Bank Bandit Locks Nine In Vault At First National
A skilled robber in a flesh colored mask entered the First National Bank in Lake Geneva Wisconsin welcomed nine staff members and herded them into a vault after forcing Vice President George Allen to fill a box with cash. The bandit claimed keys to 12 banks and left a taunting note while escaping in a cashier’s car. Police cordons spread through southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois as the description of the 5 foot 3 inch 150 pound man with a 9 mm Luger circulated.
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Vicki Lochner
Our City Labor Unity and Its Leaders Compared
A city column reflects on the five great labor forces in the United States. It notes the CIO’s return to the fold under George Meany, describes him as a persuasive leader with contrasts to Sam Gompers, and contrasts their appearances and backgrounds. The piece hints at ongoing internal labor debates and signals continuation of coverage on page twenty four.
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George Meany
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Meany
Sam Gompers
Gompers
London
Paige
Navy Seamaster crashes in Chesapeake Bay killing one
Experimental Navy Seamaster model explodes in flight near Leonardtown Maryland and crashes into Chesapeake Bay. Four crew were aboard. one pilot Maurice Bernhard is identified as dead as three civilians and a Navy officer are missing. Plane had been testing at Patuxent River area with second craft planned.
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Potomac River
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Maurice Bernhard
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Herbert Scudder
Baltimore
James Henschel
Cmdr
Victor Atgeff
Patusent Naval Air Test Station
Glenn L Martin Coa
Webster Field
Patuxent
Clear Pasadena Day Forecast With No Morning Fog
The weatherman predicts a clear day for the Pasadena area with no early fog. Smog restrictions are in place district wide except the Pollution Central District which will not face smog today. Temperatures range from 51 to 67 degrees with similar levels to yesterday.
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