German envoy cites hope in new government aims
New York Aug 18 Dr Hans Luther German ambassador says the objective of the new German government is to establish itself with its own help and not surrender to despair He reports six weeks in Germany observing a complete transformation Falls Dead Operate Wausau Wis Aug 18 Dr R W Jones 54 a surgeon collapsed during a major operation asking for a chair then slumped to the floor before it was brought an assistant finished the operation
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Hans Luther
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R. W. Jones
Kidnap Suspect Identified as Escaped Convict Ice Wagon O Connors
Chicago police identified one kidnap suspect as Martin O Connors alias Ice Wagon, an escaped Stillwater Minn. convict. Detectives Meyers and McKenna, who delivered a $50,000 ransom package to the gangsters, showed photos at FBI Chief Purvis's office, matching the suspect to the man beside the car driver.
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Martin
O'Connors
Stillwater
Minn
John Meyers
Frank McKenna
John Factor
Melvin Purvis
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Q'Connors
Upside-Down Pilot Sets New Long Beach Record
Milo Boreham of Long Beach flew inverted for two hours and 21 minutes to claim the world record for inverted flight, surpassing Lieut Tito Felconi of Italy who held two hours and nine minutes. Felconi plans another attempt this month to regain the championship.
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Long Beach
Calif
TNS
Milo Boreham
Tito Falconi
Ttaly
Felconi
Railway Refused Ferry-Truck Rate By Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission today refused to permit the St. Louis Southwestern Railway to establish ferry truck rates between St. Louis and Arkansas points and Shreveport Louisiana to meet truck competition.
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Poison confession dispute in Arkansas murder case
Akron attorney Mark H. Shank, 41, accused of poisoning four members of a Malvern family at a picnic, claims his confession was coerced. Surviving son Clyde recovers. victims held in morgue, and prosecutors plan cremation. Shank pleads not guilty as defense considers temporary insanity.
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Indies Regime Union Proposed for Caribbean Colony
London Aug 15 The Closer Union commission proposes a single governor for a new British Caribbean Islands colony comprising the Leeward and Windward Islands with St Lucia as the premier headquarters. The report outlines uniting the West Indies under one administration and names the proposed colony.
New Dry Chieftain Arrives at Dallas
James M. Shields, former Van Zandt county attorney, arrived in Dallas on August 18 to assume leadership of the deputy prohibition administration in the Dallas district. Previously a special agent in the Department of Justice Prohibition Office in Montgomery, Alabama, he takes charge of the local office.
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Ala
Jamaica Suffers Shortage and Storm Toll Prompts Relief Fund
Jamaica faces shortages after a devastating storm causing numerous deaths and widespread damage. Governor Sir Jford Ginter backs a $500,000 relief plan to aid 5,000 residents in acute distress. Treasury updates show Aug revenues and expenditures, including emergency spending and a balance of about 1.25 million.
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Open Forum on Tax Bond Issue in Texas Readers Voice
A reader argues against a $20,000,000 state bond proposal, claiming it hides legislative power from taxpayers. The letter condemns homestead exemptions and tax shifts, estimating interest costs at about $900,000 in the first year. It urges voters to reject the bond and questions revenue funding to avoid taxes.
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Texas
Qui Erty
Bexar County
Urges Building of Red Bluff Dam on Pecos River
Editorial by Neal A Douglass urges San Antonio support for a Red Bluff dam on the Pecos River. The writer, a veteran West Texas observer, argues the project will spur regional development, improve transportation, and unlock numerous minor projects benefiting Texas industries and communities.
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Gila
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Bullitt Praises London Parley On Economic Conference
William C. Bullitt, special assistant secretary of state and executive officer of the American delegation, returned from the London economic conference aboard the USS President Roosevelt. He called the conference very useful, noting the silver agreement as especially valuable to the United States and that all sides left with good feelings. He will go to Washington at once with his nine year old daughter Anne. He did not predict future meeting outcomes.
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Canterbury Cathedral Allows Women in Beach Pajamas
In Canterbury England the dean, Very Rev Hewlett Johnson, said women will not be barred from Canterbury Cathedral if they wear beach pajamas that are decently and modestly dressed and do not attract undue attention. The dean clarified that no objection would be raised provided attire remains appropriate.
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England
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Hewlett Johnson
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