Trap To Keep Others Away Costs Hermit His Life
Langley Collyer, 61, died in a booby trapped Fifth Avenue mansion after wiring the passage with a suitcase three metal bread boxes and bundles of newspapers to deter intruders. Homer Collyer, 65, had died earlier in the same junk strewn home. Police await autopsy and determine whether Langley suffocated or starved. A neighbor had been suspected as caller but denied.
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New York
Langley Collyer
Manhattan
Fifth Avenue
Homer
Langley
Collyer
William Rodrique
Charles Smith
Joseph Whitmore
John Loughery
SSS Tonic Relief For Stomach Gas And Bloat
Advertising claim for SSS Tonic promising relief from stomach gas and bloating by increasing gastric juice flow. Claims improved digestion, appetite, sleep, energy, and blood quality in nonorganic stomach disturbances and nutritional anemia. Encourages purchase at drug stores and references millions of bottles sold.
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Taki
Carter
Ature
Three men enlist in Naval Reserve V-6 roster
Lt. Comdr. John J. Vandale announced the enlistment of Bennie Ernest DeHarde of Hooker Oklahoma Billy Lee Cooksey of 110 Carolina and Duane Miller of Childress into the Naval Reserve V-6 effective today.
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Naval Reserve
John J. Vandale
V-6
Bennie Ernest DeHarde
Hooker
Okla
Billy Lee Cooksey
Carolina
Duane Miller
Childress
Priest in Africa Thanks Readers for American Aid
A Bukoba Tanzania missionary priest expresses deep gratitude to J. Austin Smith for help securing a bell and funds. He sends a photo of cheerful African children and blesses supporters, noting faith and prayer. The column reflects Easter hope, urging trust in God and postwar resolve amid national concerns. It mentions West Texas Today featuring Amarillo business and development.
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United Feature
Hyde Park
Bukoba
Tanganika
East Africa
J. Austin Smith
Liberty Cariollons, Inc
Jean Delmer
Pere Jean
Amarillo Highlighted in West Texas Today Feature
Amarillo is featured among West Texas cities in a regional look titled West Texas Today. The piece profiles local culture economy and notable sites showcasing the city’s character and role in the region.
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Amarillo
West
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