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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

7

Suspect held in jail here after Pittsburgh murder case

A suspected killer identified as Raymond Tests, 26, of Camden, New Jersey, was arrested near Webster and fingerprinted by Trooper W. E. Murphy. Police say the man, in jail on murder suspicions from last year, resembles a wanted offender known as Laney Mumford. The case connects to a Pittsburgh murder with officers noting the suspect’s reported past work and unemployed status.

Pittsburgh Cuscus W. E. Murphy Webster Raymond Tests Camden N. J Pennsylvania Conneechea Laney Mumford

Police Photos Show Alvin Karpis Before Trial

Police photos of Alvin Karpis, held in St Paul for the William Hamm abduction trial, include a side view showing a scar above the ear from an attempted disguise and a right view with spectacles he used to alter his appearance.

St. Paul William Hamm, Jr Alvin Karpis Public Enemy No. 1 Karpis

Radio Listings from Around the Dial Broadcast Schedule

A dense schedule lists stations and programs for 6:00 to 12:00 midnight, naming NBC CBS KMOX WGN WLW WJZ WMMN WCPO and others. It includes acts and personalities such as Amos ’n’ Andy, Irene Rich, Jimmie Mattern, Temple broadcasts, orchestras, bands, and dramatic sketches across prime time hours.

NBC Amos 'N Andy CBS Virginia Verrill Jones KMOX WCPO WLW Johnson WGN Palmer WMMN Transradio Ezra WJZ Mario Cozzi Jimmie Mattern KDKA Slim Jack's Gang Sally Jo Nelson WHAS Herbert Koch Tom Howard Sum Abner Paris Night Life Bonkie Carter Wwaz Dan and Syl We —Tree Tracy WGY Jack Randolph Joey Chuck WCM John Lewis Oscar Shaw M. c Carmela Ponselle Elizabeth Lennox Victor Arden Lou Breese Morton Bowe Twin City Foursome WSM Lawrence Goodman Studio Theatre Dorsey Bros. Orchestra Roma Noble Francis Craig WWVA Fred D. Southers Music Guild Adele Slade Columbia Wls—Music Guild Fred Waring Nbce Court of Human Relations Richard Himber Stuart Allen Lanny Ross Kay Thompson Ray Heatherton Andre Kostelanetz Andre Kastellanetz Jack Ebby WIRE WSAI Cesare Codero Marion Talley Josef Koestner Roy Shields Ven Bittner Klein Gilbert Susia Amos N’ Andy George R. Holmes Don Redman WGBF WJR Duncan Moore Pratt and McNeill Earl Hines Trans Radio News Emil Coleman Jessie Crawford Bob Crosby Henry Halstead Orches Henry Busse IMMN Bernie Cummins Shandor Ranny ‘Weeks Empire Room WFBM Francis Masters Orches Wlw Buddy Fisher Phil Levants Alicia Sturman WEM Win Clyde Trasks

CCC Enrollment Cancelled for May 14 in County

Reed Avers and villetin from C L Allen state relief administrator received by Brooks Reed local administrator reported that Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment for May 14 was cancelled. About 14 local boys had filed applications. they will be kept for future consideration and advised to stay in contact. Election day May 12 will be a holiday for relief employees, not a legal holiday.

Two Robbers Escape After Duel With Cops

In Los Angeles on May 8 two robbers fled after a running gun fight that left 18 year old Harriett Woody critically wounded during a failed hold up of her mother’s filling station. Police tracked the suspects by car before bullets forced a crash and a foot chase through southwestern LA. The pair forced the woman and her mother against a wall during the scuffle.

Los Angeles Harriett Woody Marjorie Woody

Girl Shot in Abdomen During Attempt to Reach Revolver

Witnesses describe a violent incident as a group pursued a girl who tried to reach her revolver and fired, injuring her in the abdomen. Police are investigating the assault and seeking suspects.

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