Gang member describes fraud in 1000-1 odds scheme
A three state roundup ends with six men jailed in a $960 million a year numbers racket. The operation altered daily totals at the Cincinnati Clearin g House and involved a New York Journal American inspector linked to the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Dennisof Buble admitted yearlong manipulation to lower a 1000 to 1 chance.
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NEW York
New York Journal American
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Bix
Fen
Frank S. Hogan
Alaes
New Jersey
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Mafil
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dennisof Buble
Thes Association
Cincinnati Bank
NAB PAIR WHO SOLD 2 STOLEN CALVES AT U C
A search warrant in Crawford County uncovered two calves sold by a suspect and his 18 year old son. Detectives verified sales at Union City and Titusville area farm. $1050 and $7.60 received. The men admitted involvement and offered a partial settlement with costs. charges filed.
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Wie
Meadville
Potie
Crawford County
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Tod Fergie
Union Cuy
T Ie
Aman
Eagle
Titusville
Mayor Fends Off Ku Klux Kidnap Attempt in Georgia
Donalsonville Georgia July 26 the mayor GL Drake says he fired on masked Ku Klux Klansmen who tried to abduct him at his home around 4 am Sunday July 17. He recounts a gun battle that stopped them and left him uninjured. The town of Tron Gily lies near the Alabama line in extreme southwest Georgia.
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South Georgia
Ku Klux Onsen
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Sud
Gily
Alabama
Florida
Senate Battles Over Money For 2nd Year Of Foreign Aid
Washington July 26 Senate debates the 5.728 billion second year of foreign aid under the Marshall Plan. The fight centers on recovery spending with a 244000 vote to keep a congressional watchdog committee. Ellender objects to British-led Europe and urges Germany recovery, currency reform, and affordable prices for Europe to stabilize.
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Washington
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Europe
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Italy
Germany
Britain
Barn Fire Destroys Barn at Marks Corners Farm
A Sunday night blaze at Climford Dunnewold’s farm near Marks Corners destroyed a large basement barn. Firemen arrived about 7 pm to find most of the structure burned. The fire likely started from dry hay in the wagon, with about half the winter hay stored ruined. Twenty two cattle were moved to safety. some farm equipment was lost.
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Marks Corners
Clymer
James Dunnewold
Catte Nn
Defendnt in Slaying Reveals Sordid Details
New York July 26 Plump Martha Beck on witness stand details sordid past as defense links alleged insanity to lifelong misery. She testified of incest at age one, seclusion by mother, and repeated accusations she was crazy, with further molestation attempts at ages ten to twelve by relatives.
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New York
Martha Beck
Beck
Julia Seabrook
Pensacola
Fla
Corry candidates file 19 petitions for offices
Nineteen Corry political hopefuls filed nominating petitions in the Erie County Commissioners Office before the nine PM deadline. Mayor Kinley seeks re election unsopposed along with Councilmen Sweet and Price. School board candidates Helen Jones and Agnes Seastead run on the Republican ticket. Other filings include Alderman Dustin Butters and Constable Charles Hiles. Judges of election: Frank Cole Fay Wynn Charles Monroe Alyehe Chase Don Kincaid. Inspectors: Berths Darwin Hazel Rowe Martha Briggs Provence Hannan Eva Cap hyell Olive L Guring and Tim Weber. Six petitions were from Democrats, the rest from Republicans.
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Erie County
Aly
Red Kinley
Walter Sweet
Robert Price
Vince
Helen Jones
Agnes Seastead
Dustin Butters
Charles Hiles
Frank Cole
Fay Wynn
Charles Monroe
Alyehe Chase
Don Kincaid
Linge
Berths Darwin
Hazel Rowe
Martha Briggs
Provence Hannan
Eva Caphyell
Olive L. Guring
Tim Weber
Waterford War Vet Ends Life in Despondent Act
Lawrence Atkins 31 of Waterford died yesterday afternoon from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An armed forces veteran and Burke Electric Co. employee, Atkins faced malaria episodes and severe mood swings, and was about to become a father next month according to police.
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Eran
Lawrence Atkins
Alkins
Atkins
Burke Electric Co
Munitions Blast Kills 24 In Spain
An explosion at an army munitions dump in Tarancón Spain killed twenty four people and left more than eighty gravely injured. Most victims were civilians and soldiers off base attending the Feast of Santiago celebrations when the blast occurred just after midnight. Tarancón lies about 50 miles southeast of Madrid in a town of six thousand.
