Forsythe Freed As Politicians Rally Behind Man Condemned
Forsythe, once jailed for carrying a concealed weapon, was pardoned by Chicago authorities amid political support. Judge Lyfe recalled Forsythe’s trial and noted political activity on his behalf after his year sentence was upheld by the appellate court. He had been linked to the Maran-Alco raid and released after identifying as a city counsel employee.
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Republicans Fail to Agree on Veterans Relief Bill
Washington June 23 AP Republicans at a conference discussed but failed to agree on substitutes for the finance committee's veterans relief bill opposed by President Hoover. Senator Watson predicted the measure adding about 102 million to the annual 511 million costs would pass late today despite a veto threat. Hoover criticized the measure as mind and warned it would raise taxes to cover any deficit, as budget officials noted the strain of relief spending.
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Adventurous Dothan Youths Begin Atlantic Journey
Two Dothan youths Charles "Bubba" Cooper and George Pilcher left for Pensacola by road and hitchhiking to seek work with the Merchant Marine. Pilcher makes his third such trip. Cooper aims for his first voyage. They expect a long trip possibly returning by next September, carrying little cash and blistered feet.
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Alabama Sizzles Under 100 Degree Heat Wave
Alabama endures a state wide heat wave with temperatures around 100 degrees. Wetumpka reports 104 while Ozark hits 103 and Montgomery 101 as officials warn no relief is in sight unless an unexpected thundershower appears.
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Mayor Ruffu killed in Atlantic City crash
Mayor Anthony M. Ruffu Jr of Atlantic City and three others died when his car was hit by a southbound express at a grade crossing in Absecon New Jersey. The wreckage covered 100 yards and the engine was disabled, prompting a second engine to move the train to the station.
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Death of West Virginia mystery writer Melville Post
Melville Davisson Post, 59, famed West Virginia author of Uncle Abner and Walker of the Secret Service, died in a Clarksburg hospital after a June 1 horse riding incident and subsequent relapse from complications including varicose veins of the esophagus. His wife died in 1919 and their child died in infancy.
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The Prince of Wales Turns 36 With Quiet Celebrations
The Prince of Wales celebrated his 36th birthday quietly in London. He spent the morning at Belevedere and later met King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. Messages from across the empire and foreign nations arrived as he read them, followed by attendance at a Dogra brigade Indian army dinner.
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Man In Woman's Clothing Sought As Maniac Slayer
Police enter the second week of the Queens murder hunt for a man in women’s clothing believed to be the mad slayer who killed two men. A Brooklyn distributor, Meyer Newmark, received a threatening note demanding a document, with police doubtful of the letter’s authenticity.
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Lindbergh announces birth of son at Morrow home
Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh welcomed a son weighing seven pounds three ounces born at 2 15 p m Eastern Standard Time yesterday at the Morrow residence in Englewood N J The baby arrives on Anne Morrow Lindberghs 24th birthday Hospital arrangements were canceled and both mother and infant rest comfortably amid a flood of congratulatory messages from across the country and abroad
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Byrd and Lindbergh Meet Exchange Congratulations in New York
In New York at the Biltmore Charles A. Lindbergh and Richard E. Byrd met and exchanged congratulations. Lindbergh praised Byrd on the South Pole conquest and Byrd congratulated Lindbergh on the birth of a son and his altitude record. They planned a July discussion on aviation.
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Heat wave grips the Midwest with record highs
A Midwest heat wave topped 100 in many spots on June 23 with Anna Illinois reaching 110 and Omaha and Des Moines seeing multiple drownings as beaches opened amid lifeguard shortages. Four drownings were reported near Reids Lake in Tyron Nebraska.
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Fire risks outlawed in six western states caution drivers
Motorists in Arizona California Nevada Oregon Washington Idaho and South Dakota are warned not to throw lighted matches cigars or cigarettes from vehicles as state laws prohibit this risky practice.
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Paris Press Briefs on Lindbergh Birth Details
Paris papers printed brief notices of the birth of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. to Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh with a few papers noting the baby’s blue eyes curly hair and weight seven and three quarter pounds.
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Model plane flies 2 miles in contest winner
A model plane built by Carl Fries Jr. flew two miles to win a model air plane contest. The craft was found several days later two miles from the original starting point.
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Penny Sees Encouraging Southern Business Outlook
J C Penny on a 5000 mile tour through eight southern states says the business outlook is highly encouraging. He notes southern attitude differs from northern financial centers and expects a prosperous year if farmers and business leaders unite on development. He praises the cotton crop and says Florida banking withdrawals were temporary with deposits exceeding withdrawals at City National Bank in Miami.
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Former Nancy Leiter Died in England Widow of Colin Campbell
Chicago obituary item notes Nancy Leiter, widow of British Army officer Colin Campbell, died yesterday in Broadafair England. She was daughter of Levi Leiter a pioneer Chicago merchant prince.
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Senate Committee Approves London Naval Treaty Pace
The senate foreign relations committee approved the London naval treaty by 16 to 4, sending the pact to the senate with minority reports from Johnson and Shipstead. Support is viewed as strong for ratification in a forthcoming special session.
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Trial Of Mrs Maud Gunn Begins In Talladega Today
In Talladega Alabama on June 23 Mrs Maude Gunn pleads not guilty as her murder trial opens in circuit court. A jury pool of 160 is drawn defense cites 75 witnesses state about 25. The case stems from the slaying of W C Gunn on May 25 near Oxford while en route to Jacksonville for their daughter Katherine's graduation.
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Schroeder fights extradition in Indiana torch murder case
Harold H. Schroeder, held in Mobile, Alabama, fights extradition to Indiana where a grand jury is set to consider murder by arson charges tied to a May 31 car fire. His chief counsel says he will not waive legal rights and a habeas corpus petition may test the requisition. Police call the case a torch murder amid large insurance policies.
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Endurance Plane Extends Flight To 278rd Hour In Sky
The refueling endurance plane City of Chicago reached its 278th hour aloft at 6 49 am over Sky Harbor. Pilots Kenneth and John Hunter must stay airborne past 1 30 am CDT Sunday to surpass the world record of 430 hours 21 minutes 30 seconds set by the St Louis Robin. Previous effort in Chicago We Will lasted 21 hours.
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