Letters from the front tie lovers in a final farewell note
A fragmentary correspondence recounts a tragic tale of two American lovers who planned to marry after Charles was due to break an engagement. The letters describe death in Paria, a trip to London, prayers at St Martin in the Fields, and a vow to stay united in spirit despite catastrophe.
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Charles
Paria
London
Mother
Betty
Jane
St. Martin’s-In the-Field
Trafalgar Square
Charles and
Sicily
Pembocks
Singapore
Royal Air Force
Victoria Station
George Peterson
Kling
Sturt
D A R Meet Set At Goldsboro March 5th
The 35th annual North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution conference will be held in Goldsboro March 5-7. State regent Mrs. W. H. Belk of Charlotte will open the gathering, with a Tuesday afternoon session and a Wednesday business meeting. Three new officers will be named.
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Goldsboro
North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution
W. H. Belk
Charlotte
Three Big Bills Hold Up Solons In Legislature
The assembly readies the sales tax bill for floor action and notes the Lumpkin McDonald substitute proposing higher taxes on corporations and an income tax over a thousand dollars. Hearings continue on the Hill Mayor liquor plan as Cameron Morrison addresses the assembly amid debate over past remarks.
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Lumpkin-McDonald
McDonald
Finance Committee
Joint Appropriations Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mquor
Cameron Morrison
United States
Assembly
House
Morrison
Eight Vessels in Trouble at Sea
A report notes eight ships facing distress at sea with crews signaling for assistance. Maritime authorities mobilize rescue units as weather worsens and navigation lanes are narrowed.
Dozens Endangered as Storm Rages Across Atlantic Seaways
Dozens of ships including the Italian Caterina Madre and the Greek Eftachia Vergotiss reported steering and rudder failures in a fierce Atlantic gale. SOS signals poured in from the Bay of Biscay to off Cape Flattery as crews battled high seas and equipment malfunctions.
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D’ Yeu
Eftachia Vergotiss
Bay of Biscay
San Pietro
Lands End
Tyne
Liberty
United States Shipping Board
Oakman
Azores
Newport News
Delphos
Delphinus
Hillcroft
Pacific
Tathe Maru
Cape Flattery
Coast Guard
Great South Bay
Long Island
New York
Auvergne
Wind Kidnap Plot Targeted Bethlehem Officials
A suspected ringleader remains at large after a plot to abduct steel executive Mayor Robert Pfeifie of Bethlehem and Northampton County courthouse aide Nicholas Castellucci. Four prisoners tied to related robberies, Barlo Orlando 29 Angelo Beramito 21 Frank Repyneck 26 Louis Kutzura, are in custody. R George Harvey of Philadelphia bureau notes links to national bank robberies. Mayor Pfeifie takes no extra precautions. Grace reported to Washington.
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Steel
Robert Pfelfie
Bethlehem
Nicholas Castelucci
Northampton County
Marshall Wilhelm
Barlow Orlando
Angelo Boamarito
Detroit
Frank Repyneck
Louis Kutzura
R. George Harvey
Philadelphia Investigation Bureau
Grace
Washington
Pfeifie
Hamilton Flees With Trio Boys in Dallas Manhunt
Officers traced Hamilton and two companions after a bullet riddled car was abandoned near Weston. They reportedly held up Lottice and fled in his roadster to Bill Mayes farm three miles west of Celina. Dawn departures took Mayes and his son Harlow and Lettice. The trio were armed with two automatic rifles and two pistols. the rifles were reported stolen from a Beaumont National Armory depot.
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Dallas
Weston
Hamilton
Lottice
Bill Mayes
Celina
McKinney
Mayes
Harlow
Lettice
Beaumont National Enve
How To Quickly Check A Cold
This ad promotes STANBACK as a balanced prescription to ease cold symptoms after exposure. It claims fast relief for sore throat and general discomfort, with powder form dissolving in water. Available in 10c and 25c economy sizes, sold everywhere.
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ST. CK
Director of U.S. Mayors Predicts ACT Debates
Administration leaders face slow committee work and stalled major legislation as Roosevelt’s fire side chats or speeches to boost support for security wages are anticipated. The third month of the session sees little room for large issues with both houses handling only minor business.
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Roosevelt
Johnston To Seek Greater Market For American Cotton
Oscar Johnston, a Mississippi cotton planter and New Deal internationalist, will sail for Europe to discuss increasing American farm product exports, especially cotton, with trade experts from several countries. Discussions will cover prospects for an international cotton agreement with India, Egypt, Brazil and Argentina.
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Washington
Oscar Johnston
Mississippi
Europe
Johnston
New Deal
India
Egypt
Brazil
Argentina
United States
Murder Puzzle In England Near Hounslow
A chilling mystery unfolds in suburban England near Hounslow as a body is found with legs wrapped in newspaper and brown paper, prompting police inquiries. Local investigators urge witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
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Hounslow
Tobacco control debate warms Virginia meeting
A Virginia tobacco meeting chaired by T. Hall of Person county discussed AAA policies on tobacco allotments led by R. Hunter Pope of Enfield. Senator J. W. Bailey attended as Wallace and Hutson outlined production estimates and the plan to maintain price parity while avoiding overproduction.
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Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Co. T. Hall
Person County
State Advisory Tobacco Committee
R. Hunter Pope
Enfield
J. W. Bailey
Congress
Wallace
AAA
Roosevelt
J. B. Hutson
Hutson
1930 1931 and 1932 before they was control
The fragment hints at years 1930 1931 and 1932 and a notion of lack of control prior to a change in leadership or oversight. No other clear names places or events are readable to confirm specifics.
Midwest hit by severe winter storm across the Plains
Weather officials warned of one of the worst snow storms of winter as Northern and Central Illinois faced heavy snows. Iowa crews braced against rising drifts while Nebraska and Colorado reported several inches of snow and sleet. Motorists from Belleville Kansas to St Louis Missouri endured a sequence of blizzard sleet and freezing rain.
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Era
Northern
Cen Ilinois
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Joplin and Webby
Missouri
Commerce
N Century
Douthat
Choma
Richest Duke Heiress Appeals $84,182 Tax Bill
The former Duke heiress, reputedly the richest girl, filed an appeal with the board of appeals today over an $84,182 income tax for 1982. The action follows a tax assessment that drew media attention as a landmark case in tax litigation.
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Washington
Board of Appeals
Don’t Trifle With Coughs
Brief notes warn against underestimating coughs and remind to seek prompt care. The fragment hints at potential harm from delaying treatment and stresses vigilance for symptoms requiring medical attention.
High Blood Pressure Relief Offer Promises Quick Sleep Return
A terse advertisement touts quick relief for high blood pressure including dizziness ringing in the ears and nervous symptoms. It claims a free trial with no salts or dietary restrictions and urges payment only if greatly improved.
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Hugo
G. B
Bibbard, Coates
Kansas City, Mo
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