Gas Formula Theft Suit Targets Major Interests
State Sen. James I Bowers leads a suit alleging theft of a vital gasoline formula. Plaintiffs seek accountings from defendant corporations and subsidiaries and a discovery bill to identify all users of the process. They claim bribes to a dead Washington attorney enabled the defendants to exploit the Tetraethyl lead secret, causing plant explosions and worker injuries at Bayway and Elizabeth New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Bowers
Somerville
N. Y
Charles S. MacKenzie
New York
James Westhroel
Los Angeles
Washington
Howard-Vaughan Company
Great Prosperity Era Predicted by Davis at Moose Convention
Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania told the 50th annual Loyal Order of Moose convention in Mooseheart that a period of greatest prosperity lies ahead for the United States. He addressed the initial session as director general, noting the order’s silver jubilee and its home for dependent children in Mooseheart.
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Mooseheart
U. S
Secret Formula Battle Ties Major Firms in 1930s Case
The patent dispute centers on Vita Bas and Ethyl gasoline as Standard Oil of New Jersey, General Motors, and Du Pont allegedly conspired to steal the secret. Agents sought to extract details from Howard-Vaughan employees, while patents were pursued in the names of Midgeley and Kettering. Ethyl Corp allegedly controlled pricing and production, with relationships among the three giants described as rife with manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Walter C. Teagle
Howard-Vaughan Company
Standard Oil
General Motors
Thomas Midgeley, Jr
Charles F. Kettering
Howlard
Niagara Falls
Washington
Midgeley and Kettering
Chemisis
DuPont Company
Ethyl Corporation
DuPont
Thyl Corporation
International News Service
Hall and Langford to remarry after unclear Prescott marriage
HOLLYWOOD June 8 Jon Hall and Frances Langford said they would remarry with guests and formality because their Prescott Arizona wedding possibly not legal. Hall admitted jitters caused an incorrect birthplace on the license, claiming Fresno California as his birthplace while listing New York.
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Hollywood
Jon Hall
Frances Langford
Prescott, Ariz
Hall
Fresno
Calif
New York
Barbecue Stand Hold Up Still Mystery to Police
Police arrested two suspects yesterday but failed to link anyone to a masked robbery at Harry A. Hickman’s Barnes Grove barbecue stand on Mac Corkle avenue. Hickman said the bandits took $35 early yesterday. A man named Clarence Gillispie was arrested on a warrant by Mrs. A. E. Nuckols and charged with theft of tools valued at $20.
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Harry A. Hickman
Barnes Grove
MacCorkle Avenue Place
A. E. Nuckols
Clarence Gillispie
Kidney Health Claim Ad in 35-Cent Box
An old advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem capsules as a grand kidney stimulant and diuretic. It claims to cleanse kidneys and bladder, reduce back ache leg cramps and puffy eyes, and promises health, happiness, and longevity from using the product as directed. The ad urges readers to obtain the original from Haarlem in Holland.
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Haarlem
Haarem
Holland
Ady
Queen is bitten by large dog at Danish seaside resort
Queen Alexandrine of Denmark was bitten on the leg and wounded by a big dog while walking two fox terriers at a seashore resort. The impact required stitches at a hospital before she returned to her residence. the incident prompted a royal marshal's statement. Gov Holt urged citizens to share government costs during a speech in Jackson's Mill, stressing duties on schools and roads.
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London
INS
Alexandrine
Denmark
Copenhagen
Royal Danish Pemurt
Jackson's Mill
Hormer A. Holt
Boe
William Miller
John Roe
Sirecy
Holt
Weather and road funding debate amid city concerns
A fragmented weather bureau report mixes with remarks on road construction funding. Officials urge citizens to seek reliable sources and verify statements rather than rely on rumors, stressing careful assessment of government actions and choices.
New Auditorium Plans Due in Charleston Today
The new municipal auditorium blueprints are due today in Charleston. Mayor Dawson was notified by the PWA regional headquarters in Chicago. Plans will be reviewed by consulting engineer C. P. Fortney and the council committee led by George E. Sutherland. A change order may be prepared for Ward and Ward to resume work after approval. A special council session was announced for Monday.
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Municipal
Dawson
PWA
Chicago
C. P. Fortney
George E. Sutherland
Ross Linked With Slain Man in Youngstown Trial
In Youngstown Herbert Ross a reputed Cleveland gangster is tied to the Marino murder as Eddie Hegert testifies he, plus Tommy Galati and Sally Hart, were arranged for a Thursday date with Roy Marino. Five men indicted including Ross face trial. Marino’s body was found Sept 10 1937.
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Cleveland
Marino
Hegert
Youngstown
Junga
Herbert, Ross
Roy
Happy) Marino
Eddie Hegert
Ross
Youngstown-East Liverpool
William A. Ambrose
Sally Hart
Tommy
Galati
Herb
Marine
Goo ‘Rial
John — Anthoulis
Steubenville
Mercy
Hart
John O'Boyle
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Giant Interests
Bayway
Elizabeth
N. J
Howard
Vitagas
Oxfords Rintess Mountings Buhl Optical CO
Morrison Eldg
Pabieaie
Emtrance Risito Theatre
Buhl
EPSOM
Weter
Petroletum
Davis
Potterfield
DuPonts Duco
Paint & Glass Co
Cov. Holt
S. Weatherburau
Ernor
Heston
Pittsburgh
Charleston
F.H.A. Loans
W. M. Flournoy
Union Trusteee
Charleston, W. VA
Field
COATS
Kields
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