Fugitive Felon De Vol Slain by Enid Police in Oklahoma
An escaped Karpis Barker associate identified as Lawrence De Vol was killed by Enid officers after firing on them in a beer parlor. Police killed a suspect and wounded two officers. a companion named Donald Reader was arrested claiming De Vol’s identity. The case ties to earlier St Peter asylum breakouts and a 1930 Missouri police killing.
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Enid
Okla
Lawrence de Vol
Karpis - Barker Ibster
Minnesota
Harold Woolwine
de Vol
Cal Palmer
Ralph Knorr
Lelon Coyle
Coyle
Jim O’neal
Donald Reader
St. Peter, Minn
Turon
Kan
St. Peter Hospital
Frank Gibson
Albert Saroko
Oklahoma City
Alvin Karpis
William Hamm
Edward G. Bremer
Kansas State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Drought Sidelights Report From Tallula Illinois
Farmers faced extreme heat above 100 degrees in Tallula Illinois avoiding daytime work. They slept during the day and harvested wheat by moonlight at night, reflecting the severe drought conditions.
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Tallula, Ill
Traveling salesmen push air conditioning via ice packed cars
In Aberdeen South Dakota traveling salesmen advised garage owners to cool cars by placing a 100 pound cake of ice inside each vehicle each morning, keeping windows closed to ride comfortably all day.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Boy 13 Injured by Exploding Root Beer Bottle
Chicago youth Kermit Krantz, age 13, went to the kitchen for homemade root beer to cool off before sleep. The bottle exploded, causing severe cuts to his abdomen and wrist.
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Chicago
Kermit Krantz
Think of Winter Warns Minnesota Heat Struck Residents
Dr E A Meyerding secretary of the State Medical association urges Minnesotans enduring heat to recall last winter when temperatures plunged to 40 below zero. He advocates mental cooling and conservation measures as heat persists.
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ST. Paul
E. A. Meyerding
State Medical Association
Addi
Controversial Advice Sparks Debate on Clothing Guidance
A public figure suggested minimal clothing, urging white attire and stripping babies to the skin at home. He claimed it would benefit health, provoking criticism from mothers and health advocates who warned against unsafe practices and questioned the source's credibility.
Judge Blames Heat For Quick Des divorces in Des Moines
District Judge Frank S. Shankland says hot weather strains marriages causing shorter tempers. He notes people file divorce petitions in a hurry during warm months and withdraw them after cold seasons.
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Des Moines
Frank S. Shankland
Smallest Dakota baby kept warm without incubator
In Aberdeen South Dakota Barbara Frances Beaver, born April 23 at 4 pounds 6 ounces, weighed just 13 ounces at birth. Her doctor said the heat outside was enough to keep her warm, so she did not need an incubator.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Barbara Frances Beaver
Dakotas
Overcome by Heat Strikes Farm Worker in Thornburg
Walter AIll brighton collapsed Tuesday afternoon while building a corn crib on his Thornburg farm. He is receiving care at Grace Mc Cracken home where his wife is recovering from injuries from a recent automobile accident.
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the Gazette
Thornburg
Walter Ailbrighton
Grace McCracken
Britain to restore naval strength in the Mediterranean
London announced Britain would return its Mediterranean fleet to near normal levels soon after the Italo Ethiopa crisis. The move, gradual, aims to reassure Mussolini and pressure Hitler over foreign policy, while Ethiopia remains under Italian rule.
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London
INL
Italy
Mediterranean
England
Ilduce
Admiralty
Mussolini
Stresa
Germany
Danzig
Rhineland
Hitler
Britain
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Urges Liquidation of Huge Amoskeag Textile Factory
Arthur Black, master in Amoskeag Manufacturing Company reorganization, urged immediate liquidation of the Manchester New Hampshire mills. He proposed stopping all salaries and expenses tied to any reopening effort for the textile plants formerly employing about 12 000 workers.
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Amoskeag
Boston
Arthur Black
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Manchester
N. H
Black
Stove Explodes Destroys What Cheer Farm Home
A kerosene stove explosion destroyed the Louis Yahnke home one mile east of What Cheer on Wednesday. Mrs. Yahnke was preparing dinner for harvest hands when it occurred. Firefighters saved the barn and other buildings but little furniture could be saved. The property is owned by W. J. Aldinger and is insured.
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the Gazette
What Cheer
Louis Yahnke
Marquette Woman’s Daughter Wins Poetry Contest
Marquette residents Mr. and Mrs. J M Berry announce their daughter Sister Mary St Virginia B V M of Chicago won first place in a poem contest by America magazine. About 2700 entrants competed including many renowned Catholic poets. the poem honors the Blessed Virgin.
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Marquette
J. M. Berry
Mary St. Virginia
Sisters of Charity
Chicago
America
Funeral Held for John Taylor Moore in Hazleton
John Taylor Moore aged 87, longtime Hazleton resident and former manager of Kiefer mills, died after a fall at his son Roy Moore’s home in Chicago. His funeral was Thursday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. R. A. Hallett.
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Hazleton
John Taylor Moore
R. A. Hallett
Roy Moore
Chicago
Kiefer Mills
Local Man Remains Found in Hazleton Home
A longtime resident, after retirement, lived in Hazleton with sons F. H. and Len D. Moore. Survived by four sons, F. H. and Len D. of Hazleton and Lee and Roy Moore of Chicago.
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Here
Hazleton
F. H
Len D. Moore
Len. D
Hazleton and
Lee
Roy Moore
Chicago
Seaport Town Praises Local Oil Capital Public Build
This seaport town hails its oil capital status and honors Saegertown Pennsylvania for making DWIN. The message touts bug fighting effectiveness and pleasant use with no kerosene odor. Available at Baldwin Laboratories in Saegertown.
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Saegertown Pa
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Minnesota Asylum
John Rose
Kirksville
Missouri
Minneapolis
Him
Poochel Isa
Er-Rumf-F Uo
Academy
Williams
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Associated Press
Nature
P. S
Kodak
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester
N. Y
Houston
Baldwin Laboratories
Ine Saegertown, PA
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Percales
Riverside
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Ted Grinder
Cuttyhunk Fish
SA. Shoe
Ward
Commander Oil
Quart
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Montgomery Ward
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