Heirens To Face Life Sentence Controversy Rages
The Heirens case dominates headlines as prosecutors and defense counsel push for a life term while debating the use of truth serum and legality. Reports conflict on whether Heirens confessed to Degnan, Brown, and Ross slayings during drug-induced testing.
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Heirens
the Tribune
Tribune
Pleirens
Degnan
Miss Brown
Watrs. Rogs
Chicago Sun
Suzanne Degnan
Bridewel Hospital
George Murman
the Sun
Frances Brown
Togephine Ross
Herald-American
Herald- American
Detective Bureau
Heirena
John P. Coghlan
Heirens Heft
North-End Landlord Says No Rent Increase Planned
A north-end landlord served a notice to tenants stating this is not a rent increase and no rise is anticipated for the time being. He asked tenants to limit expenditures to essential repairs due to high rates, expressing pride in tenants and a hope they remain long-term.
Governor Contest and Primary Results Across States
Senator Wheeler trails Erickson while race headlines show Tal madge and Car minchel campaigning on white supremacy. The brief primary results note Mc Farland and Osborn renominated in Arizona, O'Mahoney and Barrett in Wyoming, Hays and Harris in Arkansas, Mansfield in Montana, and Wright leading Smith in the Republican gubernatorial race.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Eugene Talmadge
Statehouse
James V. Carminchel
Ellis Arnall
E. D. Rivers
Hoke O’kelley
Talmadge
Arizona
Ernest W. McFarland
John P. Murdock
Richard F. Harless
Sidney P. Osborn
Wyoming
Joseph C.o’mahoney
Leater
Hunt
Frank A. Barrett
1946 Fair Opens Monday With Rides and Shows
The 1946 fair begins Monday September 14 with harness races and circus acts in the afternoon at the grandstand. Shows run Tuesday through Friday, with an auto daredevil feature Saturday. Livestock and poultry departments report record exhibits and a new catalog. Cetlin Wilson Shows bring 35 carloads of sensational rides to the midway.
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Simon L. Downey
Leonard Mathias
Poultry Department
Sall
Rinehart
New York City Appropriates 20 Pounds for Street Cleaning
In 1696 New York City allocated its first public funds for street cleaning, furnishing 20 pounds to support cleansing efforts amid growing urban duties. This early municipal expenditure marks a key step in urban management and civic infrastructure.
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New York City
In loving memory of Geo W Seaman
Doris M Seaman reflects on the first anniversary of Geo W Seaman’s death noting his kindness and the relief of his rest. The short remembrance laments the loss while affirming enduring love and a wish to have him back.
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Seaman
Geo. W
Doris M. Seaman
Ady
Households React as OPA Price Controls End
A Daily Mail survey in Hagerstown shows housewives wary of rising prices without OPA. Butter and cheese costs have climbed as distributors seek profits, while some shoppers boycott high prices or switch to oleo. Opinions split over restoring price controls and the market’s ability to self-correct.
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OPA
Hagerstown
Daily Mail
Congress
CPA
Concord Street
Washington Avenue
GFA
South Potomac Street
Hamilton Boulevard
Price concerns across the street over OPA removal
A young buyer urges keeping OPA and predicts prices may rise again. Andy Ross notes wages lag price increases and that large families struggle to buy. A street resident blames prices on fate, saying it is in the lap of the Gods.
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OPA
Andy Ross Street
Many Must Move By September 1
The city clerk reports veterans lack housing as notices to quit or rent hikes push them out. Tenants flock to Area Rent Director Edward Condron with stories of forced moves. An unsigned postcard marked You have met your Waterloo, Hooray, was received.
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Edward Condron
Waterloo
Household Finance opens new Hagerstown office at 10 Public Square
Household Finance Corp. opens its ninth Maryland branch in Hagerstown at 10 Public Square. Thomas W. Campbell, manager, 9 years with the firm and prior U S Maritime Service service, notes the company finances wage earners amid emergencies. local ties and education cited.
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Household Finance Corp
Public Square
Household Finance Corporation
Hagerstown
Maryland
Industrial Finance Companies Act
Dominion of Canada
Thomas W. Campbell
U. S. Maritime Service
Baltimore
Campbell
Fifty Arrested On Gambling Charges
Ocean City Maryland July 16 Approximately 60 persons were arrested on gambling charges at Rick's Raft night club on the beach highway north of here in a raid described as one of the largest and most spectacular in years Worcester county authorities and state police conducted the raid State's Attorney William G Kerbin said a substantial sum of money was seized The owner of the club was Charles Rickards Bond for operators and patrons ranged from 50 to 500 dollars.
