Ewert Held For Abduction In Chicago Case
Chicago Aug 2 1952 Ewert 86 a former convict is held for questioning in the abduction of Donald Horst. The natural and foster parents fight in court for custody while Donald who has lived in an orphanage since his removal by Lydia Nelson and John Regan seeks a legal settlement. Ewert told police he borrowed the car during the abduction and later said it was a favor to Regan and Nelson. Horst’s guardianship dispute centers on Dr John A Rose and an informal adoption by Otto and Martha Horse.
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Chicago
Ewert
Donald Horst
Donald
Ewers
Frank Janousek
Ewer
Iwert
John A. Rose
Otto
Martha Horse
Horst
Dr. Rose
Regal
New Inventions At Des Moines Congress Show 1932
Keyhole funnel and bullet proof vest patent noted alongside diverse innovations by Dunlop Sjolander Lipton and Cunningham. The exhibit promises practical devices to aid motorists, swimmers, and hunters, with a focus on ease and safety, at the midwestern show.
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Dunlop
Gustav Sjolander
Midland
Mich
Sjolander
Sarah Lipton
New York
T. L. Cunningham
Burns
Des Moines
Congress
Georgia seeks action against states over Burns chain gang case
The article notes Georgia pressing for legal action against Massachusetts and New Jersey to return Isaac Burns, the author of I Am a Fugitive from a Chaingang, whose escape from a chain gang in June 1922 led to a high profile book and film deal. Officials in Newark could not be reached for comment as Burns runs a tax service there.
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Massachusetts
New Jersey
Burns
Newark
WN. J
Campbell County
Heat set down reported near water as deaths feared
The article notes three drowned while attempting to escape the heat wave. Temperatures rose in Philadelphia and New York to the mid 90s with high humidity and light showers. Central Pennsylvania saw heavy rain while Western Pennsylvania cooled sharply. Washington remained clear with highs near 80, and Baltimore dipped slightly from the upper 80s.
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Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Primary fight for road boss nomination
Democratic ticket features a free-for-all for supervisor with candidates Sam B. Liner W. H. Smith Milton Peace and Preston C. Lewis. In Canoe Lucia Castrini seeks school director and Arminta Brown inspector. Center Township shows Linus E. McHenry and Edward Della in a three way road supervisor race.
Ambitious slayer of family shocks Pittsburgh
A 19 year old store clerk Bernard Gregor shot his mother Anna and two sisters Mary Ann and Betty before killing himself. Brothers Frank and Alice described him as a “nice kid but too ambitious” who sought to “solve life’s problems” by murder. Police called it murder and self-inflicted death. Bar ny’s diary hinted at plans to help others by leaving home.
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Pittsburgh
Tom
Frank
Alice Gregor
Bernard
Anna Gregor
Mary Ann
Betty
Wnd
Barney
Alice
Fome
Crafton
Gils Ellen
Franks
Local Ballot Candidates Listed for Democratic and Republican Parties
The article enumerates Democratic candidates including Flora, J Wilmer Kinler, John Scribe for tax collector, Joseph Kiral, R D Getty, James McCurry, John A Golovichin for judge of election, Mrs D M Caldwell and Irwin Turnbull as inspectors. Republican nominees in Center include Harry Anderson, Frank Winsheimer for school director, Elvie Stiles, James H Blakely for tax collector, Andrew and Dick for supervisor, William R Altman for assessor, W V Britton for judge, Sara R Kerner and J F Melirig as inspectors.
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Flora
J. Wilmer Kinler
John Scribe
Joseph Kiral
R. D. Getty
James McCurry
John A. Golovichin
D. M. Caldwell
Irwin Turnbull
Center
Harry Anderson
Frank Winsheimer
Elvie Stiles
James H. Blakely
Andrew & Dick
William R. Altman
W. V. Britton
Sara R. Kerner
J. F. Melirig
Turning Point May Come in Spanish Civil War Front
Reports from the Franco Spanish front describe a widening war with uprisings in Albacete and Toledo. Insurgent officers claim anarchists led by Largo Caballero clash with militiamen while Madrid and Valencia remain strategic centers and bombing of foreign ships stirs international tension.
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Hendaye
Irun
Albacete
Francisco Largo ‘Caballero
Saver
Carla‘pena
Alicante
Largo Gaballero
Jose Miaja
Madrid
Teruel
Madrid-Valencia
Albarrascia
Cuenca
Josef Miaja
Aragon
Associated Press
Spain
Mediterranean
Great Britain
Obituary for Peter M'Dermont and Mary Faith details
Obituary notices report burial at Oakland Cemetery for Peter K M'Dermont of Alverda born April 5 1960 died 2 30 a m Friends will be received at Robinson Funeral Home Monday with services Tuesday at 10 a m Mary Violet Faith a Freeport teacher died by self harm found in her home by neighbors at a desk with a pen nearby authorities note a possible clue to the death remains under investigation
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Peter K. M'Dermont
Alverda
Robinson Funeral Home
Mary Violet Faith
Freeport
Death in Pennsylvania Woman Died After Poised Note
Coroner M M Banks of Armstrong County concluded Mrs Faith killed herself with a jewelry cleaning fluid after recording a fragmentary suicide note. Neighbors said her husband John was at work and the note appeared to read I want to say I can t stand the life of a dog son. The coroner cited unpleasant domestic conditions as the cause and noted the poison was used to clean jewelry.
