Leader James Burke Dies Suddenly at Washington
James Francis Burke, longtime Republican strategist and general counsel to the Republican National Committee, died in Garfield Hospital after a sudden heart thrombosis. Burke, 65, had just spoken with President Hoover about the campaign and planned a brief holiday before the next events. He was a key figure in Republican campaigns for four decades and remained close to Hoover until his illness.
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German cabinet orders death penalty for political violence
Berlin August 9 The all monocolor cabinet moves to halt rioting by decreeing the death penalty for crimes tied to political violence. Anyone with a weapon in a crowd where a killing occurs faces execution, with immediate effect upon President Hindenburg’s signature. Police reinforce security along Wilhelmstrasse amid renewed bombings and violence inquiries continue.
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Germany to set up special courts for violence cases
A cabinet decree orders fast tracking prisoners accused of violence in Northern and Eastern Germany, with new state courts to handle charges quickly. Provisions target East Prussia, Silesia, Schleswig Holstein, and Brandenburg while Southern Germany reportedly avoids such courts. Firemen extinguished a blaze at Colson Company dump rack around 11:35 p.m. yesterday, averting broader damage.
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70 Incendiary Fires Reported in June in Pa
Harrisburg Aug 6 State Bureau reports 70 fires of incendiary origin occurred in June across Pennsylvania. Fire protection records show scattered blazes linked to arson and suspicious activity, underscoring ongoing concerns for public safety and enforcement efforts statewide.
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Lu bec Grammar School emptied in drill in 35 seconds
Lubec Maine August 6 400 pupils evacuated from Lubec Grammar School in a drill on an alarm. The building emptied in 35 seconds.
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Lubec Grammar School
Fragmentary note on self and others in unsure text
The fragmentary OCR lacks clear events or proper nouns. It contains stray phrases about self and others and appears incomplete, making a coherent summary impossible from readable content.
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