Mystery of the Abduction on the Pacific Drive
Martha Brittain continues to chase clues across California and Oregon after abductee Betty Haynes vanishes with Speddon. A postcard hint from Eureka sparks a Portland police probe as Neal and Martha wrestle trust and danger, with Seattle’s Ciznik looming.
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Martha Brittain
Speddon
Betty Haynes
California
Portland
Oregon
Betty
Providence
Martha
Ciznik
Seattle
Law
Joe Marshall
Portland Bureau
Sloan
Los Angeles
Eureka
Marshall
Johnny Ciznik
Suspect Confesses Murder Of Little California Girls
A 32 year old WPA guard Albert Dyer confessed killing Madeline Everett 7 Melba 8 and Jeanette Stephens 9 near Baldwin Hills Inglewood after luring them from Centinela Park He described choking each girl and tying ropes around their necks as he planned the crime Prosecutors said they would seek the death penalty for Dyer who reportedly broke down after long questioning His wife defended him as innocent and the case spurred public unrest in the Los Angeles area.
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Los Angeles
WPA
Hall of Justice
LeRoy Sanderson
Albert Dyer
Sanderson
Madeline Everett
Melba
Jeanette Stephens
Baldwin Hills
Inglewood
Centinela Park
Baron Fitts
Dyer
Isabelle Dyer
Jeanette
Melba Stephens
Madeline
Oklahoma City talks on government economy debated
United Press Star Correspondent Frank McNaughton reports in Oklahoma City on widespread discussion of government economy. The piece notes that many comments come from individuals who have not studied state finances deeply and mentions Sid White, an attorney paid $500 by the senate who served in the cement price investigation at the end of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McNaughton
United Press Star
Oklahoma City
Sid White
Senate
Boy Scout Jamboree Visit Caps Washington Trip
Jamboree notes describe visits to the Commerce Department White House Treasury Pan American building Corcoran gallery Zoo and Lincoln Memorial. Scouts exchange money at the Treasury and share camp life memories Eagle badges awarded by Daniel Beard.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
White House
Treasury Department
Pan-American Building
Corcoran Art Gallery
Washington Zoological Park
Lincoln Memorial
Gentry McGee
Oklahoma
Paul Fowler
Treasury Building
Zoo
la Verne Lallathin
LaVerne
Jerry Pennington
Daniel Beard
George Matthews
George
Troop 15
Region 9
Jerry Folsom
Doctor Martin Returned to Pontotoc County Jail
D. M. Martin known as Doctor Martin was returned from Oklahoma City and placed in the Pontotoc County jail. He was arrested by Oklahoma City police at the request of Pontotoc officers and faces an embezzlement charge tied to a scheme to raise funds for a memorial to Deputy Sheriff Alvis Jones killed in a gun battle here earlier this year.
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D. M
Martin
Oklahoma City
Pontotoc
Alvis Jones
Man Suffers Broken Neck in Ada Swimming Accident
C Stapleton of Ada was rushed to Oklahoma City Monday after a Sunday swimming accident left him with a broken neck in two places and a dislocated joint. Medical staff called him lucky to be alive after he struck his head on the pool bottom and was transported by Keith Funeral Home ambulance.
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C. Stapleton
Ada
Oklahoma City
Stapleton
Keith Funeral Home
Two Injured In County Car Crash South Of Stonewall
Bert Woods of Seminole and A. D. Sutphin of Shawnee were taken to a local hospital after a car left the road and crashed into a ditch five miles south of Stonewall. Sutphin, driving, suffered a cut arm and bruises while Woods had a broken arm and head injuries. The mid afternoon crash added to holiday weekend injuries in Pontotoc county.
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Bert Woods
Seminole
A. D. Sutphin
Shawnee
Stonewall
Sutphin
Woods
Pontotoc
How to Pick Real Ripe Melon
Ripeness on the vine is key for flavor. Check the stem scar for a smooth cuplike scar indicating full slip. A little sugar around the scar suggests sweetness. The piece explains muskmelons such as cantaloupes honeydews and mixes, plus serving ideas with cottage cheese and salads.
