Band Leader Kuhn Arrested After Nationwide Alarm
Fritz Kuhn head of a German American band was arrested in Krumsville Pennsylvania on a New York grand jury indictment for grand larceny and forgery totaling about 14500. District Attorney Thomas Dewey said Kuhn is a common thief and detectives trailed him all day before arrest after a nationwide alert.
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New York
INS
Fritz Kuhn
Krumsville
Thomas Dewey
Kuhn
Pennsylvania
Dewey
James Cashman
James Canavan
Joseph Norbury
Manhattan
Cornelius F. Collins
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Bergdoll Returns To Face Penalty
Gro te the U. S. today to face the punishment he evaded 19 years ago when he escaped military custody and fled to Germany. He was arrested on the Bremen liner by military intelligence officers. Before docking he was hustled aboard a customs cutter and held on Governor's Island. This occurred on March 4, 1920, after the U. S. entered the war.
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New York
Grote
U. S
Germany
Bremen
Governor’s Island
Willie Willis on equality and self-worth
In a candid remark Willie Willis reflects on his belief that explaining equality distinguishes him in his class. He argues the concept makes individuals feel equal to those deemed better and emphasizes personal insight as a source of value.
Profits Levy Held Doomed
Washington May 25 The undistributed profits tax faced likely end as a compromise plan to revise revenue laws for business recovery won approval from President Roosevelt the treasury chief and congressional leaders Mor genthau said agreement would aid recovery but did not announce specifics House and Senate leaders foresee swift congressional approval while some Ways and Means members oppose. Senate Minority Leader McNary pledged caucus discussion after House action. Under current law corporations with net income under 25000 are taxed 12 to 16 percent.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Congressional
Sec
Treasury Morgenthau
House
Senate
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
McNary
Paderewski Suffers Slight Heart Attack
Paderewski 78 renowned pianist and former Polish premier suffered a slight heart attack in New York causing cancellation of his Madison Square Garden concert. He had begun his U S tour and continued performing after earlier illness on the trip.
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New York
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Poland
Madison Square Garden
Fiduciary Society Elects Lawhead President
The West Virginia Corporate Fiduciary Society elected Guy Lawhead of Bluefield as president at its annual meeting in White Sulphur Springs. He succeeds R. E. Plott of Charleston. W. P. Welker of Wheeling was named secretary treasurer and vice president. W. H. Davisson of Clarksburg became secretary treasurer. Plott proposed a mid winter meeting to boost effectiveness, and C. A. Boone urged an investment division.
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White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
C. A. Boone of
Huntington
Bankers
F. Brian Reuter
Union Trust Company of
Pittsburgh
Britain Asks Soviet Aid in Mutual Defense Pact
London reports Britain notified Soviet Russia of readiness to speed talks on joining a three power front with France and Moscow. Proposed pact would cover direct aggression against European territories of any signatory and include consultations among staffs to ensure coordinated action. Details about eligible states and firm commitments remained to be finalized.
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London
Russia
Japan
Chamberlain
Britain
Snite Arrives At Old Shrine In Lourdes Pilgrimage
Fred B. Snite Jr a 28 year old paralytic in an iron lung reached the Grotto of Miracles Lourdes France on a 5000 mile pilgrimage from the United States His arrival marked a thankful offering and prayer for another miracle as crowds gathered around his trailer as he entered the grotto amid an open air mass conclusion
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Lourdes
France
Fred B. Snite, Jr
U. S
China
Bernadette Soubiroux
le Havre
Church of the Rosary
Farmers Cheer King and Queen in Regina Visit
The visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Regina drew farmers and dignitaries, as showers paused for the royal arrival. Locals crowded the agriculture center to greet the couple after their train from Winnipeg, with a private station welcome and a public ovation at the doorway.
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Regina
Old
Northwest Territory
Canada
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Winnipeg
Survivors Rise From Squalus Submarine Rescue
The first survivors from the Squalus submarine exit the diving bell as Falcon crew assist them. Lieut. John G. Nichols of Chicago is identified among the men stepping aboard the Falcon after the perilous rescue operation.
