Dummy Kidnap Hoax Involving Edgar Bergen Pair
A bogus kidnapping report claimed the NYC theft involved Charlie McCarthy but said Charlie’s stand in Cass Merthy was the target. Bergen supposedly left Hollywood with Cass, who was packed from his hotel room in a suitcase, the tale notes.
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Charlie McCarthy
Hollywood
Edgar Bergen
New York City
Charlie
Bergen
Bettywood
Cass Merthy
Cass
Charile
New York Newshawk
Pat Harrison as Southern oligarch in New Deal era
Joseph Alsop and Robert Kintner describe Pat Harrison as a large, shrewd Southern Democrat who controlled congressional legislative action and backed key New Deal statutes. They compare his influence to Joe Robinson, note the 1930s power struggle with White House factions, and predict a prolonged battle through 1940.
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Joseph Alsop
Robert Kintner
Washington
Pat Harrison
Congress
Joe Robinson
Harrison
NRA
Senate
Robinon
White House
Proddent
Dine Harrison
Oligarete
Bodeus
Stanley High
Saturday Evening Post
Robinson
Alben W. Barkley
Barkley
M. M. Neely
Wesl
Virginia
Pat Martison
STOP SKIN ITCH Heh Attack Claims Instant Relief
Product pitch describes a topical ointment named Blue Bar and Promentiy claiming to stop itching and aggression from facial pimples and rashes. It promises soothing effects and a large jar for immediate satisfaction.
Stamford Man Ends Life in Bedroom Tragedy
Jack Browning, 30, an electrician unemployed for weeks after a nervous breakdown, planned suicide by tying a clock alarm trigger to a pistol barrel and shooting himself while he slept. Police found Browning dead at 9:00 AM after his alarm rang. parents discovered the scene in the early morning. The article also notes a later aside about tobacco prices, unrelated to the death.
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Stamford
Jack ‘Thomas Browning
Browning
Ciey
Tully
The Brat to Follow Broken Dishes by Black Mask Players
The Black Mask Players present The Brat at the high school auditorium tomorrow night at 8 20. Shaheen Barker stars as the lovable central character with Dan Higgins as the male lead and solid supporting roles. Student Council sponsors this third season show with tickets at the door.
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Black Mask
Shaheen Barker
Dan Higgins
Black Mask Players
Possum Captures Rats at Belleville Jail
Belleville Illinois sheriff shows off a possum given by friends that now patrols the St. Clair County jail rat control. He reports no rats sighted in weeks since the marsupial took residence in the jail yard and its tun.
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Belleville, Ill
St. Clair County
D. A. Prindable
Cameras at College Toledo College Credit Vision
Cameras at college Toledo report that university officials announce college credit is now being offered. University president states new program will allow students to earn credit through video coursework and remote assessments.
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College Toledo
U.P
The
University
Candid Camera Workshop Offered in Toledo
A Toledo course on candid-camera work combines lectures with demonstrations and requires ownership of a camera and access to a darkroom as prerequisites. The program offers practical training in photography techniques within a structured curriculum.
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Toledo
Free 15 Day Trial for Rupture Control Method
Public notice offers a free 15 day trial of a rupture control appliance from W S Rice Inc at 954 Main St Adams NY. It promises ease freedom and security for all rupture cases and urges readers to mail name and address to receive a free treatise with instructions.
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Rice, Inc
Main St. Adams, N
W. S. Rice, Inc
Main St
Adams, N. Y
Fine for Kidney and Bladder Weakness
Advertisement urges healthier kidneys and bladder by using Gold Medal Haarlem O11 Capsules. Claims can reduce waste buildup and improve life quality, warning against substitutes. Promotes a 35 cent box from Haarlem, Holland, with a distinct Gold Medal branding.
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Haarlem
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Charles Laughton
Bob Burns
Roscoe Burns
Mary Million
Charles Ruggles
Boland
Rialto Sunday
Secret Service OF the Air
Uncle Sam
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James, Lucille and
Russell Gleason
Sears
Drummond
Amarillo Finance Company Personal Loans
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Lloyd Snyder and His Orchestra
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Rex
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