Government Officials Linked to Reds Reported in House Probe
The House Un-American Activities Committee pressed disclosures on labor officials accused of aiding Harry Bridges while deportation proceedings were pending. Witnesses denied communistic ties as Mason named eight officials from agencies including Rural Electrification and the Forest Service, while a mystery witness was sought.
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Harry Bridges
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American Coalition Committee On National Safety
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Rural Electrification
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Fred Silcox
Forest Service
Robert Marshall
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Margaret Kerr
Better American Federation of California
Miss Kerr
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Steele
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Worker's Alliance
World Youth Congress
American Youth Confess
World Outl Co
Thomas
Roosevelt
Skeepsie
N. Y
Notorious Poisoner Who Killed 100 Dies in Institution
Taunton Mass August 17 Jane Toppan infamous poisoner who claimed to have killed at least 100 persons including Abner Toppan died today in Taunton state hospital where she had been inmate for over 36 years. Her case drew on inherited insanity and a 1902 commitment for life after confessing killings of friends and families.
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Mass
Jane
Taunton State Hospital
Miss Toppan
Cap
Abner Toppan
Lowell Oe
Boston Foundling Institution
Herbert Parker
Roosevelt Heads to Kingston for Speech and Bridge Dedication
President Roosevelt rode the Roosevelt train toward Kingston Ontario to receive a university degree dedicate a bridge and deliver two speeches. He may address joint U S Canadian development of the St Lawrence river and reaffirm good neighbor policy while praising cooperative development with Canada.
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Kingston
Ont
Canada
St. Lawrence River
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Doctor Charged In Death Of Wife In Missouri Town
Dr. William F. Lamance an osteopath and local figure attended his wife Ella McCurdy Lamance's graveside as he faced murder charges. The body was found in a cellar with minor wound marks and witnesses said she faced recurrent drinking issues. Sheriff noted bloodstains and a missing wife for about a week before police were informed. Page 3.
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Missouri
Ella McCurdy Lamance
Lamance
J. H. Lucas
Kansas City
Max
Lane
Tamany Boss Named as Protector for Policy Ring in Court
Witness George Weinberg testified in New York supreme court that James J. Hines agreed to shield a multi million dollar policy syndicate run by the late Dutch Schultz for 500 dollars a week. The exchange followed objections from defense counsel Lloyd Stryker as prosecutors tied Schultz gang money and votes to Tammany leadership.
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New York
James J. Hines
Tammany
Supreme Court
Dutch Schultz
Husky
Schultz
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Hines
Stryker
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Schultz Gang
William C. Dodge
New Decessor
Weinberg
Schultz Mob
Thumb Print Clue in Cleveland Killings
Cleveland police seek a lead in the series of 12 torso killings since 1935. Dr. Samuel R. Gerber and detectives report no strong clues from the latest victim, while Washington experts examine a left thumbprint for possible identification.
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Cleveland
Samuel R. Gerber
Washington
Huge Bluefield Industrial Show Opens at N W Terminal
The fourth Southern Appalachian Industrial exhibit launches at Bluefield’s N W freight terminal at 2 pm with 200 booths showing equipment valued over 2 million dollars. Up to 60,000 visitors expected through Saturday as coal, railroad and mine industries showcase gear and entertainment from Appalachian Thrill circus acts at Municipal Stadium.
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Municipal Stadium
Pocahontas Mechanical and Electrical Institute
West VI
Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield College
West Virginian
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Heat wave pockets persist with brief relief in the East
The Bluefield area and eastern states endured a sweltering spell with temperatures near 85 after a 91 high in New York. A late afternoon shower cooled readings but did not end the heat wave. Authorities reported several deaths and widespread street showers across the region as the fourth day of heat continued.
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New York City
Middle West
New York
Elliott Roosevelt Forms Texas Radio Network
The Mutual Broadcasting System announced that Elliott Roosevelt organized 23 Texas radio stations into a network to feed MBS with Roosevelt as president of the Texas state network Inc. The feeding point is in Fort Worth and the system said the new arrangement will begin in September.
