Kidnaping shown as failed crime by Weyerhaeuser case
The Weyerhaeuser ransom episode demonstrates the kidnaping game cannot be safely funded or spent. Ransom money traced across four states. two gang members jailed and a third fled, leaving cash behind. Kidnappers cannot use gold, diamonds, or checks. currency with no serial numbers is demanded but rarely possible. The case suggests kidnapping is now a discredited occupation with high risk and penalties.
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Hauptmann
Weyerhaeuser
War debts and European defenses threaten new conflicts
The United States notes to European debtors urge restraint as twelve nations run up war budgets and prepare for new conflicts. After token payments and a 1930s credit ban, Europeans face no future loans if they relapse into war spending, threatening renewed global instability.
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United States
Finland
Europe
Congress
West Virginia Needs Fewer Public Officials
A discussion cites Clarence J. McLeod on 43,923 elective officials in Michigan and England’s 2000 for a larger population. The piece argues West Virginia could cut county offices and modernize governance to save costs, noting county unit school administration and calls for further consolidation and efficiency.
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West Virginia
Clarence J. McLeod
Michigan
England
McLeod
Congress
United States
County Unit
Deaths increase on motorways in 86 cities in May
Census Bureau reports 654 people were killed in 86 large cities in the month ended May 11, up 50 from a year earlier, with 9,123 traffic deaths for the year ended May 12, 1935, versus 8,588 in 1934. The figures warn of a growing highway death parade as spring ages.
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Census Bureau
Old Age as a Preventable Condition Revisited
Dr. Rothschild of Massachusetts claims old age is a disease that can be prevented or cured by proper medication. The idea echoes historic promises of perpetual youth, a dream that has persisted since humanity began walking upright. The passage suggests such promises have repeatedly failed to materialize.
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Rothschild
Massachusetts
Tax levy limits spark West Virginia city budget fury
Bluefield residents rail against state takeover of city tax sources claiming drastic, unfair treatment for municipalities. The Hinton Independent-Herald notes most towns share the financial strain and questions voter role in constitutional levy limits.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Hinton
Supreme court begins vacation after momentous session
Washington daily note on the Supreme Court starting a vacation until October. Despite age, the nine justices remain highly productive with heavy study loads, long hours, and frequent travel of documents. The piece highlights a combined 639 years of age and hints at possible personnel changes in coming administrations.
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Washington
Republic
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism
A Chicago woman divorces over a husband who threw food at her yet provided well. A New Jersey museum tail of a dinosaur has had a part stolen for the fifth time. Oregon state workers may lose jobs if husbands are employed. A wife praises a task and a husband is labeled Theory for rarely working. Mae misidentifications and Mae West confusion arise in social quips. Office boys moved from NRA posts may lose status. A husband drains baby’s money box, delaying hat funds. Charleston and Colcord names cited with gifts to Mr Thompson from his children.
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New Jersey
Oregon
N&n
England
London
Evelyn M. Winch
Thompson Birthday Party Marked Eightieth Birthday
Alfred Thompson, surrounded by 11 of his 12 living children and friends, celebrated his 80th birthday at Colcord on the family farm. Dororthy entertainers provided string music and singing as guests enjoyed a lawn picnic. Everett Stover acted as master of ceremonies. One daughter present was Mrs. W. C. Thompson of Whitesville.
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Alfred Thompson
Colcord
Dorothy
Thompson
Everett Stover
W. C. Thompson
Whitesville
Parents Need for Hope in Youth Career Paths
Senior year at high school left Bobby Smith despondent as he feared a bleak future. Adults warned of little livable work in law, architecture, medicine, and business. The piece argues against defeatism and urges giving youth a constructive outlook to spur effort and resolve.
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Bobby Smith
One Dollar Debt Repaid After 38 Years
Mrs. E G Davisson received an envelope with a one dollar bill from an anonymous sender who borrowed the money from her father-in-law George I Davisson. Davisson has been dead for 38 years.
