Northcott Pleads Not Guilty in Collins Murder Case
Gordon Stewart Northcott and his mother Louisa Northcott pleaded not guilty to the murder of nine year old Walter Collins in Riverside California. Northcott was to be tried here January 2 on an unidentified Mexican youth murder charge while another trial is set for January 16. The arraignment noted Northcott’s silence and tense exchange with his mother as officials discuss custody and mental observation.
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Senate Related Tax and Appointments Debate Rehashes Hoover Era
Senate rejects a proposed commission until March 4 and resumes talk on Hoover era appointments. Witnesses including Senator Walsh press questions about West and ties to the Insull interests. The piece hints at ongoing scrutiny of business connections and power holdings amid a broader inquiry.
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Senate Sets 15 Minute Cloture On Boulder Dam Debate
Opponents of the Swing Johnson Boulder dam project agree to a quick vote plan despite likely defeat. The Senate limited debate to 15 minutes after 3 pm on Thursday. Hayden proposed water allocation with Mexico and the upper Colorado states to share costs, revised to allow state pacts after Colorado River compact ratification. Senator Jones said the body would reconvene at 11 am tomorrow and push to finish water amendments before proceeding with the dam bill.
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King George Undergoes Dual Lung Operations
King George received two operations to drain pus from the right lung area. Official bulletins report the king’s condition as satisfactory after the procedures, with doctors noting a long and difficult recovery ahead and further drainage anticipated.
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Judge Denies Divorces Until After Christmas
In King County Seattle a judge bars divorces with children until after Christmas citing Judge Graham of San Francisco. Childless couples may seek legal separations. other cases await ruling until after January 1 to favor family reunification.
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Congress moves to limit debate on Boulder dam bill
The Senate agreed to cap debate on the Boulder dam bill while the Public Lands Committee investigated Roy West's nomination as secretary of the interior. The House passed nine naval bills in a separate action.
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State Teachers Colleges Given Equal Footing
In Phoenix on December 12 the legislature changed the code making Tempe and Flagstaff State teachers colleges equal in name and status. Supporters argued curricula would remain aligned. opponents warned potential disruption. Delegates McQuillan and Byers argued for stability while Donnelly’s amendment aimed to standardize naming for the northern Arizona school.
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City to create commissioner of public safety post
Phoenix officials introduced an ordinance to establish a commissioner of public safety with a $4,000 yearly salary. Further discussion is set for Thursday at the city commission meeting.
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Chicago Cops Battle in Apartment Tragedy
Chicago police and detectives fought a five hour siege at a North Side apartment. Fifteen squads and many officers were hit as gunfire blasted through doors and windows. A 17 year old Black youth was killed after thirty bullets struck him. eight officers were wounded but expected to recover. (Continued on Page Four).
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Fire Reveals Huge Still Amid Phoenix Blaze
Prohibition officers investigated a north Phoenix fire that destroyed a one story brick house owned by California interests. A huge still and 15 barrels of mash were found in the ruins and police suspect an explosion caused the blaze. Three occupants escaped in two closed cars. Dec 12 city officials denied open gambling bootlegging and vice charges at a city commission meeting led by Mayor Paddock.
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Uniform Text Books Provided In High Schools
Arizona senate amends section 989 to extend uniform text books from common schools to high schools. Proponents argue free high school texts would ensure uniformity, with discussion highlighting potential statewide provisioning. Amendments also address changes in banking chapters urged by the state bankers association.
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Ruth Womack Divorce Comment Sparks Hollywood Talk
Hollywood gossip centers on Ruth Elder and her estranged husband Lyle Womack after her return from a flight, with Elder recalling advising him not to kiss her. Womack alleges she faced public scrutiny as she travels from Pagama to New York, fueling discussion of their split.
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Hoover on special train through Argentina amid anti Hoover plot fears
President elect Herbert Hoover traveled by special train from Mendoza to Buenos Aires guarded by soldiers and police after an anarchist plot to kill him was uncovered. Secret police arrested radicals in Belgrano and found bombs and pistols in a rooming house as precautions against anti American demonstrations following Sacco and Vanzetti executions.
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Lane Named Commissioner of Arizona Highways
W. W. Lane was named state highway commissioner effective immediately, succeeding W. C. Lefebvre. Lefebvre resigned after a 3 to 2 vote at the December 5 commission meeting. Lane had served as chief engineer since January 1, 1925.
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Influenza cases rise as Chicago reports health warning
United Press dispatch notes influenza cases climbing in the Midwest with seven deaths among 140 reported in Chicago. Health Commissioner Kegel urges immediate physician contact at first sign and warns the disease not yet epidemic but steps to prevent spread are advised as schools close in several western states.
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