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Ocean City
Here
Worcester County
Willam G. Kerbin
Deadlock Over OPA Compromise Sparks Capitol Debate
Capitol Hill circulated word that President Truman would sign the Senate bill if food exemption amendments are dropped, while the White House remained silent. The Senate bill, approved 211 to 64 in the House, heads to conference with Taft predicting deadlock as House and Senate negotiators clash over price control and silver provisions.
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Capitol Hill
Truman
Senate
White House
House
Taft
Barkley
Kentucky
Conference
Jews Stage Strike In Protest Of Zionist Detention
In Jerusalem on July 17 Jews across Palestine walked off the job for a one day general strike called by Vaad Leumi to protest the detention of Zionist leaders arrested June 29 by British authorities. All Jewish run businesses except hospitals, papers, and essential services closed. About 2000 detainees reportedly hunger striking in Rafa and Latrun camps. officials blamed detainees for delays in release due to false names and alias use.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Vaad Leumi
National Jewish Council
Rafa
Latrun
Smith Reelected To Masanutten Post
Paul Smith, president of Potomac Edison, was reelected vice president at Massanutten Academy board meeting in Woodstock Va last Thursday. Howard Stickel attended with Smith. Plans for a new dormitory and administration building to be erected by 1949 were discussed as the school marks its 50th anniversary since 1899.
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Paul Smith
Potomac Edison Company
Massanutten Academy
Woodsteck
Howard Stickel
Smith
Massanutten
Local Boy Phones Home From Japan
Captain and Mrs. Guth of Jefferson street extended received a Sunday evening call from their youngest son 2nd Lt. Carrol W. Guth stationed near Tokyo Bay in Japan. He praised his work with the 805th Engineer Aviation Battalion, expressed eagerness to return home, and his call was sponsored by the Salute to the Veterans program on the local radio station.
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Irwin W. Guth
Jefferson Street
Carrol W. Guth
Tokyo Bay
Japan
Booby Trap Slayer Sentenced To Die
Amor J Gusler, 52, condemned for the booby trap murder of J Russell Smith, 38, at a Virginia furniture plant. Judge Flood sentenced him to die in the electric chair on October 11 after denying defense motions to overturn a five degree murder verdict. Defense may appeal within three months. The victim was killed after Gusler admitted planting a dynamite charge over fear of a kiss stolen from Smiths wife at a party two years earlier.
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Martinsville
Amor J. Gusler
J. Russell Smith
Virginia State Penitentiary
Joel W. Flood
Meecatic
State Supreme Court
Gusler
Henry County
Smith
Women Called In Munitions Probe
In a continued hearing testimony, Savelas recounts details about Freeman, including alleged weekly cash of $1,000 and packages to generals, as he described pay raises and his Washington office activities. Aboard by May’s rebuke over a joking remark, the exchange centers on Freeman’s whereabouts and a tense office atmosphere.
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New York
May
Savelas
Freeman
Washington
Joe Freeman
Mead
D-Ny
Cattle Killed In Train Derailment At Mount Airy
In Mount Airy Maryland on July 17 an undetermined number of cattle died when 22 freight cars derailed on the Baltimore and Ohio old main line after an east bound tank car derailed and a westbound livestock train collided with wreckage, blocking both tracks.
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Mount Airy
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Peterson's Ointment Fame Spreads for Pile Relief
A Buffalo druggist crafted an ointment forty years ago that eased itching and smarting from piles with quick cooling and soothing effects. Peterson's Ointment became a nationwide favorite and is offered in 35¢ boxes or 60¢ applicator tubes with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
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Buffalo
Peterson
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RMT Bank Agerstown
H.L. Mills
Whiteset Music Co
Danzer Metal Works Company
Terrace Restaurant
Pennsylvania & Prospect Aves
Smilly
Yew Loan Service
NERE
L & B Hat
North-End
Senator Wheeler
Erickson
Memoriam
John D. Myers & Co
Masanutten Post
Burns
James Norbert Doyle
Times-Herald
United States
Brazil
Ladette
Martin Feed & Implements
Penna. Ave
Jones’ Appliance Service
Isasiyel
Office Equipment
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Columbia
Mads Window
Pratt & Lambert Paints
Kay
A Kay
Benrus
O. K
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
Pennsylvania Ave
Eee
Ite
Coke
Coca-Cola Company
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