Preparatory disarmament talks planned for 1938
Ground work for a League of Nations general disarmament conference in 1938 is to begin in April with the convocation of a preparatory commission led by Dr. E Loudon. The talks aim to discuss a Soviet plan for 50 percent armament cuts and draft a general disarmament proposal amid Anglo French naval disagreement.
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League of Nations
United Press
Geneva
E. Loudon
Commission
Sof
Dr. Loudons
Hugh Gibson
Monaco in Revolt Over Casino Control Amid Prince Louis Crisis
Prince Louis of Monaco battles a power shift as the Casino Monte Carlo expands influence. The national and communal councils resign in protest while the prince plans to return from France to seek settlements with Prince Pier and restore order in a 15,000-population principality.
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Uy’ United
Press Transcontinental Wire
Y Aris
Principality of
Monaco
Prince Louis of
Admin
Casino
Monte. Carlo
Prince Louis
United Press
Marchais Ie
France
Prince-Pier
National ‘Council
Principality
Abggnistan Uprising in Kabul Reported by Wire
Calcutta reports say Abggnistan rebellion against King Amanullah's reform campaign continues with government troops routing insurgents. Rebels damaged Kabul utilities and diversion of Salang river cut power. Gov't forces pursue tribesmen toward Charikar road as aviators bombard rebel positions. Evacuation of women and children from foreign legations proceeds toward Indian territory.
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United Press
Calcutta
India
Amanullah
Kabul
Salang
Charikar
Arbitration Treaty Proposed Between United States and China
The United States proposed an arbitration treaty to China, announced by the State Department on December 28. The talks focus on setting formal procedures for settling disputes between the two nations.
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Washington
United States
China
State Department
Rothstein Murder Prompted Police Overhaul in New York
Police Commissioner Whalen places Arnold Rothstein’s killing as the top problem and says evidence found places the shooting in Park Central Hotel Room 349. He sketches a plan to prosecute gamblers and racketeers while tolerating social clubs, and to shut down illegal speakeasies numbering about 25 000 in the city.
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United Precasti
New York
Arnold Rothstein
Whalen
Rothstein
Ornate Park Central Hotel
George McManus
Hold Publicity Man For Liquor Charge
Harry Pollok, publicity director for the Tia Juana Jockey Club, was arrested in San Diego on a liquor transport charge. Deputies seized 51 quarts of alcohol including Scotch, champagne, Bourbon, and Vermouth from Pollok’s car. He posted a $250 bond.
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San Diego
Calif
Harry Pollok
Tia Juana Jockey Club
Mexico
Pollok
Negro convict on the run after guard slaying near Duvall home
In Clarksdale Mississippi the search is on for Charles Shepherd an escaped prisoner believed to have killed prison guard J B Duvall and abducted his 18 year old daughter Ruth. Posses over 300 men with bloodhounds and an airplane scoured western Mississippi but found no trace. Duvall's body was found early this morning with head crushed and throat slit while Ruth's blood stained bed and missing clothing indicated abduction.
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United Press
Clarksdale
Miss
Mississippi
J. B. Duvall
Ruth
Memphis Police Department
Charles
Shepherd
Parchman
Duvall
Couldn't Go On Without Husband Dies at His Grave
Inglewood California widow Anginette Link 43 after an all night vigil at her husband's grave in the cemetery took poison and died Relatives found her body among lilies with an empty poison bottle and a revolver in her purse A note blamed the loss for her death and a taxi driver saw her at the grave Thursday night.
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Los. Angeles
Anginette Link
Inglewood
Wreck hunt for Missionary train derailers continues in California
Deputy sheriffs and nearly 50 railroad detectives pressed the search for two men suspected in derailing the Missionary passenger train near Hesperia. A Santa Fe reward of 1000 dollars spurred the hunt as investigators traced footprints from the wreck site, but progress remained limited as authorities followed few solid leads.
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United Press Transcontinental
San Bernardino
Calif
Santa Fe
Hesperia
Lost Idaho couple believed drowned after Colorado River trip
Glenn Tryde and his wife from Hansen Idaho vanished October 20 during a vacation trip from Green River Utah to Needles California. Emery and Ellsworth Kolb recovered their diary and personal effects at Diamond Creek while searching the treacherous Colorado River. A sister search party led by Rob Francey was expected to return tonight.
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United Press
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Glenn Tryde
Hansen
Idaho
Colorado River
Hydes
Emery
Ellsworth Kolb
Colorado
Kolb Brothers
Hyde
Diamond Creek
Rob Francey
Bright Angel Creek
Canyon
Green River
Utah
Needles
Calif
King George Shows Slight Improvement Amid Grim Outlook
London reports say King George slept quietly for hours and showed slight improvement, though overall condition remains grave. Buckingham Palace released daily bulletins after consultations by five doctors noting better nourishment and local gains but no easing of general danger.
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United Press
London
Buckingham ‘Palace
George
United
Buckingham Palace
Stanley Hewett
Hugh Rigby
Dawson
Penn
Placerville Youth Arrested in Threat Letter Case
J Holmes Jr a former Placerville high school athlete was arrested near Cedar Ravine after a letter threatened the life of Bank of America cashier Theodore Atwood or his three children. Atwood received a demand for 2500 dollars and asked for small denomination bills. Holmes was taken into custody and questioned as deputies secured the scene.
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Placerville
Calif
J. Holmes, Jr
Cedar Ravine
Theodore C. Atwood
Bank of America
Atwood
Holmes
Leagt
Utah official cites confession in Pugh embezzlement case
Deputy state auditor Preece reports David Pugh chief deputy in the state treasurer's office confessed to embezzling about 110000 dollars lost to gambling. Pugh surrendered to the sheriff and is held on 50000 dollars bond. Governor Dern and State Treasurer Walker authorized inquiry and bond coverage. Pugh hopes to repay part of the shortage.
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United Press
Salt - Lake
City
Utah
Shreman
Preece
David
Pugh
Walker
A. E.christensen
George H. Dern
Wink Oil Well Blows In To Become Major Producer
In Wink Texas on December 28 a five year old oil well blew in after producing barely enough to operate. It is now estimated to yield 30000 barrels per day with gas pressure around 80000000 cubic feet daily. The town erupts as residents recall a prior kidnapping tied to a liquor hijack plot amid the Texas oil boom.
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Wink
Texas
Influenza Epidemic Expected to Grow in Two Weeks
United Press dispatch notes Surgeon General Cumming warns the influenza epidemic could broaden beyond current hot spots. Officials estimate 242 581 new cases this week, with Vermont and Indiana adding to totals while one fifth of actual cases are believed reported.
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United Press
Washington
Public Health Service
Vermont
Indiana
Cumming
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