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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
2
State's Attorney William Tuohy said he is convinced Williams Heirens, 9, may be the kidnap slayer of Suzanne Degnan but lacks enough evidence for a grand jury. Fingerprint similarities tied Heirens to a $20,000 ransom note. Heirens, arrested for an attempted robbery, offered no solid alibi and gave a tentative admission.
A Chicago youth, 16, was held after a long interrogation at the Bridewell jail hospital as detectives pressed for statements. Parents were present during questioning amid concerns of a possible confession. The youth, identified as Richard Russell Thomas, faced a complex inquiry tied to a brutal act at the Degnan home, with details weaving through police reports, family worry, and evolving allegations.
At Elyria Theatres Phoenix Arizona confusion over details emerges as police link a Chicago attack to a suspect. Mat St Peterson, attacked in October, was identified by Mrs Davie Wosburn, wife of the hotel janitor, as the man seen leaving the hotel the night of the assault.
An eclectic listing of radio programs, orchestras, and broadcasts spanning international and American stations. Mentions Voices, news segments, theatrical slots, and music programs with references to Prague, Indiana, and various performers, including orchestras and bands. Continuous program notes appear with scattered names and show timings.
A jumble of Hollywood gossip notes Angela Lins, Joan Crawford, and Madeleine Carcell are tied to awards, divorces, citizenship, and legal changes. Reports mention Richard Cromwell, Gene Autry, and Jane Russell with mixed career notes amid preview nights and reviews for upcoming films.
An aging ad touts Weathertest Granite monuments as lasting beyond a day or hour with high satisfaction. It invites readers to visit displays and decide for themselves on a durable memorial option.
The article notes Robert Taylor signed a 15 year MGM contract with no options and a guaranteed top pay if he cannot continue acting, allowing him to work as producer or director. It argues such terms reflect studio fears of talent going independent and predicts similar deals for other stars amid a push for independence. Unique eighth grade graduates in Bethlehem, Oregon, feature Howard Wison as valedictorian, salutatorian, and class historian.
In a 1946 New York Post clipping, Earl Browder asserts he did not personally meet Joseph Stalin. The piece hints the party line remains central while noting Browder’s varied public arguments. It mentions Cuba producing coffee this year in limited domestic supply.
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