Carroll Given Life Sentence for Slaying in Maine
Francis Carroll former scoutmaster and church worker is jailed for life for a murder in which Paul Dwyer 19 and Barbara Carroll 17 pleaded guilty to a related charge. Dwyer may seek a pardon. defense says funds are lacking. The case centers on the murder of Dr. James G. Littlefield and involves alleged threats and an incest relation.
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United Pross South
Paris
Francis Carroll
Gony
James G. Littlefield
Paul Dwyer
Barbara
Littlefield
Carroll
Dwyer
B. Walker Abbott
Clyde R. Chapman
Oxford County
Ruby
Barbara Carroll
New York
Arrest Orders for Japanese Threats in Shanghai Incident
United States Marines arrested and detained three Japanese operatives in Shanghai for threatening Chinese civilians with pistols during the Grat anniversary of the start of the battle of Shanghai. One officer was turned over to Japanese authorities, another released on parole to seek medical care after injuries, and a third remaining under parole, while municipal police also detained three Japanese operatives in the settlement. Also mentions Mexican author Cora Smith’s travel.
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United Prez
Shanghai
Aue
United Auter
Naralé
Army
Railroads to add pickup and delivery charges
Three eastern railroads will begin charging customers for pickup and delivery service on carload freight starting Monday. The charges, 5 to 20 cents per hundred pounds, follow ICC refusal to suspend tariffs filed by the railroads.
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Sv Linea Fress
Washington
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Raads
New York Central
Delaware and Hudson
Boston
Maine
Malon L Brown Named District NYA Supervisor
Malon L Brown was appointed National Youth Administration district supervisor for the northwestern Pennsylvania district by Walter X Qui. He previously led NYA recreation education and will take the new duties next Tuesday with main offices in Erie and Meadville.
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Koatsion i. Brown
Corey
National Youth Administration
Northwereen
Pennsylvania
Walter x. Qui
Yperattia
Butler Youth Is Found Safe After Disappearance
Butler Pa Aug 13 John Sutherland a 20 year old Butler youth who vanished from a Niagara Falls tourist camp Tuesday is safe his father James I Sutherland told UPI telegram today An intensive search had been conducted around the falls and nearby islands to locate him. Federal agents opened a probe into the death of a week old baby in Batavia N Y with autopsy findings described as indicating murder.
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Ey United Press
Butler
John] Sutherland
Niagara Walls
James I. Sutherland
Tye
John
Ting
Robinson Island
Falls
Batavia
George L. Graber
Murtle
Legislature reconvenes for recess on Monday
Harrisburg dispatch reports Gov George H Earle’s defense against alleged judicial overreach includes nine of thirty points in his special assembly call as he leaves for a Mexico and Central South American vacation. Chief Justice Kephart delays inquiries until court rules on constitutionality. The special legislature will reconvene Monday night then likely recess to mid September. Pennsylvania campaign activity heats up with Torrance and Lawrence leading GOP and Democratic drives ahead of November.
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United Prove
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Mexico
Central
South America
Dauphine County
Dauphine County Grand Jury
Harle
John W. Kephart
Commonwealth
Earle
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Grnsj
U. S
James I. Torrance
Westmoreland County
David L. Lawrence
Minors Denied Truck Permits In Public Utility Move
Harrisburg Aug 13 The Public Utility Commission announced it will deny minors certificates of public conveyance to operate trucks as common carriers The policy aims to bar minors from licensing to engage in trucking though it does not forbid them from driving trucks The motor vehicle code already bans minors from driving taxis and buses carrying passengers
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Rem
Harrisburg
Public Utility Commission
Progress on Route 6 project east of city
Rapid progress on resurfacing the Roosevelt highway between Corry and Pittsfield. A large construction force works near Bacella Corners east of Columbus, banking curves and moving resurfacing smoothly. Crews follow to build berms and clear right of way as widening continues toward Youngsville.
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Corry
Pittsfield
Ijterjell
Piitsfield
Youngsville
Man Kills Sweetheart Over Love for Woman
John Curran, after five years of longing for Mrs. Catherine Boyle, 27, feared a self inflicted fate if she refused to leave her husband. He carried a loaded revolver five years, then five days with a note threatening to kill Catherine and himself. He killed Catherine but did not kill himself. a note remained in his pocket when police arrested him.
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Dulles
New York
John Curran
Catherine Boyle
Adilleasée
Catherine
Frey accuses Communists of united front activity
Joan P. Frey head of the metal trades department of the American Federation of Labor testifies before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. He accuses the Committee for Industrial Organization and John L. Lewis of strong Communist backing and claims evidence will show a united front and peoples front program in the United States, similar to actions seen in Spain and France.
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Frey
United Front
United Press
Washington
Joan, P. Frey
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
John L. Lewis
Communist Party
House Committee
United States
Peoples’ Front
Spain
France
Eleven die as airliner crashes near Stuttgart
An eleven person death toll is reported after a Czechoslovak commercial airliner crashed into the Black Forest near Oberkirsk east of Stuttgart. Officials say the Prague to Paris flight was en route in heavy rain when the accident occurred.
