World News of the Day in Pictures Kidnapping and Tragedy Summary
In 1983 a Kansas City city manager’s daughter Mary McEvoy, 62, fatally shot herself at home after a kidnapping ordeal by Ina nappers. Misa McElvoy, who saved one kidnapper from hanging, faced fatherly anger for $30,000. Governor Long’s legislative session continued amid political maneuvering and court battles.
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Mary McEvoy
Kansas City
Ininapers
Taison
Misa McElvoy
Kdapers
Wes Rot
Tax League Expert Urges Co Economy
A Tax League expert, Williams, urged Erie County officials to pursue economy measures and rely on cash balances to cover deficits. He cited 1939 practices and projected a 1940 deficit near 268,000, arguing operating costs are met by revenues and reducing cash balances.
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TAX League
Sdrie
Don
Erie
Weoue
Wiliams
Neti
Alabama Plans Modern Prison
Alabama has started plans to build the first modern state prison, replacing the old women’s facility near We fumpko. The project aims to house inmates in a dedicated work building after years of no dedicated state prison facilities.
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Ala
Alasema
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Wefumpko
Hisberle
Sheueture
Wil le
MD Fink
New Predon
Alié
Enue
Dion
Alddam
Méngomecy
Singil County
Plans dropped for vets home in Pennsylvania district
Widespread disappointment followed news that a veterans hospital plan, proposed by James Van Zandt of Altoona, would be delayed another year. Communities in Blenfield Center or Hill counties urged a clear site, while local chambers of commerce and civic groups pressed for a definite location.
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Veterans’ Hospital
Pennsylvania
Gorgressins
James van Zandt
Altoona
Blenefield
Center
Temmerce
Erie patrolman justified killing in downtown confrontation
A police narrative describes Erie Patrolman L AUB as justified after a downtown struggle in which a gunman allegedly robbed a store, tussled with the officer, and fired moments before the patrolman shot him. The suspect reportedly tossed cash and brandished a pistol as bystanders and fleeing patrons watched.
Franklin Man Pleads Guilty in Lottery Case
Franklin man admits series of major counts in county indictment. He pleads guilty to operating and conducting a lottery, a common nuisance, and selling lottery tickets. Several others also plead guilty to related gambling charges in the same session.
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John BE
Graham
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R. Minten
City
Anthony FR. Knox
Primklin
Frank Schossiey
ON City
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Euliy
Ian Ehayaewl
Willy Intent
Funeral services for August Ausnehmer
Funeral services for August Ausnehmer longtime baker and elder statesman of the town were held Monday afternoon at 2 oclock from the Jackson chapel on West Washington street Rev Edward J Wagner of St Peters Catholic Church Helatedt presided and burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery Family members attended with several out of town relatives including Mr and Mrs William G Tardner and Mrs Lily Benninger of New York City directing the arrangements
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West
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Dorhul Wes
Pine Gove
Henry Dicker
Ross Mead
James O'Brien
Charles ‘Tubbs
Leo Planerty
William Foll
Irl
William G
Lili Benninger
New York City
Hazis Capture Many on Western Front
The French high command reported heavy activity on the western front with German patrols taking prisoners and incursions west of the Vosges. Casualties were noted as high, and German thrusts were checked by French defense.
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Jan
Wea
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Suifetnet
Voice of the People on Taxpayer Dilemmas and Elder Employment
A reader letter discusses economist worries on aging workers and policy bias toward older people. It argues many older workers are kept from new opportunities, while youth under four face harsh economic limits. The piece critiques blanket age discrimination and questions the focus of current prosperity plans.
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Jacl
Trubilo
Mothes
Aged Fairview Woman Dies in Monday Morning Death
A Fairview resident, an elderly woman, died Monday morning in Fairview. Survived by eight brothers, a sister, a daughter, and grandchildren including Mrs. Emory Miller and Russell Bogart of Fairview. Funeral services led by Roy H. B Shaw will be held at the Fairview Methodist Church, Wednesday, with interment in Branwes, Pa.
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Erte
Janov
Elwucen Deburn
Ruliview
Abbie Hane Offier
Dheh— Ter
Edmund Whipple
Main Street
Fairview
Allison Royse
Phrill
Girard
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Russell Bogart
Bimnenal
Roy H. B Shaw
Dyirview
AVY REVEALS PLANS TO SELL OLD WOLVERINE
City officials and Navy officers discussed selling the old Wolverine, a dilapidated vessel once part of the Fourth Naval District. A letter from Captain R. B. Colley urged the mayor to determine ownership and inform the public of any sale actions. Navy inspection found repairs prohibitive, deeming expenditures too high to justify restoring the craft.
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AtlMery
Bay
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Swatch
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Barber
R. B. Colley
Actig Rom ‘Ueundant
Fourth Naval Distwael
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Sceledenl
Lojary
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Navy Department
Infant Dies Enroute to Corry Hospital
An infant from Bing Cyevk died enroute to Corry Hospital. Officials, including Coroner Ext Lowrey of Wasvett County, will investigate the exact cause of death. The body was taken to the Schhonover funeral scheme in Sugar Grove for funeral services likely tomorrow morning.
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Douis Helse
Bing Cyevk
Pneumonis
Lowrey
Wasvett
Sugar Grove
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