Hangings linked to Black Legion probe in Detroit
Detroit authorities pursued a sprawling tie between the Black Legion and a series of deaths and hangings. Roy Pidcock, 32, vanished the day Charles Poole was killed and later hanged on a Canadian island, with investigators widening to a 12 death list and a 1934 shooting of United Auto Workers member John Blelak. A grand jury probe was planned as legislators called for federal inquiry into the alleged terror network.
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Ganadhin
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Washington
Antion
Del Rio Builder Seeks Damages After Breach of Contract
A federal jury awarded Qien Construction Company damages against the City of Del Rio for breach of contract on a water system project. The amount equals what the contractor would have earned from an 87,609 job if completed as specified, after finding the city breached the original agreement.
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Ute City
Teet h in Law: Commissioner Uhr Claims False Teeth Hurt
Commissioner Uhr testifies why a $65 dentist bill remains unpaid claiming his artificial teeth hurt and did not fit. Dentist Dr. Maurer filed suit. court hears that teeth caused pain during a speech and that part of the set may be missing. The case transfers to Justice of the Peace Bat. Uhr warns reporters not to publish details.
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de. Maurer
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Duchess of Hats Leads British Millinery Fashion
London report notes the duchess of Kent as Britain’s hat trendsetter, opposing Queen Mary’s standardized styles. Paris millinery houses rush to supply new designs to Princess Marina of Greece, who appears in a fresh hat at each public duty, prompting tailors and designers to quickly imitate the look for English women.
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Greece
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Hoover to Receive Saber at Military College Commencement
J Edgar Hoover head of the federal bureau of investigation will be presented with a gold saber at the 115th annual commencement of Pennsylvania Military College. He will also receive the degree of Doctor of Laws.
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Boy William Thelle Absent Since May 3 In New York
June 1 New York reports William Thelle a 15 year old sonata pianist and descendant of Daniel Webster ran away May 3 to pursue an entertainer career. Police and private detectives say he may have found work in a night spot and deny kidnapping. Mrs Thelle and family on Long Island discount abduction rumors and ransom notes have been mentioned.
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Sonat & Finvacler
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Cyrus McCormick critically ill in Lake Forest home
Cyrus Hall McCormick, 77, retired head of the International Harvester company, is reported critically ill today at his home in suburban Lake Forest, Illinois. The former executive led the firm for years and is a prominent figure in American industry.
Townsend plan debate reshapes share our wealth movement
In Allentown Rev Gerald L K Bynith leading Share-Our-Wealth rally pledged 5,000,000 followers to Townsend old age Pension plan. Townsend and Rev Smith spoke in Philadelphia announcing a coalition to oust Washington dictatorship. Brith attacked Farley controlled machine and urged union with Townsend to free the country. Townsend avoided mentioning a contempt citation.
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Townsend
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Congressional Investigating Committee
Seven Die In Colorado Floods From June 1 Wake
Granada Colorado June 1 Dust and vesglenta began today as floods left seven dead and caused widespread property damage. Search for the last body buried in the mud continued as high water subsided in parts of Colorado Kansas and Nebraska. Missing was John Gayzie 65 farm hand and four Gonzales family members near Springfield Colorado. The Butte creek flood carried the Gonzales bunkhouse three miles downstream scattering bodies. Damaged livestock and cattle losses reported, four miles of railroad track undermined, highways closed with rerouted traffic. Officials warned total losses would be less than last year but remain to be tallied.
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Kansas
Nebraska
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Elmon Gonzales
Springfield
Cola
Butte Creek
Gongalva
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Gonales
Gonzales
Don Gates
Denver
Stratton
John Dyatt
Sewing Room expands as Texas employs more girls
INYA reports 400 girls already employed at the San Antonio sewing room. Tynton B. Johnson, N A director for Texas, approves adding 20 more workers. The new item will cost 2057 dollars, per Hitschie Johnson, district 19 representative. District 10 holds 1464 youths employed, second in the state, after Houston district with 12826. Planned improvements begin this week, including recreational facilities and Jeske Memorial Home for Girls beautification.
