Wreckage strewn over canyon. 12 aboard dead or missing
In Burbank on December 20, a San Francisco to Los Angeles airliner crashed near a canyon. Twelve aboard were found dead or missing as ground crews recovered bodies. Pilot Edwin Blom and co pilot Robert McLean were from Burbank. stewardess Yvorine Trego also named. Weather and storm conditions hindered investigation.
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Airine
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Rice Canyon
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Alo
Novak
Centro
Hare
Bangruntioco
Mira Evelyn Valance
Edwin W. Blom
Robert McLean
Yvorine Trego
Alamein Oa
Scalp Murder Death Listed As Self Inflicted
Emory E Prev. a World War II veteran, found dead after a train incident. Sheriff George Iver-Dolt later called it a scalp murder and then ruled death by own action. The body was found near Lgn-of-way. Thecase involves theories of decapitation then a switch to self harm. The witness Thelma Switur was questioned as part of the inquiry.
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Lal
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Sherif Geoge Iver- Dolt
Parr
Thelma Switur
Hd Worle
Toga
Unidentified Man Shot After Street Confrontation with Detectives
In St Louis a man wounded in a gunfight with three detectives who sought to question him after resemblance to a Missouri slayer led to a fatal shooting. The suspect produced a pistol and fired as officers surrounded his car. detectives state the man’s name is alleged to be Maitice Wolkamir of Milwaukee.
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Mar Stain
Louis
Claude McGee
Missouri
Mark
Tray Perrer
Mat
Hla Shale Grnard
Albert Bran Acard
Maitice Wolkamir
Milyoikee Wis
Parol
Atnte Beard
Contra
Appointment shuffle fills party posts in state
Governor Tom Berry announced today the Democratic chairmanship will pass to Herbert Mitchnocke while senator Bert Marbeck is named to a key party role. Mitchnocke’s elevation follows Pierre’s leadership as the party reshapes its statewide slate.
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Ara Due
Tom Berry
Herbert Mitchnocke
Mitchell
Peer Marbeck
Courtroom shooting shocks trial in Jackson Ky
In Juckson Kentucky a woman Viola Wickline burst into a courtroom and fired multiple shots injuring Johnny Shepherd 18 accused of a Christmas Eve murder of Harvey Gabbard 17 and wounding attorney Moss Nebie and bystander Moore The judge George W Little was unharmed as Wickline and husband William were arrested Shepherd and his brother Nosb Shepherd face murder and accessory charges respectively
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Viola Wick
Johnny Shepherd
Harvey Gabbard
Shepherd
Gabbard
Moss Nebie
William
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Nosh Shepherd
Nations Protest U.S. Planes Shipment to Spain
London reports that Britain and others condemn U S exports of aircraft to the Spanish Civil War. Washington approved licenses for 2 777 000 second hand planes and engines to the Loyalist Madrid government, arguing neutrality law does not block civil conflicts.
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By & Mew
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Dritien Officiels
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Waitehall
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Kinnoull
Department’e
Madrid
Robert Cuse
Wimalert Company, Ltd
Jersey City
State Department
Archduke Frederick of Austria Hungary Near Death in Budapest
In Budapest the seriously ill Archduke Frederick of Austria Hungary, once commander-in-chief of Austro-Hungarian forces in World War I, lies near recovery as his family gathers at his bedside. He is an uncle of former King Alfonso of Spain.
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Prée
Mbie
Kidnapping case halts as search wraps up in Tacoma
In Tacoma a 10 year old boy Charles Mattson is feared abducted. Police withdraw guards after the father Dr W W Mattson says he will not meet the kidnapper. Justice Department agents take charge with no public explanation. A local theory holds the kidnapper folded the ransom note for weeks. State officials discuss legislative sessions and mileage payments amid broader legal debates.
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Tomas
W. W. Matton
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Ile
Ted
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Mattoon
Arnett Harbage
West Jefferson Farmer
Clarente D. Laylin
Ohio State
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Matiaon
Ramora
Portland
Ore
Dan Harrison
Wold
Ensn
Toy
Opiunbis
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Imen
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Hary Snider
Washington Seale Patrol
Washington, D. C
Ogie
Budget Speech Death Near to Show Stand for Pope Pius
Washington reports indicate looming budget speech from President Roosevelt and fear of sustained high federal spending. Analysts expect limited cuts next fiscal year, with revenue gains and some cost reductions lowering the 1938 deficit from current levels. Vatican circles relay word that Pope Pius XII is gravely ill, near death, with officials preparing for papal death and significant ceremony changes.
