Daring Long Beach Bank Robbery by Five Men
Five men robbed a National City Bank messenger of about 70000 on Long Beach main street. One robber carried a sub machine gun. A massive land sea and air search followed, with police cars harbor patrol boats Coast Guard vessels and a patrol plane sweeping the area. Investigators reported delays and confusing reports as the bandits appeared to slip away.
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Long Beach
N. Y
Nassau County
U. S
Lang Island
Ocean Front
Sunrise
Long Island
Harold R. Kine
Edward Podsen
National City Bank of
Broken Plane Tells Story Over Ohio River Crash
Parkerburg Aug 15 A smashed small plane tells the death story of Merne Bowers who died after a collision with Robert Kraft of Wheeling. Bowers was trapped as the craft sank for an hour and died after five hours of medical attention. Kraft escaped with minor injuries after landing in Ohio. Both men were testing for higher licenses under a civil aviation inspector.
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Parkersburg
Ohio River
Merne Bowers
Robert Kraft
Wheeling
Bowers
Kraft
Ohio
The Grafton Sentinel invites Donald Marshall Tonight
The Grafton Sentinel invites Donald Marshall of 137 High Street to attend tonight's Dixie theatre presentation of Young Mr Lincoln starring Henry Fonda and Alice Brady or the Strand theatre showing Tarzan Finds a Mate with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan.
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The
Grafton Sentinel
Donald Marshall
High Street
Mr. Lincoln
Henry Fonda
Alice Brady
Dixie Theatre
Tarzan
Johnny Weismuller
Maureen O'Sullivan
Strand Theatre
$75,000 Personal Injury Suit On B. & O.
Fred W. Isner, former Clarksburg switchman, sues Baltimore and Ohio under the Federal Employes Liability Act for injuries December 12, 1938 incident in Clarksburg yards. He seeks a jury trial and permanent injuries alleged from a freight car bump by a switch engine.
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Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Fred W. Isner
Clarksburg
W. Va
Isner
Blacks mimic Old Stonewall in Manasas reenactment
In Virginia on August 15, a large scale Army vs National Guard mock battle echoed the 1862 Second Manassas clash. Patton led a cavalry thrust capturing a brigadier general’s outpost as guardsmen countered with trucks and infantry before tanks stalled by fuel loss.
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Manasas
Stonewall Jackson
Washington
Plattsburg
Quantico
George S. Patton, Jr
Third Cavalry
Manassas
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
American Woman Slapped by Japanese Guards in Tientsin
A 60 year old American canning business operator in the British concession was detained and slapped by Japanese guards while attempting to bring in prohibited vegetables and fruit. Reports say a Japanese infantryman held her as a officer struck her squarely. The British concession, under tight Japanese guard since June 14, will keep food restrictions until Britain aligns China policy with Japan. Military authorities deny food restrictions, but searches and fear among carriers have nearly halted supply into the concession.
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Tientsin
F. M. Richard
Britain
China
Food shortage threats grow in Chinese areas amid war
In Shanghai and several provinces Chinese areas face looming hunger riots and famine due to floods drought crippled transport and Japanese war restrictions. Chinese Christians pray for rain as the two year war continues to strain food stocks and distribution in Shantung Hopeh Henan Anhwei.
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Morris J. Harris
Shanghai
China
Shantung
Hopeh
Henan
Anhwei
Taylor County Book Aid Plan For Free Textbooks
State Superintendent W W Trent recommended 32841 cents per pupil be allotted to counties to start the new free textbook system. The 1939 legislature appropriated 1500000 dollars annually for elementary pupils whose families cannot afford books. Budget Director H Isaiah Smith said administering the statute would be left to counties and the board likely would meet this week to act on county school matters.
