Increasingly Precarious Coal Shortage Forecast for 1944
The Office of War Information warns a coal shortage could reach a catastrophe if stocks are not replenished by next summer. Industrial and retail inventories drop from 86 million tons to about 60 million by year end, leaving only a month's supply. By March 31 shortages will be even tighter, with distribution challenges worsening consumer impact.
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California Surgeon Iowa Native Slain
Los Angeles AP reports Ephram Mounsey, 61, shot and killed Dr Verne C Hunt 54 a renowned California surgeon, then died by self inflicted gunshot after asking why he was not operated on. Witness Gladys Jarvis described the fatal confrontation. Dr Hunt a Rush Medical School graduate and University of Minnesota surgeon, served as associate professor and later director of the American College of Surgeons. survived by widow and three children.
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Girl Acquitted of Slaying Her Rival
Chicago AP Rosalie Walsh a 21 year old blonde was found not guilty by a jury of seven women and five men in the murder of Alberta Morrow 28 in a case centered on a love rivalry. Walsh cried thanked God and embraced fiancé Anthony van Arkel 27 after the verdict.
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Woman Accuses Love Triangle In Court Testimony
A woman testified she suspected Van Arkel of a date with Miss Morrow and found a pistol in Van Arkel's box after visiting his apartment. She claimed the gun went off accidentally when Anthony grabbed her, while Van Arkel said he still loves Rosalie and would marry her if acquitted.
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Goering Plans Luxurious Swedish Refuge House
London reports quoted from Stockholm say Hermann Goering is arranging a luxury Swedish country house as a potential refuge if he flees Germany. The plan comes amid Allied vows to pursue Axis war criminals to ensure they face punishment.
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Newman’s Fourth Floor Wood Card Tables Featured
Advertises sturdy waste baskets with 9.9 or 11 inch openings priced at 50c 59c and 98c. Also promotes Newman’s Fourth Floor Wood card tables with colored and walnut inlaid tops, noted as well constructed and well braced.
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