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New York
Mutual Broadcasting System
Elliott Roosevelt
Texas
MBS
Roosevelt
Texas State Network, Inc
Fort Worth
Housewives Conspire Against Dog Catchers in Gloucester
In Gloucester New Jersey on August 17 housewives organized to thwart the town dog catchers. Following a prior bicycle patrol in which dogs hid from authorities police warned residents not to interfere. The women used telephones to spread the alert that the dog catchers were en route.
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Gloucester
N. J
Methodist Editor J M Rowland Killed In Auto Crash
Dr J M Rowland 58 a noted Methodist editor author and minister was killed in an auto crash near Amelia Virginia today His wife and her mother Mrs D T Lewis of Ashboro North Carolina were seriously injured He had served as editor of the Richmond Christian Advocate since 1921 and frequently lectured representing the southern Methodist church abroad
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J. M. Rowland
Here
D. T. Lewis
Ashboro
N. C
British Cabinet Rift Rumored After Blows From Germany, Italy
Charleston West Virginia August 17 AP figures from 37 counties show no budgets for nine months in secondary school aid but tax officials see risk of full terms. Auditors estimate 1.347 million available this year versus 1.893 million paid last year. Boards revise 1938 39 expense estimates. legislatures may need a modest deficiency appropriation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ernest K. James
Raleigh
Tucker
James
Well Known Wyoming Businessman Found Dead in Barn
Pineville West Virginia August 17 George W Chambers 70 a longtime Wyoming county businessman deputy county clerk and bank director was found hanging from a barn rafter in Oceana The coroner s jury ruled death by his own action Chambers had been missing since yesterday neighbors Rice Cook and son located the body after a search was begun No fear had been shown by relatives who believed he was in Beckley on business Chambers Wyoming county native is survived by his widow.
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Pineville
W. Va
George W. Chambers
Wyoming County
Oceana
Chambers
First National Bank of
Rice Cook
Beckley
Bathing Suit Law Gets Streamlining
Chicago officials repealed an 1895 ordinance on bathing attire. The old rule required women’s suits to have full bloomers below the knee and sleeves no shorter than a quarter length, with neck and arm coverage limits. Men’s suits were to extend three inches above the knee.
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Chicago
The
Times
O Connor to Reply On Tonight’s Radio Blast From Roosevelt
Rep Joan J O Connor known for sharp rhetoric plans a nationwide radio reply to President Roosevelt tomorrow night. The White House labels O Connor and Sen Tydings as betrayers of the new deal while they face strong party opposition and primary challenges from 100 percent new dealer supporters.
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Sen
George
Farm Organization
New Deal
Lindberghs Arrive in Moscow After Warsaw Flight
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh land in Moscow in their monoplane after stops in Minsk and Mohilev on the Warsaw to Moscow route. They are greeted by Soviet airport officials and American embassy representatives. Lindbergh states I have no D ns.
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Moscow
N. 17
Charles A. Lindbergh
Minsk
Mohilev
Warsaw
Lindbergh
Swimmer Steve Tanky Begins Wheeling Cincinnati Swim
Blond 22 year old Steve Tanky finished the first leg of his Wheels to Cincinnati swim in Wheeling West Virginia after leaving in the morning. He plans a 380 mile trek averaging 15 to 20 miles daily with trainer Frank Morris accompanying in a rowboat. Tanky says the trip aims to test endurance rather than set a continuous record and hopes to reach Cincinnati next month.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Steve Tanky
Ohio River
Frank Morris
Cincinnati
Steve
Toronto
Ohio
Firmer foreign policy urged as dictators loom
Reports from London say Italy and Germany pressure British policy and hint at splits between Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Halifax. The piece notes Franco and Hitler drawing up peace-threatening military moves, with renewed calls for a firmer stance against dictators and discussion of potential leadership changes in Britain.
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Italy
Germany
Chamberlain
Viscount Halifax
Lord Halifax
Samuel Hoare
John Simon
Europe
Gupmres
Germany drafts thousands for western frontier fortifications
Berlin reports high daily drafts of German civilians for fortification work along the western border with Switzerland Belgium and the Netherlands. Eye witnesses estimate 85 000 to 300 000 total conscripts as Germany readies reserves to join Reichswehr regulars for joint fortification maneuvers next month.
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Nether
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