Lindberghs Leave for England amid Kidnap Fear and Hoffmann Critique
The Lindberghs moved to England after fears of kidnapping heightened, with Col. Lindbergh dissatisfied by New Jersey Governor Hoffman's comments on Hauptmann’s guilt doubts. Hauptmann filed a clemency appeal as Lindberghs depart. Jon Lindbergh will grow up away from ongoing danger.
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Hoffman
New Jersey
Bruno Hauptmann
Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
State House
England
New York
Charles A. Lindberghs
Jon
America
Bruno Richard Hauptman
New Jersey Board of Pardons
British Isles
Jon Lindbergh
Lindberghs
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
One Drink Driver Theme in Evening Star Caricatures
The Evening Star continues a series of cartoons labeling drivers as public enemies with safety lessons. A Saturday cartoon centers on a drunk driver supplying the warning that even one drink can impair reaction and endanger the driver and others.
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Evening Star
Jackson Day Dinner Set for Shenandoah Valley Rally
The Winchester and Frederick County Young Democratic Club will host the annual Jackson Day dinner on January 8 to kick off the 1986 campaign with a Shenandoah Valley rally. H. F. Byrd Jr. said delegates from Shenandoah and possibly Clarke counties will attend, and a prominent speaker is planned along with a Roosevelt broadcast from Washington to open the campaign.
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Winchester and
Frederick County
Young Democratic Club
Shenandoah Valley
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Shenandoah County
Clarke County
Byrd
Democratic Party
National Committee
Roosevelt
Washington
Free Xmas Party At Palace Brightens Winchester
Hable's Christmas party welcomes every child Tuesday morning at 10 o clock with doors opening at 9. Toys fruit and candy and a Christmas program are planned. The week features Sweet Render with Frank Parker Abe Lyman and orchestra plus cartoons Fox News reel and western stars Bob Steele Tom Mix in a packed holiday cinema lineup. Names of needy children may be left at the theatre by Christmas morning for toy and candy donations.
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Winchester
Hable
Golden Voice
Frank Parker
Abe Lyman
Fox News
Victor’ Jory
Sally O'Neil
Bob Steele
Tom Mix
Correction: Flower Shop Overstated Potted Plants
In Saturday's Star an advertisement misprinted 200 posies instead of 2,000 potted posies. The correction appears in today’s issue clarifying the correct quantity and offering the same selection from the Flower Shop.
Golden Glow Coffee Shop Roasts Christmas Warmth
A festive item at Golden Glow Coffee Shop features seasonal drinks and cozy ambiance as crowds flock for holiday warmth. The listing notes a special roast and hours during the Christmas period. Community patrons share praise for the shop’s welcoming service and festive decor.
Ice and Cold Storage Co. closes for Christmas holidays
Winchester Cold Storage Co. and C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp announce Christmas holiday closure on December 25 and 26. The notice lists dates 12 17 19 23 1p 31 and confirms business suspension for the holiday period.
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Winchester Cold Storage Co
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp
Xmas Trees For Sale At Haines Marble Yard
Xmas trees for sale at Haines marble yard with contact number 378 J. Includes dates 12 16 17 18 20 23 and indicates a single item for sale. Public notice style ad with location and phone reference.
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Haines’ Marble Yard
Hauptmann Plea for Clemency Filed in Court
Bruno Richard Hauptmann seeks clemency as a petition filed with the New Jersey Court of Pardons. Col. Mark O. Kimberling sent the document to Albert B. Hermann while Judge George Van Buskirk is hospitalized, reducing available votes to five of seven for approval.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard
Hauptmann
Court of Pardons
Col
Mark O. Kimberling
Albert B. Hermann
Pardons Court
George van Buskirk
Hackensack
Neurological Hospital
New York City
van Buskirk
Three Convicted On Liquor Counts By Trial Judge
Herman Rudolph of Star, Tan nery, was convicted for driving while intoxicated by Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner. He received 100 dollars fine plus costs, 30 days in jail and a one year license revocation. He faced additional charges for possession of a still and related offenses. he was sentenced to 30 days, 100 dollar fine, costs, and 1,000 dollar bond to avoid violating Virginia ABC laws for a year. Alice Galliday of Middletown was found guilty of illegal liquor possession and jailed 80 days with 100 dollar fine and 1,000 dollar bond to keep ABC laws for a year. officers found several colored men in her home. Galliday plans to appeal to circuit court. a 500 dollar bond was set and expected to be posted tomorrow.
