Cleveland’s Mysterious Murders Nearing Solution
United Press reports Sheriff O’Donnell aims to confirm with a detector test that Frank Dolezal, accused killer of 13 victims in Kingsbury Run, confessed to a notorious decapitation murder. Coroner Gerber backs the claim while evidence ties Dolezal to multiple slayings and his association with disreputable locales and victims.
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United Press
Cleveland
Mari L. Odonnell
Frank Doleval
Kingsbury Atun
Tve
Kinigsbuy Run
Wtteaat
Florence Sawdey Pollid
Samuel R. Gerber
Dolezal
Erie
Doleeal
Wasioughtar House
Murder Victim Linked to County Resident and Dolezal Confession
The case centers on Mrs. Phillips and a string of dismembered victims linked to suspect Dolezal, a Cleveland man. His confession details a bloody sequence in a hotel room, then disposing of body parts in a bathtub and lake Erie, while authorities note associates and a tattooed sailor tied to earlier victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polillo
Edward Endrussy
Ler
East 49Th
Lake Erie
NEW AGITATION FOR BAND SHELL IN CITY PARK
A revived push in Corry favors building a band shell in City Park to replace the current stand. Backers cite expanded use for concerts and gatherings, with potential subscriptions and support from local organizations. Feasibility steps may begin within two weeks.
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Hie City Park
Ias
Park
Journal
Seite
Corry
Ieaker Avithin
Comite
Vote May Decide Group's Action On Neutrality Bill
Senator Gillette said his vote could decide the Senate Foreign Relations Committee stance on neutrality legislation. Administration seeks revisions amid talk of a 11-11 split isolationsists, while House momentum shifts as Republicans stake coalitions with conservative Democrats on labor board reform wage hours and lending programs.
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United Press
Washington
Jily
Ghy M. Gillette
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Gillette
House
National Labor Relations Board
Haith
Roosevelt
Tax Talk on Government Spending and Tax Burden
Gloucester reader laments rising government costs consuming nearly a third of national income and argues for tax fairness. He cites Rockefeller, Morgan, and General Motors as major taxpayers and questions the current tax system's justification while urging readers to reconsider inflationary effects and government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Morgan
General Motors
Nnols
Unclear fragment hints at 70 years ago spending clash
Fragmentary text references Roosevelt era economics and public spending debates with hostile tone toward expansion. Lacks clear names, dates, or events to form a complete news item.
Showers Break Heat Wave as Storm Hits City
A heavy shower and severe electrical storm swept the city about 9:30 this morning cooling a heat wave that spiked to dangerous highs yesterday. The downpour flooded hillside streets and disrupted low-lying Second Ward areas while lightning damaged lines and caused brief leaks in the lighting service. Fuses blew in the fire alarm system but no serious damage was reported. Cooler weather followed, with forecasts for tonight and Sunday.
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Oio
Mercury
Second Ward
Probe Another Case Of Suspected Attack On Children
Police investigate a third case in a week of suspected attacks on children after James Walters reports two men in a green or yellow sedan stopped his grandson near Plessant Street and Pourth Avenue around 8 40 p m Thursday. The boy fled home and alerted relatives as authorities continue the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walters
West Pleasant Street
Plessanttreet and
Pourth Avenue
Lindsey Hollow Roads to Be Resurfaced in New Program
Large shipments of No 2 crushed limestone arrive for Lindsey Hollow district resurfacing. About five miles of bituminous roads from Corry to the county line will get new top after unloading and equipment mobilization. West Columbus Avenue improvement progresses with 40 workers applying black-top from Center Street toward the city line. Safoty road gets preliminaries for a new top and bridge work is adjusted to avoid relocation. Spring weather aids early work across the locality.
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Meintéhanes Ab
Wastrn
Atride
Lindsey Hollow
Smith Bi Corry
Highway Department
Diri
Columbus Avenue
Center Street
Sefoty
New York State
Townships to Get County Aid in Road Repair
Erie County commissioners plan a 9600 distribution to Wayne and Concord townships from the state gasoline fund. They will seek recommendations from the Township Supervisors' Association before finalizing allocations, under a rule that each dollar given must be matched by the township.
