Last of U S Marines Leave Haiti Today
Port au Prince Haiti August 15 United States marines evacuated Haiti today with the Tawi detachment sailing from the Argonne and the U S Bridge. The last company of marines completed a 15 year stay as civilians cheered. Farewells were friendly and the parade ended with the ships moving out. Haiti has been evacuated.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
United States Marine Torps
Tawi
Argonne
U.S. S
United States
NRA future debated as price cuts eyed to curb competition
Washington reports indicate that cut throat price competition may be curbed as a recovery unit and emergency agencies prepare for a stocktaking next Tuesday in a joint National Emergency Council and National Executive Council meeting led by Donald Richberg. Hugh S. Johnson aims to propose changes to the NRA to the President, including possibly divesting the Blue Eagle. Some critics urge making the NRA a department of the Federal Trade Commission while observers caution on price fighting and the desire to preserve anti destructive slashing provisions.
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Washington
NRA
National Emergency Council
National Executive Council
Donald Richberg
Richberg
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Department of the Federal Trade Commision
Davey Leads For Governor In Democratic Contest
Martin L. Davey, Kent tree surgeon and former congressman, edged ahead in Ohio Democratic gubernatorial race as 8,552 precincts fed results. He held 195,759 votes to Lieut. Gov. Charles Sawyer’s 174,972, with William G. Pickrel third at 168,588 and Charles M. Hubbell far behind.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Kent
Davey
Charles Sawyer
William G. Pickrel
Charles M. Hubbell
Cleveland
Royal Mounted Join In Hunt For Brewer
Royal Mounted police were directed to aid Ontario authorities in locating John S. Labatt Canada's first ransom kidnap victim. Customs and immigration at border points warned to watch for possible crossing suspects. Abductions have been rare in Canada yet common in US history. maximum penalty for the crime is 25 years. Guards monitor the Dionne quintuplets near Callander, and police blotters list thousands missing, but no ransom kidnapping linked to Labatt is shown.
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Associated Press
Royal Mounted Police
John S. Labatt
Canada
Dominion
Ontario
Unite States
United States
Toronto
J. S. McLean
Dionne
Callander
Ont
LaBatt
Ambrose J. Small
Martin Foltz Dies Suddenly Local Man 51
Martin L. Foltz an office worker at Hagerstown Lumber for ten years died suddenly at his home 41 East Antietam street after a few hours illness. He was 51, born in Beaver Creek district, son of George W. and Susan Foltz. Survived by wife Nannie, two children Vivian and Martin Jr., sisters Mrs imner Funk and Mrs Clarence Fabrney, brother Charles C. Funeral Friday at 4 pm at Coffman funeral home with Rev F Berry Plummer. interment Rest Haven. Also note Mrs Nellie Whitaker funeral Thursday at 2:30 pm at Zion Baptist with Rev C P Comer. interment Rose Hill.
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Martin L. Foltz
Vivian
Martin L., Jr
Imner Funk
Hagerstown
Clarence Fabrney
Beaver Creek
Charles C
San Mar
A. K. Coffman
J. S. Simon
F. Berry Plummer
Rest Haven
Warnesboro
County Team To Play Middleburg Two Return Polo Matches
The Washington county polo team meets Middleburg for two return games in Williamsport after last week s defeat. First game Saturday at 4 36 pm second game Sunday at 3 30 pm with probable lineups listed. Norman council members are requested to attend Lodge tonight W C Lindsay Council Adv.
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Wailiamsport
Williamsport Middleburg
Byron
Cooper
Jamison
Rollins R. Jamison
Woodward
Walters
Norman Council
W. C. Lindsay
Coun
Adv
Parade and Ball End Elks Meet in Hagerstown Night
A street parade signals the Elks convention closing activities in Hagerstown. The route from Washington to Prospect streets features the city band, a Cavalry Troop, and multiple bands with Elks lodges from Annapolis to Washington. Prizes totaling 500 dollars reward best appearance, most men, longest distance, and best band or drum corps.
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Washington
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Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Wayne Band
Boys’ Band
Havre de Grace
Baltimore
Cumberland
Frederick
Annapolis
Gettysburg
Elks
Lodge
Jerry Harp
Bob Jula
Urn of Numedia Found in Tivoli Dig Near Rome
An ancient funeral urn said to contain Numedia’s ashes was unearthed at Tivoli near Rome during an archaeological dig. The container reportedly originated with Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and dates to the second century. Discovery announced as Vatican workers expose walls under St. John Lateran Basilica linked to Equites Singulares barracks.