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Tences Tarancon
Spain
Santiago
Youth Injured In One Car Wreck On City Street
Two Corry youths escaped death after a single car wreck on East Columbus Avenue at 6 30 PM. Richard Powers suffered a broken left collar bone while Lyle Jackson was treated for injuries. both were hospitalized and later discharged. The car rolled over and was described as a total wreck.
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East Columbus
Richard Powers
Aackson
Andrew Jackson
Braoker-Kealing
Roy Allens
North
Maal
House Republicans push for date on Congress adjournment
Washington July 26 Republicans demanded a definite adjournment date for Congress arguing the July 31 deadline under the Reorganization Act may be extended only by war or emergency. Leader Martin said he would question Speaker Rayburn on Democrats’ plans and the session length if no extension is sought. An earlier note showed debate over wartime provisions and possible extensions.
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Washington
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Massachusetts
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Congress
Wille Rayburn
Martin
Death toll climbs in Shanghai typhoon amid widespread damage
AP reports Shanghai suffers severe flooding and destruction as typhoon hits the city. Up to 200,000 homes flood, power lines topple, and communications fail. About 29 deaths are confirmed with many injured. U.S. installations sustain damage and Japan races to preempt another 75 mile per hour storm.
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Pilipino
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Kobe
Compromise bill fight over federal education aid sparks church concerns
Controversy erupts as Rep Blend attacks a proposed measure to provide 45 million dollars for school health services in public and non public schools. McCormack backs the plan despite Catholic opposition citing government entrenchment in medical matters. Treasury reports show July receipts and a growing national debt.
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Barden
D-No
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Final accounting shows 90 percent of school taxes paid
City Treasurer Irene Mullen reported that 90 percent of the 131 800 duplicate of school taxes was paid. Taxes from property and per capita payments totaled 205 for real estate and 19 for capital taxes, with 13 045 still unpaid from the duplicate.
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Wigelnbex
Thos Yi
Bie
Capt Teytes
M& Duplicais
Totteil
Federal Housing Authority
Fairhaven
Mike Mallen
Government Starts Pay Hearings On Aircraft Industry Wages
Government hearings open on a Union demand to raise federal contract wages to 115 dollars per hour. Major unions in the aircraft sector argue for higher pay while employers criticize the approach as roundabout.
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Washington
Nin
Intergations Association of Machinists
Businness
Revolt Attempt in Ecuador Suppressed by Army
Unclear OCR reports a failed revolt in Quito and Guayaquil with rebels seeking to seize the presidential palace. The government states Gol Carlos Maneliver aimed to install a new dictator while the army restored control amid civilian unrest.
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Tonadon
Phw
Fuynidung
Gromp
More Than Half of Turnpike Under Contract
The Pennsylvania Turnpike extension from Harrisburg to Philadelphia reaches over half funded with bids expected by August. Commission officials note 70 miles will be under remediation as major work proceeds. contracts already let include 4.7 million dollars for drainage and structures in Chester, Montgomery, Cumberland and York counties.
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Chay Hall
Pennsylvania
Tuyisaike
Philadelphia
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Any- East
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Robert Bavley
Portavilte
New Road
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iWeb
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Fees Set for Employers Appealing Jobless Benefits
Harrisburg reports the State Unemployment Compensation Board of Review approved new appeal fees for employers challenging unemployment claims. Fees range from 12.50 to 200 dollars, due when appeals are filed, with partial refunds if benefits are upheld.
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State
Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
General Assembly
Steoy
NIAE
Italy
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State Board of Review
Éseraw
Partisan Clash Over Truman Foreign Aid Plan In Congress
Republicans push to cut Truman foreign aid to Greece and Turkey, proposing a reduced outlay and shifting funding. Senate critics, including Rich and Dalles, condemn hurried action while calling for a broader review and continued Atlantic defense commitments.
Milk Price Hike Delayed By Hearing In Pittsburgh Area
The regional Milk Marketing Commission postpones a planned price increase until the hearing concludes. Witnesses for producers and consumers attended, arguing the timing impacts daily household budgets. Washington reports note cabinet changes and a new agriculture secretary nominee in late July.
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