Girl slain in Pennsylvania state trooper shooting
A coroner’s jury ruled 14 year old Joan Stevens died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Corporal Ben Franklin of the Pennsylvania motor police. District Attorney Heimbach said the weapon could be mistaken for a gas pistol and pressed further inquiry. The shooting occurred during a meeting about a bank robbery tip. Joan’s family learned of her death after days of confusion.
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Pennsylvania Motor Police
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Joseph Gallagher
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Weather Forecast for Southeast States
Partly cloudy with scattered showers in west central areas and near the south coast tonight or Thursday. Cooler in extreme north portions tonight. Georgia shows similar trends with scattered showers in central and southwest areas. Florida and Alabama remain partly cloudy with possible showers near extreme coastlines and light to mostly southerly coastal winds.
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Jews Head Back Toward Germany Aboard St. Louis
The liner St. Louis carrying 908 Jewish refugees turned toward Europe after Cuba refused asylum. Passengers shouted for President Roosevelt’s intervention as welfare officials failed to accept a Havana settlement, and Captain Schroeder steered away from Cuba.
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Britain seeks Moscow envoy to smooth triple pact talks
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced a special envoy to Moscow to resolve obstacles delaying the British French Soviet mutual aid pact. Russia seeks guarantees to Finland Estonia and Latvia, while Estonia and Latvia signed non aggression pacts with Germany. Some nations remain neutral as Baltic states draw international attention amid Tokyo and Rome developments.
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Signs Threatening Mayor Posted at His Home
The mayor of New Jersey's largest city found anti Semitic signs at his home at 501 Highland Avenue. Police reported the signs were painted with black paint or tar and were discovered at 5 a.m. EST. The mayor said he had received anonymous letters with similar content.
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George VI to Visit U S Tonight historic milestone
Election returns show amendments approved. Graduation exercises at Thomasville High School honor Dr. A D Little and William T Anderson as speaker. Anderson praises civic virtue and community progress while awarding Legion and essay prizes to local seniors.
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Georgia off year voting shows amendments likely approved
Georgia voters early return indicate broad support for 33 state constitutional amendments with light turnout in most counties. Glenn Thomas leads in Brunswick circuit solicitor general race as incumbents face challengers. two counties report amendments defeated and write in votes for Attorney General candidate John S. Wood noted in several counties.
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Brunswick Judicial Circuit
Georgia
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Chatham
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Rescue flier charged with plane theft after Atlantic rescue
Cheston L. Eshelman, 22, Carlisle CA, after being plucked from a trawler 175 miles off shore, was arrested for larceny of the airplane he had rented for an hour. He claimed he aimed for Mars and denied any European plans. Police took him to headquarters as New Jersey authorities sought him on related warrants.
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Roosevelt ignores third term talk on doorstep remark
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt disclaims responsibility for comments made on his front steps amid third term chatter. Iowa Democratic chairman Birmingham said he would support Roosevelt if he could be prevailed upon to accept the nomination. The president noted headlines and avoided committing to potential candidates and Iowa focus.
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Royalty to Enter United States at Niagara Falls
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth will cross the border into the United States at Niagara Falls for a brief ceremony. Canadian and American guards will coordinate security as U.S. army and police protect the royal route and the station area during the welcome in the United States.
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