Kidnap Slayers of Weiss Die in Electric Chair
United Press reports that Farrell and Wiley, two of the Weiss kidnapping group, were executed in the Pennsylvania electric chair at Race View penitentiary after their appeals failed. Also noted, Robert Main and George Legenza, implicated in the Weiss case, were previously electrocuted for the Richmond, Virginia police officer murder, with claims of an $8,000 ransom.
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United Press
Hamributrg
Arantin Farrell
Francis Wiley
Jeidnap
Wiliam Welsa
Philadel
Charanber
Pennsylvania
Race View Penitentiary
Pang
Reader
Robert Main
George Legenza
Weiss
Bucks County Creek
Main
Legenza
Richmond, Vin
Farrell
Wiley
Supreme Court
Pittsburgh
Guffey Sees Earle as Presidential Timber
Shenandoah Pa October 25 The article reports Senator Joseph Guffey predicting Gov George H Earle will pursue the presidency after his term ends in 1989 The Pennsylvania delegation to the 1940 Democratic national convention would back Earle for the presidential nomination to succeed President Roosevelt Earle says he has no further ambition beyond four years as governor
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United Press
Shenandoam
George H. Earle
U. S
Joseph B. Guffey
Guttey
Pennsylvania
Harle
Roosevelt
Commonwealth
Charles 4 Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
White House
Ti Tue
Lindbergh
White
Borah
Guard Rail Saved Life of Motorist
Harrisburg reports Secretary Warren Van Dyke of highways received a letter from Philadelphia hotel operator Daniel Crawford praising guard rails on state roads. Crawford recounts a blowout on the William Penn Highway near Hollidaysburg where several posts toppled yet the guard rail protected the motorist, keeping lives from danger.
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Harrisburg
Ywarren van Dyke
Aniel Crayford
Philadelphia
One Cow Almost a Dairy in Kenton Herd
A Holstein cow at J. P. Richards herd near Kenton is dubbed the one cow dairy. The animal yields seven gallons of milk daily.
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Kenton, O
J. P. Richards
Emporia editor backs Borah in Republican clash
Emporia editor urges Borah as Republican choice while criticizing Lindbergh supporters. He argues the party must address unemployment with private sector work and calls for a nonpartisan, merit based stance amid fierce intra party debate.
Historical Circle Luncheon Opens Year With Reading
The Historical Circle held its first meeting of the year with a luncheon at the Bearthalom. Ten members and one guest attended. Mrs Bite McCray served a three course menu while Mrs 8 R Lewis presided in the president's absence. A humorous reading sparked the roll call and three members gave brief talks on chosen topics. Emma Dean read titled works and annual plans were discussed. The group sang Bless Be the Tie That Binds before adjournment for next Tuesday.
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Bearthalom
Bite McCray
R. Lewis
Iterary Group
J. Young
Emma Dean
Hosiery Workers Return as New Contracts Signed
Striking hosiery workers returned to their jobs in Philadelphia finishing plants after American Federation of Hosiery Workers officials announced new contracts with the owner. The settlement ends a dispute that had disrupted production and halted operations at several plants in the area.
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
Stocks Rally As Market Extends Gains On Broad Lead
The market climbed higher with gains led by major industrials and transport stocks as investors welcomed renewed buying, tone favorable for New York and Hartford groups while several blue chips reported reorganizations or earnings signals. The list features prominent firms such as American Smelting, General Motors, Bethlehem Steel, Continental, Union Carbide, and New York Central, among others, reflecting broad participation across sectors.
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Gulna
Pointe
New York
Hartford
American Smelters
American T & T
Atlantic Refining
Wey Auburn
Gta
Bethlehem Steel
Bendix Aviation
Canadian Pacific
Curtiss-Wright
Chrysler
Colombia
Consolidated
Mysterious Heiress Faces Fraudulent Reporter Plot
Karen Sire uncovers a fake Helen Calvert probing a murder tied to the Sire family and a missing clasp. Detective Toole and Inspector Bannister shadow Brenda Whipple as a scheming rival aims to trap Karen, while a staged interview escalates danger in a tense courtyard.
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Karen Sire
Bannister
Maurice Sire
Parl Avenue
Dick Bannister
Magic Fingers
Karen
Toole
Banare
Nister
Sire
Fobe
Tir
Boyle
Datec
Tech
Iind
Leava
Bitter Whipple
Brenda
Whipple
Helen Calvert
Raren
Aren
Lawl
Mr. Lannister
Banenister
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Keister
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Pennsylvania Motor Oil
Caus Alsu
Ais
Bradford
Allegheny
Montgomery Ward
Kenneth Kirch
West Washington
Humot Newpatys
Hire
North Mast
J. W. McGaugle
Henderstom MN
Gar
Ashwill
N. Y
Harry Gregg
Sharon
Poughkeepsie
Foyd Spencer
Syracuse
Cooperative Grange League Federation Exchange
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Talbot
M. T. Spaulding
Hine
R. Caruso
Kane
Anthony Notte
St. Thomas Church
FH. Bartholme
Mien City
J. J. Neylox
Violet Reeke
Nella Reeke
Hiie
Henry Asman
George Gathers
Franklin
Billie Drake
Polk
Sirs
Asman
John Drake
Bexwendans
Mir
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Malvin Cobbett
Shopman
Cataldo
Vennis Follett
Mary Moore McKee
Chicago
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Cory Club
Guy ©. Boyle
Mabel Robinson
Titusville
Erie
Jacqua School of Cosmetology
Frank Schrader
May Schrader
Guffey
Earle
Presidential
Alore
Fexall Drug Store
Emporia
BORA
Historical Circle
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Standard Ouay Shuitlebarer United Corp
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Alkansas
Aso Gaa & Electric Cities Service
Stoxx Tone Stay Gas _ West Pub
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Morning Record
Thad
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Tonle
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