Grand Jury to Probe Georgia Lynching Case
Irwinton Georgia awaits a Wilkinson County Grand Jury to probe the lynching murder of Caleb Hill Jr a 28 year old Negro abducted from the county jail May 30 The investigation targets two white men Dennis Purvis and Malcolm Pierce while Lt Spurlin FBI and Sheriff Hatcher aid the probe The grand jury of 23 white members includes professionals and farmers and Spurlin says enough evidence exists for indictments
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Irwinton
Georgia
South
Tuskegee Institute
Southern Regional Council
Wilkinson County
Caleb Hill
Dennis Lamar Purvis
Malcolm Vivian Pierce
McIntyre
M. H. Spurlin
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Grand Jury
FBI
George Hatcher
Hatcher
Hill
Masked Men Facing Court In Small Georgia Town
In Soperton Georgia mayor James Peterson presides as judge in a disorderly conduct case against three hooded men seized after removing their masks at a Saturday night Ku Klux Klan gathering. The accused Malcolm Braddy Joe Greene and John Edge face up to 100 dollars fine or 60 days in jail with potential appeal to city council then superior court.
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Soperton
South Georgia
James Peterson
Peterson
Recorder’s Court
James Waller
Malcolm Braddy
Joe Greene
John Edge
State Highway Department
Six Children Die In Fire At New York Home
FIRTHCLIFFE NY AP Six children died from burns and smoke when a flash fire swept their home while parents were visiting nearby friends. Victims were Bertha 10 Albert six Patricia five Toni four Jeanette two and Catherine six months. The father rushed home and was restrained from entering the flames. Two firemen injured. Origin of fire not determined.
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Firthcliffe
N. Y
Alex Zagorski
Bertha
Albert
Patricia
Toni
Jeanette
Catherine
Zagorski
Orange County
Former Clark County Prosecutor Nevins Cleared on Bribe Counts
Springfield Ohio report says Jerome E Nevins had three counts of accepting bribes dismissed by Common Pleas Judge Golden C Davis. He is to be paroled from Ohio Penitentiary Wednesday. Dismissal came on the recommendation of two state attorneys who prosecuted the case.
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Springfield
Clark County
Ohio
Common Pleas
Golden C. Davis
Jerome E. Nevins
Job Clinic: Steel Industry Seeks Many Skilled Workers
The iron and steel industry, a cornerstone of the economy, employs over 600,000 workers and produces vast quantities of steel used in bridges, buildings, transportation, and consumer goods. It spans mining, railways, power, and labs, with at least 4,000 occupations and a mix of skilled and unskilled labor.
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Saugus
Mass
United States
Iron and Steel Industry
Iron and Steel Industr
Senate Labor Debate Struggles Over Taft-Hartley Law
Senate backers of repealing most of the Taft-Hartley act reported ground lost in the first round of debate. They say the administration substitute faces a stronger position, while the process shifts toward an international wheat treaty, with final votes likely after more speeches.
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Washington
Senate
GOP
Taft
Ohio
Donnell
Smith
John L. Lewis
Vassar Class Gift Boosts 1924 Fund With Ins Policy
In 1942 Vassar College graduates took 25 year endowment policies on 10 members. Premiums were kept by a class committee and the policies paid out this year, yielding a $41,000 gift known as the 1924 fund, presented by class president Mrs. Chester Bowles. Commencement follows with over 500 alumnae in attendance.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Vassar College
Vassars
Chester Bowles
Connecticut
Sarah Gibson Blanding
Vassar
Apprenticeship Programs Train Skilled Trades in Industry
The industry seeks the highest grade of labor, with a rising ratio of workers holding high school and college educations. Learner training offers intensive short courses for new and seasoned employees, while apprentice programs develop foremen and supervisors. Apprentices are paid to learn across about 30 occupations including machinist and electrician, often requiring high school graduation for admission.
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Harry Benadum
Met
Dial
Grover CC
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American Iron & Steel Institute
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