Rand Gold Mine Strikers Battle Near Pretoria
Heavy fighting floods the Rand gold mine area as government forces bomb rebel positions near Germiston and Benoni. Airplanes drop rations while troops recapture Brakpan sites. More than two thousand prisoners reported with dozens killed or wounded amid ongoing clashes.
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Johannesburg
Union of South African
Rand
Pretoria
Germiston
Ong
Driefontein
Smuts
Brakpan
Avion
Johannesbure
Benoni
Dunavant
Union of South Aine
Jane. Smute
Union of South Africa
Benoui
Brixton Ridge
Auckland Park
Test of Strength on Pacific Pact to Be Made Today
Washington dispatch reports opposing factions in the Senate pressing the Pacific treaty debate. Republican leaders Johnson and Borah led an all day attack warning of surrender and power shifts, while Robinson proposed the first four power amendment for an immediate roll call ahead of tomorrow's vote.
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Washington
Lie
Senate
Johnson
California
Borah
Idaho
Pacific
Europa
Centuri
Hughes
Jeter
Tomorroy
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Robinson
Unsuitable School Chairs Blamed For Malnutrition
A Health Board official blamed improper school chairs and posture for malnutrition among over seventy five percent of underweight children in Barnum Walternetville and St Augustine's schools. Experts warn cramped seating disrupts digestion and breathing while diet errors and past illnesses contribute. Authorities plan reforms including better posture education, daily drills, and teacher modeling of good habits. A prominent physician will be invited to investigate cause of lagging, stooped children.
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Carr
Alexander Care
Health Board
Barnum
Walternville
St. Augustine's
George W. Haseley
Whin City
Seula
Jovy
Thor
Stratford Council Delays Referendum On Town Charter Legality
Stratford March 1 special report says the town council tabled a motion to hold a referendum on the legality of the town charter after quo warranto proceedings were filed in Bridgeport. Councilman Sammis urged rescinding the ouster action but was defeated. The vote postponed until court action concludes. Town Manager Hunter reported six months fires and tax receipts, noting improvements and ongoing inspections.
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Stratford
Imar
Albert J. Merritt
Dia
Conpauctine
Donald Saramis
Hunter
Gammill
Sammis
Herbert Sniffin
Ralph Turney
Merritt
Straford
Murch
Abd
Hartford Woman Dies After Taxicab Hit
Amelia Damon, 70, of Hartford, died from injuries after a taxi struck her while crossing a street in Atlantic City. The accident occurred Saturday. authorities held the vehicle in custody as the investigation continued.
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Hartford
Atlantic City
Amelia Damon
Mart
Ord
Babe Ruth Signs Three Year Pact With New York Club
New York reports Colonel Jacob Ruppert announced Babe Ruth signed a three year salary deal with an option for two more years. The contract includes a standard salary with Ruth to be paid for the term, and hints Ruth could reach higher earnings with continued performance.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Waa
Hot Springs
Cay Che
Vama
Temma
Jacob Ruppert
Ctuhy
Tome Min Sligger
Ruppert
Aamien
Ruth
Hell
Volunteer Chaperones for Milford Dances Ready
Milford officials appoint a three member Milford Visiting Nurse Association committee to supervise male chaperones at public dances. Amid criticism of modern dances, the group will coordinate with town authorities to protect local youths and families at events in the town hall.
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Malford
Milford
Bridgeport
Milford Visiting Nurse Association
Manley J Cheasy
Arthur B. Clark
Earl
Adams
Romin
Tecan
Bethel Fight Over Isolation Threat From Health Officer
Bethel residents and a citizen committee clash with Dr John J Black state health chief over suspected smallpox cases. The group questions quarantine orders and vaccination, plans to bring Boston and New York physicians to Bethel, while Black travels to Hartford and calls for vaccination to lift gatherings ban.
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Bethel
St. Committee
Bethe Jx
John J. Black
Citizens’ Committee
Black
Cady R. Morse
I. PF
Parry G. Bennett Shock
Anthony A. Gorman
John Muesanten
Boston
New York
Hartford
Merigal
Black Nis
Dutchy the Chef sought in Brunen murder case
Riverside reports probe into John T. Bennens death with many enemies and a theory of vengeance from business associates. Authorities pursue George Welter known as Dutchy the Chef after Bennens shooting amid chaotic leads including a Mont Carmel incident and a damaged car from Hammonton with three youths seen fleeing toward Philadelphia. Police trace a coupe and limousine, with Mount Holly Chief Gaskill noting a path to New York. Detective Ellie Parker says a nonprofessional killer may be involved as officials press for answers.
