Million Dollar Hangar Destroyed at LaGuardia Field
A hangar at LaGuardia Field in New York burned late yesterday, causing about a million dollars in loss. The structure leased to Transcontinental and Western was under prep for operation and stood near other hangars. no planes were inside. Firemen and WPA workers battled the blaze as Mayor LaGuardia and airport officials inspected, with five near-misses and airport director Major Elmer Hastett narrowly escaping. The blaze, fed by a paint locker and wood scaffolding, produced dense smoke and extended heat but did not halt TWA service.
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New York
LaGuardia Field
Trans-Continental
Western Afr
Mayor LaGuardia
Jong
the Great Airport
WPA
New York World's Fair Grounds
North Beach
Queens
William H. Peters
John la Garenhe
TWA
Elmer Hastett
Nazi Menu Oddities Include Spinach Pudding Dish
The report notes German fare with spinach pudding horseradish sauce and sauerkraut pie while asking where the tirnip rate stands in the menu.
Policy Kings Indicted in Chicago Gambling Tax Case
Three Chicago Jones brothers and lawyer Thomas Gilson face federal charges accusing them of evading more than $1 million in income taxes. William R. Johnson surrendered on Friday, posting $40,000 bond, as prosecutors detail lavish lifestyles tied to the policy racket. District Attorney Campbell notes the defendants ran from a bronzetown hub with daily cash flow of up to $15,000.
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Chicago
March
Jones Brothers
Thomas R. Gilson
Internsal Revenue
William RB
Edward
al. Joast
France
Cannes
U. S
William J. Campbell
Jones’ Potter
Bronzetown
Ginger Rogers files for divorce from Lew Ayres
Ginger Rogers of the movies has filed for divorce from Lew Ayres. A superior court action is set for March 13 to hear the case filed under the names Virginia M. Ayer and Frederick Ayer. Married in 1934 the couple have been separated since early 1936, with desertion cited. Both had previous marriages. Ayres’ first wife was Lola Lane.
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Los Angeles
Ginger Rogers
Lew Ayres
Virginia M. Ayer
Frederick Ayer
Ginger
Lew
Ayres
Lola Lane
Jack Culpepper
Hollywood
Federal tax evasion indictments target Chicago figures
Edward J. Jones 803650.33 for 1933 1938 Melissack McHenry Jones 125497.77 1933 1937 George P. Jones 93305.49 1933 1937 Gilson accused of aiding and abetting during three years in government service and three years after 1926 Bench warrants issued for all four Also named in drive to collect income levies from gamblers Wig Umets William Brodnelly Skidmore under two indictments and Andrew J Red Creighton alleged manager of Johnson gambling joints Skidmore lawyer S William Goldstein indicted for corrupt perjury
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Ments
Edward J. Jones
Melissack McHenry Jones
George P. Jones
Gilson
Joneses
Davey Enters Ohio Governor Race In Democratic Primary
Davey of Kent announced last night his bid for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Ohio. He would be the ninth candidate in the May 14 primary, joining William J. Kennedy former Secretary of State Herbert S. Duty former Attorney General and Harold G. Mossov former Congressman at Large.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Kent
Levin
Ohio
Ixent
Cheif
Charles Sawyer
Cincinnati
William J. Kennedy
Herbert S. Duty
Harold G. Mossov
Damages Awarded in Ridgeville Auto Crash Case
A jury in Chreuit court yesterday awarded plaintiff Jack C. Law man $2000 damages in a suit against Stephen Walling trading as Walling Company. The case arose from a highway crash near Death Curve west of Ridgeville on February 15 1939 in which Miss Freda Middlehand of this city, a passenger, was fatally injured.
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Chreuit
Jack CG. Lawman
Meninst
Stephen Walling
Sr. Willing Company
Ridgeville
Freda Middlehand
Lowman
Banker’s Son G. O. P. Winner In Iowa District Race
Des Moines March 6 The Sixth Iowa District backed Republican Robert I. Goodwin youth mayor of Redfield to fill the unexpired term of the congressman with 195 of 228 precincts counted Goodwin led 28 495 to 18 0797 over Byron G Allen Democrat who campaigned on a New Deal platform Also listed W W Elgin independent 382 Goodwin is son of Des Moines banker W J Goodwin a regional chairman on Glenn Frank s program committee Allen has held town legislature seats as independent and Republican and had Democratic backing in 1936 Des Moines normally casts about half the six county district vote.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert I. Goodwin
Redfield
Cassidy C. McDowell
Byron G. Allen
Goodwin
Allen
Robert K. Goodwin
W.W. Elgin
Ind
W. J. Goodwin
Glenn Frank
Das Moines
Resignation of Byron J Grimes as School Superintendent
The Board of Education met to accept the 20 year tenure resignation of Superintendent Byron J Grimes. A successor will be named in May with July 1 start. Rumors aside, no candidate names were discussed. The board also approved ceiling repairs at Washington Street School and new equipment for additions, plus sale of St Pauls School grounds and other property transactions.
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Byron J. Grimes
Board of Education
Grimes
J. Forney Young
J. Lloyd Harshman
Washington Street
Smith
St. Paul's
St Paul’s
Heaxrth Han
Moving Date Not Fixed By Council
The city hall move is delayed as contracts await final approval. Moving day, once set for February, is now uncertain with a tentative May start and a April 1 vacate date for the temporary building in Paris. The Polish emigre government accuses German forces of mass executions in occupied Poland.
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Arthorsh
Paris
Poland
Bydgoszcz
Of Same Mind RUSAVIUS brothers divorce suits share day
Two brothers who married sisters on the same day filed divorce suits on that day. Cecil S. Moore seeks a divorce from Ethel, while Raymond Moore seeks a divorce from Vesta. The couples wed in Greenup Kentucky in 1938.
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Rusavius
Ind
Cecil
Moore
Ethel
Raymond Moore
Vesta
Greenup
Novel Device Detects Flaws In Railroad Tracks
The Sperry Rail Service Detec tor Car searches rails at seven miles per hour using electric current and magnetic coils to map rail integrity. When a defect is found, paint is applied at the site and workers replace the faulty rail, ensuring safer tracks. The device signifies scientific progress in rail safety and industrial efficiency.
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Western Maryland Railway
Sperry Rail Service
Elmer A. Sperry
Sperry
Sperry Rail Detector Car Signals Safer Rail Service
The article notes a strong safety record and ongoing efforts to improve year to year. Officers and employees engage in continual safety education, with regular inspections of machines tools and structures. It highlights the Sperry Rail Detector Car as a symbol of a shift to science based safety rules to prevent accidents and protect life. The Western Maryland and other railroads affirm their responsibility to safe transportation in today’s era.
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Ted
Sperry
Maryland
What Causes Epilepsy A Free Doctor Opinions Booklet
A pamphlet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be sent free to readers. Write to the Educational Division Dept M-s607 535 Fifth Ave New York NY to obtain the booklet.
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Fifth Ave
New York
N. Y
Dept
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