Scout Leader Walter Simms Dies in Los Angeles
Walter H. Simms 35 former Catalina Council Boy Scouts executive died of heart disease in Los Angeles after resigning last October due to ill health. A Cincinnati native, he previously led Tucson council growth from 1935, survived by wife Agnes and seven-year-old son Bobby. funeral set tomorrow at Nativity Church in Los Angeles.
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Catalina Council
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Scout
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Boy Scout Organization
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Huntington Park
Calif
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Bobby
Nativity Church
Curiosity Delays Hunters in Great Falls Incident
Jack Casey of the Great Falls Exchange Club began duck hunting with a gun his friend asked about double action. They dismantled the firearm to check, and four hours passed as they tried to reassemble it.
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U.P
Jack Casey
Germany Tests Plastics for Aircraft Use
Germany conducts experiments on using plastic materials in aircraft construction. Researchers assess weight reduction efficiency and performance, with early trials focusing on structural components and potential cost impacts.
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Germany
Remarkable Praxiteles Bust Unearthed by Italian Raiders
A priceless bust of the Golden Age attributed to Praxiteles was found in the Ionian hills near Athens after a Fascist bombing raid during the Greek invasion. Described as spectacular and well preserved, it was moved to Athens for safekeeping and a photo is on display at Minerva cafe on East Congress Street.
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Congress Street
Plane Crash Toll Rises to Nine in Chicago
The United Air Lines 21 passenger plane crash near Chicago from a New York flight killed nine people and injured six others. Stewardess Florence Little died after a blood transfusion failed and passenger Paul Ryan was near death. Investigators study hazardous weather as the Main-liner ripped into a house-top two blocks from the airport during an approach in icing conditions.
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Cleveland
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New York
Arizona GOP Spent $32 876 In Campaign
Arizona GOP and related committees reported campaign outlays in the general election with $32 876.06 spent and $34 687.70 received from contributions. Democratic totals were $11 442.25 spent and $11 813.48 raised. Gov-elect Osborn reported $800 donated to the Democrats, with personal expenses $4 490.50 and receipts $4 272.50. The secretary of state noted about 25 legislative candidates had not filed before the deadline.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Harry M. Moore
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Secretary of State
Sidney P. Osborn
Democratic Committee
Cuba Urges Balsa Wood Production for Airplane Industry
Cuba calls for expanding balsa wood production to support aircraft manufacture. Government officials emphasize scaling the forestry sector to meet material needs for aviation.
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Cuba
Expert finds damage to plane wings after crash
Experts said damage to the wings destroyed lifting power at reduced speeds. The jury deferred its report to January 8.
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