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Charleston
W. W. Trent
Board of School Finance
Trent
H. Isaiah Smith
Smith
Ernest K. James
Germany denies knowledge of four power conference plans
Berlin authorities denied any knowledge of Rome reported plans for a four power conference to address Europe’s troubles. They refused to comment on Germany’s potential position. Private Rome sources said Italy and Germany were willing to meet France and Britain on Danzig claims and broader economic and colonial settlement talks.
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Berlin
Germany
Rome
Europe
Italy
France
Great Britain
Danzig
Future Farmers Week Prep At Jacksons Mill
Jackson’s Mill West Virginia hosts the 11th annual leadership training for Future Farmers of America. About 350 West Virginia members attend sessions Thursday through Saturday with speakers including former Governor Howard M. Gore, once U S Secretary of Agriculture, and Elmer Johnson of Winchester New Hampshire a national PFA vice president.
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Jackson's Mill
W. Va
West Virginia
Future Farmers of America
Howard M. Gore
U. S
Elmar Johnson
Winchester
N. H
PFA
Stop lights to replace blinkers at two U.S. routes
A city committee reviewing hazards at the Blueville intersection of U S 50 and 119 and at the Fetterman U S 50 and West Main street junction recommended stop lights. Mayor P F Gillispie said Blinker lights are insufficient and the city will install and maintain the light at Fetterman and push the state to install one at Blueville. Hugh R. McPhail sought an appointment for the committee with state road commissioner Burr H. Simpson.
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Blue‘ville
U. S
State Road Commission
Blueville
Road Commission
Hugh R. McPhail
Taylor County Board of Trade
Burr H. Simpson
Talk Shutdown of Many Wells In Midcontinent Plan
Oklahoma City August 15 A meeting of nine state representatives of the interstate compact commission discussed a shutdown of 177800 oil wells that produce two thirds of the crude used for gasoline a measure aimed at stabilizing prices. Two schools of thought appeared with some urging a nationwide spread of the Texas shutdown while others warned of a potential stalemate across the midcontinent. Texas already ordered a 15 day shutdown of 187000 wells with a 7 am start.
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Oklahoma City
Interstate Compact Commission
Texas
Railroad Commission
West Virginia Will Follow Thanksgiving Proclamation
Charleston August 15 Governor Homer Holt said West Virginia will observe Thanksgiving on November 23 if the national proclamation sets the date. He has not yet had time to decide Roosevelt's suggestion to move the holiday up a week but expects to act in line with the federal schedule.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Homer A. Holt
Roosevelt
British Plane Crashes Near Copenhagen Denmark
A British Airways plane en route from London and Hamburg to Copenhagen crashed in flames about sixty miles south of Copenhagen. Four passengers and one crew member were believed killed or missing. The pilot, Clifford W. Read, survived and was picked up by a fishing boat. An American passenger named Simonionton was reported among the deceased or missing.
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Copenhagen
British Airways
London
Hamburg
Here
Simonionton
Clifford W. Read
Governors And Coaches Weigh Thanksgiving Date Change
The article reports leaders and coaches debating moving Thanksgiving from the traditional late November date. President Roosevelt supports shifting to an earlier date to aid business and sports schedules, with governors and football figures weighing the impact and historical tradition. The piece notes varied reactions across states as protests and praise arise.
League Will Drop Danzig Protectorate and Replace With Joint Authority
League of Nations sources say the league may abandon protection over Danzig if Poland agrees to such a settlement, with a joint German Polish authority replacing the free city. Berlin insists Danzig return to the Reich and seeks a corridor to East Prussia, while Warsaw distrusts new compromise plans. Burckhardt sent a report to Britain outlining conversations with Hitler, but details remain undisclosed.
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Associated Press
League of Nations
League
Danzig
Poland
Germany
Europe
Berlin
Warsaw
Reich
Pororze
East Prussia
Gerrmany
Berln
Rome
Carl J. Burckhardt
Hitler
London
Poland Skeptical of Burckhardt Peace Plan
Warsaw reports distrust in rumors of new peace concessions to Germany over the Free City of Danzig. Polish officials retain belief concessions would only delay war, amid coverage of the visit by the League of Nations high commissioner to Danzig and to Adolf Hitler.
