GROCERS MEET AT FAIRGROUNDS WITH KNOX VISIT
The event includes a male race baby and twin shows and a basket supper. Governor Nice Topeak and Col Knox, running mate to Governor Landon, travel by automobile from White Sulphur Springs, with a 300 Republican dinner before Knox speaks at 8:30 p.m. ET. Nice will introduce Knox, who will stay at William Culbertson’s home before departing for New Hampshire.
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Nice
Col
Knox
Alf M. Landon
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Harry W. Nice
Maryland
Negro Faces Trial Today In Clevenger Killing
Isle, N C August 19. Martin Moore a 22 year old hotel hall boy was summoned to trial today on a charge of killing Helen Clevenger in her hotel room. Sheriff Brown said Moore confessed after hours of questioning though defense counsel questioned the testimony and sanity reports. Professor W L Clevenger, uncle of the slain woman, described finding his niece's body with a bullet wound and battered face.
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J. Bcrcop Styles
Thomas A. Jones, Jr
Moore
Zeb V. Nettles
Laurence E. Brown
Brown
Clevenger
Native of Clay La. admits crime in Knoxville hotel case
A six foot Black man, James Gray alias Swain, confessed to entering a Knoxville hotel room, choking and striking a woman, then fleeing when money was unavailable. Authorities linked him to a laundry ticket found on a State Hotel fire escape. Frances Veiger identified him as the intruder chased from her room. Captain Gibert said he surrendered after the ID.
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The
Clay
Little Rock
Ark
Swain
James Gray
State Hotel
Gibert
Frances Veiger
Loirine
Last Outlaw romance sparks a fast gun duel in Oklahoma
The scene features Henry B. Walthall with Tim Tyler as a gun wizard ally of Carey, pairing with a rugged cowhand Gibson as they clash six shooters against sub machine guns in a rugged hunt set in the Oklahoma hills. Cast includes Ray Mayer Russell Hopton Harry Jans Frank Jenks and Maxine Jennings. Christy Cabanne directs.
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Henry B. Walthall
Tim Tyler
Carey
Gibson
Oklahoma Hills
Ray Mayer
Russell Hopton
Harry Jans
Frank Jenks
Frank M
Thomas
Fred Scott
Maxine Jennings
Christy Cabanne
The Last Outlaw at Opera House Tonight and Thursday
The Last Outlaw a thriller with gun fights romance and western action screens at Opera House tonight and Thursday Hoot Gibson and Margaret Callaghan star with Harry Carey as a transformed old desperado who redeems his courage in a mob versus heroes plot.
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Margaret Callahan
RKO Radio
Harry Carey
Hoot Gibson
Carey
Allstar
Henry B. Watnall
Tom Tyler
Margaret Callaghan
Stepin Fetchit Learns a New Specialty on Film Set
New Dixie star Stepin Fetchit reveals a niche skill while lounging between scenes on the Fox picture 36 Hours to Kill at the Dixie theatre. He explains doing nothing as a project, noting his own awake state is hinted by a persistent fly on his forehead as he recalls past singing and humor.
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Stepin Fetchit
Fox
Dixie Theatre
Brian Conley
Gloria Stuat
Isabel Jewell
Douglas Fowley
Stepin
Step
Mar
Hoss
High Tension at Strand Theatre with Donlevy and Farrell
Strand Theatre presents High Tension a Fox comedy adventure starring Brian Donlevy Glenda Farrell Norman Foster Helen Wood and Robert McWade The tale follows two daredevil pals in deadly undersea thrills and comedic beachside escapades as romance jealousy and a boxing champ collide ending in a chaotic brawl.
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Strand Theatre
Brian Donlevy
Glenda Farrell
Norman Foster
Helen Wood
Robert McWade
Foster
Donlevy
Denlevy
Glenda
Landon Plans Westbound Campaign Rail Tour
Landon schedules a multi city campaign trip beginning in West Middlesex Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon August 22 with stops at Chautauqua New York Buffalo New York and Cincinnati. The itinerary adds former Senator Henry D Allen of Kansas to the party and extends eastbound stops to Nebraska Oralla Lexington and Central Cite. Allen, Landon’s former war secretary governor of Kansas, will join the special train at Canton Ohio on August 22.
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Landon
West Middlesex
Chautauqua
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Henry d. Allen
Kansas
Nebraska
Orallala
Lexington
Central
Allen
Canton
Ohio
Trapped workers vigil near mine blaze claims details
A night vigil formed near the mine disaster as state patrolmen kept the crowd away from the scene. Officials suggest an automobile motor may have powered a ventilation fan, igniting the fire in the main shaft and spreading through the supporting structure before responders acted.
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Page Oneeys
Johnes
TENSION OVER Spain Intervenes in Non-Intervention Pact Efforts
Amid dire civil conflict in Spain, insurgent leaders pledge support from Italy and Germany if Madrid falls, while France presses for a non intervention accord. Berlin shows skepticism though welcomes neutrality plans as talks continue.
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Italy
Germany
Madrid
Tr Duce
Rome
Spain
Compromise Sought in Franco Italian Spanish Neutrality
In Rome August 19 Italian fascist officials announced a likely Franco Italian compromise on Spanish neutrality. Talks near conclusion promise mutual concessions including curbing anti Franco speeches in France and banning private arms or money transfers and volunteers for Spain. Rebels pressed in the Bay of Biscay area while Iran and Basque cities faced shelling.
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Spain
Bay of Biscay
Iran
Bidassoa
Almirante Cervera
San Sebastian
Fort Guadalupe
Associated Press
Rome
Italy
France
Young Bride Tragedy Prompts manhunt for two companions
A pistol was found near the deceased man identified as Vandevender a native of Pendleton county. He had been staying at Magistrate Boylese's home while employed on a railroad relocation project. State police search two companions missing after the fatal incident.
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Vandevender
Ancell
R. G. Coen
H. B. Batson
Guy Bennett
A. C. Simons
Pendleton County
Boylese
Sit
Grafton Office Tops State in Job Placements
The Grafton office of the National Reemployment Service led the state with 767 confirmed referrals for last month. Manager Luke B. Ross said 664 placements were for public projects, 100 for private jobs, and three for the WPA, with veterans placements at 50. He urged residents across Taylor, Preston and Barbour counties to renew applications to stay active.
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Grafton
National Reemployment Service
Luke B. Ross
Taylor, Preston
Barbour Counties
WPA
Charleston
Clarksburg
Ross
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