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Argufleance
Ben Carter Glass
Senate Appropriations Committee
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Game
New Deal
Banking and Currency Committee
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Fletcher D. Ma. Kolleaguce
Glacaid
Ddmes P Buchanan
di Tex
House
Congress
Social Security Jobs Await Court Ruling
Columbus December 29 The civil service commission faces a court bid to halt nominations for Social Security program jobs. Judge Charles A Leach heard two days of testimony on whether the commission can set exam qualifications for about 350 temporary positions. A temporary restraining order halted about 900 oral exams, with provisional appointees handling matters. Plaintiffs include Lela M Myers Arthur Downey Sue Rainsbery Agnes Carney and E Fort challenging the commission's power over qualifications. The Fraternal Order of Expressed opposes the commission’s requirements.
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Estate Civil Service Commission
Charles A. Leach
Leach
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Elassd Corporation
Willan B. Puanes
Commission
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Nenver
Lela M. Myers
Kent
Arthur
Downey
Cincinnati
Sue Rainsbery
Steuvenville
Agnes J. Carney
Cleveland
E. Fort
Dayton
Gnioshite Norle
Commisaion
Hitler stalls for more time over Madrid crisis
Berlin reports say Adolf Hitler seeks more time before pledging to pull back aid to Franco. He returns from Berchtesgaden to consult Mussolini and officials about possible volunteer help to Madrid as Franco’s assault on the capital intensifies. A German freighter Palos release adds strain to Anglo French mediation efforts.
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Joachim von Ribbentrop
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Wilhelm Paupel
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Mussolini
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Ettice
Freight Cars Move After Blockade Ends at Pisher Plant
Cleveland dispatch reports 15 freight cars moved from the Pisher Body Co plant today after a three hour blockade by United Automobile Workers. Police observed the yard action while officials from General Motors and its subsidiary faced a sit down strike, with National Organizer Wyndham Mortimer promising no strike harassment as progress resumed.
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aMolt
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United Automobile Workera Kimbera
Trotzky Deportation Probe Strains Mexican Government
A garbled report alleges Mexican officials probe alleged deportation actions against revolutionary leader Trotsky. Names and places are unclear but the text references government figures and potential detention or protection arrangements amid political tension.
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To & Remnte
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Oma Pointer
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Reopolte Wnie
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Ava
Nicknames Stir Debate Over Baby's Full Name in Pauls Valley
In Pauls Valley Oklahoma a Negro couple born Christmas day argue over a nickname for their infant daughter. The family already uses nicknames for their two sons and their discussion centers on a shortened form of the daughter's name. The article notes humorous options like Appendicitis and other playful forms.
Girl's Illness Mystifies San Bernardino Doctors
Six year old Maine Jones in San Bernardino faces a baffling illness defying doctors. Specialists report volatile behavior and inconsistent vocalizations while observers note periods of normal sound. Some physicians consider psychological factors, but care teams pursue medical testing and supportive treatment as the family seeks answers.
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Daw Maine Jones
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Nurses Fight Tax Claim in New York Case
New York December 29. Mrs Wellmalice Weissmul ler nursed her husband Johnnie and fought an accountant’s claim for 21 800 for income tax services. Goldin obtained a default judgment. Weissmul ler posted 1800 bond pending disposition. She said she did not know Goldin until 1933. Wellmalice recovering from a heavy attack.
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Johnnie Weissmuller
Mise Velex
Joseph Goldin
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Goldin
Wellmalice
Drowns While Trying to Save Three Companions
A boy named Joseph Kowalski, age 14, drowned when he jumped into a quarry pool to save three companions who had safely reached the shore. The others survived with Ralph Boone and a man named Peay assisting in the rescue.
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Tos Ond
Yestardy
Joseph Kowalski
Kowalski
Ralph Boone
Voltinger
Leman
Peay
Commercial Aviation Hits Record Highs in Finale Year
In a year end report by the Air Transport Association of America, 1,160,000 passengers flew domestically with a 21 percent rise over 1938. Revenue passenger miles reached 38514 million, express pound miles climbed to 8.8 billion, and air mail pound miles totaled 12 billion, marking new highs despite international operations facing challenges.
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Minton
Deacenger
Mall
Express
Air Transport Aseociation of America
United States
Avtines
Frank Hoiles Killed in Crash Near Route 45
Frank A. Hoiles publisher of the Alliance Review was killed in a four-vehicle crash one mile north of Alliance. Five others injured including Clyde Gross of Weirton. Hoiles had led the Review for 42 years and was a former state representative.
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Review
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