Al Williams lands burning plane safely in New Bern
Al Williams, veteran Pittsburgh speed pilot, landed his burning Navy F8F Bearcat on a New Bern runway after a left landing wheel failed. The plane skidded on its left wing and belly tank, igniting fuel. Williams walked away unharmed and planned to continue to New York.
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New Bern
N. C
al Williams
Pittsburgh
Williams
Paimovaen
New York
Here
Simmes-Knott
Art lending library opens in Guilford suburb
In Guilford England residents can borrow reproductions of famous paintings from a town council lending library for half a crown per month per painting. A note explains the term troy weight traces to Troyes France where 5760 grains equal a troy ounce.
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Guilford
England
U.P
London
Troyes
France
Stomach Tonic Promises Relief From Gas and Bloat
An advertisement claims the 888 Tonic formula increases gastric juice flow to relieve stomach distress caused by non organic disturbances. It asserts benefits including better appetite sleep and energy, with statements about anemia support and improved vitality.
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Toad
Black Bird Puzzle Clues Across and Down
A crossword style page lists a large set of clues covering birds and misc terms. Entries include oscine bird, European theater acronym VE day, legal terms, and body parts with several abbreviations and scientific symbols.
60 Million In Pirate Treasure Is Hunted
James A Forbes IV launches his fifth expedition for the Lost Loot of Lima on Cocos Island 300 miles southwest of Costa Rica. A 50 man crew sails on The Bolivar with a Hollywood unit to locate the buried treasure tied to his great grandfather James Alexander Forbes I.
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Los Angeles
Cocos Island
James A. Forbes IV
Hollywood
Bolivar
Alexander Forbes I
Forbes
Mary Dear
Cocos
Simon Bolivar
Lima
Spain
Charlie
John
Fisher
Patterson
Woman Attacked On Train Gives Police Meager Suspect Clues
Opal Holmes reports she was raped in a berth on the West Coast Limited near Oak Ridge Oregon. She recalls drinks before the incident and says a Negro in long underwear fled the scene. Investigators in Oregon and Los Angeles interrogated crew and passengers but no arrests have been made.
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Los Angeles
Opal Holmes
Holmes
Chester
Southern Pacific
West Coast Limited
Oakridge
Ore
North Richland
Wash
Hanford
George Adler
Klamath Falls
Dist
Dayton van Vacter
Adler
Oregon
Railroad and Pulman Company
Appointment of Hudson as Administrator for Addie Hudson Estate
Notice of appointment for Case 23903 names Roger J. Hudson of West Middletown Ohio as Administrator of Addie Hudson estate in Butler County. Creditors must file claims by a set January date. probate judge Oscar R. Leiser presides. attorney Robert T. Sullivan noted with dates in 1926.
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Addie Hudson
Roger J. Hudson
R.R
West Middletown
Ohio
Butler County
Oscar R. Leiser
Robert T. Sullivan
Virgil C. Shafer
Roberta’ Lee Shafer
Ry Lewis
Middletown
Arlene Judge Is Wed Again In Fort Lee NJ
Film actress Arlene Judge married sixth husband George Ross of New York as Mayor Charles Heffer presided in Fort Lee New Jersey. Judge had divorced April last from Henry J Topping who later wed Lana Turner. She previously married Toppings and other husbands including Wesley Rugles Vincent Organ Ryan and James R Adams.
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Fort Lee
N. J
Arlene Judge
Marrie
George Ross
New York
Charles Heft
Miss Judge
Henry J
Bob) Topping
Lana Turner
Topping
Bridgeport
Conn
Dan
Wesley Rugles
Vincent Organ Ryan
Chicago
James R. Adams
Barley Corn Measure Lingers in Shoe Sizing
The article notes barley corns as a historic unit still used to gauge shoe sizes, with measurements described in thirds of an inch or barley corns, illustrating the persistence of old English measurement terms in modern footwear.
Detective Fulfills Hunger Mystery in Pittsburgh
Detective J Voyle Parker investigated a man who claimed hunger and money to buy food. George Thomas, 37, admitted pockets were loaded with fish and ham sandwiches though he had not eaten yet. Magistrate McDiarmid sentenced him to 30 days to satisfy his hunger. Also noted is a historical tidbit that Innocent III was ordained a priest shortly after election as pope in 1198.
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J. Voyle Parker
George Thomas
McDiarmid
Innocent III
Americans Spend Millions on Tooth Powder and Paste
Report notes Americans spend over 77 million dollars annually on tooth powder and toothpaste.
Lost 75 pounds with this home recipe
An advertisement claims a simple home remedy to shed 75 pounds without dieting or vitamins. It promises no change to meal planning, money back if ineffective, and urges returning empty bottles to the manufacturer for a refund.
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Europe
Jacob
Network
Cincinnati
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Ns Orchestra
Music Hall
Clint
Ar Ana
Sai ‘Oun
Walter R
Louis F. Jones
Central Ave
U. S
William J. Miller
King Features, Inc
Askins
State Automobile Mutual Insurance Adjust
Moon
Adrion Ins
Agency 17
N. Broad S8t
J. G. Templeton
Templeton
Castell Drug
Turner Brothers
WLW
Union Sanitary
DRY Cleaners
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