hurt, traffic halted for hours, and bombers fled leaving a 600 foot setup. No arrests have followed similar attacks across Illinois.
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Woman Acquitted On Relief Charge
In Baltimore on December 29 Mrs. Rose Huart widow of a former city elevator inspector was acquitted of obtaining 163 from the Baltimore emergency relief commission under false pretenses. The verdict by Criminal Court Judge Robert F. Stanton cites support for rooting out impostors while noting some cases differ. Relief officials had alleged she drew relief while her widowed daughter held a temporary job from August 20 to November.
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Robert F. Stanton
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Six convicts escape from Macon prison work crew
Five convicts and one newcomer fled after overpowering guard B A Bishop on a highway crew south of Macon Georgia. They abducted veterinarian Dr T M White and his family and drove off, while search parties scoured central Georgia for the whites and blacks in the group. John Spears, a 40 year burglar, was recaptured within hours. Nine men worked on the Bullards camp highway when the breakout occurred and ninety convicts remain quartered there.
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Screen Star Mary Pickford Seeks Divorce From Fairbanks
Loyd Wright, attorney for Mary Pickford, says the actress will push her long pending divorce suit against Douglas Fairbanks after January 1. Service by mail has been completed, setting a date for trial. The case has lingered over a year in Hollywood.
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Fairbanks Named Co respondent In Scandal Suit
Testimony places Fairbanks and Lady Ashley seen together across the continent and in Britain. Fairbanks returns to Hollywood with Joseph Schenck who hopes for reconciliation. He visits Pickfair to see Mary as rumors swirl, while she presses final divorce proceedings with her attorney.
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Mary
Plane Down Near Albany After Syracuse Flight
Officials for American Airlines reported before midnight that a Curtis-Condor transport carrying four passengers, which departed Syracuse for Albany at 7 30 p m, was likely down now. The craft had fuel for about three and a half hours, not later than 11 p m local time.
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Anne of Green Gables at Maryland Theatre Opens
Crowds in Hagerstown enjoy the new RKO-Radio film Anne of Green Gables from LM Montgomery with Tom Brown Helen Westley and C P Heggie in the cast. The five reel La Cucaracha offers vibrant color work and Stefi Duna leads opposite Don Alvarado with native dance. Also shown is the usual news reel.
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Marila Cuthbert
Maryland
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Helen Westley
C. P. Heggie
Stefi Duna
Don Alvarado
One Exciting Adventure at Henry's Theatre
A brisk film debut yesterday at Henry's Theatre showcases Binnie Barnes in a second triumphant screen role opposite Neil Hamilton. Paul Cavanagh plays an interesting other man while Grant Mitchell and Eugene Pallette portray two sharp detectives closing in on a jewel thief with a Cupid twist.
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Forsaking All Others Opens Midnight in Hagerstown
The Maryland presents the season’s gayest hit Forsaking All Others starring Joan Crawford Robert Montgomery and Clark Gable. A gala midnight preview opens tomorrow with doors at 11 44 p m and showtime at 12 01 a m for the first three days of next week.
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Joan Crawford
Robert Montgomery
Clark Gable
Hagerstown
Boward Divorce Granted on Desertion Grounds
Mrs. Marian L. Boward was granted an absolute divorce from Chester A. Boward on desertion grounds. Attorney Martin W. Bostetter appeared for Mrs. Boward.
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Academy Theatre Offers Satires of 1955 and The Gay Bride
The Academy Theatre showcases Satires of 1955 and The Gay Bride with Martin and Maurice on accordion, Peggy Roberts and Rogers Sisters dancing, Virginia Kersey toe tapping, Max Ryan singing, and a Royal New Yorkers chorus. Reviewers praise Goofus Dates and Carlisle's dbs mig as high points. a W C Fields Babe LeRoy feud trailer for It’s a Gift promises New Year laughs.
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Carrole Lombard
Chester Morris
New York
W. C. Fields
Baby LeRoy
Hagerstown
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Shirley Temple Film Opens Sunday Midnight
Shirley Temple's Bright Eyes opens Sunday at midnight at Henry's Theatre and runs all next week. The promotion labels it her most perfect film and highlights the star in the new release.
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Henry's Theatre
Rex Bell Emerges New Personality in The Tonto Kid
Rex Bell showcases a transformed image in The Tonto Kid at Coloniah, thrilling audiences with spine chilling stunts and a blend of mix and buzz. The Western idol delivers past performances and exceeds expectations as he solidifies his new persona for kiddies and grownups.
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