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Herman Rudolph
Star’ Tannery
A. J. Tavenner
Rudolph
R. E. Bay- 4
Eas
Bare County
Vrs Taverner
Alice Galliday
Middletown
Golliday
Circuit Court
Jury Probes Murder Claim In Thelma Todd Death
Los Angeles officials say the Los Angeles County Grand Jury will investigate possible murder in the actress Thelma Todd death. Deputy District Attorney George Johnson notes the jury will seek murder if possible or probable and will consider jealousy unrequited love or hatred as factors.
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Los. Angeles
Los Angeles
Edith Maxwell Accepts Offers
Edith Maxwell a Wise County schoolteacher sentenced to 25 years for her father Trigg Maxwell slaying has accepted legal aid from the Virginia branch of the National Woman's Party officials announced today.
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Richmond
Edith Maxwell
Wise County
Trigg Maxwell
Virginia
National Woman's Party
Viewing Commission Appointed in Sirbaugh Property Case
Judge Philip Williams of Frederick County Circuit Court appoints J H Punkhouser Coleman Dunn Roy Duvall Joseph Jollif and Coral Solenberger to appraise damages to C W Sirbaugh property at the junction of Front Royal and Millwood roads Nos 7 and 50. Appointment follows petition by the State Highway Commission.
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J. H. Punkhouser
Coleman Dunn
Roy Duvall
Joseph Jolliffee
Coral Solenberger
Philip Williams
Frederick County Circuit Court
C. W. Sirbaugh
Front Royal
Millwood Roads
State Highway Commission
Abduction Attempt Ends With Escape Near City Hall
Detectives witnessed two men forcing William Keer into a car on Walnut Street in Newark. The assailants fired on a police car, escaped, leaving their vehicle with New York plates abandoned near Allyea and Hensler streets by City Hall. Kerr, bound and gagged, was later questioned at police headquarters with no injuries reported.
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Newark
N. J
New York
John Sweeny
Frank Schenck
Louis Beck
Rocket Squad
Walnut Street
McCarter Highway
Seizure Delays Arrest In Meat Theft Case
Welby Whitacre of Gore is charged with stealing meat from Raal Anderson. Sheriff McCann and State Officer Bayliss report Whitacre collapsed in a violent epileptic attack during arrest, was carried to the car, and later recovered enough to walk up jail steps unaided.
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Welby Whitacre
Gore
Raal Anderson
H. L. McCann
R. E. Bayliss
Whitacre
Winchester
China Clipper Forced Back From Honolulu Flight
The Pan American flying boat China Clipper, unable to escape a mid ocean storm, returned to Alameda base today. It landed at 5 48 a m after 14 12 hours in the air, having covered 700 miles of the 2400 mile course to Honolulu with head winds all the way.
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Alameda
Calif
Alamenda
Honolulu
Pan-American Airways Dig
Chanters Present Fourth Christmas Cantata in Winchester
The Chanters under Floyd Haines staged The Shepherd s Prayer in two performances at Capitol Theatre, drawing large crowds and earning universal praise. Haines began composing in July and declined an invitation to Washington for cost reasons, aiming to make Winchester a hub for Christmas cantatas.
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Winchester
Floyd Haines
Capitol Theatre
Haines
Fox Theatre
Washington
Tries To Jump From A Window In Baltimore
Detectives restrained Mrs J Stanley Graham from leaping from a sixth floor hotel window in protest of her husband’s arrest. Graham, 40, a tombstone salesman, was sought by Frederick authorities on a charge of obtaining 1200 dollars under false pretenses, per Sheriff R M Hittner.
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Baltimore
J. Stanley Graham
Frederick
Robert Porter
Leroy Meyers
Graham
Tombstone
R. M. Hittner
Rift Between Italy and Britain Not League Dispute
Rome reports that Eden’s appointment as Britain's foreign secretary signals Europe’s rift is between Italy and Great Britain, not Italy versus the League of Nations. The Laval Hoare peace plan was rejected by Britain before the League’s stance became clear. Britain, via Eden, maintains leadership against Mussolini.
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Rome
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Europe
Italy
League of Nations
Laval
France
Britain
Samuel Hoare
League
Eden
Mussolini
Slab Wood For Sale By Glaze & Brother
Slab wood offered at two dollars per load by Glaze and Brother. Sale noted with contact or pickup details not provided in the fragment.
