Cabinet Twins Puzzle Washington
The AP reports that Attorney General Homer S. Cummings and Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr. resemble each other closely in appearance yet differ by 21 years. Morgenthau, from New York, is 44 and a farmer with financial acumen. Cummings, born in Chicago, is 65 and a longtime Democratic figure.
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Morgnthau
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
New York
Manhattan
Hyde Park
United States
Albany
Homer S. Cummings
Chicago
Stamford
Conn
Morgenthau
Watchman Denies His Confession in Slaying Case
John Becker 37-year-old Brookville night watchman denies the truth of his alleged confession to assaulting and killing Katherine Bracken 45-year-old telegrapher on April 10 in a lonely signal tower. His lawyer says Becker signed the confession after three days and nights of relentless questioning. Sheriff Lowry and DA Morris say Becker was arrested and questioned, then moved for precautionary protection.
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Associated Press
Brookville
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Katherine Bracken
John W. Conrad Jr
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Samuel G. Lowry
Robert A. Morris
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Royal Baby Registered For Eton Entry
The London report states Prince Edward of Kent, son of the king's youngest brother and Princess Marina, has been registered for entry to Eton. He cannot attend for 13 years, but parents commonly enroll sons in Britain's public schools early.
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Associated Press
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Greece
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Britain
Future Farmers to Give Program at Shady Spring High
A public speaking program under the Future Farmers of America will be held at Shady Spring High School tonight with five high schools—Trap Hill Pineville Herndon Oceana and Shady Spring—each entering one contestant. Judges are D W Bryson F W Mann both of Beckley and S W Gunnee of Camp Raleigh. Local merchants have provided prizes.
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Shady Spring
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Pineville
Herndon
Oceana
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F. W. Mann
Beckley
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Camp Raleigh
Derby Workouts and Mud Affect Kentucky Derby Hype
Mud at Churchill Downs and two longshot workouts add to Derby drama as Brevity remains the favorite at 7 to 5. Grand Slam looms if rain keeps the track slippery, while Bold Venture and Gold Seeker post notable times. Woodward’s Merry Pete and Teufel with Fitzsimmons’ trio flank Brevity’s challenge.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Churchill Downs Oval
Joseph E. Widener
America
Grand Slam
Bomar Stable
Detroit
Motor City
Morton L. Schwartz
Bold Venture
William Duponter
Brigade
Wheatley Stables
Teufel
William Woodward
Granville
Merry Pete
Sunny Jim
Fitzsimmons
Woodward
Gallant Fox
Fox
Omaha
Kesling Reports Campaign Costs for Secretary Bid
Charleston April 7 AP Harley C Kesling of Elkins seeks the Republican nomination for secretary of state and reports his campaign costs.
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Charleston
Harley C. Kesling
Elkins
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