Kidnappers Near Capture as Northwest Search Intensifies
Tacoma June 4 additional Justice Department agents arrived from across the nation to aid in the hunt for abductors of little George Weyerhaeuser. Major break expected soon as raids ruin several suspected hideouts and ransom bills surface in Lake Stevens and Tacoma. Authorities tout a northwest gang behind the crime and prepare to strike with machine guns and tear gas.
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Tacoma
Wash
Department of Justice
Erhaeuser
Seattle
Olimer Bickley
Lake Stevens
Bickley
Une
Eorge Weyerhaeuser
Jdnap
Northwest
Little George
J.P. Weaverhastser
Bart
Helen
Eld
Kiinap
Alvin Karpis
Rowan Returns Home From Hospital
William Rewa, formerly a patient at Williams hospital since February, with a week at Veterans' hospital, Indiana, has returned to his Elizaville home. He was seriously injured in a February automobile accident and is gradually improving, regaining some use of his limbs.
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William Rewa
Willams Hospital
Hosal
Indiana
Relief workers at Bloomington warned over pay riots
Bloomington Ind June 4 Two federal relief officials warned relief employes that further pay check riots could trigger a withdrawal of 10000 weekly relief for Monroe county. The dispute over changing relief payday from Saturday to Monday led to a near riot as workers held captive local relief director Charles Hardin and Evansville official Orla Heim until checks were paid. The officials stated money would be paid and payday would be Monday going forward.
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Bloomington
Ind
Monroe County
Charles Hardin
Orla Heim
Evansvill
Flood menace grips plains as floods devastate region
Across six states from Kansas to Texas, floods and tornadoes trigger rescues. Militia and volunteers battle rising Platte river waters and widespread inundation. Official counts report 10 bodies recovered, with damages over 20 million dollars. Red Cross allocates funds. drinking water warned unsafe. flights and rails disrupted.
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Kansas City
Modune
Plains States
Platte River
Saley
Platte
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
Wyoming
Okahoma
Texas
May Weather Report Shows Varied Rainfall Totals
Whitestown observer Clyde O Laughner releases a May weather report noting 7.08 inches of rainfall for the month, strongest rainfall on May 2 and May 31, with a May maximum temperature around 29 degrees. The report also lists daily counts of clear and partly cloudy days and total precipitation days.
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Clydé O. Laughner
Whitestown
Laughnirs
Ma. Laughton
Wheat and Corn Bid Up About One Cent
Chicago June 4 firm under tone prevailed in the grain market with wheat and corn bidding up about a cent in early dealings. September wheat rose to 445 and corn similarly gained. Prices fluctuated but remained firm, with wheat advancing to near 445 mid session and oats unchanged while rye edged higher. Strength in foreign markets and bullish crop news on corn amid wet planting weather influenced the market.
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Chicago
Tine
Siles
Is-Year-Old Robber Hangs Self in Cell
Chicago June 4 Jerry Faigl aged 18 with 100 liberies to his credit was found dead in detective bureau cell hanged with his belt. He left a note to sweetheart Mary Vavra accusing her of renouncing him after his holdup career. He had shot a clothing store clerk in the leg and tried to escape with 31000.
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Chicago
Jerry Faigl
Ldo
Mary Vavra
Paist
Mary Gad
Faigl
Loop
Elks 10 Install Officers Tonight
The Elks lodge prepares to install officers with Lewint von Klee presiding. Notables named include Fleur Perkine loyal knight Paul Meinlig and Stanley Jones treasurer with others like Macrie Updike and Harald Heflin listed for roles.
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ELKS
Lelint von Klee
Fleur Perkine
Neweasy Leiting
Paul Meinlig
Max Chimbers
Mt Lyle
Tempetary
Stanley
Jones
Macrie
Updike
Tyler
Harald tHeflin
Tras the Beranta Jones
Hattie Pyler
Thoetees
Willis
He Orear Dr
Winsor Jones
Dynamite Destroys Oregon State Capitol Site
A recent dynamite blast in Salem, Oregon destroyed the state capitol area. Debris and rocks blocked streets while nearby residents slept as the explosion rattled the city. Damages included shattered windows and endangered widows. A crew reportedly reused wreckage from the scene during the blast.
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Salon
Nemachias
Etinkenofk
Hemaing
Oregon State Capitol
Hunding
Salem
Helen Wills Moody Wins St Georges Match in Surrey
Eghast Surrey June 4 Mrs Helen Wills Moody defeated Miss Nan Morrison in the third round of the St Georges tournament 6 1 6 0. The former champion displayed machine like accuracy and hard driving form to take quick control after dropping the opening game.
