Warden of Ohio Prison May Get Gate Uncertain
Ohio inmates' rescue efforts amid fire woes continue as officials weigh keeping Warden Preston J. Thomas amid growing questions. The inquiry shifts to Attorney General Bettman with a final report due to Governor Cooper, while guards and fire officials testify on delays and outcomes.
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Neumonia
Board of Inquiry
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Myers W. Cooper
Dwight
John Hall
Thomas Watkinson
William Baldwin
Thomas F. Little
Albert Nice
Columbus Fire Department
A. G. Woodard
Rankin Bill Passed to Senate Amid Doubts and Amendments
The House sent the Rankin bill to the Senate, approving a veterans compensation extension to January 1, 1980 with raised total disability payments and eight dollar monthly hospital aid for those in care. Despite veto predictions, supporters note amendments broaden the relief, while critics urge budget restraint.
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House
Congress
Veterans Committee
Mississippi
Hoover
Wood
Appropriations Committee
Big Victory Seen By Both Days And Wets In Hearings
The House judiciary committee hearings on prohibition end with wets and drys claiming victory as the inquiry plans no further action. Senate lobby probes focus on the Association against the prohibition amendment with H H Curran testifying for a seventh day amid seized correspondence. Coaches Tad Jones Yale William W Roper Princeton and Sir Henry Drayton testified to counter dry assertions about government liquor distribution.
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Taday
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Graham
Senate Lobby Committee
H. H. Curran
Association
Curran
House
Wets
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Yale
William W. Roper
Princeton
Sir Henry Drayton
Ontario
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Virginia
Partly cloudy in west Tennessee with fair conditions in the east tonight. Saturday brings increasing cloudiness and showers in the west, slightly warmer in the far east. Virginia: fair but cool tonight with possible interior frost, Saturday partly cloudy and breezy from the north. Readings show yesterday's high 67 and no rain, as of 6 p.m. for the prior 24 hours.
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Virginia
G. L. Bunn
U. S. Wi
Thames freighter blaze leaves crew missing and dead
Stamford, Conn April 25 AP Sixteen crewmen of the Thames freighter were missing after a night blaze off the port with ten saved. the hulk lay burned on a reef seven hundred yards off Tods Point. Captain Sherman said the fire likely started in the boiler room and several search efforts found no trace of the missing men.
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Adert
Drys Gain Slightly in Digest Prohibition Poll
The Literary Digest tabulates nationwide straw poll results showing Tennessee at 40 percent for repeal and enforcement leads in several states. Arkansas and Kansas show strong enforcement sentiment while New Jersey and Connecticut tilt toward repeal. overall drys rise to 40.67 percent repeal votes with modification near 29.84 percent.
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Jealousy Blamed in Laguna Murder Suicide Case
In Laguna Beach California authorities say jealousy over social position sparked the double tragedy. Artist Doris Murray Palmer 32 and Adele Ritchie known as Mrs Guy Bates 56 were found shot in Palmer’s bungalow. Ritchie’s suicide followed Palmer’s death during a dress rehearsal at the playhouse.
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Cal
Doris Murray Palmer
Chicago
Guy Bates
Post
Los Angeles
Lobby Snoopers Facing Problem
Washington April 25 AP Letters found in the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment files mention congress members in connection with drinking. The matter tests the senate committee’s stance as it weighs whether to include the material in its records. Curran testified about the organization’s correspondence and its policy to avoid brewer and distiller contributions.
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Congress
Senate
Capitol
Henry H. Curl Ran
Wet Association
R. B R. Kennedy
Cleveland
Net
William C Martin
Monroeville
Ohio
Curran
Martin
Prince of Wales lands perfectly at Windsor in park
The Prince of Wales returned from Africa and landed on Smith's lawn in Windsor Great Park today in a flawless takeoff. In Rome, the crown prince and bride congratulated Mussolini's daughter. In Lima, Peruvian police reported the discovery of plot plans against President Leguia’s life.
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Windsor
Eng
Prince of Wales
Smith
Windsor Great Park
Rome
Mussolini
Lima
Leguin
Chinese Reports 2100 Farmers Slain in Civil Clash
AP dispatches from Hankow claim 2100 farmers forced into communist ranks were killed in battles with government troops near Shinto in Hupei province. Government forces reportedly defeated the Reds, whose leaders escaped to a nearby town before Reds massacred 1200 residents. Other towns reportedly evacuated, leaving populations to looting by invaders.
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Hupeh S
Shinto
Jeaders
Evacuation of Danger Areas Taking Place
In Peshawar a state of siege persists after riots that killed three British soldiers and wounded eight, with twelve natives dead. Troops patrol the city as censorship is reported and women and children are being evacuated from the danger zone.
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Gandhi
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Legislaive’ Assembly
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Bolten
State of siege in Peshawar Buffer City reported
In Bombay on April 85 a report says a state of siege is understood to exist in Peshawar Buffer City near the India border. The note indicates continuing updates on page six.
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