John W Weeks Former War Secretary Dies After Illness
John W Weeks, 66, once senator and wartime secretary, died in his Mount Prospect lodge after a prolonged illness. Survived by wife Mrs Weeks, son Sinclair Weeks, daughter Mrs John Washington Davidge. funeral at home in West Newton, Mass., body to be taken to Arlington Cemetery.
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Six Injured by Bomb Explosion in Clifton Car
Six people were injured today when a bomb exploded under the hood of a car in Clifton New Jersey. Victims include Barney Singer real estate man and Nat Carl of the town plus four unidentified pedestrians. Police chief Boughian noted Singer's prior arrests for illegal possession of liquor and suggested a bootlegger feud may have sparked the attack.
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Governor Peay Addresses Blountville Crowd in Campaign Swing
Governor Austin Peay spoke to 900 to 1,000 supporters in Blountville Tennessee as part of his re election bid. He praised Kingsport and Bristol, touted tax cuts and a highway program, and claimed newspapers opposed him while hinting at a future third term. The article notes his Kingsport visit after Tate Springs and his motorcade turnout.
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Successor to Judge Bachman Named Today
Judge C. 3. St. John of Bristol was appointed by the Democratic Executive committee as party nominees for judge of the 20th judicial district to succeed Judge Edward K. Bachman, who died last week.
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Weeks Chosen Secretary of War Surprises Political Circles
The appointment of John W Weeks as Secretary of War shocks observers who expected him for navy or treasury roles. His financier background and long public service years are cited as preparation for handling postwar army reorganization and budget cuts. The piece notes his smooth entry and rapid grasp of army administration.
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French veterans stage big parade in Paris protest
Twelve thousand French war veterans paraded to appeal to the US about the Franco-American debt. Police seized a stone plaque from the George Washington statue in Place d Iena bearing a message that the veterans request reconsideration of the debt settlement to avoid harming France. The plaque and wreath were placed at the statue foot during the parade amid protests and renewed calls for action.
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Weeks Funeral Arrangements For Former Secretary
Funeral services for John W. Weeks will be held at his West Newton Massachusetts home with the body later moved to Arlington National Cemetery. The War Department was informed by phone from Lancaster New Hampshire where Weeks died early today. Burial at Arlington will follow Weeks's wish and a monument is to be erected before the body is brought here.
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Russell Scott May Escape Gallow(s) By Plea
Chicago dispatch reports Russell Scott, once a wealthy Canadian financier, faces possible reprieve from a death sentence after brother Robert Scott pleads guilty to murder in the case of Joseph Maurer. The saga recalls previous near-executions halted by alleged confessions and insanity rulings.
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Refugees Return To Find Homes In Devastated Town
Refugees return to Rockaway and Dover near Lake Denmark to search ruined homes after a massive explosion at the navy arsenal. The evacuted area spans about ten square miles with sentries on the roads as ambulances and army kitchens operate in the grim landscape.
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Subway Strikers Purged From IRT Payroll
New York on July 12 subway strikers who did not return to work were permanently removed from the Interborough Rapid Transit Company payroll at noon and replaced by the men who ran trains during the six and a half day strike. Enrollments continued. strike leaders claimed many would not return. Reports of disturbances included shots fired at a motorman and sabotage attempts with torpedoes on tracks. strike headquarters denied any connection to sabotage.
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SAILORS TO BE BURIED FROM SUBMARINE S-51
New York reports eight bodies to be buried at Arlington and Brooklyn national cemeteries. Lieutenants Foster and Smith along with seven sailors including Scho field and Wills are named as among the dead. The S-51 grounding near Block Island prompts a continuing board inquiry while crowds view the submarine wreck at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Weather outlook for Virginia and Tennessee
Virginia sees fair skies and a warmer tonight then showers on Tuesday with cooler Tuesday afternoon in north and west areas. Tennessee trends toward increasing clouds with local thunderstorms in the east Tuesday and in the west tonight or Tuesday, warmer tonight except far southwest, and cooler Tuesday afternoon and night.
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Marines and Soldiers Scan Lake Denmark Ruins
In Dover New Jersey rescuers and military units work through shell wreckage at the Lake Denmark arsenal area. Officials report 15 known dead at noon with many more missing as intermittent blasts continue. Identification is hampered by severe injuries among the dead.
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Navy Officials Head to Lake Denmark After Explosive Disaster
Capital officials including Secretary Wilbur Rear Admiral Campbell and Rear Admiral Bloch head to Lake Denmark New Jersey scene of naval arsenic explosion to assess damage. Navy to compile reports while Red Cross aids 1000 to 3000 affected with 86 injuries. German navy sends sympathy as Army estimates damage may reach 14.5 million dollars and orders a repair board.
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Triple Slayings Shock Chicago Suburb Near McSwiggin Party
In Cicero near the Mc Swiggin party, three people are killed in separate car theft incidents. A taxicab driver is mortally wounded and dumped from his cab after refusing to surrender it. Moments later Fred Hein and Miss Mary Blang are killed when they resist thieves seeking a car. Police hold Thomas Wayne, 24, and a man known as Curley, as suspects.
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