German plane heads back toward Berlin from New York
The four engine Brandenburg monoplane, led by Capt Alfred Henke, departed Bennett Field at 9 02 50 a m for a non stop flight to Berlin on the great circle route The crew of three included Rudolf von Maredt Paul Dierberg and Walter Kober The craft lifted off gently and headed northeast as police maintained order among the small crowd lingering after the field’s earlier arrival from Berlin The craft is expected to reach Berlin in about 20 hours if tailwinds persist reflecting on the quick return from the westward flight that set a 24 hour 58 minute record against east winds.
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United Press
New York
Brandenburg Tool
Tom Ployd
Bennett Field
Berlin
Atlantic Great Circle
Alfred Henke
Henke
Rudolf von Maredt
Paul Dierberg
Walter Kober
Baby in Chicago spared second eye removal
Helnine Judith Colan, four months old, initially facing removal of a second eye for a malignant growth, is reported in good condition after doctors at the Academy of Medicine decided no additional operation is needed to save life and sight. Her mother Mrs. Estelle Colan and grandmother Mrs. Martis Hershman accompanied the infant home to Chicago by air from New York following the decision.
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Symiem Frese
Chicago
Helnine
Judith Colan
Estelle Cole
Colan
Martis Hershman
New Yor
Academy of Medicine
Youth 18 Found in Greensburg Pa After Long Search
James Houston 14, who disappeared Tuesday in Greensburg, Pa, was located in York Pa after a lengthy search by Boy Scouts and state motor police. He is in custody following a letter received today by his aunt.
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Greensburg
James Houston
York
Dedication Plans for Veterans Memorial Addition
Committees prepare for the dedication of a new granite addition to Pine Grove Cemetery memorializing Civil War veterans. Mrs Smith funds the addition and town clock in the high school tower, with ceremonies set for Sunday August 21 at 2:30 PM and a program to follow. Local veterans' groups are urged to participate.
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Pine Grave L
Jason Smith
Mra Smith
Husit
All War
Tree City
Swanky party to cost $50 000 in Newport
The Henry R Ripley family plans a lavish coming out party for their daughter Lesley with a $50,000 mansion addition, a $16,000 ballroom, 10000 electric bulbs, and an Italian Riviera theme. Hundreds of Newport elites attend as Lesley travels to Europe with her parents next week.
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United Press
Newport
R. 1
Henry R. Ripleys
Lesley
Riviers Qalendar
Pallroom
Italy
Babson criticizes utility act and public power push
Roger Babson argues the U S Holding Company Act of 1935 is only one factor. He says rising taxes and public competition threaten electricity customers and investors. He compares New Deal policy to Nazi persecution and warns of PWA loans fueling municipal power to rival private firms.
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Babson
Roger Babson Glousester
Mass
SHCT
Mie
PWA
Den
Becuse
Power stakes in utility firms disputed by public ownership claim
A fragmented excerpt argues that utility securities are widely owned by insurers, banks, hospitals, churches, colleges, and the public, not by a few wealthy individuals. The piece contends 6,000,000 power securities holders exist and many Americans have indirect stakes via bonds, deposits, or institutions, challenging the notion of concentrated control. The article hints at continued discussion on page seven.
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Ansley
Insurance Companien
Savings Banks
Wbrarlen
Peareely m U. 8
Ns Insurance
Hin Kavings Deposit
Hin Church
Rumors of Major Conflict Hover Worldwide
United Press brief from Aug 13 reports a tense international atmosphere with Europe feared for a general war. Germany prepares one million troops for maneuvers Monday as Paris and London show worry but public calm persists. Viscount Halifax and Prime Minister Chamberlain rest, while Berlin calls the drills routine military activity.
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Europe
London
Germany
France
United Press
Paris
Viscount Halifax
Yorkeshire
Neville Chamberlain
Berlin
Naxi Army
Ireserve
Une
Pressaert
Preaq
D.N.B. Wa
Rich Beggar to Have Hearing in Philadelphia
An elderly panhandler identified as Emma Guldman by police faces a hearing after she was found with $269 in gold certificates and notes claiming the money was saved from a time when she supposedly had nothing. A routine clothing check revealed the currency and the suspect’s story was questioned today.
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Philadelphia
Clan Blank
Emma Guldman
Sinéer Hill
Pal
Woman in Serious Condition After Crash in Butler County
Mrs Blemer Slauktenhaupt, 54, of Perrysville, is in critical condition at a hospital after an automobile accident that killed her 62-year-old husband Blaughtenhaupt died from the injuries last night. Mrs Slauktenhaupt is reported as suffering from multiple injuries and remains in critical condition.
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Rochester
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NYA
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Swanky Party
H. B. Ripleys
Manila
Manuel Quezon
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Ble Boon
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