ICC Orders Special Probe Into Bus Plunge Near Hopewell
The Interstate Commerce Commission assigns two officers to aid local authorities in the Hopewell Virginia bus crash that killed 14 people. John L. Rogers says Park M. Smith and H. H. Kelley will study brake markings and conditions and may perform a driver post mortem while the investigation determines if the bureau writes its own report or shares data with locals.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hopewell
John L. Rogers
ICC
Motor Carrier Bureau
Park M. Smith
Assisant
H. H. Kelley
City Hall Fire Likely Set by Prisoner Amid Basement Blaze
A basement fire at City Hall last night around 11 30 was fought by firemen using axes and chemicals. Authorities suspect a prisoner attempted escape from a cell above the blaze, which damaged less than 500 dollars and led to a hole being cut in the floor of City Manager Arthur M. Field’s office to reach the fire.
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City Hall
Arthur M. Field
Tom Boyd
Charles Ferrer
Baltimore and Ohio
Farrell
Christmas Turkey Delivered Hot to Homes
A holiday service reports fresh hot turkey deliveries to households, promising timely service and festive meals. The effort highlights ready meals and distribution efficiency during the season.
Two Injured By Explosion In West Va Mine
Glen Morrison West Virginia December 23 Superintendent A W Lang said all men in Morrison Coal Company's No 1 mine were removed after a morning explosion and only two workers were injured. The blast was caused by an accumulation of gas about a mile from the mouth of the workings. About 280 men were summoned from the mine to await investigation by James Maynor Mullens district mine inspector.
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Glen Morrison
W. Va
A. W. Lang
Morrison Coal Company
Lang
James Maynor
Mullens
County Officials Qualify And Bond For Office
County treasurer R. 8. Smith and county clerk C. C. Brannon have qualified and taken oaths. Smith posted a $50,000 bond with National Surety Corp and Brannon posted a $3,000 bond with American Surety Co of New York. Both qualifications are recorded.
Ethiopians Repulsed After Major Italian Counterattack
Rome reports that 5,000 Ethiopian forces attacked Italian and Eritrean troops near Addi Abbi. The defense used artillery and air power as Italians and Eritreans counter-attacked, pushing the Ethiopians back in a bitter engagement.
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Rome
Italy
Addi Abbi
SPECIAL Turkey Dinner Leads to Foster Dog Notice
WANTED to find owner or home for a nice female police dog about 1 year old. Contact S. P. C. A. at 219 North Cameron or call 629-J. Listing appears in the December 23 edition at 1 p.m. local time.
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North Cameron
Merry Christmas Wishes from Fred C. Ridgeway Dealer
In sincere appreciation of your patronage, Fred C. Ridgeway, livestock and wool dealer, wishes friends and customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year.
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Fred C. Ridgeway
Inquest Ordered After Bus Plunge Into Appomattox River
Hopewell Virginia December inquest set for Thursday into the deaths of 14 aboard a bus that crashed through an open drawbridge into the Appomattox River. Driver L G Alford 38 Five Points NC and several identified victims named. investigation to determine cause.
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Hopewell
Appomattox
T. H. Fairfax
Superior
Wis
D. E. Elder
Commonwealth
John Goodman
Ins Tde
Atlantic Ind
L.apoigasty
Aca Decia
D. D. McAfee
Raleigh
N. C
L. G. Alford
Five Point
Ee Recs
McAfee
Arthur Clark
Richmond
John T. Goodman
Anne W. Duncan
Pittsboro
Bitter Cold Claims 150 Across Nation
A brutal cold snap sweeps the United States causing 150 deaths directly and indirectly. In Harrisonburg Rockingham county a record turkey crop is reported. An inquest into 14 deaths on a Hopewell bus is set for Thursday. The Lindberghs depart for England to establish a home. Ester Bryson goes on trial in Bel Air Md for an attack on a 13 year old girl. Miners trapped at Morrison Coal No 1 are rescued. London talks with England on policies if Italy attacks as Eden becomes foreign secretary. American golfers head home with $5 000 trophies.
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Chicago
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Hopewell
New York
Lindberghs
America
England
Bel Air
Ester Bryson
Glenn Morris
W. Va
Morrison Coal Company
London
France
Italy
Anthony Eden
Nassau, Bahama
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China Clipper
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Golden Glow Coffee Shop
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