Body of missing Peter Levine found on Long Island Sound shore
The bound body of Peter Levine, missing since February 24, was found on Davenport Neck, Long Island Sound. Detectives identified him by clothing including a maroon windbreaker with C W initials from Camp Wigwam. A ransom note had warned his father to pay $60,000. Autopsy pending.
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Louis Lelin
Davenport Neck
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Michael Lynch
Helmer Strong
George T. Davis Memorial
Gleason
Levine
Peter
Helen
Chappaqua
Westchester County
Lynch
Owright
Prade
G- Men
Pope Pius XI Prays for Mercy Amid Tempest Omens
In Castel Gandolfo on May 29 Pope Pius XI broadcast a 10 minute Latin blessing closing the 34th Eucharistic Congress in Budapest. He prayed for divine mercy to dispel lowering clouds portending new tempests and urged Hungarian faithful to find true peace and strengthen faith and hope.
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Castel Gandolfo
Italy
Pius XI
Budapest
Hungary
Wheeler warns primaries threaten Democratic unity in 1940
Senator Wheeler of Montana says administration meddling in Democratic primaries risks splitting the party and may hurt Democrats in the 1938 and 1940 elections. He cites Hopkins endorsed Iowa contest and notes potential third party gains led by La Follette or an old guard Republican. Wheeler identifies anti court Democrats facing renomination and links intra party rifts to future political realignments.
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Nevada
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Georgia
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Maryland
Son for Fleegles Born at Community Hospital
Mr and Mrs Elmer Fileegle of Garrett R D 1 are the parents of a son born Saturday at Community hospital.
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Elmer Fileegle
Garrett R. D. 1
Community Hospital
Final Eucharistic parade drenched by cloudburst in Budapest
Thousands of singing pilgrims in Budapest braved rain to close the 34th Eucharistic congress. A pope broadcast peace messages from Castle Gandolfo delayed speeches by Cardinal Pacelli and Cardinal Seredi. about 500000 worshipers heard the address in Heroes Square as the procession from St. Stephen's Basilica proceeded through the streets with schoolchildren peasants churchmen and statesmen amid thunder and downpour.
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Pius
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Vatican
Justinian George Cardinal Seredi
Hungary
Heroes Square
Castle Gandolfo
Italy
St. Stephen's Basilica
Nazis Riot During Czech Balloting in Border Region
In Czechoslovakia’s border zone near Graslitz, Nazi followers of Konrad Henlein and German Socialists rioted injuring one, with 75 arrests as order was restored. First returns show Henlein’s Sudeten German party sweeping German districts while Czech regions swing left. Citizens in 2,740 communities voted, with further ballots June 12 to finish nationwide elections.
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Czechoslovakia
Konrad Henlein
Eibenberg
Graslitz
Henlein
Czech
Gablonz
Berlin
Gettysburg prepares for Civil War veterans reunion and Memorial Day observance
Gettysburg gears for a battlefield reunion as veterans from North and South gather for ceremonies preceding the June 29 to July 6 national observance marking the 75th anniversary of the 1863 battle. Army encampments, the Eternal Peace Memorial, and Lincoln’s address site await completion as officials plan marches and speeches led by Senator Arthur Vandenberg.
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Battlefield
Lee
Meade
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Oak Ridge
Youngstown Man Held After Auto Crash in Holsopple
A Youngstown motorist, Carl Frank Smith, was arrested for failing to yield to an oncoming vehicle after an early Sunday crash near Holsopple. Bond posted for a hearing before Squire Jarvis in Holsopple. damage was about 150 dollars to two cars driven by William Hamilton of Holsapple R. D. 2.
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Ohio
Somerset County
P. W. Lutz
Jennertown
Carl Frank Smith
Smith
Squire Jarvis
Holsopple
Veteran Somerset official Takes Air Ride at 81
James M. Cover, 81, former Somerset county recorder of deeds, retired, tried sightseeing aviation at Rhoads Field. With Chief Pilot Al K. Young, he rode a plane and said the ride was first rate and greatly enjoyed the experience.
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James M. Cover
Somerset County Recorder of Deeds
The
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Somerset
Cover
Rhoads Field
al K. Young
Reed enters race for U S Senate in Kansas
Clyde M. Reed former Kansas governor and newspaper publisher announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Senator George McGill for the U S Senate. Reed said he will seek the seat McGill now holds.
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McGill Parsons
Kas
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas
United States
George McGill
Air derby in Somerset adds extra races amid wind
On Sunday high winds curtailed the second day at Rhoads Field Somerset. Spectators will enjoy two additional races this afternoon the Merchant's Cup and Harvey E Stahl Cup along with the scheduled events. Parachute jumper Mel Dutch Henry was injured but resumed work after treatment.
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Somerset
Jack Langley
Harvey E. Stahl
Hill 504
Mel
Henry
Conway
Community Hospital
Flag display urged by veterans groups for Memorial Day
Committees of the Sons of Union Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars United Spanish War Veterans and the American Legion urged Somerset businessmen and residents to display their flags today Memorial Day with curb flags and other patriotic displays visible throughout the community.
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Somerset County Totals Show Judge James Narrowly Ahead
The county computation board reports Judge Arthur H. James with 11 123 votes, four more than the American tabulation. Gifford Pinchot has 1 625, four less than the American total. The American plurality stands at 9 498, while William 8. Livengood Jr. records 11 600 votes.
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Akron Mayor bans mass picketing ahead of Goodyear restart
Mayor Lee D. Schroy declared Akron will deploy the police if needed to preserve law and order as Goodyear Tire plans to reopen amid a United Rubber Workers strike. He warned CIO leaders and rally attendees against arming or provoking violence and urged nonessential people to stay away from the plants on Tuesday.
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Lee D. Schroy
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
United Rubber Workers
Schroy
Frank Grillo
CIO Union
CIO
Goodyear
Associated Press
Memorial Day Ceremony Opens in Somerset Civil War Veterans Remembered
Through Somerset streets the Memorial Day observance begins at 10 a.m. with ceremonies at the soldier's monument before the court house. Ages of veterans will be honored as the parade forms on Union street, featuring the Sons of Union Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and National Guard. The Civil War is remembered by a G A R car carrying widows, while a student offers Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Rev May gives a brief address.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Song of Union Veterans
American Legion
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Soldier's Monument
Somerset County
Court House
Josephyne Stahl
Somerset High School
Abraham Lincoln
EB. V. May
Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Street
Sons of Union Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
S. S. Crouse
Compemy C. Pennsylvania National Guard
Center Avenue
Patriot Street
Ankeny Square
The
United
Associated Press
Somerset Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather record by David Grove shows 24 hour period ending 5:30 p m Sunday with a maximum of 52 degrees and a minimum value not fully legible. A comparison notes last year’s maximum reached 18? degrees. further details are obscured in the OCR.
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U. S. Weather Observer
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Weather Outlook for Mid Atlantic States Rain Likely
Eastern Pennsylvania sees mostly cloudy skies with intermittent light rain on Monday and Tuesday and little temperature change. West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania forecast showers and thunderstorms with similar temperatures. Maryland expects intermittent rain Monday and Tuesday with little temperature change.
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