Confession Ties Kalama Man to Kalamazoo Murder Case
Sacramento reports Capt. Joseph Blake obtained a confession from Clarence Frechette of Kalama Michigan claiming he shot and killed Robert Brown, Brown's body found in the trunk of Frechette’s car. Frechette described fleeing west with the body toward San Francisco then China, en route to Michigan parole status for an attempted murder. A woman, a man named John Malcolm Rivas, and a child were later detained as linked with Frechette’s travels.
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Sacramento
Calif
Joseph Blake
State Highway Patrol
Clarence R. Frechette
Kalamazoo
Mich
Robert Brown
Frechette
Blake
Highway Patrol
Nevada- California
Brown
Kalama#00
Frecchette Cahng
Ralph Towers
Charles Struble
Kakimazoo
Roy
Robert
Hing
Rechette
Towers
Pontiac
Michigan
Frank Carson
Prechetté
John Malcolm Rivas
Salt Lake City
Victor Messenger
Alameda
Blane
Rivas
Altho
San Francisco
China
Messenger
Precheti
FIRST FLYING BANDIT Charles Frechette Arrested in California
Charles Frechette, once dubbed the country’s first aging bandit, is arrested in California while Robert Brown is found dead in a car Frechette drove. The two disappeared January 28 from Kalamazoo and were linked to a 1928 Omaha incident where Frechette attacked his flying instructor during a flight.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Charles Frechette
California
Robert Brown
Frechette
Mashel Brown
Struble
Roseville
Michigan
Pontiac
Anderson
Andersen
Frechette Strikes Again in Turbulent Plane Incident
The report describes Frechette attacking controls as the plane gyrated and Anderson lay unconscious. Frechette supposedly leveled the craft and then nosedived, hitting the earth. He allegedly rummaged the wreckage, removing Andersons clothing for valuables.
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Frechette
Anderson
Earth
Knowledge Hill Club Meeting Summary
A Knowledge Hill club meeting featured Mrs Earl Janeway leading roll call focused on Kansas topics. Mrs William Rice presented Bible character contest and future plans include researching schools legislation and local organizations. Several members hosted upcoming events while social visits and family updates filled the week, including Ruth Johns and various Clough and Thiry households.
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Earl Janeway
Kansas
William Rice
Cox
Erhart
Toveka
Ruth Johns
Bismark
S.S.8. A Scientifically Tested Tonic Promising Strength
An advertisement extols a tonic named S.S.8. It claims to stimulate gastric secretions and supply minerals to rebuild oxygen carrying hemoglobin, restoring appetite, digestion, sleep, and vigor. It asks readers to check health and regain zest for eating and well being, noting the product as a scientifically tested aid from 8.8.8. Co.
Kruschen Salts promise safe quick fat loss
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a perfect mineral mix to purify blood and aid kidneys and bowels. It claims half a teaspoon daily before breakfast dissolves fat, improves energy and appearance, with a money back guarantee and availability at druggists.
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Round Corner Drug Co
America
Kruschen
Overbrook Social Round and Church Event Notes
Overbrook residents Mr and Mrs Alvin Fisher and family visited the S W Owens home on Sunday. Methodist church held a covered dish supper in the church basement Thursday evening. Several Overbrook attendees went to the Shr imp Circus in Topeka last week. Several children were absent from a grade school due to illness.
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John Canary
Elmer
Nancy
Gladys Coy
Lawrence
Johnson
Clinton
Doe Clough Tues
Dacka
Xon
Alvin Fisher
Topeka
Mike Fisher
S. W. Owens Home
Methodist Church
Eee
Overbrook
Shring Circus
Toppeka
Becnu
A. of Chi
Czech Unemployment Rises in Czechoslovakia Report
AP reports unemployment in Czechoslovakia rose from 668,997 in October 1984 to 755,149 in December. The December figure was 8.2 percent lower than unemployment in December 1985, indicating a decline year over year despite the rise in the latest months.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Misread Ad Claims Comfort Powder for Dentures
A garbled advertisement fragment touts Fantantic denture powder promising comfort. It mentions easy application at a store round corner and references a drag-related item, with several misspelled phrases implying general wear relief.
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Drag
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Massachusetts
Prise Tay“ Cottage
Pennsylvania
As Inc
Ward
Vanity
Warde
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