Forest Fire Ruptures Fury in New Jersey Trapping Firefighters
A New Jersey forest fire near Chatsworth surged again on May 26, claiming five lives and burning eighty square miles. Four bodies were found near Stafford Forge and a fifth died en route to hospital while eight firefighters were seriously burned. Victims include Stanley Carr, 33, of Waretown, and Ira Morey of West Creek.
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New Gretna
New Jersey
Alfred Morey
Mount Holly
Chatsworth
CCC
Stafford Forge
Stanley Carr
Waretown
Ira Morey
West Creek
Morey
Gruening Pushes Alaska Airfield Plan Amid Tour
Dr. Ernest Gruening, head of the Bureau of Territories, calls Alaska airfield construction vital to progress. He plans a southeastern Alaska airplane tour ending in Ketchikan, then a steamer voyage to the mainland, with most inspections done by air.
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Associated Press
Juneau
Ernest Henry Gruening
Bureau of Territories and Island Possessions
Alaska
United States
Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
Gruening
Ketchikan
Northwestern
For Sale Practically New Axminister Rug 9 by 12
Classified listing offering a nearly new Axminister rug measuring 9 by 12. Contact phone listed as Black 30 3t for purchase inquiries.
Newspaper Advertising Promises New Business Growth
A brief ad notes that newspaper advertising will develop new business, offering a simple promise of growth through enhanced visibility and outreach for local firms.
Ford Motor Company private profits reported in 1935
A privately owned Ford Motor Company showed an indicated profit of 3,565,000 dollars in 1935 on a balance sheet filed with Massachusetts tax authorities. The Detroit company, Canadian Ford, and Public Stock Detroit are owned entirely by Ford, his wife, and their son Edsel B. Ford.
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Associated Press
Boston
Ford Motor Company
Massachusetts
Tates
Detroit Company
Ford Company
Ford
Edsel B. Ford
Burns and Bankhead Call for Action on Townsend Case
In Washington on May 26, Speaker Burns and Democratic leader Bankhead urged definite action against Dr Townsend. Bankhead said Townsend's actions have defied Congress and its investigative powers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Burns
House of Representatives
Representative Bankhead
Dr. Townsend
Bankhead
Congress
Investigations Expand Into Black Legion Ties In Michigan
Detroit reports three investigations into the Black Legion with claims of up to fifty related Michigan deaths. Police seek links to Rudolph Anderson’s December gunshot case found in a parked car. Prosecutor McCrea cites large Legion membership and planned executions as part of the worry.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Black Legion
Marmon
Michigan
Rudolph Anderson
Legion
McCrea
Farmers Believe Rain Ends Dust Storms in Dust Bowl Area
In Guymon Oklahoma on May 26 farm officials said rains likely ended the major dust storm period. Wet weather turned dust to mud after a three year drought, while torrential Texas rains swelled the Colorado River near Columbus. Kansas wheat benefited from soaking rains and moisture in the Texas panhandle. H C Syer Texas county farm agent said rain will spur vegetation growth even without moisture, but dust storms may be over for some time.
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Associated Press
Guymon
Oklahoma
Dust Bowl
Oklahoma Panhandle
Texas
Colorado
Columbus
Kansas
theTexas Panhandle
H. C. Syer
Five Ecorse homes searched for bombings evidence
Wayne County authorities raided five down river residences in Ecorse and seized firearms and literature they claim ties to recent bombings. Twelve men appeared mute in court facing kidnapping charges and pled not guilty.
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Wayne County
Ecorse
Dorner Ecorse
Miumetts
Question on liquor regulations dominates Nome council meeting
The Nome city council met with a large turnout to approve minutes and finance bills. A letter from city attorney Sullivan outlined plans by the Office of Indian Affairs to acquire property for playground equipment, with W R Farrell detailing benefits for native children.
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Sullivan
Council
Office of Indian Affairs
W R. Farrell
Bureau
O'Con
Nor
Mr. Sullivan
West Second Avenue
W. W. Laws
Fay Morrow
Peter Peterson
Mr. Morrow
Nome
Carl Hansen
Pet
Canadian Plane Crash Kills Six Near Amos Quebec
Six people died when a Canadian passenger plane crashed near Chiboughamau lake about 100 miles northeast of Amos. Pilot Gath Edwards found the wreckage as investigators probe the disaster. Victims include W H Clark a veteran pilot and three prospectors.
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W. H. Clark
General Airways
George Millhan
Leo Springer
Co Explorations Ltd
Arab Girl and British Officer Faring Badly
In Jerusalem on May 26 an Arab girl was fatally injured and a British constable was seriously hurt amid ongoing Arab opposition to Jewish immigration to the Holy Land. Tensions rose over the banishment policy as Arab demonstrators offered fresh resistance to British military control. Sporadic gunfire and bomb blasts were heard throughout the day and night.
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Holy Land
Geese Tagged With Scripture Study Migratory Route
Kingsville Ontario May 26 Swift flying Canadian geese carry a verse of scripture on tags. Naturalist Jack Miners tagged 225 geese to study their migration route and to track shooters via the tag for reporting where birds were shot.
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Associated Press
Kingsville. Onl
Great North Country
Jack
Vanderpool Disappearance in Nixon Fork Area
In the Upper Kuskokwim region W T Vanderpool vanished while prospecting and trapping near Nixon Fork. A search led by Marshal Berry found two dogs dead and the rest scarcely alive about 15 miles from McGrath. Vanderpool’s whereabouts remained unknown. Governor Troy authorized continued searches at the territory’s expense.
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Kuskokwou
Joviey
Mears
Bo Berry
Dodge Warry Pratt
Fairbanks
Nixon Fork
Spring Cleaning Services Offered by Billie Austin
Local blind ad notes Billie Austin offers cleaning services for spring cleaning tasks including rugs floors windows and car seat cleaning with contact in Nevada.
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Billie Austin
The
Nevada
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