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Falcon
John G. Nichols
Chicago
Death Plot Admitted By 3 Denied By 7 in Philadelphia
Ten defendants face murder charges after arraignment over a large insurance murder plot. Three admitted part in the scheme. seven pleaded innocent, including widows of poison victims. One man convicted of first degree murder awaits execution. hearings and indictments extend to seventeen others in custody.
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Philadelphia
Paul Petrillo
Rose Carina
James A. Kelly
Carina
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Mercury Hits 96 Record For Year
Charleston endured the year's hottest day as temperatures climbed to 96 downtown and 94.1 at the airport by 4 pm. Showers were forecast but deemed insufficient for relief. A sudden cool down to 76 last night followed overcast skies. The dry spell has left vegetation and farming three weeks behind.
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Charleston
U. S. Weather Bureau
Parkersburg
FDR Signs Record Navy Fund Bill and Public Works Plan
President Roosevelt signed a $773,049,151 navy supply bill and Congress advanced a $54,000,000 naval public works program. The navy funding allows construction of two 45,000-ton battleships at about $100,000,000 each, marking a major rearmament push.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Survivors Speak on Squalus Submarine Disaster
Portmouth dispatch quotes seven Squalus survivors reflecting on pursuit rescue and their ordeal. Navy officers and crew describe 100 percent effort, cold conditions, discipline, and the absence of grand speeches as they faced a life threatening incident.
Ship hero shields 32 others as Squalus sinks
Electrician's Mate Lloyd B. Maness sealed a watertight compartment door to save 32 sailors while 26 perished. he would do it again if needed. He mourned his friend Sherman Shirley, to marry May 28, and recalled their final talk before the dive.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Lloyd B. Maness
Navy
Maness
Sherman Shirley
Little Rock
Ark
Shirley
Ruth Desautel
Dover
Hope
Navy Presses Salvage Work On Submarine
The Navy orders continuous salvage ops on the half flooded submarine Squalus through the night. Officials aim to tow the craft to shallow water and recover the 26 dead with divers under orders to bring up any bodies found. Captain W F Amsden promises no pause until the job is done.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy’ High Command
Navy Yard
W. F. Amsden
Squalus Submarine Rescue: Torpedo Room Flooded
Navy divers opened the flooded rear compartment of the submarine Squalus after a large diving bell rescue. No life signs were found as the Falcon reported the after hatch opened and the torpedo room remained flooded. Twenty six men died in the tragedy among thirty three saved earlier.
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Portsmouth
N. H
INS
Squalus
Navy Yard
Falcon
Survivors Rescued From Squalus Dive Amid Salvage Efforts
Salvage crews bent to buoying the crippled submarine for towing to deeper waters as divers probed flooded compartments for missing bodies and vital valves. The nine-ship fleet lit the scene after a dramatic rescue of 33 men, while Lieut Naquin said those in the after compartments died quickly as water flooded the hull.
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O. F. Naquin
Naquin
Pal
Lloyd B. Maness
Greensboro
N. C
Maness
Shirley
Dover
N. H
Alfred G. Prien
Naval
Prien
Wills Written On Sea Floor During Squalus Tragedy
Sunken Squalus crew members wrote their wills by flashlight on the ship floor while awaiting rescue. Navy wives visiting the hospital report the men, many with colds, prayed for help and discussed last wishes as hope briefly rose and then faded.
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Portsmouth
N. H
INS
O. F. Naquin
Navy Hospital
Carlton B. Powell
Navy
Hope
Navy declares Squalus crew dead after rescue effort
The Navy announced the 26 men trapped in submerged compartments of the submarine Squalus are dead. Notify letters with condolences were sent to relatives as rescue officials reported the final outcome off New Hampshire.
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Navy
Washington
INS
Navy Department
U. S. S. Squalus
New Hampshire
Navy High Command
James A
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Old Shrine
Mercury
FDR
Oliver F. Naquin
Alexandria
John C. Nichols
Judson T. Bland
Norfolk
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Charlestown
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Oakwood Heights
N. Y
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Salem
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