Forest Fires Sweep Seven States and Canada
A sweeping series of devastating forest fires across seven states and parts of Canada prompted evacuations and mobilization of 3,500 CCC and WPA workers. Firefighters faced extensive blazes from Idaho to Minnesota while Red Cross aid reached stricken residents and a Coast Guard relief effort operated from Michigan. Authorities warned of danger to communities, and weather offered only cautious hope amid the sprawling crisis.
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Former DOJ investigator Means seriously ill at Leavenworth
Justice Department said Gaston B. Means former Justice Department investigator is seriously ill at the Federal prison in Leavenworth Kansas. He is serving 15 years for grand larceny and embezzlement and had been in reasonably good health until Saturday night when he developed what appeared to be a serious infection.
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Dancing Lady at Maryland Theatre
Joan Crawford and Clark Gable star in a revived late film at the Maryland Theatre. The musical drama features Fred Astaire in early prominence, a burlesque chorus girl rising to Broadway, and a cast including Franchot Tone May Robson Winnie Lightner and Robert Benchley. Also shown are a Lyda Roberts and Patsy Kelly short and news features on Spanish refugees and game-bird raising.
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May Robson
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Shirley Temple star turns in Captain January at Henry's
Fans packed Henry's air conditioned Theatre Monday to see Shirley Temple in Captain January. The young star sings dances and smiles through a melodic program with Guy Kibbee June Lang and Jane Darwell in a big cast. Three song hits highlight the show including At the Codfish Ball The Right Somebody to Love and Early Bird.
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Forgotten Faces at the Academy Theatre
The film stars Herbert Marshall and Gertrude Michael as a once-happy couple whose marriage unravels amid revenge and tragedy. The drama unfolds with a gripping yet disquieting plot that ends in a restrained, almost unbelievable culmination.
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Action Delayed By Roads Commission
The State Roads Commission sought legal aid to compel utilities to move poles off road rights-of-way. It planned to ask the Attorney General to allow collection from utilities for delays in road construction on the Taneytown Cooperstown road project. Dr Homer E Tabler, chairman, said the public loses when contractors cannot finish on time.
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Richmond man and Milwaukee woman wed in Naples ceremony
Naples Italy August 11 William D. Kyle 51 of Richmond Virginia and Anita C. Jurdowney 31 of Milwaukee Wisconsin were married here Monday. Kyle traveled from Japan and the bride from America for the ceremony.
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Strato Flight Planned for Sub-Stratosphere Run
The first coast to coast sub stratosphere flight is set for September 15 with a Transcontinental and Western flying test tube from Los Angeles to New York. Kansas City reports show the craft rose to 30 000 feet in 30 minutes breaking through a 10 000 foot air layer Wiley Post dubbed the sub stratosphere.
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HUP WINS RIBBON AT WESTMINSTER HORSE SHOW
Mrs William D Byron II of Williamsport exhibited her horse Hup at the Westminster Horse Show on Saturday. The horse won a ribbon in the ladies class under trainer Miss Martha Foreman after a splendid showing against several notable entries.
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Estimate Made Of Small Apple Crop
The Agriculture Department reports a national 1936 apple crop of 102,487,000 bushels as of August 1, the smallest since 1921. July saw a 1 percent decline with lower yields in Virginia Pennsylvania California and drought zones, offset by better prospects in the Pacific Northwest.
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Kentucky farmers earn about 6.5 million in May sales
The U S department of agriculture reports Kentucky farmers received roughly 6 498 000 dollars for their principal crops livestock and livestock products during May of this year, reflecting ongoing agricultural activity and market conditions across the state.
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Kentucky
Harriman to Get Parole
Washington Aug 11 By action of the Federal parole board Joseph W Harriman former New York bank president will be freed August 27 from the Federal Penitentiary at Lewisburg Pa Justice Department officials said he would accept a place with a private business firm in New York He was sentenced in 1934 to four and a half years for violating national banking laws The 67 year old banker had been in the headlines during the year after his bank closed and he was tried He attempted suicide collapsed in court and was examined for sanity He is paroled for fine conduct and record He was eligible after serving one third of his sentence or January 8 He taught convicts in a business school at the prison early in his incarceration
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Federal Parole Board
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New York Bank
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Lewisburg
Justice Department
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New York
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Plymouth Car Highlights Safety and Efficiency
Plymouth offers high compression engines with calibrated ignition and full-length water jackets for efficient performance. Owners report 18 to 24 mpg with low oil and upkeep costs among low-priced cars. It features Safety-Steel Body and double-action hydraulic brakes, claiming superiority as one of the top options.
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