Death by own action ends brooding of kidnapped girl
Mary McElroy, daughter of Kansas City official, was found dead from a pistol shot on her porch after years of trauma from a kidnapping case in 1973. The four accused kidnappers faced prior trials. two had sentences commuted, one remained at large. McElroy had shown unusual sympathy for her captors, visiting them in prison and urging humane handling.
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Hint
Bryce B. Smith
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Reiter
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Kas
Walter McGee
Miss McElroy
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Park
Forerist
George
Clarence Cusk
Clarence Stephens
Miss McElvor
Servot
Avai
Mellee
Sentences awaited in Orange County vice case
Nine defendants face sentencing in an inquiry into alleged corruption in Newburgh. Fridman pleaded guilty to collecting false relief food claims while acting as a state witness against Welfare Superintendent Sloan who faced conspiracy charges. No new trial date set. Whearty ready to try Rolnick on racketeering and Abrascata on slot machine operation charges.
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Orange County
Newburgh
Newburg
Bally
Joseph Frisdman
Newdurch
Fridman
John L. S Sloan
Welfare Department
Stoan
Generral Raymond P. Whearty
Frank Rolnick
Peakeanking
Charles Abrascata
Eggs for Dirital: Egyptian eggs shipped from Alexandria
British merchants with Alexandria shippers have placed orders for nearly 3 000 Egyptian eggs. The eggs will be shipped in 2009 cases containing 14 000 eggs each.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Italian Liner Fire Survivors Describe Night of Disaster
Survivors tell of a fierce gale and a boiler room explosion that started a deadly fire aboard the Italian liner. Rescue ships worked through heavy seas to save passengers while crews evacuated in an orderly manner. Women and children were prioritized for lifeboats as the fire spread toward the bow and center sections.
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Sehtnna
Hamaes
Rald
Margeiles
Barcelons
Spain
South America
Rescue Ship Master Recalls Orazio Sinking Near Marseilles
The master of a rescue liner described reaching the burning Orazio after a boiler explosion. Survivors, including 45 landed this morning, spoke of chaos in boiling seas as ships battled heavy weather to evacuate passengers and crew. Five engineers were killed. Italian sources cite fire at 5:30 AM and recovery efforts by French and Italian vessels amid strong winds and seas.
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France
Ner Orazio
Colombo
Thors
Am Existor
Genar
Touton
Ty Hoakien
teHing
Che Etene
Pedes
Orazio
Tallan
Piles Get Relief Now With Pe tersons Ointment
For 30 years sufferers on the Test have found quick relief from itching and pain using Peterson's Ointment. A cooling astringent formula stops itching and smarting, allowing restful nights. Includes applicators and a money back promise for satisfied users.
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Milslona
Peterton
British Shot Halts US Ship on Gibraltar Return
The American liner President Adams halted by a warning shot from a British patrol boat at Gibraltar. Captain Gregory Cullenatt said the shot was blank due to signaling confusion. Among 69 passengers were Maj. Robert W. Worth and U.S. officials Daniel Gaudin Jr and A E Lippincott. Major Veoth linked the incident to Allied blockade pressures. Also noted, Gov. Frank Divon named Alabama Man of the Year for the second time by Alabama magazine.
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Tersey City
J. Fan
Adams
Gibraltar
Gregory Cullenatt
Robert W. Worth
United States
Marine Corps
Germany
Daniel Gaudin, Jr
Alexandria
A. E. Lippincott
Madras
Veoth
Russians Claim Finnish Victory in Day of heavy fighting
Finns report nearly 1000 Russian casualties across multiple engagements on the Karelia Isthmus and Taipale front. Communique notes losses of 12 tanks and several hundred soldiers at Kollan Joki and Killa, while Taipale battles saw hundreds more killed as Finnish troops repelled Red Army attacks. Russian artillery and mobilization of reserves are described as intense near Lake Ladoga.
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Karelian
Lake Ladoga
Legislators Meet Tonight To Get Budget
A New York State budget discussion unfolds as legislators prepare to review figures. The 1935 farm program reports indicate expenditures and revenues, including cash farm income and commodity values, with the survey noting state governmental costs surpassing county valuations. The department announces Albany headquarters for ongoing oversight.
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New Yorke
United States
Upstate
Albany
Full State Aid Requested For NYC Schools Fiscal Year
New York City faces a $10,009,000 statewide cut last year. A city federation commission urges the Legislature to appropriate full state aid for the next fiscal year, arguing the cut was not based on local school needs. The commission notes 92 percent of the Board of Education budget is mandatory and asks restoring half of last year's reduction to return schools to normal operations for the second semester. Mayor LaGuendis plans to present the report to the Board of Estimate and discuss further action with board members.
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City Federation Commission
Edtoor Tomas
LiGuendis
Board of ‘Education
Ely
Commission
Board of Estimate
Brakeman Saves Man as Train Stops Car Crash
In Plymouth on January 22, Brakeman W E Wagatt risked injury to save a man from a moving car that toppled onto a railroad track. Wagatt sprinted to a signal tower as two men collided with the rails, one of them asleep, the other drunk. The sleeping man fled. the train was halted a few feet away. Halph Warner and War are facing drunkenness charges.
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Plymouth
W. E. Wagatt
Wagner
Donrs
Halph Warner
War
War broadcasts analyzed at Duke institute dinner
The article reviews British cabinet speakers at the State Press Institute dinner at Duke University, noting four aims of wartime broadcasts to inform, bolster morale, influence neutrals, and persuade Germans. It quotes Halifax, Churchill, and others on Axis and Soviet views, with emphasis on unity against Germany and the danger of communism.
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Fuehrer
Hemi
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Scandinavia
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Meni
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Watertown Cut Off by 6-Foot Snow Storm
State police report heavy snow cut Watertown roads, with Routes 5 and SF closed between Batavia and Buffalo. Drift depths 10 to 15 feet near East Pembroke hampered plows. A 78-year-old Syracuse woman died in a house fire and others injured in snow incidents. Bus service halted between Rochester and Buffalo after crashes. one driver hospitalized with injuries. Oswego County aviation support and high school students faced exam disruptions as a new storm hit the area.
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John Long
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Route & Ho
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Rye
Unex
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Clarence
Hoon
Inbst
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Towens
AU Malone
N.Y. and Michigan Agree on Reciprocal Trucking Pact
In Alleahy on January 22, a reciprocal trucking agreement was discussed to reduce cross state barriers. Michigan waives mileage tax fees and registration plates for New York operators while New York imposes no tolls or fees on Michigan carriers.
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N.Y
Michigan
Alleahy
Prince Christopher Dies in Greece at 51
Prince Christopher of Greece, 51, uncle of the Duchess of Kent and former husband of the late Mrs. William B. Cres, died in Athens after a troubled life. He was the youngest brother of King Constantine and married twice, first to Mrs. Leeds in 1990 and later to Princess Françoise de Guise of France in 1923.
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Greece
Athens
Christopher
Duchess of Kent
England
William B. Cres
Constantine of
Grevce
Leeds
Frangaise de Guise
France
Kansas University Hospital Frostbite Toll Reported
Kansas University in Lawrence reports twenty of twenty four admitted students for frostbite ears and injuries. The wording notes male patients and unclear phrasing but confirms frostbite cases among attendees.
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Lawrence
Kan
Kansas University Hospital
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