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Numedia
Tivoli
Antoninus
Quintilio Varo
Germany
Varo
Guseppe Coceanari
Vatican
St. John Lateran
Marcus Aurelius Alexander Severus
Labatt Kidnapping Case Shows $150000 Ransom Demand
Police and family scramble in Canada after John Labatt Limited president disappears near Sarnia. A ransom note signed by Three-Fingered Abe demands $150000 with a 24 hour deadline. Hugh Labatt travels to Toronto as investigators widen the probe to Detroit and liquor smugglers, while relatives seek swift release for the brewer amid his heart condition.
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Hugh
Toronto
Ontario
London
Ottawa
Hugh Labatt
Frank Crowe
Abe
United States
Canada
Sarnia
John Labatt
Arthur
John P., Jr
Mary
Detroit
Lake Huron
Husband Freed and Pair Reunited After Court Acquittal
In Powhatan Courthouse Virginia Bernard Allen who shot James Ryland Wilkinson to death was acquitted under the unwritten law and reunites with his wife Pauline. They plan a second honeymoon and hope to return to their home with their two children after a few days. Mrs Allen testified to intimate details with Wilkinson to save her husband.
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Powhatan Courthouse
Bernard
Pauline Allen
Allen
James Ryland Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Dorset Road
R. I. Sayles
Mrs. Allen
Primary Results At A Glance
Primary results show Robert Smith leading in the Republican Senate race against Burke over New Deal policy. Burke backs the New Deal. Democratic governor nomination in Nebraska remains open with nine candidates. State Engineer J. L. Cochran leads over Trery Carpenter and Eugene O'Sullivan. Dwight Griswold appears to hold a safe lead in the Republican governor contest.
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Burke
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NRA
AAA
Nebraska
J. L. Cochran
Trery Carpenter
Eugene O'Sullivan
Omaha
Dwight Griswold
Gordon
Art and a Pearl Save Harold Olson’s Art School Dream
Harold Olson, 16, believed to miss art school when a Fox river clam revealed a pearl valued at about 1000 dollars. The find prompts him to pursue his art education amid town excitement. The item reflects small town serendipity fueling ambition.
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ST. Charles
Harold Olson
Fox River
Harold
Baltimore Mayor Jackson quits Democratic gubernatorial race
In Maryland, Mayor Howard W. Jackson withdraws from the Democratic nomination race leaving Gov. Albert Ritchie and Dr. Charles H. Conley as sole survivors for the gubernatorial contest. The Republican field remains Phillips Lee Goldsborough Harry W. Nice and H. Webster Smith as September 12 primary looms. Jackson cites factional splits and machine influence as reasons, and offers no clear indication of support for either Ritchie or Conley. Ritchie and Radcliffe are noted to hold the larger portion of party organization backing.
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Albert €. Ritchie
Charles H. Conley
Maryland
Howard W. Jackson
Frederick
United State
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Harry W. Nice
H. Webster Smith
United States
Democratic Party
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Ritchie
Radcliffe
Longs Move For Control Hits A Snag
Baton Rouge stood by as Gov. O. K. Allen called a 12 day legislative session and sent bills through floor leaders. The move aimed at speeding passage of measures against Mayor Walmsley’s regime and the court procedure in its war with the Senator.
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O. K. Allen
Assembly
Land
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New Defense Plan Tested In War of Paper Soldiers
Washington August 15 The army plans a paper battle to test the four army plan to defend the nation. General MacArthur will mobilize the first army on paper to simulate an invasion by ships off New Jersey coast. One commander will direct both field and army activities under a War Department order approved by President Roosevelt.
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New Jersey
Jersey
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Chicago Grain Market Report Summary
Quotations from Stein Bros and McComas Armstrong Building show wheat and corn levels with Sept and May futures. Prices display bid and offer ranges for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and barley across September and December deliveries, reflecting steady trading activity.
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Stein Bros. & Boyce
McCathas-Armstrong Building
McComas-Armstrong Building
President notes drought does not alter agricultural act core aims
In reply to an inquiry the President said the drought did not affect the agricultural adjustment act's aim to control production. Secretary Wallace signaled continued control over crops though acreage reduction might ease next year. He also moved to curb surpluses by regulation and possibly buy hay in Canada, with no tariff relaxation expected except for this purpose. A firemen meeting in Smithsburg set festival plans for late August.
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Canada
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