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INYA
Tynton B. Johnson
Texas
San Antonio
Hitschie Johnson
Houston
Johnson
Jeske Memorial
Hunter Fans to Hear Gubernatorial Candidate in Austin
San Antonians, led by local campaign manager Frank Esines, plan a special trip to Austin on Monday evening to hear L. A. Hunter open his gubernatorial campaign. About 100 residents are expected to attend.
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Tom F. Hunter
Austin
Hunter
Frank
Esines
Iocal
Bunter
Steel production gains reported in weekly capacity use
New York reports the American Iron and Steel Institute estimates current week steel production at 63.2 percent of capacity, down from 78 percent the prior week and 70.12 percent a year ago.
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New York
Flying autos engineers warn future cars to fly
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia June 1 1942 The Society of Automotive Engineers heard a prediction that lightweight flying automobiles with air and water propulsion will emerge. Detroit designer W T Pishleigh spoke before about 400 attendees outlining trends toward rear engine stack cars and general adoption by 1940, claiming clearer vision lower noise reduced operating costs and improved ride. He said future cars will ferry travelers across inland lakes and streams as well as roads.
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W. T. Pishleigh
Detroit
Fishlleh
Dead 7 Hurt in CR Crash at Eagle Pass
A crash on the Carrizo Springs highway near Eagle Pass left seven dead or injured. Sam Fells, DetroitSherrock Distrbuting general sales manager, was killed. Frank Arpin and Paul Arpin of Dallas suffered serious injuries. J B De Andes of San Antonio and Jack Moore of El Paso customs patrol injured. Moore had four trophies from rifle matches at Laredo. The injured were treated locally. Fells’ body brought to the city.
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Sam Fells
Sates
Sherrock Distrbuting Corporation
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Frank Arpin
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J. B. de Ands
San Antonio
Tee One
Jack Moore
el Paco
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George Corning
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Thieves Loot Grand Prize Distributing Office on East Houston
Burglars broke into the Grand Prize Distributing company office at 1307 East Houston Street during the past week and stole $60, a report to police said Monday. The incident details include the location and amount but no suspects were named.
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Cyrus McCormick Reported Improved at Lake Forest
June 1 reports indicate Cyrus Hall McCormick retired chairman of the American Viorel Harvester company is improved from critical condition at his Lake Forest estate after a serious illness.
Fickel to be guest of honor at NAA and Junior Chamber meeting
Col. tecub HK Fickel of Iseny field will be guest of honor at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at a joint meeting of the National Aeronautic Association and the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Gunter Hotel Caione Fickel is to be transferred to the Panama Cabal zone soon. Speakers include Mayor Quin Fred Harmon of Winburn Meld and Ed Feille of the NALA.
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Iseny Field
National Aeronautic Association
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Gunter Hotel
Caione Fickel
Panama Cabal Zone
Quin
Fred Harmon
Winburs
Meld
Ed Feille
NALA
Hutzler Elected Class Treasurer at St Edward’s
George Hutzler of 259 Lamm Street has been elected secretary and treasurer of the Rt. Edward's University junior class. James Dunn of Allee was named president, according to word received in San Antonio.
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George Hutzler
Lamm Street
Rt. Edward's University
San Antonio
James Dunn
Allee
Kilbourne Succeeds Hagoed as Sixth Corps Commander
Chicago June 1 Maj Gen Charlas Kilcourne assumed command of the Sixth Corps area, replacing Maj Gen Johnon Hagoed whose retirement took effect last night. Kilbourne arrived from San Antonio with Mrs Kilbourne, daughter of the late Brig Gen Harry Clay Egbert, who was killed in the Philippines after two years of service. Kilbourne previously served as chief of staff of the Eighty ninth division and later led the artillery brigade of the Second Army during World War I.
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Johnon Hagoed
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Harry Clay Egbert
Philippines
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Ehter
Eighty-ninth
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