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Wayne
Concord
Heart of
Erie
Erie County
William Heldt
Township Supervisors
New Sidewalk Program Proceeds With WPA Support
The city secures WPA funding for another phase of sidewalk construction, with about six projects left under the old program nearing completion. Property owners may file applications and deposits with the city engineer and treasurer to participate, paying roughly fifty cents per square foot upfront. Mr and Mrs Clayton Burmister of Schenectady NY are summering at Banks Cottage, Little Sorry Point Lake.
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WPA
Washington
Umder
Wiler
Mrs
Clayton Burmister
Sehenectady, NY
Little Sorry
Piidlay Lake
Bulla Runner Up in British Open Visitor from Corry
A British Open runner up at St Andrews is TeGn Awild the China Bulla a corry visitor two years ago. The text notes he is the grand nephew of the Rev Harvey Deekum of Corry and visited the home here, with his mother living in Sophia North Carolina.
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Ean
St. Andrews
Scotland
Dek Burton
Harvey Deekum
Corry
Bulla
Sophia
N.C
Deekum
Egilin
North Carolina
Hope fades for Ferry wife slayer facing July 17 execution
Paul Ferry, the man condemned for killing his wife with an iron pick, sought a final executive intervention as clemency by the state pardon board failed after his mental condition was deemed sane. He faces electrocution on July 17 in Pennsylvania, with five men slated to die that month for robberies that ended in deaths.
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Paul Ferry
Erle
Pennsyl
Vatila
Jaimus
Perry
Ferry
Philadelphia
State
George H Earle
James
Farview State Hospital
Erie County
Mortimer Graham
Farview Hospital
Wednesday Deadline Set to Accept Measure on Tax Abatement
Corry city officials face a Wednesday deadline to accept or reject 194 legislation abating penalties and interest on delinquent taxes. If approved, 1934 and prior delinquencies may be paid in five yearly installments starting August 1, with penalties abated only for newer delinquencies.
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Corry
Board of Education
State Intern Affairs Department
Kiwanis Club Plans Lake Conneaut Outing
Box, president of Cory Kiwanis Club, reports the Kiwanis party at Conneaut hotel, Conneaut Lake, Pa on Wednesday July 12. program includes golfing, bridge, swimming, boating and more. Charles Donley, international VP of Pittsburgh, will deliver the main address. All Kiwanis and guests urged to attend.
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Wiaru Wu
Box
Cory Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Conneaut Hotel
Conneaut Lake
al Ny
Charles Donley
Pittsburgh
Thieves Loot Jet Valuables in Pittsburgh Burglary Wave
Police report a burglary surge in the Pittsburgh district as thieves took valuables valued over 1300 dollars. The incident marks a spike in break ins across the area with investigators seeking leads and suspect tips.
22000 WPA workers in state to join strike
Statewide labor action spreads as 22000 WPA workers plan to walk out on July 20 over the 130 hour month relief plan. Affected unions include AFL CIO and Alliance. Pennsylvania labor leaders press for restoring prior wage standards and protest across cities.
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WPA
Mack Johnson
United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Workers Alliance
Wag Seady
Jetts
Vonswartinen
Ranning Jm
F.C. Burphigton
Onders
Yobotinis
Congress
Lone File
Alibhaeis
Seni
Harrisburg
American Federation of Taber
Tndus- Ital
Alliance
James L. McDevitt
Philadelpha Building ‘Trades Council
Commonwealth
Girl confesses theft of pocketbook in Third Ward
A 16 year old girl from the Third Ward confessed to stealing a pocketbook from Mrs. AW. Rauscher on Spring Street Friday afternoon. The purse contained $2.60 and was taken after the family friend left the home. Police report the girl has prior minor trouble but will face a hearing later today.
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Bucee
wuRy Yuneel
Third Ward
AW. Rauscher
Spring Street
Elf
Lee
Eim
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Dolecal
Guyaboga County
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Frank Dolezal
MM Isomuseaee
Frank Dolvea
Platea
Andrew Polilia
Buffalo
Jeff
Puirview
Herman Heerlen
Saf
Bistaburgtt
Sen. Gillette
Babson
Roger Banson
Gloucester
Mass
U.S
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Eien
Lindsey Hollow Roads
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Duly
Helen Wolf
Rose
Miriam Wolf
Sanity Commission
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