Ex Sheriff Identified as Killer in Kansas Massacre
Kansas City July 6 A former North Dakota sheriff Verne C Miller and William Weissman of Kansas City were sought as killers of four officers and their prisoner bank robber Prank Nash at Union Station. Miller wanted in multiple crimes. shootout occurred as Nash transferred to federal penitentiary.
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E. C. Reppert
Verne C. Miller
North Dakota
William Weissman
Nash
Union Station
Miller
Reppert
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kas
United States Bureau of Investigation
Weissman
Sally Weissman
99 Pupils Continued from Page One
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Exhausted panel adjourns after long session without decision
After three and a half hours the meeting recessed for lunch with no decision reached. Participants remained weary as discussions paused, leaving the issue unresolved and awaiting further action.
Kidnapping Suspicions Surround Factor Family
Jerome Factor, 19, a college student, recalls his eight day kidnapping last April. Officials deny involvement but concern grows over possible ransom and a pattern of statements from associates. Factor hospitalized, while activity around Morison Hotel area remains limited.
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Jerome
Loop
Factor
Morison Hotel
Reform School Locker Room Escape Mystery
A page one continuation reports an escape attempt at the reform school. Plaster and cement debris lay under a second story vent leading to a locker room with shower controls. Pins in a floor grate were removed to lift it, and a key made from a tea spoon unlocked the locker room, enabling access to the jail run and its locked door. The missing hack saw and file were later found.
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Lee Bennett
Jail Break Attempts Tied to Outside Help Prompt Officials Suspicion
Officers suspect outside aid in an attempted jail escape after discovering a floor grate removal hacksaw and file. Shamblin Hoke and Snow admitted removing the grate and passing tools while other inmates acted as lookouts. Names of participants are being withheld as investigations continue.
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Gvard
Kump Seeks Larger Share of Federal Public Works Funds
Governor Herman G. Kump of West Virginia met with Representatives Johnson and Randolph to discuss state needs for federal public works funds. He planned further talks with officials overseeing the program to push for a larger state share and would liaise with local congressional members in Washington.
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Geernor Herman G. Kump
West, Virginia
Johnson and
Randolph
H. G. Kump
West
Virginia
Congress
West Virginia Officials in Washington on Public Works
Governor Kump and Senator Neely led a West Virginia delegation in Washington seeking details on eligible projects for the federal public works program and urging broader road maintenance and forest road allocations. Kump noted $4.476 million already allocated and discussed state takeover of secondary roads. The trip included discussions with Neely and Stephensen. Kump's son Cyrus accompanied them as state troopers drove them to the capital. The Martinsburg party, including Olive Bowers and Betty Keedy, joined at the home of their brother H. A. Bowers in Loveland.
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Public Works Administration
Neely
Cyrus
Washington
West Virginia
Ven Bis
James Bowers
Miss
Olive Bowers
Howard
Post Office
the Keedy
Betty
Chambers
Martinsburg
Neeth
D. H. Stephen H. A. Bowers
Loveland
County Court in Session Passes New Equalization Duties
The county court convenes as a board of equalization following a legislative change that moved equalization duties from boards to county court members. The court notes few complaints on property assessments and few requests for value reductions by owners.
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Kiwanis Names New Chief Lawyer President at LA Meet
The new Kiwanis chief lawyer from Al gom a Wisconsin was elected Kiwanis International president at the Los Angeles convention. Associated Press photo captures the moment.
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Wis
Kiwanis International
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Schmeling Weds Actress Anny Ondra in Berlin Civil Ceremony
Former heavyweight boxing champion Max Schmeling and musical comedy actress Anny Ondra were married in a civil ceremony at Charlottenburg city hall on July 6 in Berlin. The pairing links boxing fame with European film and stage circles as arranged by an official civil proceeding.
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Max Schmeling
Anny Ondra
Charlottenburg City Hall
Bluefield Voters Name All Democrats To Board
In Bluefield on July 6 four Democrats were elected to the city board of directors for four year terms. Winners were W. A. Light RH. Green P. T. Saunders Walter Perkins and C. W. Godsey. The non partisan board defeated the two Republican candidates. The new board will appoint the city manager. Incumbent Elmer C. Barton has served four years.
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City of
W. A. Light
RH. Green
P. T. Saunders
Walter Perkins
C. W. Godsey
Elmer C. Barton
Teamster Kills Wife and Child Then Takes Own Life
Marietta Ohio July 6 Earl Stage 42 shot and killed his 23 year old wife and six year old daughter, then committed suicide. The bodies were found this morning by Fred Van Wey, a teamster, on his way to work. Relatives say Stage had been in ill health for several months.
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Earl Stage
Fred van Wey
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Harriman Mental State Questioned Ahead of Trial
Counsel for Joseph W. Harriman awaiting trial for alleged misuse of Harriman National Bank funds plans to ask the court to appoint a commission to determine Harriman's mental state. The Harriman trial is to be called as soon as another case is completed, which may be today.
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Joseph W. Harriman
Harriman National Bank and Trust Company
Harriman
Faces Murder Charge Against Howard Allgood in Oskatoona Hearing
Police in Oskatoona,ay report Howard Allgood pleaded not guilty to murder charges tied to the fatal wounding of a youth during a liquor raid. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for July 7, according to Associated Press photos.
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Oskatoona
Allgood
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