Bank Robbery Foiled as Cashier Fends Off Unmasked Bandits
In Amenville a bank robbery attempt failed when cashier Frank Thomas shot at the bandits through a bank window. A bullet grazed a Pearl button on an undershirt. The attackers escaped in a van toward Sherman. Sheriff Wayte Wangett launched a manhunt as officers warn of two armed men, aged 25 to 30, seen leaving town.
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First National Bank
Amenville
Frank “Li * Thomas
Marietta
Ofclocs
GMS
Phue Medan
Unc
Merletem
Photage
Gieiius
Rint
Bank van
Degait
Salsten
Caelia Mtn
Thomag
Thorude Aga
Bator
Aldo
Thomaz Nisqed
Thomaa
Sankt 20 Tor
Abie Panier
Gwen
Stinial
Lefea
Sherpebure
Melanie
Thomng
Wayte Wangett
Bie
Barrows
Agteayilie
Advertising Alone Can Steer 1932 Recovery
A lengthy exhortation argues that advertising and planned policies boost retail demand and employment. It notes eight in ten men are employed, purchasing power remains strong, and heavy Christmas buying showed resilience. The piece urges continued ad spend to move goods, boost confidence, and accelerate recovery despite fears and economic gloom.
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ROCHE
Cone
Fidence
Avery
Mostgasea
Aurest Jway
Yice
Bisdaeas
Public works surge as Hoover cites 50 000 to 100 000 jobs
President Hoover announced a public buildings program to place 50 000 men, rising to about 100 000 by January, with Pacific Coast cities seeing large gains in construction. In Washington's Yeeume Valley district authorities spend over 34 million dollars on government projects while Chevrolet’s Janesville plant adds 275 workers and the Toledo plant reopens to recall 1,500 workers. Tilly dies at 120 after a long career in service through Liberty Bonds and Red Cross drives.
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Hoover
Fio
Yeeume “Valley District
Washington
Ransom Plot Hushed Amid Bank Crisis News
Denver banking figure Benjamin Bower was held for 50000 ransom after a home kidnapping. Across states, grand juries return verdicts on sheep theft and car theft. Reconstruction bills hurdle Senate House talks, with bank relief measures under debate. City officials impose curfews and bank closures amid unrest and financial strain.
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Denver
Colo
Benjamin PF. Bower
Pony
Hia
Bower
Hawaii Special Session Aims to Clean Up Legislature
Jan. 20 United Press staff report says Hawaii lawmakers convene a special session to clean up the territory’s government while cases in a grand jury proceeding remain unsettled. The article notes political maneuvering, likely indictments, and mentions local figures H. Masaie and Joe in connection with charges, with Grace Hubbait noted in casualty context.
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Dan Campbell
United Press
U.P
Hawaii
Kentucky
Gry Winn
Grace Hubbait
H. Masaie
Pei
Througneh
Joe
Eedings
Piers Takahawel
Ff i Liberty
Hall
Masaie
War era remarks and political clash in a postwar discussion
Fragments indicate a club discussion led by John R. Hand at noon, with references to war ethics and national identity. A Senate and House vote was reported, involving Representative Harry T. Miller and Senator James J. Jarrett, criticizing Kentucky for seeking President Hoover’s mercy and denouncing war-era propaganda and press coverage.
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Senate
House
Bernard Barach
New York
Edward N. Hurley
Chicago
John R. Hand
Ohio
Hawaii
Darrettelas
Presa Fox
Kentucky Legistature
Hridge
Stone- Twin
Fragmentary historical note on a political meeting
Fragmented OCR text mentions Tilinale, Rear Actire, agency Pe Leconan and a republic committee with a chief citing a seutionie acted. No clear event or outcome due to garbled wording.
Investigation Opens Charges Watch Company Swindle Abroad
Investigation opens into alleged scheme involving a company swindling abroad. Authorities report money misappropriated from banks and ratings agencies. Cleveland and Dydenen County authorities initiate the case with several names appearing in the readable fragments. Further details are unclear in the fragments.
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Wien
Kenpo
Cleveland
Banka
Ees Wena
Dydenen County
Brosetter Rinerich
Peeterry
Mcrupi
Watc
Joweaity
Annae
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Pearl Ratton
Sim
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Janesville
Ita Voledo
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Tilly
John G. Robinson
Hema
Sas Steebnen
Lotte
N.C
Athens Home ‘Telephone Co
Athens
The
Telephone Enterprise
Athens Home Telephone Co
Yury
Are Fond
Athens County
Jurior
Arthur
Weat
Don Carappell
White House
Aig
Hegitald Harmon
Calater
Marion
Hammond
Ind
Alsitar Ysteria
University of Tiliiols
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Kenots
Hindea
Neveasary
Efnsman
Useul
Merchanta
Chawrphign
Oferica
Ting
Dean John- Grande
Bnee
Frorld
Chesapeake
United
Attack Naval
Tilinale
Committee Republica
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Tina
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