Escaped inmate shoots self after hostage night
John Boyd, a First National Bank teller in Alliance, reports an escaped Lima State Hospital inmate, J. B. Cox, held his family for 16 hours yesterday. Cox threatened Boyd to rob the bank, but Boyd alerted police as Cox shot himself. Cox had a prior kidnapping conviction tied to F A Hoiles, Alliance publisher.
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Alliance
John Boyd
First National Bank
Lima State Hospital
Boyd
J. B. Cox
Cox
Ohio Penitentiary
F. A. Hoiles
Lima Hospital
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A fragmented political note from Washington notes no new public works approvals for West Virginia. It claims projects were developed by state officials and local residents, not by outsiders seeking gain, citing proposed secondary roads and free school buildings as pressed for approval. CONGRESSMEN AID Washington, July 17.
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West Virginia
Washington
Aerial Plans with Kaltenborn Face East Africa Debate
The interview discusses war with Ethiopia, misperceptions of the East African case, and the impossibility of a multilateral protectorate. Kaltenborn questions whether Italy would resign and if joint Italian British and French guardianship is feasible, with responses noting a protectorate model is not viable.
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Italy
Bridge Card Play Values in Declarer and Dummy Terms
A fragment lists average playing values for a four card suit used in contract bridge. It references point counts, tricks equivalence, and examples such as A K Q 1 for sixteen points and AK Q X for about three percent of tricks, with unclear notation like AM treks and a 13 trick reference.
Explosion Injures Twenty at Oklahoma City Plant
Twenty persons were injured in a blast at the Wilson and Company packing plant in Oklahoma City on July 17. Three workers were seriously hurt, with fourteen sustaining minor injuries treated at the plant. Three women were hospitalized after the cafeteria kitchen explosion, believed due to a leaking underground gas main.
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Oklahoma City
Wilson and Company
Vacation Bible School Opens at Blueville M E Church
Interest grows in Blueville M E church Vacation Bible School begun Monday morning under director Rev H W Flanagan with assistants Miss Imogene Dever and Miss Myrtle Dever. Enrollment ends tomorrow but classes continue several days with strong participation from local families.
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Vacation Bible School
Blueville
Blueville M. E
H. W. Flanagan
Imogene
Myrtle Dever
Mrs Sallie Bivens Finds Relief From Rheumatism
Mrs Sallie Bivens of John Road Beckley West Virginia said years of rheumatism nearly caused death but relief came quickly after using a treatment she endorses. The account notes her prior suffering and the dramatic improvement she experienced.
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Sallie Bivens
John
Beckley
W. Va
Walter Kelly Debuts in McFadden's Flats at New Dixie
Paramount comedy McFadden's Flats brings Walter Kelly to the New Dixie Theatre this Thursday. Kelly plays an old Irish hod carrier turned builder with a feud turned fondness for a Scottish barber he secretly approves of, while his daughter falls for Richard Cromwell and Betty Furness.
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McFadden
New Dixie Theatre
Andy Clyde
Kelly
Richard Cromwell
Murder in the Fleet at the Strand Tonight
Strand Theatre presents Murder in the Fleet. A navy themed thriller aboard a cruiser stars a mysterious murderer among civilian visitors and naval crew. The plot builds from a secret invention to a deadly raid in a flooded powder magazine and a race to stop the killer.
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Hollywood
Strand Theatre
Beloy
Clerk Denies Threat Over Passamaquoddy Project
The May 26 telephone claim by RFC attorney Thomas Corcoran that no further action would occur on the Passamaquoddy tide harnessing project until the utility bill issue is resolved is disputed by Corcoran. Brewster alleges pressure to vote for a bill, while Corcoran denies threatening retaliation. The clerk recounts conversations with Fisher Christensen and Herron and notes telegrams left by Herron were sent in batches during the day. Havran is referenced in testimony.
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Thomas Corcoran
RFC
Fisher
Herron
Christensen
Simplex
Conad
Havran
Rail fare proposals and hearings on railroad revenue losses
The commission will hold further hearings beginning October 3 to consider recommendations on rail fare adjustments as passenger revenues have fallen. A suggested two cent per mile coach and three cent per mile Pullman fare basis aims to reduce transportation burdens and reflect highway competition. Pullman surcharges face public resistance despite potential benefits. Also noted is a bizarre case of Hans Nelson whose bones have shrunk 10 to 34 inches over five years due to suspected thyroid issues.
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Minneapolis
Hans Nelson
FHA Starts Campaign To Open Up Big Market
Washington reports the Federal Housing Administration launches a nationwide selling drive to expand durable goods and building industry markets. Seven FHA experts are assigned to New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago and Cleveland to promote broader use of federal financing facilities and licensing.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Final Stages of Army Campaign Are Arranged
Mrs. Juanita Hardin, Salvation Army drive chair, will update on progress and plan a finale at 4 PM tomorrow at 204 W Main. G T Bartlett will preside over a 20‑member advisory board of local businessmen. Major John Campbell said the drive aims to fund welfare work. Rifus Arnold Higgins, 31, drowned in the Ohio River when a rowboat capsized while he parted a fishing line.
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Juanita Hardin
Salvation Army
Army Advisory Board
W. Main Street
G. T. Bartlett
Salvation Army Movement
John Campbell
The
Huntington
Rufus Arnold Higgins
Ohio River
Poor Family Gets Million From Old Barrie Inheritance
New York July 17 A poor East Side foundry worker and his wife receive a share of a 17 000 estate left by Harry Lozack who went to South Africa many years ago The Starrs plan to keep their home near the el and give the money to their children and poor friends, hoping for happiness rather than moving to a upscale neighborhood.
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New York
Abrisham Starr
East Side
Barrie
Montereal
Harry Lozack
Poland
South Africa
Star
Starr
Regular Meeting Night Of Loyal Order of Moose
Loyal Order of Moose holds its regular meeting tonight with Dictator William J. Hussion urging full attendance for important business including the ongoing drive for new members.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Order of Moose
William J. Hussion
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