Prison Break In Ohio Thwarted By Armed Guard
An Ohio penitentiary thwarted a prison break when guards responded as two convicts with knives advanced on the gate. Guard Raymond T. Thornton was stabbed but survived. Clyde Staup and Charles Menges were wounded or beaten as Deputy Warden William Walker and others fought back. A rope ladder and improvised weapons were found, and the incident echoed earlier Dillinger era break attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Raymond T. Thornton
Thornton
Clyde Staup
Charles Menges
Elmer Callahan
William Walker
Walker
James C. Woodard
Bombs Hit Hankow American Mission Campus in Raid
Four Japanese bombs struck the American Charities Mission campus in Hankow with missiles near the convent of the Sisters of Notre Dame. Casualties totaled about 159 killed and wounded in the tri city area including WuCheng and Hankow. Hundreds of planes participated in the raid, damaging several blocks and targeting plants in Hanyang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Choren Mission
Boone University
Wucheng
Haneg
Old Walls
Wuchang
Yangtze River
Inkow
China
Sisters of Notre Dame
Tri-City
Hupeh
Pageant at Sheboygan Draws Huge Crowd
Sheboygan Wisconsin officials report about 36 000 people attended a pageant featuring the Northwest Freedom on parade group whose earlier audience in Ipswich was smaller. Park officials say around 3 000 were turned away as the show drew a crowd unseen since Ipswich last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Wis
Ipswich
Morgan Tells If Dispension On TVA Board
Knoxville reports bitter dissension at the Tennessee Valley Authority as Dr. Arthur E. Morgan, ousted chairman, testifies before a congressional committee. He charges the board clashed over policy, alleges concealment of the yardstick power, and recalls clashes with Harcourt A. Morgan and David E. Lilienthal while Roosevelt urged rapid action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Arthur E. Morgan
TVA
Tennessee Valley Authority
Arthur E.morgan
Federal Agency
Congress
Morgan
Harcourt A. Morgan
David E. Lilienthal
Roosevelt
Presiderct
Acts J
Chancery
Neerv
Morgen
Investigainet
Lilienthal
Harcourt Morgan
Nar Mg
Weather Summary from Northwestern Observations
The forecast calls for fair tonight with local showers this afternoon or evening. Cooler readings in the south with extreme southeast staying cooler, while Wednesday brings cooler conditions in the east and south. Observations show clearing at Milwaukee with high and low temperatures around 50s, Devils Lake at 50, and Buckstaff Observatory noting 82 by Monday. Wind southwest, barometer 29. One year ago highs 72 lows 54.
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Iocal
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Devils. Lake
N. D
Buckstaff Observatory
Siles
Queen Marie Seeks Heart Burial At Black Sea Resort
Queen Marie in letters opened today requests lilac mourning and that her heart be buried in a Baltic urn at a Black Sea resort. Her death follows that of King Carol II’s mother, with state rites, a public viewing, and a mass in Bucharest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Marie
Black Sea
Tso Omother
Romania
Kurten de Argesch
Ferdinand
Baltic
Pelesch
Fourth Cavalry
Mavine
Carel
Brena
Nicholas
Italy
Carol
Branm
Rumania
Miran Cristea
Buehare
Fridas
Heavy Bomb Sets British Ship Afire in Spanish Harbor
A heavy bomb hit British vessel Standland near the dock area in Spanish waters, setting the ship afire. The attack followed British protests to General Francisco Franco’s regime and involved ships from Italian and Dutch connections. The Standland, not listed in Lloyds, is tied to Stanhope Shipping Co of London after name changes while in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanish Harbor
Iish
Francisco Franco
Spain
Ois
Standland
Lloyds Register of Shipping
Stanhope Shipping Company of London
Deputies Break Picket Line at Chicago Foundry
In North Chicago deputies dispersed about 500 striking workers at the Chicago Hardware Foundry Company using gas after a 30 minute confrontation. Deputies warned pickets to disperse, and police lined the gate as tear gas and gunfire drove the crowd back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Beck
United Press
Chicago
W.A
Chicago Hardware Foundry
C. I. GO
Stanley Knauth
Jeaders
Pickecs
Python at Large After Barn Collapse In Menasha
Share, a 12 foot python from a local carnival, remains at large in Menasha Wisconsin after sheltering under a barn that was destroyed by a collapse. Residents and officials say lighting has improved streets at night but search efforts found no sign of the snake. The carnival organizers promised to compensate for the loss and replace the barn as authorities coordinate further searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Wis
Sally
Unies
Wich
Goats and furs stolen from Greer Bay shop
In Green Bay a theft occurred at Angelo R Columbus building where a bundle of otter, seal, mink and other furs valued between 41,200 and 1,460 dollars disappeared from storage. The outer door was found ajar and the inner door from reception to storage was jimmied. Insurance on the stock is 1,600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Angelo R Columbus
Corrigans Transatlantic Flight Draws Mixed Welcome
Corrigan faces applause and skepticism after his unauthorized ocean hop from New York to Ireland. Officials weigh forgiveness, while promoters offer prospects of riches and a possible London visit as de Valera congratulates the daredevil pilot.
