Detroit men die in Cook County electric chair vigil
Chicago June 20 UP Edward Riley 38 and Orville Watgon 28 of Detroit were executed in the Cook County jail electric chair for the 1939 tavern holdup killing of Chicago undertaker Alex Feresen. Officer Philip J. Kelly died earlier in a firefight during the same incident.
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Chicago
Edward Riley
Orville Wategon
Detroit
Cook County
Tees
Alex Ferresen
Philp J. Kelly
Riley
Watson
Howe
Poison of Propaganda Continues on Wisconsin Page
A fragment from Wisconsin news notes ongoing concerns over propaganda practices. The item hints at continued coverage or debate, referencing Wisconsin as the focus area and signaling an ongoing examination of messaging and influence in public discourse.
Drafted draftees contacted as questionnaire drive expands
Boone county draft board reports widespread outreach under draft law. About 1000 registrants have been classified or awaiting classification based on questionnaires sent to county residents including several named individuals. A new intake drive is planned at Fort Harrison with added registrants to be processed by the indiction center.
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Boone County
Boone Board
Selegise Servite
Boone
James Madison Geldvhorough
Carl Wendell Weber
Cay Crum
Marvin Ramspy
Ruyvice
Additemal Reantrante
First Woman Flies Bomber To England From North America
London Pine 200 (UP) Jar ques Cochap the first woman to fly a bomber from North America to Great Britain arrived today. In a press interview she praised the trip for its novelty and fair weather. She said the Romanian Captain G Carlisle was the pilot, she served as first officer and helped operate the controls throughout the flight.
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London
Death claims Joan Ottinger at age 9 in Lebanon
Obituary notes Joan Ottinger aged 9 of Lebanon died after a period of illness. Survived by widow Waon Ottinger and multiple siblings, including San Ottinger and Barnie Ottinger, with other relatives listed. The service details and full survivor list appear on Page 4.
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Shi “Hones
Chika Mtnent
Tive
M. Aimetite
Washori
Fonte Histor Chareh
Waon
San Otinger
Sheridan
Oo Ometinger
Afonseo
Barnie Otinger
Cicero
Sedie
Fort Wagde
Hiscingiites
Mary Engiedos
Ita
Ohug
Martinsville Hosts 1912 Encampment Ceremony
An historical report notes Martinsville hosting a 1912 encampment event. Veterans from Indiana and nearby areas gathered to honor officers and participate in ceremonies signaling community pride and military heritage.
Assurances and notes from a distant summit
Fragments describe promises to Great Britain and mentions of troops, materials, and territorial considerations. The text references foreign ministers and various names, with a bent toward continuity of discussion and a note about continued coverage on Page 5.
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Feehan
Galinahukay
Bain
Aratetei
Sudar
Jack Cwitt
Usrinane
Informatics
Ess
Inwertten
Isas Meteo Culivns
Iyuitees Cnt Bi
Threatened Strike in Columbus Over Bell Plant Jobs
A threatened walkout at a Bell telephone plant near Columbus arose after electricians and other workers protested hiring of nonunion or nonlocal labor. The AFL building trades unions withdrew workers from the project citing labor disputes, while Bell and the unions argued over experienced labor supply and production management. The walkout had no set deadline and did not yet affect general construction.
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Partin Wight
Pda
AFL
Ion
Chin Bell Telephone Cranpany
Anisa de Manils
Office of Production Management
Bell
Cincinnati
General Con
Russian German showdown nears amid crisis signals
United Press reports relations between the United States, Germany, and Russia growing tense as diplomatic ties approach possible suspension. Moscow radio hints at Soviet troop shifts near the German border while Western coverage emphasizes the risk of wider conflict and punitive moves in Europe.
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United Press
Germany
Russia
United States
Radio Moscow
Gee Bucian Radio
Redarmy
Cme SS
Moscow Radio
Onmrshy
Redary Bad
Ask
Pitan’ Ristienst
Roosevelt orders embargo on oil exports from east coast
Washington June 20 President Roosevelt declared all petroleum products under export control to embargo oil shipments from the eastern seaboard except to Great Britain Egypt and Latin America The Senate passed and sent back to the House a 93639 million relief bill for the fiscal year The large appropriation forces WEA to trim federal work relief programs within 90 days on the nation’s path to recovery.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Eastern Board
Great Britain
Egypt
Latin America
Senate
House
WEA
Submarine Missing After Routine Dive Off Isles Dat
U S submarine 9 2 has been reported missing after a routine dive near Isles Dat Stands where the submarine Squids sunk two years ago. Yard officials said the missing vessel arrived with two officers and 32 enlisted men. The sister submarine Falcon and another vessel were seen at the scene as rescue efforts continued.
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United States
Wlawwe
Isles
Whee
Squuirs
Ports Authonry
Hip Falcon
Day reprieve for convicted slayer saved by governor
In California at San Quentin an eleventh hour reprieve halted the execution of 51 year old Mrs Juanita Spinetli once slated for death on Thursday. Governor Collert Osean ordered the halt after hearing pleas and prayers. The 18 year old slain man, Robert Sherrard, had been central to the case. officials indicated more time would be used to seek truth and consider future steps.
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Cal
Jane
Juanita
Spinetli
Robert Sherrard
Collert Osean
Clinton
Saperio
Oughtin
Olson
Mike
Mike Simeone
Ier
Roosevelt says Germany accountable for sinking ship
President Roosevelt informed Congress that Germany would be held strictly accountable for the sinking of the Robin Moor. He condemned Germany's attempt to coerce the United States on the high seas and demanded full reparation for losses to American nationals. He did not specify retaliation plans but signaled firmness against German aggression.
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United States
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Inter-American Economis
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Welles
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