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Eghast
Surrey
Eng
Helen Wille-Moody
Nan Morrison
St. George's
All State Police Under One Head Plan Revealed
Governor Paul M. McNutt considers unifying all state law enforcement under one chief. The proposal would absorb the public safety commissioner and hundreds of officers from liquor, bus, weight regulation, and fire marshal units. A central command would include an army officer and key appointees, with personnel details to be announced this week.
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Sapient Firseon
Thdianapilis
Ind
Grovernor
Paul M. McNutt
Alg. Feeney
Sheen
Cieneral
Robert If Trotall
Usth Division
Donald
F. Stiver
States Probation Commission
Stiver
Itt
Theo International News Service
Tollowhur
Public Service
Alcoholics Beverages Commisant
Record federal payroll hits wartime level in April
Federal employment reached 709,977, a new peak as of April, with the civil service commission noting rising DC and interior department hires. The March-to-April jump of 25,059 chiefly added staff in agriculture, war departments, and works relief efforts.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
District of Columbia
Interior, Agriculture and War Departments
Congress Faces Battle Over Tax Legislation
Washington June 4. A heated fight over tax legislation enters the congressional scene risking July 1 adjournment. Senate Finance chair Senator Harrison notes a June 30 revenue cliff as misc taxes and tariff duties expire. Republicans argue for new taxes to balance bonds. Democrats resist. The clash shapes campaign issues for 1956 as budget balance and relief costs loom.
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Washington
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Bird
Indiana Miners to Strike In State Labor Action
About 16 000 Indiana miners employed in roughly half the states mines are set to strike. Barnhart president of United Mine Workers district says Hoosier workers will walk out over dispute. He spoke after returning from Washington detailing the labor action and its scope.
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Indiana
United Mine” Workers of America
Barnhart
Disthettt
Washington
Earthquake Devastates Quetta and Surrounding Areas
A disastrous quake in British India, centered near Quetta, reports claim thousands dead and many injured. Emergency efforts mobilize as rescue teams search ruined towns for survivors amid collapsing infrastructure and aftershocks. Authorities estimate a heavy death toll with historic regional impact.
Mussolini Injured Riding Horse in Rome Incident
Reuters reports Premier Mussolini was bruised after an overhanging branch struck his forehead during a morning horseback ride in Rome. One eye swelled and one hand was injured in the incident.
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London
Dane
Mursolini
Four Alarm Fire Forces Hundreds to Flee in Coney Island
A four alarm blaze in Coney Island drove about 200 families, more than 300 people, from their homes in nightwear early this morning. The fire sparked a string of unexplained explosions across several blocks, leaving residents fleeing in panic.
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New York
Coney Island
Proposes Strictly Indiana NRA Setup
Indianapolis June 4 A statewide NRA framework was proposed by R S Foster an Indianapolis leader and former NRA board member at a conference with Governor Paul V McNutt He suggested state control of hours wages and limited price regulation with emphasis on local enforcement and preservation of government by the people.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
NRA
R. S. Foster
Paul V. McNutt
Foster
Supreme Court
People of America
Deputies Defeat Premier's Bill in Parliament
The Chamber of Deputies defeated Premier Permind Hogisson's bill by a vote of 2 to 6, overturning a ministerial declaration that would empower the government to enforce emergency measures by decree. The bill had earlier passed the committee but failed on the floor, surprising observers.
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Paris
Dane
Pisnive
Permind Hogisson
Chamber of Deputies
Rouisson
Teiwakean
Helounl Sa
Bonus Gill Dead For This Session
A fragmentary report notes the death of Bonus Gill during the current session. The text hints at political context involving Senate and House members, possibly veterans affairs, and a meeting of the group cited. Details are obscured by damage, but imply the case affected the session's proceedings.
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Washington
Howe
Senate
House
Veterans of Foreign
Robber Gang Slays Pool Room Owner in Ambush
Four men linked to a $13,500 Aetna State Bank robbery are sought as killers in the ambush of a pool room owner. Police say the suspects, including Domifick Donate, Charles Conroy, Marshall Cafano, and Jimmy Tomassello, were wanted for prior robberies and had been staying at the pool hall where the crime occurred.
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Mirder
Don Lanl
Ile Lie
Haligshot
Rim Osik Bb
Aac
Pahierred
Mac Wun
Aetna State Bank
Maylee
Domi Fick Donate
Charles Conroy
Marshall Cafano
Jimmy Tomassello
Roosevelt approves new NRA salvage plan in cabinet meeting
Washington June 4 President Roosevelt's salvage program for the NRA wins cabinet approval in a special session. Leaders will be briefed late today as Congress aims to enact before June 16 expiration. The plan preserves core features while seeking to satisfy Supreme Court concerns and industry leaders.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Ional
Hutter
Amhal Grei le
Rowevelt
Industriahebs
Weet
Comercess
Wis
Pew
Supreme Court
Anind
Owith
Ettie
Donald Roeichberg
Mr. Roosevelt
Tate
Nenae
U.S
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