Vet Teacher to Renew Fight Over Cruelty Charge
Mrs. Morris, veteran teacher at a rural school, faces charges of incompetency and cruelty after incidents including striking a pupil with a ball bat and using a paddle. Don C. Lonanecker, assistant county superintendent, testified she is a capable educator. She is a Waynesburg College graduate and mother of two, active in the Daughters of American Revolution and Community Mothers' Study Club.
Parliament Ended Session as Japan Expands in China
Japan's parliament wrapped a two week session with patriotism as war funds totaling 419000000 yen were approved for Sino-Japanese actions. Premier Konoye warned North China situation was extremely serious while pledging to maintain peace and order in Asia by suppressing anti-Japanese agitation.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Gen Sugiyama
Fumimaro Konoye
Asia
Three Harness Racers Injured In Maine Track Crash
Three veteran harness drivers were severely hurt in a spill at the Mifflin Far track during the second heat of a 2.25 race. Satterfield, 70, and Garrison, 73, both injured, along with M. S. Fox, all were hospitalized with fractures and internal injuries. Calumet Edna, led by Kerr earlier and ridden by Satterfield and Garrison, crashed but Calumet Edna won the race as others were injured.
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Lewistown
Mifflin
Vetteran
George T. Scatlerfield
Harrington
Del
Walter Garrison
Bridgeton
N. J
Calumet Edna
W. C. Wright
Federalsburg
Sam Kerr
Wellsboro
Fox
Kerr
Satterfield
Garrison
Eddie Myers
Reading
Nations Brace as Sino-Japanese Conflicts Intensify
Amid tense Sino-Japanese clashes near Peiping and Tientsin, both sides mobilize large forces north of the Yangtze. Japan reports 33 000 to 45 000 troops with 80 guns, 50 tanks, 40 armored cars, 200 planes and 400 trucks. China counters with about 360 000 on the field and 300 aircraft. Japan's wartime parliament passes roughly 121.5 million dollars in war measures while commodities grow scarce and evacuation of hundreds of Japanese from Hankow proceeds. Chinese bands are said to be wiped out on the Sungari river near Harbin.
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Maren Polo Bridge
Peiping
China
Tientsin
Yangtve River
Sail
Yangtze
Hankow
Sungari River
Harbin
30 000 Scots Dance to Pipes in Pittsburgh Park
In Pittsburgh today 30,000 Scots danced to bagpipes as 80,000 Scots from the United States and Canada gathered for the annual routing of the Royal Order of Scottish Clans in a suburban park. George Keller of Wilkinsburg performed a fillie dance on the program, a tradition begun 30 years ago at the order’s first picnic in the park.
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Pittsburgh
United States
Canada
Royal Order of Scottish Clans
George Keller
Wilkinsburg
Checking Tax Delinquents in Harrisburg City
Secretary of Revenue J. Grimoth Boardman said investigators would check all delinquent merchants starting Monday. About 1,200 stores theatres and gasoline stations failed to return permit applications by the deadline. Delinquents face a 30 dollar daily fine for operating without a permit. 77 delinquents were in Pittsburgh and 424 in Philadelphia. More than 185000 of 200000 applications mailed July 12 were returned. 13000 not returned due to injunctions against collection. About 3000 applications must be corrected but no penalties for late submission. Permits will be mailed at least 10,000 daily to on time filers.
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Harrisburg
Aud
Secretary of Revenue
J. Grimoth Boardman
Boardman
Ownhors
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Valley Forge Vet Re-interred At Castleview Park
The body of John Manning, Revolutionary War veteran and Valley Forge survivor, was laid in a new grave at Castleview Park by the 28th Division during Pennsylvania World War veterans reunion events. Speakers included General William G. Price and Major Wadlinger as the convention planned officer elections and a future site.
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New Castle
John Manning
Ceoorge Washington
Valley Forge
Castleview Park
Pennsylvania
William G. Price
Guy J. Wadlinger
George T. Wei
Actors hungry as cafe help strikes in Hollywood
Hollywood August 7 60 Brown Derby cafe workers walked out while Lupe Velez Bruce Cabot and others dined. Twenty five more struck in Beverly Hills and Wilshire areas as manager Cobb said replacements quickly found. Strikers demanded a closed shop shorter hours and end to split shifts says Harvey Lundachen business agent.