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de Valera
America
U.S
Dublin
Ramon de Valera
Douglas G
Carrigan
New York
Corrigayy
Ireland
California
Treland
Corrigan
Alf
Lowery
Tieius
Hop to Bucharest Slated Thursday
New York flyer Mies Ctt Shel Waring plans a flight to Bucharest starting Thursday taking off from a U S base. He aims to reach Bucharest in about 33 hours and believes the trip could set one of the longest distance records if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr . Grumich
New York
Corrigan
Horace
Denis Milligan
Federal Bureau of Air Commer
Irisan Societies
Howard Diughes
Mulligan
Trevray
Aiter
Freland
Thadi Corrigan
Corrigsia
Long Beach
Call
Herward Hughes
Pounel
Mies
Tasb
Harkiard
Spire
Berth Tatters
Peitisstitta
Bucharest
Douglas Corrigan Made Member of Liars' Club
Bulletin from Burlington Wisconsin reports Douglas Corrigan being named a member of the Liars' Club. The text includes dialogue about Corrigan and comments from Hulett and others, reflecting a local mock ceremony and lighthearted banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Corrigan
Liars’ Club
Burlington
Hulett
Conviction of 17 In Oil Conspiracy Upheld by Judge
King George and Queen Elizabeth visit Paris amid ceremonial displays as 10 000 doves are released and Franco British unity is stressed. The arrival includes military guards, a marine band, and a formal reception with President Lebrun and Premier Paladier.
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King George
Queen Elizabeth
Paris
George
Elizabeth
England
France
Bart
London
Albert Lebrun
George VI
Aim
Madame Lebrun
Mount Valerian
Suresnes
Tno
Boulogne
Keemard Paladier
Mas Ly Lebrun
Thane Parks
Two Survivors of Mysterious L. A. N. To Meet in August
Waupaca Wisconsin reports two survivors connected to a strange group known as L. A. N. will gather in August. The disclosure appears in a pledge retroactively linked to 1988, with references to unnamed members and archival notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A.N
Waupaca
Wis
UPI
Senate
Rte
Fined and Costs for Car Incident in Green Bay
Brophy was fined $106 and costs after an auto accident in Green Bay. He said he fell asleep at the wheel when his car struck a something on July 12. He was treated at a hospital for jaw fractures and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Jo Brags
Milwaunee
Brophy
Oil Group Fined 65000 in U S Court
Federal Judge Patrick LT Stone upheld convictions of 17 of 46 defendants in a midwestern gasoline price fixing conspiracy dating 1935 1936. He fined 12 companies and five executives a total of 65000 while dismissing charges against 10 executives and one corporation and granting new trials to 15 officials and three firms. Charles Arnott of Socony Vacuum was named as alleged mastermind and fined 1000 alongside several others.
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Madison
Patrick LT. Stone
Hihat
William J. Donovan
New York
U. S. District Court of Appeals
Chicago
Judgestone
Charles E. Arnott
Socony Vacuum Oil Company
Arnott
I. E. Astiton
St. Louis
So~reony Vacuum Oi Company
Robert W. McDowell
Tulsa
Okla
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Ft. OH
McElroy
Pure Oil Company
Prp. i
Lakin
St Louis
Shell Petroleum Company
Ams Oil Company
Pure Oi Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Amlie Stepping Forward in Wisconsin Senate Race
Amlie announces candidacy for U S Senate on Progressive ticket. Representing First Wisconsin district, he entered Congress after filling a vacancy and was active in the Progressive faction of the Republican split. The piece notes party tensions and calls for reform and economic cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikhorn
Wis
Ambo
U. S. Se
Amie
Wisconsin
Congress
Tal
Priin
Hepublican
Iin
Vito
Trey
WAUSAU CITY TREASURER QUITS OVER SHORTAGE
Regina Banter resigned as city treasurer of Wausau Wisconsin after disclosing a cash shortage of 54,000 dollars from her books. She had served 11 years as treasurer and 35 years with the office. A replacement will be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Wis.u
Regina Banter
ORO
Mise Banter
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Charles Makley
Harry Pierport
Jess Larber
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American Church
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Weather Bureau
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Baldonnel
Gall Ligkening Gas
Ifty
Law& Forces
Stanley Christianson
Greer Bay
Rich Future
Cobumn
Craigin
Mit
Caldannet Wirpart
Londors
Unitter
Jstates Legion
Oman
Ria
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Great Britain
Lebrun
Group
Amlie
Waisau
Raphives
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