Homeliest Man Contest Heads Toward Verdict
The Homeliest Man contest ends tonight at midnight with Hazen J. Titus leading at 1 342 votes and Dan Landon close behind at 1 298. Funds go to the American Legion as cheering crowds urge a final push before the Monday announcement of Miss Liberty Kathleen Worthington.
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Kathleen Worthington
Legality Challenge to State Dental Code Opened
The constitutionality of the state dental code is tested in federal court today after an appeal by Prosecuting Attorney Malcolm Douglas and Deputy Bert Rose in a case brought by Dr. Leon Noble, a Seattle dentist. Noble argues enforcement of the code is improper and his contention was sustained previously.
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Malcolm Douglas
Bert C. Rose
Supreme Court
Leon Nobile
Leon Noble
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Four Thousand Drug Addicts Claim in This City
Approximately 4,000 persons in the city of Seattle, mostly under 35, have formed the drug habit. Deputy Prosecutor Chester A. Batchelor warned that a large portion of burglaries and crime in the city are committed by addicts.
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Seattle
Chester A. Batchelor
Har Assembly
Matt Starwich's Vault Holds Moonshine Evidence
A county court vault in the City building houses about 100 gallons of moonshine and various homemade stills seized as state evidence. Matt Starwich insists the liquor will be destroyed once the case is proved, noting the vault's strong odor and the improvised stills.
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Sheriffs Vault
Matt
County City
Fronda
Court House
Police staffing for city arena event logistics
Chief of Police Richard T. Bat Gruby arranged 1,200 officers for the arena with 600 inside and 600 outside to manage crowd safety. Every usher will be accompanied by a policeman to ensure only ticketed individuals enter each section.
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Richard T. Bat Gruby
Great Natural Park Opens Near Miller River
Swift clearing of campsites at Money Creek park near Miller river will permit 50 to 60 parties to stay during the Fourth of July week. The park, financed by the association, lies 10 miles into the mountains from Index on the Stevens Pass highway between the Skykomish river and the Great Northern railway. It features virgin fir trees and snow capped peaks. Fees from visitors will fund operations until turned over to the state. initial costs used part of a $50 000 timber preservation appropriation.
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Miller River
Natural Parks
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Great Northern Railway
City council rejects 3000 dollar downtown decoration appropriation
The council finance committee denied a proposed 3000 dollar appropriation to decorate downtown streets and HKaastlake avenue, ruling the task could not be legally funded by the city.
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Hkaastlake Ave
Wayfarer Society
Council Finance Committee
Navy Yard Seeks Seattle Help for Support and Advice
Admiral John A Hoggewerff, commandant of the 13th naval district, told the Chamber of Commerce that the navy yard looks to Seattle for help, advice and political assistance. He promised to reciprocate with every possible effort.
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Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
John A. Hoggewerff
13Th Naval District
Ride Motorcycles on Vacation Trip
Two Seattle girls plan a vacation motorcycle trip to Los Angeles. Riders are Mien Evelyn Greenway of 1526 Belmont Ave and Miss Grace Loewe of 1811 Tenth Ave. ?>"
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Los Angeles
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Evelyn Greenway
Belmont Ave
Grace Loewe
Tenth Ave
Tips to Kids on Swimming from Seattle Instructor
City swimming instructor Ernest Wells says half the battle in teaching children to swim is overcoming water fear. Wells will devote the summer to teaching Seattle kids while beaches offer opportunities. Also notes Snoqualmie Falls swelled for the Fourth.
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Ernest Wells
Police and Fire Presence Planned for Arena Event
Several hundred firemen will be on duty. Other policemen will guard entrances with rope lines a block away. More than 250 detectives from other cities join 100 Jersey City detectives to combat pickpockets.
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Jersey City
Warn Fishermen of Man Eating Halibut Hazard
A dry squad destroyed over 2200 gallons of liquor seized in a dune operation on Friday. The tally included 1600 gallons of moonshine and whisky, 600 gallons of beer, 26 gallons of sake, and 15 gallons of wine. Officers warn fishermen to stay alert as the booze may reach Elliott Bay and be consumed by man eating halibut.
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Saki
Elliott Bay
Gas Station Robbery Repeats In One Week
Frank Wright of the Standard Oil station at Ninth Ave and Howell St was robbed at 9 30 p m Friday by a 22 year old wearing a brown suit who produced a black gun and fled east on Stewart St with $30. The incident followed another recent station robbery.
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Standard Oil
Ninth Ave
Howell St
Wright
Stewart Street
Bicyclists Aim San Diego to Boston Nonstop by Bike
Veterans J. B. Anderson and Floyd M. Still started from Seattle en route to Boston to prove bikes can cross the continent without punctures. They plan to cover the distance for a $1,000 purse, selling postcards to fund expenses. Both men were wounded and gassed in World War I, with Anderson in the 10th trench motor battalion, 89th Division, and Still in the 166th infantry, 42nd Division. They expect to arrive in Boston on August 10.
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Cal
Boston
Mass
J. B. Anderson
Floyd M. Still
Seattle
Anderson
10Th Trench Motor Battalion
166Th Infantry
Charleston Scout Saves Mrs Ashworth From Drowning
In Charleston W Van Dale Johnson a Boy Scout rescued Mrs Ashworth from drowning at a local waterfront incident. Johnson acted quickly helping her reach shore and avoid further danger.
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Charleston
W. van Dale Johnson
Boy Scout
Mrs. Ashworth
Clean Camp on Vashon Island
One hundred forty Campfire Girls and counselors transform Camp Sealth on Vashon Island into a camp de luxe. The rapid junior to senior path, special five hour trail work honors, brown staining with green roof, and playful secret societies mark the opening.
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Vashon Island
W. W
Tirat
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