Personal Mentions From Winslow and Surroundings
Local notices report travel and visits in Winslow. Mrs. Claude Metz heads to Los Angeles to spend days with her mother. F. H. Martin of Holbrook toured Winslow. Noel Rosier heads to Santa Fe hospital after a bridge accident. New arrival Wallace Ellsworth of Holbrook welcomes a baby girl. K C Rex and twins depart for Inglewood California.
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Los Angeles
Claude Metz
General Aid
Methodist General Aid
Holbrook
F. H. Martin
W. W. Freeman
Winslow
Chauncy Youngblood
Snowflake
Taylor
Fay Standifird
Martha Hunt
E. J. Larson
Noel W. Rosier
Santa Fe
Little Colorado Riverbridge
M. G. Wright
Ezra Hatch
H. H. Hansen
Ted Soloman
James Chilson
Payson
A. Peiper
Herbert Babbitt
Babbitt
Flagstaff
K. C. Rex
Viola
Iola
Inglewood
California
Rex
Sid Moore
W. F. Williams
Wets In House Plan Attacks On Dry Laws
In a debate on liquor reform the House discussed modifications to prohibition with several paths. Rep McLeod proposes amending the constitution to legalize liquor for home use and favors a national referendum. Rep Andrew seeks a seven year ratification window by state conventions. Rep Boylan promotes federal legalization of four percent beer and ten percent wine and cider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeod
Republcan
Michigan
Andrew
Massachusetts
Boylan
New York
Labor Disputes Grip Chemnitz as City Council Clash Rises
In Chemnitz Germany on December 2 a nightly disorder erupted from a dispute between the city council and municipal streetcar employees over new working hours and schedules. The incident saw Communist involvement encouraging a streetcar workers strike and police resistance to protect workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemnitz
Germany
Death Penalty Questioned in Colorado Case
Jurors and an alternate in Colorado indicated no scruples about the death penalty after taking the oath, saying they would impose it on a guilty woman. Attorneys warned that statements by Mrs. O Loughlin to police, made under duress, cannot be admitted into the court record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
O’loughlin
Four Hunters Burned To Death In Connecticut Camp
Four hunters died in a Shelton Connecticut cottage fire after a stove exploded and rapidly spread, triggering shotgun shell explosions. Ten men escaped through windows while four were trapped as frigid conditions and remote phone access delayed aid until farmers reported the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn
Thomas Hill
Daniel Reilly
Shelton
Texas Sombrero Tops Election Jest In Washington Bowl
In Washington, Jack Garner concedes a setback after backing Heflin while John McDuffie, assistant minority leader, flashes a new Texas sombrero he did not own before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jack Garner
Heflin
John McDuffie
Texas
Discovery of Eight-Plus Foot Giants Reported in Mexico Border
Mexican mine operator Coker claims ranch-hands found remains of 8 to 9 foot tall individuals near Sayopa Sonora buried in a tiered cemetery with large headwear and stone carved jewelry. Weapons and labor implements predate steel, sparking rapid excavation by local ranch owners. American Museum curator Bernard Brown urged caution noting no proven giant race exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
I. Coker
Soyopa
Sonora
Coker
Sayopa
Ariz
Bernard Brown
American Museum of Natural History
Brown
Socialist leader Adolf Hoffman dies in Berlin at 72
Adolf Hoffman, a renowned socialist leader and former Prussian minister of public worship, died in Berlin at age 72. He was known for his witty sarcasm in the Reichstag during the early German republic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Hoffman
German Republic
Train Limit Law Hearing Resumed in Phoenix
Arizona train limit law case resumes in Senate chambers at the capitol before Master in Chancery J. E. Morrison after illness paused proceedings. Railroad engineer T. H. Cooper of Yuma testifies on air brakes and safety benefits of shorter trains as Southern Pacific and Santa Fe challenge 14 car passenger and 60 car freight limits in state. Proceedings moved from San Francisco to Phoenix. railroads closed their testimony and state begins its case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Senate
Capitol
J.E. Morrison
T. H. Cooper
Yuma
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Fog Forces Planes to Skip Winslow Stop
Continuing heavy fog in the Winslow area makes air plane landings unsafe and prevents the passenger and mail planes of Transcontinental Western Air Inc from stopping here today. Service is maintained on schedule by eliminating the Winslow stop and having planes fly the full distance between Kingman and Albuquerque without stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Transcontinental Wester
al Inc
Kingman
Albuquerque
Warrants Named Bribery in Customs Border Patrol Case
Detroit AP report notes 21 border patrol members and 18 alleged liquor smugglers named in warrants charging bribery and conspiracy to violate tariff laws by smuggling Canadian liquor. Nine officers and seven bootleggers are in custody or bond, with amounts from 1 000 to 10 000 dollars. Eight new warrants issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United States Customs Border Patrol
United States
Airways Radio Beacon To Be Installed Here
The Department of Commerce will install an Airways radio beacon at Winslow station as part of a broader Transcontinental Western Air navigation upgrade. Edward F. Plagge will head Winslow operations, with four more operators and weather beacons to be assigned, providing 15 minute weather broadcasts to pilots. The move aligns with similar control east of Kansas City and anticipates night flying beacon lights for mail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Plagge
Department of Commerce
Winslow
Department, of Commerce
Transcontinental Western Air
Kansas City
Pacific’ Coast
Department
Einstein Sails For U S From Belgium
The article notes Albert Einstein departing Belgium for the United States aboard a ship. His wife comments on his pale appearance and need for rest as he takes a holiday. A radiophone aboard could let him talk with friends across the ocean, while he jokes about journalists interrupting his sleep at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einstein
New York
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F. H. van Pelt
St. Joseph Hospital
Central Drug Company
Frank Gold
Clark
Daugherty
Stuckey Auto Supply Company
Hazelle Canady
Winslow City
J. P. Clark
W. M. Hines
Standard Management and Operating’ Company
Board of Supervisors
E. C. Hatley
Continental Oil Company
Ponca City
Okla
Frank Thompson
Woman’s Club Danes
Glorstone
Pearl O’loughlin
Hills Bros
Raat
Mexico
Ments
Emil E
Boston
National League Baseball Club
State of New York
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Belgium
America
Navajo Flying School
Bob. Crooks
Pilot Dept. of Commerce
Meadows Manufacturing Co., Inc
New Meadows
Northern
Kinsley Avenue
American Tobacco Company
Emil E. Fuchs
Mr. Fuchs
the American Tobacco Co
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