Train Smashes Auto Of Lost Motorists
In New Bedford Massachusetts Otto Thebner and his wife pick up a hitchhiker on Kings Highway during heavy rain. The hitchhiker warned of an approaching Old Colony railroad train and they moved aside just before the train demolished the car, dragging it 35 feet. a woman passenger sustained minor cuts from shattered glass.
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New Bedford
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Otto Thebner
Middleboro
Kings Highway
Tog Sa
Thebner
Boston
Old Colony
Death Reunites Mother and Dead Hero From Guadalcanal
GAFFNEY S C Mrs Hester Porter Thompson waited long for her son Pfc Edgar Dean Thompson to return from the war After hopeful waiting came news of his death in action on Guadal canal Then the Marine finally came home for burial on native soil
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Hester Porter Thompson
Pfc
Edgar Dean Thompson
Guadalcanal
Thompson
Train Derailment Shakes 50 Passengers and Engine
A derailment caused the engine and two cars to leave the tracks and shook about 50 passengers onboard. Emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators examined the incident for causes and safety concerns.
Ferndale cops halt youth’s bid to hang brother
In Ferndale a 19 year old, Samuel Jr., was seized while trying to force 16 year old Alfred Hibbitt to hang himself from a tree. Neighbors reported Alfred’s screams and police found a wire around Alfred’s neck and both brothers on a limb. Samuel claimed a game of cops and robbers, while Alfred had told parents about stolen vacuum cleaners and guns. Samuel faces pending sentences on breaking and entering and a hunting violation and is held for investigation.
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Ferndale
Samuel, Jr
Alfred Hibbitt
Alfred
Clifford Fritz
Samuel
Fritz
Police Save Brutal Father From Death by Angry Crowd
In Columbia South Carolina a 34 year old man Thomas Andrew White was saved from a mob by police after an alleged beating left his 11 year old son unconscious. White reportedly tied the boy’s wrists and suspended him by a rope. he was charged with murder as crowds gathered outside his home.
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Columbia
S. C
William A. Platt
Richland County
Thomas Andrew White
White
Rawlinson
International Jury Show Brings Guests From Several Nations
Inez Gerhard reports on the Juvenile Jury program with guests from England France and the U S as five year old Elizabeth Watson anchors a lively panel Jack Barry plans broader international reach The article also notes cast changes for NBCs A Date With Judy and other entertainment updates across film radio and stage talents.
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Jack Barry
Elizabeth Watson
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