Madman of Mattoon Hoax Declared by Police
Police in Mattoon conclude the so called Madman of Mattoon was a hoax. They attribute the alleged gas attacks to carbon tetrachloride fumes from a nearby war plant and mass hysteria among residents. The case sparked debate as officials dismissed the tales while locals urged further inquiry into the plant’s emissions.
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Mattoon
Thomas W. Wright
Harry Curtis
William Kidwell
Coles County
Curtis
Carl Cordes
C. E. Cole
Atlas Imperial Diesel Engine Company
Atlas
Directions Given On Getting News About Prisoners
Instructions from the Linn County Red Cross explain how next of kin may contact the International Red Cross Information Bureau at the Office of the Provost Marshal General for prisoner of war news. The guidance covers verifying addresses, resolving conflicting status, and sending legal documents. Civilian internees are treated similarly.
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International Red Cross
Linn County
Red Cross
Germany
Rights of prisoners of war next of kin inquiry
The text explains that next of kin may inquire through the provost marshal general and may be granted privilege if they establish their relationship since many civilian internees have not officially named kin.
Service Life unveils Gold Seal sickness accident policy
Omaha Nebraska announces a new Gold Seal plan offering up to 100 dollars monthly for sickness or accident disability and hospital benefits up to 650 dollars per confinement. It includes up to 6000 dollars for accidental death or loss and requires no medical exam with 10 days free examination by mail.
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Omaha
Neb
Reliable Service Life Insurance Company
Service Life Insurance Company
Omaha 2
Nebraska
Red Cross Home Service Agencies Aid Inquiries
Inquiries about noninterned and unreported U S nationals in enemy occupied territory may be directed to the home service department of the Red Cross chapter located in the Granby building.
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U. S
Home Service Department of the Red Cross
Granby Building
Tolbukhin and Malinovsky Promoted to Marshals
London dispatch reports Gen. Fenodor I Tolbukhin of the Third Ukrainian army and Gen. Rodion Y Malinovsky of the Second Ukrainian army were raised to marshals. The promotions come as their forces push Romania and Bulgaria toward surrender, ending their participation in the war.
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London
Fenodor I. Tolbukhin
Moscow
Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Romania
Bulgaria
Halleck Urges President Not Feuding With Congress in Taunton
Rep. Charles A. Halleck of Indiana, head of the Republican congressional campaign committee, says voters should elect a Dewey Bricker ticket and a Republican congress that works in harmony with the president. He warns against a congress dominated by dissidents and attacks the New Deal as influenced by Sidney Hillman and radical satellites. He calls for support of war bonds.
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Taunton
Mass
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Congress
Halleck
Dewey-Bricker
Republican National Committee
New York
Sidney Hillman
New Deal Party
Republican Congress
Quiz Kid Conlon Stumped by Tree Wedge Incident
CHICAGO INS Patrick Owen Conlon a 7 year old Quiz Kid admitted he was stumped when wedged in a fork of a tree while playing pirate near his home. Fellow pirates called neighbor Bert Harrington a research engineer who helped with a saw.
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Chicago
INS
Patrick Owen Conlon
Bert Harrington
Harrington Free After 45 Minute Rescue
Harrington used a saw to free young Con Jon after a 45 minute ordeal. Authorities reported the rescue was completed successfully with the boy unharmed and safety crews coordinating the operation.
Lady Pepperel Warm Blanket Blend Features
A description notes Lady Pepperel as an economical warm blanket woven with 25 percent wool for warmth, 25 percent cotton for strength, and 50 percent rayon for beauty. Satin bound with color options Cedar Rose Blue Green.
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Fieldcrest
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Claude Callan
Teme Lil
Wallis Casali
Loth Street Service
Yaar
Conlon
Killian Company
Roseville Pottery
China
Rayon Taffeta
Lady Pepperell
Lady Seymour Chevron
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