Body of Kidnapped Boy Brought in to Shore by the Title
Body of kidnapped Peter Levine found on the shore of Louis Iselin estate in New Rochelle. Detectives said a copper wire bound the torso and an arm, suggesting the kidnapper panicked after failing to contact Levine. Father Murray Levine absent, note demanding $60,000 had been sent earlier. Police identified the sweater and windbreaker Peter wore, linking them to his disappearance. Federal investigators joined the case as drills continued for follow-up.
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New Rochelle
Peter Levine
Louis Iselin
Daventert Neck
Long Island Send
John Gleason
Michael Lynch
Helmer Strong
Iselin
Bayo
Murray Levin
Fifth Avenue
New York
Almast
Yatyneyt
Gleason
Cailtice
Comteet
Levine
Pammerston
Jleviney
Crem
Peter
Helen
Avant
Chappaqua
Upper Westchester
Nis Kaum
Ife
Seale
Mort Slocum
Long Island
Lye
Initialsy C. Wan
Hind
Severn Persuns
G- Men
Zeylon Holly Receives ROTC Freshman Medal at Arkansas
Zeylon Holly, a Somer Hope High Euchoal student and new vavadors at the University of Arkansas, was presented the outstanding ROTC freshman medal during ceremonies in Fayetteville last year. Mrs. Retie Marrow, state president of the American Legion Auxiliary, presented the award. A commendation letter from the Commanding General, Seventh Corps Area, was also given to Holly.
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Aaylon
Wally
Somer Hope High
Cincinnati Child Found Slain Near Home
Police report a child in Cincinnati was found murdered near her home on Monday. Major Gustav Goreng said she had been ravished and hunted since her parents reported she had not returned home. The investigation continues with authorities seeking leads.
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Cincinnati
Obiae
Shirley
Woodburn
Warn ID'd to Keep Out of Primaries
Washington dispatch reports Senator Wheeler warns the Democratic Party to end administration meddling in primaries or risk splitting the party and jeopardizing the 1940 election. He cites Hopkins endorsement of Wearin in Iowa and Midwestern critics as evidence of a growing schism. Wheeler argues administration influence could trigger a third party or Republican gains.
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Washington
Setestor Wheeler
Manto
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Blazey Hoplens
Iowa
Democratic Party
Covernor Lian Pollecie T of
Wood
WPA
Sensutap Gillette
Wearin Gillette
Cat nurses four orphaned coyotes in Wyoming
Mrs. Iven Carder of Mekadden reports her white Persian cat Snowball began nursing four tiny coyotes found near her home. The cat had just given birth to kittens, which were taken away, and Snowball stepped in to care for the vulnerable pups.
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Iven Carder
Mekadden
Snowball
Japs Seek Rescue of Division Cut Off by Chinese
Reports say a Japanese division south of Lanfeng is trapped and surrounded by Chinese forces after a failed attempt to break through near Latgfoned. Chinese dispatches put Chinese reinforcements five miles east, as air activity along the western coast of Japan stirred concern.
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Buanghal
China
Mote
Guta Kendi Doihara
Lanfeng
Japan
Six Cases Heard in Court Monday
Municipal court sessions heard six cases. Carl Strong faced drunkenness and disturbance charges. Kel Devel was listed for drunkenness and similar counts. Henry Mofadden was fined $25 and sentenced to a day for theft-related offense. L. M. Boswell noted on file for appeal. Bond set at $1,000 for Mercur for operating a car while intoxicated. Alvester Glascow, wife and child abandonment, fined $60 with no appeal. Bond set at $250 for Witherspoony after a perting attack without offense.
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Kel Devel
Denkenness
Henry Mofadden
Petit Kreeny
L. M. Boswell
Bond
Mercur
Angtian
W. So Atinson Faaymen
Alvester Glascow
Bend
Witherspoony
Floyd Roberts wins record breaking race in Indianapolis rally
Floyd Roberts of Van Nuys California roared to a record breaking victory in the Hh miles automobile race Monday. He was his best drumph in 22 years of racing, finishing about five miles ahead of Wilbur Sl of Indianapolis. 1937 waiver.
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Indianapolis
Floyd Roberts
van Nuys
Calif
Wilbur Sl
Robbery Reported at Houston Home
The home of Joe M. Houston at 315 North Pine Street was entered Saturday night and robbed of $4. An entrance through a window was noted. The Houston family was away and found the loss on returning Sunday. A separate break in at Roy Anderson’s on South Main Friday night failed. a front window loosened but nothing stolen. Police investigated both cases with no arrests by noon Monday. A lawnmower stolen from Fay James’s South Main home was recovered with help from Lon McLarty, leading to the arrest of a juvenile suspect who had tried to sell it at McLarty’s store.
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Joe M. Houston
North Pine Street
Houston
Roy Anderson
South Main Street
Nile
Fay James
South Main
Lon McLarty
McLarty
Gift Shop to Move to New Location
Mrs. Kate Noland announces the Gift Shop will relocate to Main Street in the former Muirhead's building next to Hope Confectionery. Dresses and ladies wear go on sale before moving to Malin with a planned July 1 opening for Kate's Beauty and Gift Shop featuring a modern beauty shop and new fixtures.