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Epicure
Holiday death toll climbs during two day Independence observance
The Associated Press reports 563 people died in the holiday period, including 15 Oklahomans, with traffic accidents causing 310 fatalities and drownings totaling 142. Oklahoma saw seven drownings and multiple highway deaths among others, while New York led states with 39 total fatalities and California with 26 traffic deaths.
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Associated Press
Walters
Charles Merkle
Mulhall
William McFerron
Oklahoma City
Roy Woolverton
Hulbert
Martin Woltz
Vinita
Willie Morris
Stella Irene McNeal
Browse Hoover
Tulsa
Lloyd Long
J. C. Cunningham
Herman Mulheer
Bernice Kramer
Webbers Falls
Dad” Taylor
Paul McPeek
Crescent
New York
Michigan
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Texas
Missouri
Vermont
Wyoming
County Officers Raid Seize 219 Pints of Whiskey and Fridges
County officers raided two establishments on Saturday night and seized 219 pints of tax paid whiskey and two electric refrigerators. Chester Hice and Si Herman were arrested in the first raid, and Cowboy Hice and Herrion were arrested in the second. Herrion faced possession charges for 55 pints and Chester Hice for 40 pints. The refrigerators were brought to the sheriff's office. R. D. West, leading a local group, has organized a church and launched a building program over the past year.
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Si Herman
Hice
Herrion
Chester Hice
S. Herrion
Sheriff's Office
R. D. West of
Wayne
Il Production Gains Slightly
iL Production gains slightly as crude oil output in the United States rises 1 408 barrels daily to 3 539 555 for the week ending July 3. State by state changes show Oklahoma down 2 475 to 619 600, East Texas up 2 515 to 472 015, Texas up 4 779 to 1 428 222, Louisiana up 5 904 to 266 609, Kansas down 6 025 to 193 000, California up 1 250 to 655 750, Michigan down 1 065 to 163 119, and the Rocky Mountain region down 1 090 to 70 190.
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Tulsa
United States
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
East Texas
Texas
Louisiana
Kansas
California
Michigan
Rocky Mountain
Oklahoma City
East Texie
West Texas
Texas Panhandle
Gulf Coast
Southwest
North Louisiana
Arkansas
New Mexico
Primitive Baptist church building rises in Ada
Rapid progress in Ada portends a new Primitive Baptist church at Seventh and Bluff. The red brick veneer house of worship is expected to cost about 4500 dollars and will feature simple equipment.
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Primitive Baptist Church of
Ada
Seventh and
Bluff
Differences In Court Bills
Washington July 6 major differences between the Roosevelt court bill and the substitute. The substitute would permit an additional justice for each member over 75 at one per year. The court size is limited to 15, with a revert to nine as older justices leave. It also caps lower federal judge appointments at 20 instead of 50. A new clause bars government appeals to the supreme court in constitutional cases from lower courts if the government is not a party.
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Washington
Roosevelt Court
Supreme Court
July 3 Compared With Previous Week
A brief note compares data for July 3 with the prior week, highlighting differences in figures and trends. The report emphasizes how this week's metrics differ from last week and notes any notable shifts or patterns observed.
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Ing
Boy Burned In Boiling Water Accident
Bobby Ray Wood, 23 months old, from 908 North Broadway, was severely burned Tuesday morning after falling into or sitting in a pan of hot water. He was taken to a local clinic and reported resting fairly well early Tuesday afternoon.
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Bobby Ray
Raymond Wood
North Broadway
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NEA Service, Inc
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Cong Beach
Neal
Jack Speddon
San Francisco
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Obody
Sloss
Rose City Trailer Haven
Rose City
Coffey
Mildred Choate
Parole
Grace Hayes
Sue Schooler
State Board of Affairs
E. W Marland
William H. Murray
Marland
Murray
John L. Coffey
A. V. Boswell
Commission
Boswell
D. M. Martin
BY Williams
Williams
Mrs. Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Primitive Baptists
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United States of America
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Inal
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
P. A. Nor
G. J. Morton
8. K. Grant
F. C. Norris
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