Youth Killed in Extortion Plot Leads to Arrests
A 12 year old boy was fatally shot during an ambush as a posse chased three youths in a rural area. Dr. Finney reported a ransom letter demanding ten thousand dollars from him before the fatal incident. Neighbors hid as the youths fled in a car, shots fired from a rifle ended Gordon Douglas Parfil nd Howard rk’s life. Police arrested two youths after a brief pursuit.
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W. J.finney
Dr. Finney
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Gordon’ Douglas
Parfil Nd
Howard
Drownings After Auto Spill Near Charleston
Three members of the Johnson family and a baby were involved when a car plunged over an embankment into a pool near Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Jacksonville and their son Allen, 12, were recovered by sheriff's officers shortly before noon. the baby's fate was believed to be death.
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Associated Press
Charleston
S. C
Frank 4. Johnson
Jacksonville
Fla
Allen
Worcester Wife Slain in Home by Intruder Then Kills Self
Mrs Axel Engstrom, 34, was shot to death in her Worcester residence by Charles Athanas alias Yape after midnight. Engstrom, a firehouse worker, was away on duty. Athanas fired twice, then killed himself. a 14 year old stepdaughter alerted her father. Athanas had visited eight months earlier.
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Associated Press
Worcester
Mass
Axel He, Engstrom
Charles Athanas
Yape
Engstrom
Athanas
Cases Are Dismissed In U S District Court
Two cases against George A. Tredick and Dr M Bager Shattuck of Portsmouth were dismissed in U S District Court as settlements via offers in compromise. Raymond A Smith U S district attorney said the tactic precludes further action in such Federal cases. Storer Relief Corps to install officers January 7 at regular meeting led by Mrs Mary Longley of Samreqworth department president.
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Associated Press
Concord
Dec
George A. Tredick
Bager-Shattuck
Portsmouth
U.S. District Court
Raymond A. Smith
U. S. District Attorney
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Woffers
Long Term for Hen Theft in Londonderry
Fred B. Stanhope, 23, of Lynn Massachusetts, found guilty of breaking and entering and larceny, was sentenced to four to five years in State Prison at Concord. In Londonderry he and two others raided Arnold NL Parks hens house on December 3. Parks shot Stanhope in the leg, after treatment he was indicted and Stanhope asked for leniency claiming prior injuries.
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Exeter
Fred B. Stanhope
Lynn
Mass
Londonderry
Concord
Stanhope
Rockingham County
John ‘Scammon
Arnold NL Parks
Parks
Comity Hopital
Beentivond Tie
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Soviet Soldiers Wreck Cathedral Amid Protest Fears
Reports describe Soviet soldiers firing into a crowd of faithful kneeling in snow as prayers were interrupted and sacraments and holy images burned. The incident sparked panic, with shots fired near a cathedral site later slated for a government building.
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Govrnment
Donation Day at Home for Aged Women on Deer Street
Fr iday annual appeal notes the Home for Aged Women on Deer Street invites the public to bring staple groceries tanned goods fruit vegetables and other needed items. The Home will be open Friday 2 30 to 5 00 pm for visitors with an advisory board planned program for a pleasant social occasion.
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Deer Street
Graffort Club Meets With Miss Edna Willey Speaker
New York visitor Miss Edna Willey will address the Graffort Club travel department Friday at three at Mrs William C Walton home on Middle Street. She will discuss her European trip from last summer. Mid year business meeting details and president’s address to be announced. an Aclib tea will follow.
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New-York
Graffort ‘Club
William C. Walton
Middle Street
Miss Willey
Lest
Graffort Club
Boston craft runs aground off Vineyard Haven
The schooner Albert H Willis of Boston grounded east of Vineyard Haven Massachusetts early today while en route from Hoboken to Eastport Maine. Three coast guard vessels and the light house tender Anemone assisted, with officials hopeful for no damage.
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Associated Press
Vineyard Haven
Mass
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Albert H. Willis
Boston
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Hoboken
Eastport
Coast Guard
Anemone
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