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Riverside
John T. Bennen
Sian
Jonathan Kelny
Burlington
George Welter
Dutchy
Chef
Benny
Branen
Jeiry
Mount Carmel
Bronnen
Guapicion
Brunen
Hammonton N. J
X Garage
Philadelphia
Rer
Samuel J. Gaskill
Mount Holly
Amall Cox
Mount Hole Ivy
New York
Graf County
Ellie Parke
Parker
Bridgeport Booster's Six Centers of Community Dwellings
Bridgeport booster features six centers of community housing designed for stability, safety, and family living. The complexes, built of Orick material, provide garden space, vegetable plots, and play areas. aimed at housing nearly 2,000 families. Over 10 million dollars were spent on these residences, which are largely individually owned and enhanced by shrubs and hedges.
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Ridgeport
Ho i
Bridgeport
Quitting Education Board Sparks Sharp Dispute Over Slawson
In New York on March 13, William R Webster resigns as board president amid legal claims and a row over appointing a new school superintendent. The Board of Education debate spikes as Commissioner Wilson and others push for immediate acceptance while Slawson’s leave of absence stirs controversy.
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Slawson
Board of Educat
Bolt
Clear Sky
Book of Rules
Board of Education
William R Webster
Challenger
Webster
Samual J. Slawson
Lynn W. Wison
Alfred C. Fones
Mike
Commission Wilson
Edward FF. McGovern
Tipy
Ote Webster
Walls
Mary Braling
Faughetto
Education Board Examines Gaskey Tangle In Schools
The Education Board votes to appoint a three member committee to investigate whether Thomas I Caskey a high school assistant principal and school treasurer of Industrial Finance and Mortgage company has acted discreditably. Superintendent Blawson says no suspension yet and notes many unknowns while awaiting developments.
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Thomas I. Caskey
Siawson
Caskey
Blawson
McGovern
Challenger
Metigayerre
Thomas
Stridgesartigh School
Thez Industrial Finance & Mortgage Corn Feruelon
Wallis
Presdadt
Abortive Talks End Rail Wage Negotiations
Negotiations between executives of two eastern railroads and conductors and trainmen unions failed to produce a new wage and working condition agreement. The conference, held on various dates since February 16, adjourned with mutual terms considered not proposed, and no settlement reached.
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New York
Aves
Wayona
Bureau of Information
Miainagers
Casiem Youdy
Sondurtors
Schutte Granted Temporary Reprieve In Murder Case
In Wartl or Conn Marely 13 a reprieve was granted to Emil Sehutte, convicted murderer, on an appeal to the Supreme Court of Massachusetts. The stay delays execution previously set for April. The high court will not review the case until the May term, postponing the government’s mandate.
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Wartlord
Conn
Marely
Emil Sehutte
Ly Govarnot Lalo
Supreme Coast
Mreurs
Sehutte
Apel
Supreme Court I
New Britain Woman Burned to Death
A New Britain woman, Katherine Moonson, aged 13, died tonight after a fire caused by an accident with a heater. She fell on stairs in her Rome home while tending the heated device, severe burns to the body leading to her death. Local authorities and emergency responders attended the scene. investigators will review the cause of the blaze.
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Katherine Moonson
Rome
Senate
Bomb explosion reported on East Téth Street in New York
Reports to police indicate a blast on East Téth Street in New York last night. The incident, described as expung by witnesses, prompted immediate police attention and inquiries.
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New York
Maren ViterTivo
East Téth Street
de Axpiomnog
Wallis Faces Fresh Fraud Complaints In Case
Leon McDonald of Federal Bakery accuses John W. Wallis of a $25,000 swindle after a $1,050 loss from two stock transactions. Wallis remains jailed on $3,000 bail awaiting a hearing. Shapiro & Shapiro report a dishonored $400 check. Prosecutor Keating widens probe into Wallis’s firm assets and corporate records with state and New York offices involved.
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Leon McDonald
Baker
Finance Corporation
Harry Borstein
Federal Bakery
State Street
Vincent
John W. Wallis
Wallis
Morigses & Finance
Shapiro & Shapiro
SS. Ruskay& Co. Lowers
Formryly
Consalidated Exchange
Frame
Keating
Hartford Andhhe Corporation
New York
Caskey
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India
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Yraln
Sv. Catharines
Ont
Ontario Hydry Commission
Moerrilan
Fitehuf
Mrmmbers
Bridgefort
Pittsburgh
Damon Runyon
Universal Servler
Harry Gred
Pittahuegh
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul v
Madison Square Garden
Patsey Haley
Tommy Shortell
Praines Fish
Jack Dempsey
Harry Grep
Tingman
Gibbons
Gren
News York
Benny Teonard
Rllenie Mitchel
Anne Morgan
Education Board
Pearop
Ita
Thi Poora
Schutte
New Britain
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