Beari Was (ie e) Bear St Louis Fliers Break Record
St Louis reports veteran endurance team Tate Jackson and Forrest O Brine set a new world record for sustained flight. They reached 1000 hours after days of flying despite rain and a threatened storm. The pair extended the record after surpassing a July Chicago mark by Benath and Johan Hoober.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Tate Jackson
Forrest O'Brine
Chicago
Benatth
Johan Hoorer
Jackson
O'Brine
Landies
Thousands Flee From Changsha Amid Red Threats
Associated Press report from Hankow says Changsha endures terror as Communist forces reportedly threaten to murder youths 15 to 35. Thousands flee Hunan capital to escape Red vengeance after alleged mass executions by provincial authorities.
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Associated Press
Hankow
Changsha
Hunan
Boston and Maine Divisions Consolidation Set Sept 1
Boston and Maine Railroad will consolidate the Connecticut River division with the Southern and Fitchburg divisions on September 1. Improvements in train efficiency and operating economy are expected. Dispatching offices in Springfield and Woodsville will move to Greenfield and Concord.
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Boston 4
Maine Railroad
Connecticut River
Southern and
Fitchburg
Planning for Anniversary at Portsmouth Athletic Club
At a Portsmouth Athletic Club meeting a committee was appointed to work with directors on plans for the clubs ith anniversary celebration. The event aims to be more enjoyable than prior years. Fire crews were summoned to a fire at the rear of the First National Bank where an awning caught and burned briefly. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Marshall and Barbara and Richard of Verh ill Mass visiting Captain and Mrs W N Phinney in the navy yard.
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Portsmouth Athletic Club
First National Bank
Fred Marshall
Barbara
Richard
Verhill
Mass
W.N. Phinney
Navy Yard
Hawkes Seeks Record Flight From Grand Central
Frank Hawkes, holder of the East-West speed record, left Grand Central at 6:13 am to beat the Lindbergh Pacific to Atlantic record. He aims for a 12 hour trip with 15 minute stops at Albuquerque, Wichita, and Indianapolis, hoping to shave 2 hours 45 minutes. Hawkes landed in Albuquerque at 6:14 am beginning his cross country attempt.
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Associated Press
Glendale
Calif
Frank Hawkes
Grand Central Air Terminal
Alberquerque
WN. M
Wichita
Kan
Indianapolis
Alberquerque, N, DM
Confessed murderer in Portsmouth faces court and grand jury
Jos Groboski, accused in the Stowe murder case, was arrested in Boston after Portsmouth detectives identified him from a photo. He confessed to killing William Stafanovicz and his wife, using an alias, and had prior arrests for larceny and liquor. Groboski warned of a farm crime trail and will be arraigned in Concord with the Middlesex County Grand Jury set for September.
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Jos Groboski
William Stafanovicz
Stowe
Mass
Boston
O'Neil
Sherlock i
Portsmouth
Grohoski
Portsmouth Gas Company
American Agricultural and Chemical Company
Massachusetts
Groboski
Frank Maskwa
Maskiwa
Bow Street
Costa
Joe’ Stafanovicz
Grobaski
I Acre
District Court
Concord
Middlesex County Grand Jury
Early stock losses eroded as bears retreat to rally
In New York on Aug 13 the bear crowd weakened and withdrew, sparking a midday rally after morning declines left many shares down one to five points. Losses were largely regained in the early afternoon as stocks like American Tobacco and B Warner Bros rose two to three points, while Bethlehem Steel and others slid to new lows.
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New York
Bears
Fia
American Tobacco
B. Warner Bros
Johns Manville
North American
Houston
U. S. Steel
American Telephone
Radio
General Electric
General Motors
Bethlehem Steel
American Power and Light
J. J. Case
Kennicot
Columbia
Public Works Board reviews Deer Street sewer blockage
The Board of Public Works met after the city council with Mayor Bartford presiding. Members Allen Philbrook and Wendell attended as they discussed Consolidation Cook Co. and the Deer Street sewer dumping into the Piscataqua river. Officials will investigate further and consider city rights of way.
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Board of Public Works
F. W.bartford
Charles A. Allen
Harry E. Philbrook
Harry T. Wendell
Consolidation Cook Co
Deer Street
Piscataqua
Osgood
Miss McIntyre
Daniel O'Brien
Red Movement Opens Well Planned Campaign
Associated Press reports from Shanghai on August 18 claim about 1500 killed in the Changsha seizure and allege a Red movement intent to oust foreigners, overthrow the Nationalist government, and establish Soviet rule in China. Investigators say communistic papers in Changsha show a central command behind isolated groups.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Changsha
China
Nananga Legion
Billings pardon hearing turns tense in San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 13 three California Supreme Court justices heard Warren H. Billings seek a pardon after his conviction. The day featured bitter cross examination as Billings' counsel accused prosecutors' witnesses of perjury while justices debated adjourning for an immediate vote.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
State Supreme Court
Warren H. Billings
Hember
Billings
Preston
Fr Xm
Jane Tices Curis
Richards
Waste
Shank
Mooney
Woman Accused of Passing Worthless Checks Again
A local woman who circulated bad checks resurfaced with new offenses, including forged physician names on $24.50 checks. The city solicitor was authorized to investigate and pursue legal action if the nuisance continues, as plans for the Whaxter Road extension and New Castle pipeline renewal were noted but unresolved.
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Whaxter Road
New Castle
Wentworth House
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