The Case of the Perfect Murder Scheme continues
In the Ward estate mystery, secretary Harry Vance is found murdered in Tom Ward’s garage with a missing dispatch case. Captain Duncan Maclain and Sergeant Hammer uncover a supersonic whistle link to the crime as Paula Vance is found dead, and key evidence unfolds through Ward and Moffett while Loletta Conklin’s innocence is weighed.
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Harry Vance
Tom Ward
Ward
Vance
Harmon Moffett
Ard
Duncan Maclain
Loretta Conklin
Gerald Cruthers
Paula Vance
Maclain
Hammer
Sergeant Hammer
Captain Maclain
Schnucke
Duncan Mac “Vance
Moffett
Loletta Conklin
Loletta
Cruthers
Mr. Ward
Los Angeles
Dunc
McClain
Goetz
Undefined fragment mirrors censor board names and edits
Fragmentary OCR text lists names Izzard Pau Allingham Bartiens Opes Camp Mra Sarah Bob Babb Lewis Nor and Chariey Under ies. The readable items suggest a political or censor board roster, but the fragment provides no clear event, role, or date to form a full news card.
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Twowit
Izzard Pau
Allingham N Bartiens
Opes Camp
Mra
Sarah Bob Babb
Lewis
Norand
Chariey
Underies i
Notable trip notes claim Chicago Negro population surge
The document records travel to West Yellowstone for five weeks, with doctors advising to stay away from the office until year’s start. It mentions a Chicago layover and a bold forecast by a prominent architect that Negro residents in Chicago will outnumber whites within twenty years, noting growth in larger centers.
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West Yellowstone
Gist
Dr. Loving
Chicago
Metropolitan Life Company
All-Star Game Highlight in Chicago
In Chicago the All-Star showcase featured Kiner’s long drives. His first three attempts were caught on the wall, while his fourth blast cleared to an upper tier for a home run.
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Chicago
Kiner
Old Neighborhood Tales Of Games And Ear Piercings
A reminiscence recalls childhood in a shared neighborhood with a hood friend. They recall hunt, skunk the wolf and old games. A girl from the same crowd is remembered for ear piercing by her mother using a peeled potato, a needle, and silk thread to leave permanent holes.
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Skunk
Wolf
Foller
Lost Art of Ear Piercing in Modern Times
The piece notes that earrings are now tightly screwed on and rarely lost. It recalls 1890s robberies slicing ears for diamonds, but asserts most earrings now are inexpensive. It mentions costume jewelry and public display of costly pieces by both genders, especially in cities.
Carder’s plans for Tack’s office in News-Globe building
Upon return I was astonished to learn Carder has outdone himself with Tack’s News-Globe office. I’m told I have a private wash room with a shower bath, which I deny knowing about until today. A family member heard the news, and the remark quips about Bath in the office despite our efforts at home.
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Carder
Tack
News-Globe
Princess Dog With Shedding Pups Draws Attention
The narrator notes Princess shedding heavily after giving birth to 13 pups. Folk sayings link new houses or lost teeth to childbirth. The speaker questions a lingering back ache and asks for a bed board or improved mattress.
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Princess
Truman Loyalty Echoes in Appointments Gag
A witty political jab circulates that President Truman favors loyalty to his circle. When urged to appoint an Easterner he picks a St. Louis native, and when pressed for a Western choice he names someone from Kansas City.
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Truman
St. Louis
Kansas City
Run on shotgun ammo and a reflective campaign note
A Chicago wholesale man reports an unprecedented run on shotgun ammunition with stores across Illinois Indiana and Minnesota nearly sold out. The piece then shifts to the election, criticizing the Korean War focus and urging voters to support Mrs Clark, with mentions of Walter Rogers and political strategy as a potential run-off arises.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Voter Backs Mrs Clark With Jones Johnson Support
The speaker praises a woman in politics highlighting her Washington favorability and asserts she would consult Marvin Jones and Lyndon Johnson. He disputes fear of unduly influencing strings and argues strong representation for the district is vital amid national peril.
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Mr. Rogers
Washington
Truman Fair
Sam Rayburn
Marvin Jones
Clark
Lyndon Johnson
Mrs Clark vs Reclamation Service Sparks Farm Protest
A speakers says the reclamation department endangers agricultural prosperity by irrigation of vast land while warehouses overflow with food. He warns of a national scandal and possible price ruin for wheat corn hogs and livestock if Washington does not act. He asserts Mrs Clark would fight the officials for farmers.
Mrs Clark Favored in District Race Amid Debate on Washington Waste
A veteran letter discusses Mrs. Clark as the best qualified candidate for Congress, arguing her experience on the agriculture committee and support from Panhandle citizens. It contrasts her with Walter Rogers and notes Marvin Jones's influence while urging voter participation and trust in the mass judgment of the people.
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Korea
Toud
Sam
Congress
Clark
Washington
United States
Walter Rogers
Ben Guill
Pampa
Panhandle
Mrs. Clark
Amarillo
Gene Worley
Marvin Jones
Agriculture Committee of the House
Amer
Prayer and guidance urged amid global crisis aftermath
Sparse lines suggest a call for prayer and guidance during a broad crisis. The fragment mentions countless people seeking direction and lingering stakes, with implied urgency around lives at risk and widespread impact. The incomplete text limits precise naming of places or organizations.
Painting Services Listed by J. C. in Letter
A reader signs as J. C. offering painting, paperhanging, and car painting services on Sundays and provides the phone number 3 4708 for contact.
Boy Seeks Ranch Work Before School Starts
A 14 year old seeks any work for the summer, prefers ranch tasks but will learn and accept any opportunity. Very willing to learn, call 2 6956 and ask for Dorothy.
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Tack
Dorothy
Wanted: Police Mix Dog Seeks Good Home
Dear Tack offers a nearly eight month old police mix dog that loves children, eats anything, and is vaccinated for rabies with distemper and license. Call 3-7666 before 11:30 AM or visit 3602-A Polk to inquire about adopting from Mrs. Paul Bush.
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Polk
Paul Bush
Missing Cocker Spaniel Skipper Searched Since July 13
Sherry and Phil seek help locating their reddish blonde cocker spaniel Skipper missing since July 13 evening. Reward offered. Call 2 4664 with any information. 730 North Hayes.
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Tack
Skipper
Sherry
Phil
Morth Hayes
Persian cat seeks loving home for owner offer
Beautiful Persian cat available to a kind family willing to provide a good home. Please call 2-3604. Three kittens also offered free to suitable adopters.
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Tack
Sewer and cesspool work by contract offered
Person offers to lay new sewers and dig cesspools and water jitches by contract. States willingness to supply strong references. Open to contact from interested parties.
Boston Bulldog Suzie Stray Sought By Crowley
A brindle and white Boston bulldog named Suzie with a Dr. Brown hospital tag has been missing since July 5. Joyce Crowley at 311 West Fourteenth requests contact at 8195 if found.
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Boston
WANTS WORK Colored girl seeks employment references available
Bessie Love seeks work and offers to provide references. Call 3 9545 to arrange.
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Tack
Bessie Love
Young 18 Year Old Seeks Office Receptionist Work
An 18 year old high school graduate seeks general office work or receptionist duties. Proficient in typing shorthand and bookkeeping with experience as a receptionist. Open to floral company or interior decoration roles, contact via phone 2-0941.
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