Slayings Tied to Abusive Home Troubles
In Bellefontaine Ohio on February 8, 193? Huntsville telegrapher Fred Jenkins 56 was beaten to death as he slept. Don Slater 18, a former resident of Mrs Jenkins' lunch stand, confessed to killing Jenkins and said he acted after threats toward his wife and two children Merlin 18 and Joan 14. Mrs Jenkins and her two boys were later jailed. authorities say blood-stained bed clothing and bed parts were disposed of in creeks and ditches up to 30 miles away as part of the concealment.
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Garner May Enter Washington as Roosevelt Supporters Push Illinois Primary
Vice President Garner said he was considering entering Illinois presidential preference primary in April where Roosevelt's name has been entered by Illinois supporters. The move reflects ongoing effort to shape the Roosevelt nomination in Illinois.
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Washington
Pergons
Illinois
Roosevelt
Original Vivien Leigh Gone With the Wind gown arrives in Hagerstown
One of the original frocks worn by Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O Hara will be put on display in the Lester Bros window in Hagerstown starting Monday. City Manager Payette of Warner Bros Theatres announced a telegram from Carlton Duffus publicity man for M G M says the gown will be sent from Richmond VA after display there. The gown valued at 1000 dollars was used in several scenes of the film which opens here next Monday at the Maryland.
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Scarlet O'Hara
Hagerstown
Lester Bros
Payette
Warner Bros. Theatres
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Richmond
Maryland
Moves Beaten To Break Relations With Soviet Russia
The House defeated two McCormack led motions to cut diplomatic funding for Russia. A 108 to 105 vote killed the bill’s Russia ambassador salary cut, and a 95 to 38 vote blocked defunding the Moscow embassy. Senate panel backed loans aiding Finland and China.
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Russia
Rep
McCormack
Mass
House
Moscow
Senate backs larger export bank credit with limits
The Senate committee approved a bill to raise the Export-Import Bank’s ending authority by 100 million dollars with a proviso capping future credits at 20 million per country. Finland and China were the intended beneficiaries as Finland owes 10 million and China 25 million. China reportedly seeks 75 million more.
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Russia
Finland
China
MacCormack
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Caldwell
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Senate |O Spentinteige
Jesse Jones
Edna Best Remarries Mat Wolff in Las Vegas
Edna Best, after divorcing Herbert Marshall in Las Vegas, remarried talent agent Mat Wolff. The 38 year old English actress had previously left Hollywood chasing romance and career.
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Edna Best
Hollywood
Herbert Marshall
Mat Wolff
Many Wear False Teeth With Comfort and Confidence
An ad copy highlights a powder product that stabilizes denture plates, allowing wearers to talk laugh sneeze sip and smile without fear of slippage. It claims the powder is non gummy non acidic with no pasty taste and promises firmer plates and ease of use.
Miss Best divorce case tied to marriage details
The article notes Miss Best who has three children Sarah Lynne Marshall six and 17-year-old twins James and John Beard from her first marriage has avoided naming her first husband. Judge Roger Foley granted the divorce after a brief closed hearing and then officiated the remarriage. Wolff, Miss Best’s movie agent, is described as 40. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is cited as oldest French town in the United States. Classified ads are said to work thoroughly and quickly.
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John
Beard
Miss Best
Roger Foley
Wolff
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
United States
Luebert's Nox Em Tablets Promise Rheumatism Relief
Advertises Luebert's Nox Em Tablets and Caplets as a cure for rheumatism pains, stiffness, and swelling. Claims quick relief by cleansing toxins from blood, liver, and stomach and offers a free sample by mail, with postage covered by the recipient. Includes price details and contact in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
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Luehert
Nsi
A. G. Luebert, P.D
Coatesville, Pa
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