Two Found Dead in Norwich Death Pact Claimed
NORWICH the bodies of Florence Loftus and Draper Hunt were found in Hunt s one room apartment after Loftus failed to return home. Police believe a death pact or murder and suicide occurred with Loftus shot first and Hunt killing himself with a .38 caliber pistol. Autopsy planned to determine cause for Loftus.
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Norwich
Florence Loftus
Draper Hunt
Hunt
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Moofius
Miss Loftus
Jay
John Loftus
Joseph Lottus
Louise Ruckieshler
Fay Edgarton
Harry Saftenberg
Million Dollar Bookie Ring Busted in Brooklyn and Upstate New York
Investigators say four raids in Brooklyn and Oneonta uncovered a $1 million-a-year bookmaking ring that has taken over much of the business formerly run by jailed kingpin Frank Erickson. Assistant District Attorneys Gerald Clarke and Julius Helfand asked County Judge Samuel Leibowitz to hold three men as material witnesses, with a fourth held in Oneonta on Saturday.
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Brooklyn
Upstate
Oneonta
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Frank’ Erickson
Gerald Clarke
Julius Helfand
Samuel Leibowwitz
William G Helis dies at 63 oilman and turfman
William G Helis, 63, millionaire oilman and race track sponsor, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after respiratory infection complications. A foreign-born magnate who arrived in the U.S. at 17, he built wealth in California and Louisiana oil fields and backed racing ventures including the Fair Grounds track in New Orleans in 1941. He is survived by three daughters, Virginia Drowin, Mrs. Paul Henry, and Mrs. Malvin.
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Niles
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California
New Orleans
Robert
State Conservation
Helis
Louisiana
William G. Helis, Jr
Virginia Drowin
New
Paul Henry
Los Angeles
Mal Malvin
New York City
Dewey urged to commute sentences in high profile cases
The report describes varied, disjointed items including Dewey's interest in horse racing purchases in 1942, Rosenberg and associates in legal cases, and a push to commute slayers' sentences. It weaves notes on racing investments with references to trials and potential appeals to federal courts.
Laborites Push Pay Housing Wages Housing Proposals For Platform
London reports Labor Party units propose 300 resolutions for the upcoming conference focusing on wage hikes housing and nationalization of basic industries. Most are domestic issues with some foreign policy ideas urging closer ties with Russia and bans on atom bombs. The Atlantic Pact council meets as the debate unfolds. A Norwood note criticizes American airmen and B 29s in Britain and the storage of American atomic bombs. The Columbus Letter from 1493 is reprinted in the issue.
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Russia
Permanent Council of the
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Islands of
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Democrats Conduct Primaries in Four States Today
The Democratic primaries run today in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and South Carolina, with Thomas facing Monroney in Oklahoma. In Arkansas the governor race centers on McMath against Laney, while Louisiana and South Carolina nominate for Senate and House seats amid intra party contention. Commandos in Korea are noted with Navy and Marine commands awarded bronze stars to ship captains.
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Elmer Thomas
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U.S. House
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McMath
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Korea
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Huey P. Long
Malcolm LaFargue
Shreveport
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Monroe
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Orangeburg
John J. Riley
Sumter
James B. Hare
Saluda
W. 3. B. Dorn
Greensboro
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