Roosevelt Still Leader in Democratic Drive
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt supporters in Washington plan a renewed push next week to solidify his lead for the presidential nomination. Walsh of Montana urges Democrats to instruct their delegates to vote Roosevelt. the move aims to thwart a stop Roosevelt effort. Roosevelt backers hope for early ballot nomination on second choice strength, with pledged delegates from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Oregon, and others.
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Associated Press
Washington
Walsh
Montana
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Reed
Pennsylvania
Senate
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Connecticut
New ‘Yorker
Roosevelt ‘Campere
Alfred E. Smith
Oregon
Kansas
New Mexico
South Carolina
Vermont
Tennessee
Nevada
Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Case Sees Grand Jury Probe
Bronx County district attorney plans grand jury action over the $50,000 Lindbergh ransom payment. Dr John F Condon and his bodyguard Al Reich will be subpoenaed to testify as investigators seek ties among kidnapper payees and negotiators. A burlap sack is found about 50 feet from the scene, adding to new clues.
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Coast Guard
Grand Jury
Torney
Bronx County
New York City
Lindbergh
John F. Condon
Jaf‘ie
al Reich
al Reich, Dr. Condon
Curtis
Lindbergh Baby Case Probes New Clues in Hunt
Prosecutors pursue fresh clues five miles from the Lindbergh home as Curtis, Schwarzkopf, and Rosner describe contacts with alleged kidnappers. Authorities stress a long, grim man hunt and emphasize that public disclosures may hinder the investigation while examining grave evidence from the improvised burial site.
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Lindbergh
Curtis
H’ Norman Schwarzkopf
Coast Guard
Schwarzkopf
Lindberg
Lindbergh Estate
Mirjris Rosner
Garner Urges Nixon Era Patience and Tone Down
In a provocative critique, Garner argues the president’s frequent, forceful statements erode public confidence and patriotism. He cites recent assurances by the justice department and Hoover about aggressive action against Lindbergh kidnapers, urging a calmer, restrained approach for thirty days.
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Cal
Garner
Department of ‘Justice
Justice Department
Hoover
FRAIL MOTHER LIVES SHADOWED BY TRAGEDY IN SOURLANDS
A frail mother, expected to have another child in August, is described by a friend as fragile and ill. Reports say she and her aviator husband may travel abroad to stay until after birth, with rumors of passage on the Ile de France or a visit to a friend's chateau in France. If they depart the Sourland countryside, many fear they will not return to the hilltop where tragedy struck on March 1.
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Erwin E. Marshall
Ile de France
France
Buy a Basket Players Parade Names List
A partial OCR list shows players and contributors including W Bolt T H Keaton J P Nowlan Tip Gay L D Heavener C H Felter Kyle Kink Harry May Frank King A BR Cook and several accompanying ladies. The fragment suggests a program or promotional notice for a basketball event with participant names.
Means Released From Jail With Fine per Count
A defendant was released from custody with an $8500 fine on each count. The sentence remained at the court's discretion, to be determined by future proceedings.
Community basket drive lists donors and participating stores
Van Meter, R. A. Foley, Dr. T. F. Garrett appear among donors. Some contributors gave multiple baskets while others left tags blank. Stores taking part include General Stores Crescent Grocery H D Irwin Oakwood Grocery Raleigh Cash Grocery Cut Rate Grocery Crab Orchard Pigaly Wiggly Canterburys Cash Grocery Colemans John Peters W E Palmer A and P Stores and Kroger Stores.
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General Stores
Crescent Grocery
H. D. Irwin
Oakwood Grocery
Raleigh Cash Grocery
Cut-Rate Grocery
Af Crab Orchard
Pigaly- Wiggly
Canterburys Cash Grocery
Coleman's
John Peters
W. E. Palmer
A. and
Kroger
Explorer Wees Returns From Paraguayan Jungle with Stinging Insects
Donald S. Wees of Elkins West Virginia after a three month trek in northwestern Paraguay reports that jungle danger comes from heat insects and scarce water rather than beasts. He endured floods nearly biting insects and sharp knife edged plants while filming wildlife and collecting specimens including a jaguar shot but not killed and a high waterfall scene. He traveled with companions relying on Indians for provisions and described a grueling eighteen mile sun journey to safety.
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Paraguay
Donald S. Wees
Elkins
W. Va
United States
Mr. Weeser
Usuaru Falls
Kline Convicted of Malfeasance in Office
Butler, Pa May 14 Mayor Charles H Kline of Pittshurst faces one year in prison removal from office and a 500 dollar fine after conviction on malfeasance in office Bertram L Succop a former army colonel and former city supplies director was also convicted The charges stem from a city buying methods probe Succop convicted on 29 counts while Kline faced one count The law allows a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment and a fine
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Associated Press
Butler
Charles H. Kline
Pittshurst
Pittsburgh
Betram L. Succop
Kline
Senator Kenneth McKellar In Hospital After Collapse
Washington May 14 The condition of Senator Kenneth McKellar D Tenn was described tonight as satisfactory by hospital attaches after his collapse today at his hotel He was reported threatened with pneumonia attributed to overwork as he has been studying with members of the Senate Special Economy Committee His physician could not be reached for a statement.
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Washington
Kenneth McKellar
Tenn
Senate
William E. Glark
Prisoner Escapes From The Moundsville Fen
By Associated Press Wheeling May 14 Joseph Garrett 32 escaped from the state prison at Moundsville. Circulars were issued tonight as the escape was disclosed.
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Associated Pree
Wheeling
Joseph Garrett
Moundsville
Shady Spring Wins Local High School Music Contest
Shady Spring High School won a music contest at Mul Joie High School auditorium with 45 points, edging Mullens High School by five. Six schools competed including Stoco Herndon Glen Rogers and Pineville. Shady’s team swept five events led by Elsie LaFon who won two solo firsts. Stoco High placed third with 29 points.
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Shady Spring High School
Muljoie High School
Mullens High School
Stoco
Herndon
Glen Rogers
Pineville
Shady
Mullens
H. H. Bowman
Montgomery High School
Shady’s
Elsie LaFon
Shady Spring
Stoco High School
Coal Bills Face Senate Hearing Amid Industry Debate
Senators Hatfield and Davis and Representative Kelly discuss coal legislation framed to aid the New River field. R. H. Morris argues the bill risks $50,000,000 in mines and the welfare of 13,000 workers, claiming it reflects narrow industry wishes rather than public demand. Ashton File notes constitutional aspects, urging treatment of coal like other struggling industries.
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Hatfield
Davis
Kelly
Associated Press
R. H. Morris
New River Operators Association
Ashton File
Beckley Hospital Birth With Reward Notice
Born to Mr and Mrs J A Martin of Slab Fork a son Fri evening at Beckley hospital a reward of 2950 offered for his capture.
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J. A Martin
Slab Fork
Beckley Hospital
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Egypt
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Main Street
Gaston B. Means
District of Columbia Court House
Edward 5. McLean
McKeller
Washington ‘Hospital
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Moundsville Fen
Shady Music Group
Tams
Yeen
Richmond
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Virginia
John G. Pollard
Norman
Case
Rhode Ieland
James Rolph, Jr
California
Democrats
Raleigh County
Cam C. Lewis
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