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Kate Noland
Holland
Main Street
Kate
Beauty and Gift Shop
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers and Etiquette Guide
Answers reflect etiquette rules from 1948 NEA Service. Question one: you should not invite outsiders to OS in at dinner. Question two: napkins placed on the service plate for formal setting. Question three: salt cellars and hopper pots used in pairs at every other place. Question four: olives and celery passed during the soup course. The page includes a scenario on handling a servant death before guests arrive and the suggested action.
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Sentinn—Ibi
NEA Service, Inc
Corn Quota Law Explained Amid Farmer Debate
Farmers confront the Corn Belt Liberty League and government plans as debate over compulsory quotas grows. Leaders claim the program is democratic and nonpartisan, while opponents warn of future control. a referendum could impose quotas across 566 counties with fines for noncompliance and storage-based releases tied to price parity.
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Macomb
Ill
Corn Belt Liberty League
Lea- Bucy
Andy Hodges
Hodges
McDonough County Agricultural Conservation Association
Lear Kue
Secretary of Agriculture
Tilden Burg
Burg
Vandenberg Delivers Memorial Day Address in Civil Crisis Theme
Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan spoke as holiday speaker amid Memorial Day ceremonies. He warned against trading liberty for security, urging vigilance as the nation faces a civil crisis rather than a military one. President Roosevelt observed the day at Hyde Park before returning to Washington.
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Washington
America
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N.Y
Gettysburg
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Vandenberg
United States
Crettysburg
Violent Deaths Reported Over Weekend in Arkansas
Luctle Rock resident 43, W Larston, victim of an automobile accident near Mayflower, died in a Conway hospital Sunday night, raising to four the number of violent deaths in Arkansas over the week end.
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Luctle Rock
W. Larston
Victin
Conway
Arkiansis
Real estate scam ends with buyer reselling for profit
A man posing as a real estate salesman duped buyers by taking a deed then reselling property. He kept the item for a time, sold it for 1500 dollars, bought it back, and later sold again for a higher price. The article asks how much he profited from the loop.
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Int
Fox
Shen
Siena
Court Tosses Out Lobby Contract Anti Bribery Fee Rule
Arkansas Supreme Court voided a lobbying contract that paid attorneys 30 percent of a 160000 appropriation as a fee. The ruling reversed Pulaski chancery, dismissed McKinley and Oliver suit, and upheld the 1937 act allowing appeals from temporary decrees. It advanced Gulden’s appeal for 542.50 back salary from the Revenue Department.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Pulaski Chancery Court
Ed S. McKinley, Jr
G. B. Oliver
Centrol
Supreme Court
Tra J. Gulden
Scarey
State Revenue Department
Department
Three Convicts Break Jail in Alabama
Three inmates escaped from Kirby prison near Montgomery by swinging bars and climbing walls with a mop-handle ladder. Identifications list convicts Domo Conway serving life, Wyman W Mason 30 years, Jack Brown 20 years for robbery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Kirby
Here
Ben Brown
A Thought Humility Shat In Sweet Raat
A fragmentary note speaks of humility and heavenly virtues in a dreamlike, poetic line. It mentions shat and shonti Mnore as possibly names or terms within a mystical reverie. The text remains elusive but centers on virtue and quiet contemplation.
Levee Repair Crew of Forty Hired Near Fulton
A $200,000 federal levee project near Fulton hires 40 workers on two shifts for about three months. G. W. Greeson of Louisiana is the contractor with federal funds from a recent congressional appropriation. The Red River levee is being heightened and gaps filled with new sections linking old banks on Hempstead county ground. A second WPA gravel road job south of Fulton aims for all weather access, to be finished in two to three weeks.
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Red River
Fulton
G. W. Greeson
Louisiana
Hempstead County
Red Lake
Cox
Works Progress Administration
Executors record $400000 for Stork Derby winners
In Toronto, the executors of Charles Vance Miller's will declare the Stork Derby litigation over and announce deposits of $100,000 to the credit of each of four Toronto mothers named as winners.
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Toronto
Canada
Charles Vance Miller
Marker Is Placed at Mount Moriah
Prescott Arkansas reports 500 people attended the unveiling of a marker at Mount Moriah. The marker marks where the first Nevada County court term was held on May 8, 1871 after the county was created from Hempstead Ouachita and Columbia. Former State Senator L L Mitchell and former County Judge J M Thomas spoke. W W Tompkins led the program with music from the Prescott band. Mount Moriah served as the temporary county seat until November 1871 before moving to Rosston and later Prescott in 1877.
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Prescott
Ark
Mount Moriah
Nevada County
Hempstead
Ouachita
Columbia
L. L. Mitchell
J. M. Thomas
W. W. Tompkins
E. H. Weaver
J. W. Franks
Frank Dillard
Hugh White
W. G. Martin
C. B. Andrews
Rosston
Spectator killed at big auto race in Indianapolis
Everett Spence of Terre Haute, Indiana was killed when a wheel from a racing car flew into the stands during a 10 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The crash occurred Monday as spectators scrambled to safety and officials paused the event.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Everett Spence
Terre Hauite
Indiaapolis Motor Speedway
Cotton futures open in New Orleans with mixed closing data
The July cotton market opened in New Orleans at 7.90 and closed with incomplete data. Spot cotton finished at 24. purity flower, middling 7.81, reflecting uncertain trade and market variation.
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New Orleans
Spot Cotton
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