Woman Alters Story Saves Doomed Man
Hartford Connecticut. A convicted murderer once given a reprieve from the electric chair after a state's witness claim is she lied has been granted a stay. Francis C. Smith 26 Norton Connecticut faced execution within hours before Governor Lodge granted a reprieve to January 14. Smith, involved in burglary cases, reportedly sought to retract her testimony while serving time in Wetumpka Alabama.
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Leopard-skin rug valued at 100000 sparks return bid
Odd Fact AGI gave his family in Pueblo Colorado a leopard-skin rug bought for 41 in Korea as a souvenir. Korean ec Sylomats are pushing to have it returned as a nations treasure valued at 100000.
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Travel Abroad Booming Continent England
An overseas travel boom returns travelers to prewar patterns with new choices. Germany’s Allied and Soviet zones show price shifts and subsidies, while Britain offers discounted rail passes and London travel tickets. Tourism capacity grows with hotel beds and spa stays as Americans seek value in postwar Europe.
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Lawyers' political sway mirrors government in progress
Around Capital Square notes a debate among lawyers at a State Bar meeting on politics and law. Analysts see strong support for William B. Umstead in the governor race, with divisions over appointive power and potential contests in the judiciary and lieutenant governor paths.
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United States
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Cal
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Roanoke
Supreme Court
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Nashville
Parker
William B. Umstead
Umstead
Charlie Johnson
Ers
Kerr Scott
Johnson
Scott
Land Mine Owner Glad He's Lean
Hollywood director Le Roy Prinz, a firearm hobbyist, brought a land mine souvenir to a police station fearing it might be live. He had used it around the house as a step stool while noting his weight at 173 pounds, below the mine’s 200 pound trigger.
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le Roy Prinz
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Cotton Owens Wins Charlotte Race
Spartanburg speedster Cotton Owens captured the 50 lap feature at Charlotte Speedway yesterday for his seventh win in ten Southern modified stock car starts. Finishing behind Owens were Buddy Shuman of Charlotte Charles Rush Ninety South Carolina Bill Blair of High Point Tomey Providence Rhode Island and Ernest Tippett of Greenville who rolled over early the car demolished.
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High Point
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Farm clubs shine as Dodgers finish season top division
Nineteen Brooklyn farm clubs completed the season in the first division with six teams sharing first place. Captain Ian Eady leads efforts as the Dodgers navigate a strong minor league showing.
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BC Headache Relief Powers Tablets Advertised
An advertisement promotes BC as fast acting relief for headaches neuralgic pains and minor aches. It touts a combined formula with quick dissolving ingredients available in tablet and powder forms. The ad highlights reliability and years of use with prices for powders and tablets.
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