Convict’s jail business defended by Maryland warden
Inside State Pen warden Col. Claude Sweezey defended allowing Bert Morgan, a 28 year old inmate serving a five year term for forged checks, to run a mailing list agency from the prison. He said no fraud was found and that Morgan’s operations would be closely watched to avoid publicity issues. Police say Morgan’s activities are under investigation but no unlawful acts were disclosed. Morgan contends the venture has earned about $25,000 in two to three years.
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Face Peeling Operation Linked to Woman’s Death
Los Angeles detectives probe the death of Mrs Jessie Gilchrist in a Trdllywood face peeling case. They consider a prior face operation by Dr Gertrude Steele, who fled to Germany after manslaughter charges. Brain chemical analysis suggests poisoning and that the June procedure may have heightened sensitivity to the peeling solution.
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Jessie Gilchrist
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Gertrude Steele
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Johnson and Weston cage teams clash at Brevard College
Johnson of California defeated Weston acl ir cage team 22 to 18 at Brevard College, paving Grafton as a tournament contender. Buckhansen and Elkins play at 4, with the winner meeting Iratton tonight in the finals. In Washington, Republican senators blocked quick senate organization, debating committee placements and insurgent seniority.
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Breduts College
Grafton
Buckhasen
Elkins
Iratton
Chief Midkiff of Huntington Indicted on Liquor Charge
Huntington March 7 Chief of Police Midkiff and Motorcycle Policeman C C Johnson were indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged conspiracy to violate Federal prohibition laws. A separate indictment charges Midkiff with possession. The grand jury met a week behind closed doors interviewing about twenty seven witnesses, mostly police officers. A court statement questioned why higher ups in liquor law violations were not arrested. Authorities continued a search for three robbers in Grafton following a daytime spree.
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C. C. Johnson
George W
Tlintie
Midkife and Johnson
Don Chatin
Loran County
Bessie Wynn Defends Stage and Church Harmony
Baptist actress Bessie Wynn voices belief that church and stage can co exist. She says she has balanced religion with performance since age thirteen and criticizes wartime censorship while praising plays that elevate life. Wynn notes her Welwyn ballad No Wonder as a favorite.
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Robberies and break-ins plague Grafton area
The Simpson camp, county and city officers, A. R. Bolyard and Joel Dock, pursue a possee investigating a series of thefts. Charley Keener’s eight cylinder Oldsmobile from Walnut street vanishes, a Grafton High School break-in marks the second in two months, and Friedman Jewelry on West Main street loses items with an estimated $45 in jewelry value. The city school superintendent H. A. Rice’s office safe is found open with papers pilfered. no cash missing. Patrols and local residents report multiple sightings and ongoing searches as communities react to a spate of burglaries and vehicle thefts.
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Joel Dock
Fletcher
Charley Keener
Walnut Street
Grafton High School
Friedman Jewelry
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Ingersoll
Jewelery Company
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Sillman
Clevengers Win Injunction Against Coal Company
Judge Kittle grants restraining order against Blocky Pitt burgh Coal Co from trespass on about forty acres near Bear Mountain, Barbour county. The order bars entering farm except to reach mine incline, bans stock release, and keeps gates intact. W P Samples and Guy Clevenger to argue motion to dissolve injunction in Philippi.
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Bear Mountain
Barbour County
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W. P. Samples
Philippi
Jury Deadlock in Malone Moonshine Case Ends in Discharge
In State v Malone, moonshine operation near the Barbour county line led to a circuit court discharge as jurors could not agree on a verdict. Malone claimed innocence, arguing near- proximity to stills and jurisdictional issues. Judge Kittle ordered a not guilty ruling on Brady Mayle after defense challenged evidence.
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Mayle
Maquor
Policeman Fires on Freight Car Thieves in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on March 7 a policeman named Camper Ratti shot and killed a man who failed to halt as part of a band of alleged freight car robbers pursued early today. The body was taken to the morgue after the incident.
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Battin
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King Daniels Shot Dead in Mingo County Shooting
Jason Daniels 40 of Devon alleged bootlegger king was released on ten days stay of sentence after liquor conviction and killed at Cedar west of Devon. Jim Steele, brother in law of the murdered man, is sought by police amid enmity tied to a two year old shooting that left him wounded.
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Stevie
Daniels
Weather outlook for the week from Washington
The Ohio Valley jet brings unsettled weather starting Monday with scattered showers in the first half of the week and again in the second half. Temperatures predicted to run above normal.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Simon to Take Eberts Place For Brief Time
Werlin March 7 The Reichstag majority parties plan to appoint Dr Walter Simons as president ad interim of the German Republic until a successor to the late President Ebert is elected. Simons, former foreign minister, now serves as president of the supreme court at Leipzig. Hans Luther would continue as chancellor without presidential duties for the interim period.
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Walter Simons
Simon
Supreme Court
Leipsig
Ebert
Hans Luther
Five Railroad Workers Killed in Pa Collision
Five track workers on the Pennsylvania railroad perished on the main line near Graslerville twelve miles east of there when they were struck by a westbound local train today.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Graslerville
OTL Advances Findley Price Raise for Montana Crude
The Ohio Oil Company announced an advance of twenty cents per barrel for Sumbrarst Montana crude, setting a new price of 1.40 dollars per barrel.
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Findley
Ohio Oil Company Today
Montana
Resurrection Theme in Sunday School Lesson
A Sunday School lesson discusses Jesus Christ’s resurrection as the cornerstone of Christian faith. It outlines the empty tomb narrative, Mary Magdalene’s testimony, and Jesus’ appearances to disciples, emphasizing belief in the risen Christ and personal guidance for health and well being.
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God
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John
Mary Magdalene
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Ifehaan
Mary
Thomas
Thoms
Prayer Petition Requests Guidance for God's Work
A prayer expresses gratitude for being called to serve and asks for divine direction to fulfill each person’s specific task. The supplicant seeks clarity, obedience, and unity in carrying out God’s will.
Mrs John Liebaugh of Bridgeport visiting city guest
Mrs John Liebaugh of Bridgeport is visiting the city as guest of Mrs Henry McFarland. She arrives amid reflections on visions of a better life beyond daily routine and plans to stay several days.
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Bridgeport
Henry McFarland
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