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Hollywood
Lupe Velez
Bruce Cabat
Milz Brothers
Beverly Hills
Wilshire Boulevard
Robert Cobb
Harvey Lundachen
Culinary Workers Uniton
Court bans wet day liquor vote in four Western boroughs
Greensburg Aug 7 The court ordered Westmoreland County to stop local option liquor referendums in Ligonier borough and township Youngwood Tywan borough and surrounding area. Judge J Hilary Keenan granted a permanent injunction finding petition signers not qualified voters.
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Greensburg
Westmoreland County
J. Hilary Keenan
Ligonier
Towneship
Youngwood
Tywin
Keenan
Armstrong County Fair at Ford City August 12 14
The Armstrong County Fair returns to Ford City August 12 14 opening the fall season in Western Pennsylvania on State Highway 66 between Kittanning and Ford City. The three day event offers livestock exhibits horse races free acts and midway thrills with a military band and giant jamboree as in prior years inviting everyone to attend and join in fair time.
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Armstrong County
Pennsylvania
Kittanning
Ford City
Waller H. Bowser
Armstrong ‘County
Imandal
Unis
Stock market ticker readout shows wide industrials gains and losses
Extensive list of company names and stock figures appears, including Allied Strs Am Can Am Tel and Tel Am Rad and St Am Roll Milt Anaconda Arm IIL Assd Dry Gdls Ches and Ohio Chrysler City Strs Colgate-Palm Chrysler And many more with percentage indicates, such as 204% for Nat Dairy and 118% for US Steel, suggesting mixed market movements and notable highs and lows across sectors.
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Air Redue
Allied
Allis
Alco Am
Anaconda Arm Iil
Ohio
Barnsdall Bendix Aviat Beth
Borden Borg-Warner Briggs
Calumet
Hee Canad
Chrysler City
Colgate
Hecke
Hueson
Mach
Harvest
Nick Can
Lehigh Post
LOF Glass Loews Lavillard
Mack Trucks
McCrary Sirs McIntyre
Mion
Montgom Ward Murray Corp
Nash-Kelv
Nat
Nation
North Am Northern Pac
Ohio Oil Packard
Penn RR
Phila RC
Phillips
Procter and Gam
Sve
Pullman
Radio-Keithayy
Rand
Repub
Doctor Hopeful As Baby Fights For Breath In Tent
Doctors report continued efforts to aid a newborn’s breathing after a traumatic birth. The infant, kept in an improvised oxygen tent from X-ray film and tape, receives saline injections and feeds of glucose water and milk via two drains every two hours. Temperature has fallen from 105 to near normal as authorities plan another breathing attempt. Dr Corbit waited for the mother Mrs Mary Boccassini to die and then operated. Cope for the mother’s recovery from tubercular meningitis had been abandoned, and the baby’s birth would not have occurred for two weeks to a month.
Earle Pays for Germany Call
Governor Earle spoke by telephone from Berlin to Harrisburg staff, a ten minute talk at $3 a minute totaling $80. The call was not correct, and he planned to depart Berlin for Warsaw to visit Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, minister to Poland, with Mrs. Earle and Victor Mather aboard.
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Harrisburg
Earle
Berlin
Germany
Correet
Warsaw
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Poland
Victor Mather
Philadelphia
New York
Labor League Starts Drive in Harrisburg Campaign
Labor's Non-Partisan League of Pennsylvania, allied with Roosevelt last year, launches a fall campaign urging voters to elect county officials who support labor. Thousands of circulars and posters are distributed as P. T. Fagan, the chairman, calls for honest labor relations and protection of workers' rights amid criticism of judges and sheriffs who allegedly violated oaths.
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Harrisburg
Labor
League of Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
League
P. T. Fagan
Pennsylvania
Solons Move On Court Bill After Roosevelt Veto Warning
President Roosevelt warned he would veto the court bill unless modified, cooling a previously heated Senate controversy. With references to altering the Supreme Court removed, the measure is expected to pass swiftly as the Senate takes it up today.
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Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Senate
Opposition forms to bill setting federal funds by Interior plan
Opposition in the House backs a bill altering Interior department operations to avoid direct project engagement while distributing federal funds and enforcing spending standards.
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HOUSE
Interior Department
Markets Produce Pittsburgh Auction Prices and Verse
Pittsburgh markets Aug 7 show sluggish produce demand with apples and potatoes at steady ranges across several regional varieties. Livestock prices include hogs around 13.85 to 14.00, cattle top at 14.50, vealers 11.00 to 12.00, and spring lambs 11.25 amid steady or mixed movement. A biblical verse and marriage reference are included in the text.
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Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Virginia
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New Grave
Jobe Corbit
Philadelphig General Hospital
Mary Boccassini
Armstrong County Fair
Labor League
Solons
Mark
Indiana Evening Gazette
Indians Evening Gazette
Indiana Evening Gazettes
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Geo. D. Leydie Funeral Home
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