Hamm recounts kidnapping and release after four days
William Hamm, president of Theodore Hamm Brewing, recalls his four day kidnapping. He was treated kindly, signed four ransom notes, and was held in a two story northern Minnesota house before being released in Wyoming. Hamm says the men paid the ransom and offered help upon release.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
William Hamm
Theodore Hamm Brewing Company
Verne Sankey
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Ias
Kidnapped Hamm Case Draws St Paul Reward Drive
A man named Hamm was kidnapped near the Hamm brewery in St Paul as police guarded two entrances. A large reward fund, led by Howard Kahn and the local newspaper, grew to 30 000 dollars and aimed to reach 50 000 for information leading to capture and conviction of the kidnapers. Local FBI official Werner Hanni showed interest, citing Hamm’s claim of being in northern Wisconsin.
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Hamm
L. Schuler
Werner Hanni
Federal Department of Justice
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Howard Kahn
Kahn
Stabilization Moves Lead in Deadlock on Vote Coupons
Washington discussions hinge on Roosevelt guidance as London talks consider nonbinding currency controls. France urges universal production and market coordination while 49 nations back Roosevelt tariff truce. Harrison returns to brief the president on monetary talks.
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France
Conference Economic Commission
M. Sarraut
Hendryk Collijs
Holland
Economic Commission
Roosevelt
George L. Harrison
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
United States
Washington
Harrison
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Bankers Guilty in Wapello Case Seek New Trial
Two bankers McCullough and Davison found guilty in a complex bank case with over 200 state exhibits and 20 witnesses. Defense plans to appeal if the verdict stands, citing extensive asset scrutiny, asset values, and alleged improper handling of deposits and loans.
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McCullough
Davison
Wihin
Henry Young
Davison Bank
Commercial Bank
Fred
W. O. Shew
Roy
Dfi McCullough
Joiner Davison
Hamm Home Safe After Large Ransom Paid
Reports state Hamm was safe after a large ransom was paid on Saturday night near Anoka Minnesota. Contact with kidnappers was said to have occurred between Pine City and Rush City on state highway No 1. An employee near the bottling works of a nearby brewery noted Hamm appeared exhausted as he entered the house. County Attorney M F Kinkead and Chief Dahil questioned Hamm.
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Gray
Schuyler Livingston
Washington
Harold Ofelt
Burlington
D. N. Johnson
Wapello
H. S. Springer
McC
Anoka
Minn
Pine City
Rush City
Hamm
M. F. Kinkead
Dahil
Grand Jury Called to Probe Killing in Nevada and Ames
The Story county grand jury met in special session to investigate the slaying of Fred M. Hollingsworth 28 of Ames. His body was found in an auto along the Lincoln highway four miles east of Ames. Cecil E. Olson 31 faced a warrant related to the case.
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Nevada
Story County
Grand Jury
Fred M. Hollingsworth
Ames
New Leaders Top All Vote Contests
The week’s voting totals reach 9,543,000 with Dorothy Bowen, Darlene Cramer, Robert Weber, Isabelle Webster and Miss Braun among top vote getters in Contest No 1. Weber leads as Bowen and Webster gain positions while Stelzner jumps to 10th. In Contest No 2 Sophia Lindle seizes the lead as Arlene Collins moves to second while Rumells holds third. Contest No 3 sees Harlo Ricketts top the standings with Mildred Carlson close behind. A separate note mentions the Great Buddha at Kamakura with legend of curls. Murder trial timing is noted as the grand jury report deadline approaches Friday.
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Miss Braun
Dorothy Bowen
Darlene Cramer
Robert Weber
Isabelle Webster
Bob Weber
Weber
Charlotte Braun
Miss Webster
Frank TeStrake
Lucille Young
Jeanne Stelzner
Bernice Hahnbaum
Lucy Sissel
Claire Durst
Margerite Clark
Miss Lindle
Sophia Lindle
Dorothea Rummells
Arlene Collins
Miss Rummells
Earnest Holtz
Leroy Peterson
Marie Snell
Ricketts
Harlo Ricketts
Mildred Carlson
Mary Hayes
Robert Weber Serene Eee
Darleen Cromer
Coretta Moore
Bruce Ratcliff
Allen Butts
Dorothy Greenwald
Alys Lemon
Vincent Welkeeee
Jacques Merrifield
Elizabeth Legler Evener
Wanda Latta
Clifton Reeves
Marguerite Clark
Scott Griffin
Pauline Alexander Ee
Arthur Nyenhuis
Lee Cash
Sophia Lindle Arlene Collins Seeeee
Oom
Doris Garvin Eeseeseere
Virgil Poole
Leona Plumb
Eeess
Lucille Harvey
Dorothy Wilson
Eugene Moylan
Dorothy Flater
Charles Metalman
Lytle Lambert
Maynard Boruff
Papen
Esesees
U S Relief Fund Aimed at Jobless Voters
Washington reports a new bill will direct relief to unemployed heads of families single adults and transient workers while others rely on local funds. Four million families representing 18 million people currently receive aid and national funds may support experimental employment programs and rehabilitation efforts.
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Washington, D. C
Fore
United States
Muscatine County
Des Moines
Hopkins
River Searched for Body of Drowned Boy
A man heard calls for help and located two boys near a river after failing to see them due to brush. The Ferguson boy was seen floating about 35 feet from shore, waving. Police were alerted, and responders searched starting around 7:40 PM.
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Ferguson
Meyers
Iowa Votes Tuesday on Dry Law Repeal
Iowa voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide the dry law repeal with leaders predicting a clear margin. Governor Herring backs liquor control if repeal passes and cites Quebec as a model. campaign gains momentum as Iowa seeks pivotal status in the national contest.
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Associated Press
Iowa
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Herring
Des Moines
Fletcher Parker
Citizens Against Ratification
Quebec
Can
Rhey N. Cowin
Iowa Repeal For Prosperity Committee
Secretary Wallace Plans Midwest Tour to Gauge Farm Sentiment
Secretary Wallace will depart late today for the middle west to speak and assess farmer views on his farm program. He will be in Chicago Wednesday St Paul Friday Minneapolis Saturday and in Salina Kansas June 28.
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Washington
Wallace
Middle West
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Salina, Gas
Boy from Muscatine Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue workers and fishermen towed to the Muscatine river after a boy, Boyd Ferguson born July 7 in Muscatine, disappeared near the municipal electric plant substation. Dr. W. S. Norton said no inquest would be held but he would view the body if found. Ferguson was an only child of Mr and Mrs Ben Ferguson.
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Secabiaane
Washington
Roosevelt
America
Algo
France
London
Albert Sarraut
World Economic Conference
Iowa
J. W. Graves
Des Moines
First Baptist Church
Graves
Muscatine
Boyd Ferguson
Ben Ferguson
W. S. Norton
Muscatine County
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J. W. Gray
Mt. Pleasant
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