New York Dress Manufacturer Kidnapped in Philadelphia Case
Chicago youths Joseph Brasco and Walter Thomas, both 17 and 2, confessed to kidnapping and robbing New York dress maker Michael Reiter after robbing a taxi driver and raping a stenographer in Chicago. They led police from New York to Philadelphia and back, with $300 stolen from Brasco, $100 taken from Reiter, and $800 in clothing seized. Brasco faced robbery and rape charges after a July 2 appearance. Thomas to be arraigned on the same counts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Sullivan
Terlay
New York
Lakely Lin
Philadelphia
Joseph Brasco
Walter Thomas
Sullivan
Brasco
Michael Reiter
30Th. Street
Miadison Avenue
Reiter
Brosco
Unéy
Uhe
Aoaling
Beuse ‘Thomas
Han Brasco
Thomas
Power Failure Shuts Jamestown Steele Street Plant
Jamestown reports a dip in voltage yesterday afternoon caused an almost complete shutdown of the Steele street power plant. Officials say the cause remains unknown as voltage fell and most circuits went out while auxiliary motors stopped and boilers surged.
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Jamestown
Board of Public Utilities
Steele Street
Clayton O. Johnson
Second Truman Veto Threatened Amid OPA Battle
The article reports on renewed push to override President Truman's veto over the price extension bill. Taft wields amendments aimed at ongoing control measures while House members back only a 20 day extension. Rumors suggest a conference with House members if a veto override gains momentum.
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House
Truman
Barkley
Taft
Physicians in City Announce Rate Hire Schedule
The Corry Medical Association votes to adopt a new schedule of fees. Doctors participating in the Corry community sign the agreement individually. Public cooperation is hoped for in this cooperative effort honoring residents' patriotic and selfless participation.
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Corry Medical Association
Iecerely
Corry
Yifinity
Remembering John Marshall Amid Hospital Congestion Remarks
The passage notes gratitude to the public for patience during severe hospital congestion as it recalls the death of early U.S. chief justice John Marshall.
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United States
John Marshall
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