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Warsaw
Poland
Germany
Free
Danzig
Carl J. Burckhardt
League of Nations
Adolf Hitler
Burckhardt
Gaynor and Adrian Honeymoon in Mexico
Hollywood romance Janet Gaynor and Gilbert Adrian depart the film capital by train for El Paso Texas to enter Mexico for a month long honeymoon. The couple married by a justice yesterday and the actress wore a blue and white suit with red embellishment.
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Yuma
Arig
Mexico
Betwen Pictures
Hollywood
Janet Gaynor
Gilbert Adrian
MGM Studio
el Paso
Tex
Cycle Car Accident Victim Dies Today
In Christiansburg Va C H Pete Clark 22 of Princeton W Va died after an automobile motorcycle collision while returning from a Danville Va motorcycle contest. Mrs Fred Williams of Princeton was injured but expected to recover. Police identified the car driver as John A Burwell Jr 26 Floyd Va charged with reckless driving.
City of San Francisco crash probe narrows suspect
Reno officials report a key investigation unit holds definite evidence pointing to a single man as responsible for the City of San Francisco wreck. A. D. McDonald, president of Southern Pacific, says details cannot be disclosed yet. Police had detained Bob La Duceur as a possible suspect but FBI confirms he was elsewhere.
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Reno
Nev
City of
San Francisco
A. D. McDonald
Southern Pacific
McDonald
Welliver
la Duceur
T. J. McLaughlin
FBI
Pyramid Lake
Henry P. Vaux
Port Ledge
Rosemont
Penn
Susan M
Japan Delays Major Shift in Foreign Policy
Tokyo reports that Japan will await international developments before radically changing its foreign policy. The article notes the focus on an axis alliance with Italy and Germany, and mentions a police information pact with the Axis to combat communism. The decision to maintain current policy was said to have been reached August 8 by five key ministers including Premier Kiichiro Hirayama.
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Tokyo
Japan
Tttaly
Germany
Kiichiro Hiranuma
Hinerman predicts unprecedented 1940 Republican majority
Mrs Chauncey Hinerman Cameron associate chairman of the state Republican committee told northern panhandle Republicans at a welcome home for Rep Andrew Schiffler that the 1940 election will be won by an unprecedented majority. She urged full commitment and clear issues in the campaign.
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Schiffler
League weighs abandoning Danzig protection if Poland agrees
The League of Nations may withdraw protection of the Free City of Danzig if Poland approves such action to settle its dispute with Germany. High Commissioner Carl J. Burckhardt returned from talks with Hitler and Polish officials with indications negotiations continue toward a Polish German accord. A formal report was not yet filed, but discussions point to a possible shift of authority away from the League.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Free City of
Danzig
League
Poland
Germany
Carl J. Burckhardt
Dansaig
Free City
Hitler
Burckhardt
Rhoepel
Naz
Daneig
Polar
Quayle Admits Contributions to Democratic Committee
Washington reports Oliver Quayle, national committee treasurer, said the United Mine Workers contributed about 500000 for 1936 campaigns. He said the national committee received 256250 including a 50000 loan, and that other records show outlays around 500000 plus 40000 to Pennsylvania Democratic committee and 635000 to the Progressive National Committee supporting Roosevelt.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Democratic
Oliver Quayle
National Committee
Quayle
Pittsburgh
John J
CIO
United’ Mine Workers
Shim
House
Pennsylvania Democratic Committee
Psive National Committee
Roosevelt
Invitation to Tonight's Little Women at the Opera House
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs. Linn Norman of 219 Lincoln Street to attend tonight's performance of Little Women starring Hepburn at the Opera House.
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The
Grafton Sentinel
Linn’ Norman
Lincoln Street
Hepburn
Curently
Opera House
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