Paroled Gunmen Trigger Ohio Parole Backlash in Cleveland
Two gunmen Francis Bush and Norman Townsend, released under the Ackerman parole law, led a violent crime spree in Cleveland. A 14 year old girl, a policeman, and a jeweler are near death. one bandit is dead, another under guard. The episode prompts renewed alarm over parole standards and calls for caution by the Board of Clemency.
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Francis Bush
Norman Townsend
Cleveland
Ohio
Thoughts of Winter in the Modern Home Era
The piece argues winter has become more bearable due to central heating and better roads. It notes winter preserves the home fireside as a social anchor amid modern mobility, while outdoor work and travel persist year round despite cold weather and snow.
Hands Off Leaves and Branches On The Roadside
Autumn beauty tempts weekend drivers to decorate their cars with branches torn from trees. The practice harms trees, risks trespass on private land, and may violate state laws. Citizens should leave wildflowers and leaves unspoiled for public enjoyment and avoid cash payment perceptions at corner stations.
Tax fears rise as Ridgeville voters seek relief
Carl Curtis letters decry Ridgeville School Board spending and high local electric rates. He argues tax relief requires cutting spending, urges building a municipal utility to escape extortionate rates, and criticizes Ohio Public Service Co. pricing practices. October 10, 1932.
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Ohio Pubiic Service Co
Rotary Club
J. B. Johnson
Ohio Public Service Co
T” Ford
Rolls Royce
Elyria
Carl Curtis
Letter to the Editor on topic response quality
A reader writes October 10 1932 about the discussion tone and handling of topics, noting the degree of favorable reaction to the debate and urging thoughtful consideration of the subject and its presentation.
Fire Prevention for the Home and Family
Howard B Somers of the Elyria Insurance Board urges readers to curb fire loss and lower insurance costs through careful home practices. He cites large past fires in Atlanta Baltimore and Berkeley, stresses personal responsibility, and recommends inspections by an agent to identify hazards.
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Atlanta
Baltimore
Berkely
Peabody Sched
America
Howard B. Somers
Elyria Insurance Board, Inc
Safety Hints Wanted to Practice Safety for All
Job ad urges 10 000 men and women to apply for safety work with no experience needed. Emphasizes a bright life under the flag of Safety where everyone is an ally. States compensation and practical payoff. Slogan says it is better to lose a minute avoiding an accident than a month nursing an injury.
North Bend Council Ends Noise With Train Whistle Curtailment
North Bend Nebraska council passed a resolution urging Union Pacific to tell engineers to lay off the whistle when passing through town. The action aims to reduce nighttime noise and protect residents’ sleep.
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North Bend
Neb
Union Pacific
Boy Police Chief's Son Grows Siamese Twin Cucumber
Canon City Colorado. Donald Donahoo thirteen year old son of Canon Citys police chief has raised a Siamese twin cucumber formed by two distinct cucumbers grown together.
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Canon City
Colo
Donald Donahoo
WAR ON HATTLERS NEAR BOUTH BLOUX CITY
In Blood City Nebraska upstate farmer Charles Lewis began a local drive to clear his farm of rattlesnakes. On the first day he killed nine snakes and on the second day nineteen more.
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Hattlers
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