Lowley Victims of Murder for Profit Attract Moneyed Targets
AP Newsfeatures commentary notes that wealthy lonely individuals are prime murder targets in profit motivated crimes. It surveys famous killers Landru Smith Holmes Gunness and others, detailing patterns of preying on affluent widows and spinsters, and describes how insurers and killers exploited wealth and loneliness across eras.
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Desire Landru
George Joseph Smith
Chicago
H. M. Holmes
Philadelphia
Belle Gunness
Indiana
Pay Talks Not To Be Affected By Coal Export Slump
Pittsburgh AP John P Busarello president of UMW District No 5 says coal export slump will not affect wage negotiations with soft coal operators. He notes the export market has almost vanished but the policy committee will decide demands in Washington on April 25. Possible asks include higher royalty payments for welfare fund and maybe shorter work week. union aims to improve workers welfare.
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Busarello
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George Joseph Smith Hanged in 1915 for Murder
A statement recalls that George Joseph Smith was hanged by the neck until dead in 1915. The note adds a cautionary line about evaluating new friends when lonely and possessing money.
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DAR Convenes at Washington for 58th Continental Congress
The Daughters of the American Revolution begin the 58th Continental Congress in Washington with about five thousand members expected. Sunday preliminaries included memorial services at Constitution Hall for 2711 members who have died since last April.
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58Th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Patriotic Organization
Constitution Hall
Police Recover Most Stolen Property in 1948
Ninety three percent of stolen automobiles and 21 percent of other stolen property were recovered during 1948 by local police, highlighting effectiveness in tackling theft.
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