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Weston
E. G. Davisson
George I. Davisson
Davisson
Mussolini Suffers Black Eye After Fall From Horse
Mussolini reportedly sustained a black eye after a low branch struck him while riding. The fall occurred during a routine ride and no other injuries were reported.
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Mussolini
Stars of Tomorrow Hidden in Hollywood Casts
Hollywood fans play a game spotting future stars among current casts. The piece traces early appearances of Ann Sothern, Ralph Bellamy, Sylvia Sidney, Stuart Erwin, Claire Dodd, Bette Davis, George Raft, Mae Clarke, Joe E. Brown, Claude Colbert and Edward G Robinson across classic films. It notes how many actors first appeared in minor roles before rising to fame.
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Ann Sothern
Ralph Bellamy
Hollywood
Ann Dvorak
Harriet Lake
Fox
Sylvia Sidney
Stuart Erwin
Joan Crawford
Claire Dodd
Bette Davis
Joe E. Brown
Claude Colbert
David Newell
Edward G. Robinson
Detroit Zoo Safe Stolen Then Placed in Lion Den
A safe stolen from the Detroit Zoo has been kept in the lions’ den. Authorities are investigating the break in and the unusual security decision draws mixed local reactions. Police urge witnesses to come forward with any information.
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Detroit
Aventure bride Daphne sacs Alison's father unite story
Alison realizes Daphne Somers has swayed Mr. Bede that Alison is irresponsible. She fears for her father and resolves to seek help from Guy Lumley. Daphne separates them, but Alison doubts Guy's stated character and seeks aid from the only man who might help.
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Alison Ede
Daphne Somers
Alison
Mr. Bede
Lison
Guy Lumley
Daphne Ha
Guy
Daphne
Strange tale of deception and a vanished doctor
Alison learns more about Daphne as a British patient’s wife schemes to hide her lover and kill her husband, while the doctor reveals how he tracked relapses and exposed the plot. The pair discuss trust, past lies, and a plan to confront the truth in a basement cafe after dramatic revelations.
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Alison
Social Notes From Gauley Bridge And Beckley
Jumping Branch visitors include Mrs Thomas Crews and Milton of Gauley Bridge with Miss Dexter Deeds. Birth announced of Cora Ellen to Mr and Mrs Horace Rogers on May 29. Mrs FE Crook attended Concord College exercises where niece Clothilde Bragg earned AB degree. Jack Upton and Don Bird at Hutchinson Fink reunion in Clayton. Mrs J W Hedrick hosted Mrs Arthur Lilly of Charleston and Mrs Will Meadows of Talcott. Franges Hill returned to Cincinnati after brief visit with Crook and Meadows. Eva Lilly of Charleston visited her mother Mrs J Hindton. Will Anderson and Miss Kinna Mae Anderson joined baccalaureate service at Concord College. Andora Anderson graduated from normal department. Pearl, Virginia Crook and Helen Deeds shopped in Beckley. Virginia and Kathleen Walker visited J A Walker family.
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Horace Rogers
Cora Ellen
FE. C. Crook
Concord College
Neice
Clothilde Bragg
Jack Upton
Don Bird
Clayton
J. W. Hedrick
Arthur Lilly
Charleston
Will Meadows
Talcott
Franges Hill
Cincinnati
Ohio
C. C. Crook
Lon Meadows
Kinna Mae Anderson
Andora Anderson
Pearl
Virginia Crook
Helen Deeds
Beckley
Virginia
Kathleen Walker
J. A. Walker
Zionist Propagandist Dr. Shmarya Levin Dies at 68
Dr. Shmarya Levin, 68, famed as a leading Zionist propagandist, died last night at his daughter's home on Mt. Carmel Haifa. Born in 1867 in Svislovitz, Russia, he helped found the Haifa Technical School in Palestine and did extensive work to stimulate the Zionist movement in the United States.
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Associated Press
Haifa
Palestine
Palcor
Shmarya Levin
Mt. Carmel
United States
Svislovitz
Russia
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