Ex-Convict Injured In Car Crash
An ex convict Lester Pidgin of Adams Massachusetts on parole from Concord and Norfolk Prison Colony was rushed to Samaritan Hospital after a car crash on the Genter Brunswick Troy Road. The vehicle overturned four times and Pidgin suffered serious injuries to his spine and head. Police learned he did not have proper vehicle registration papers. Local authorities were alerted and investigations followed.
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Mase
Ehusetts
Aesy
Brunswick
Troy Road
North Adams
Stolen Vehicle Report In North Adams Case
A vehicle was reported stolen from Charley E. L. Ransford of North Adams around 10 p.m. Sunday night. The suspect’s condition was reported by authorities yesterday. Pidgin had been paroled on April 3 from the Concord and Norfolk two and a half years of sentence for robbery. Investigation was conducted by Sgt. J. W. Husselt and G. R. Kerr of the Bureau.
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Jacet
Charley EL. Ransford
North Adams
Concord
Norfolk
J. W. Husselt
G. R. Kerr
Dewey Welcomes Veterans School Group
Governor Dewey opens a new veterans guidance counselor program at a state school for World War I and Ho veterans. Appointed by Edward J. Neary, the group earns 2000 dollars yearly and will deliver lectures from state and federal agencies, labor, business, and social groups.
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Dewey Welscoed
Edward J. Neary
Division of Veterans’ Affairs
Mana Tor
Veterans’ Administration
Neary
Rail Strike Threat Envelops Britain
Britain faced a possible nationwide rail strike after a weekend walkout by over 20,000 railway workers in the Liverpool area. Union leader J E Binks urged workers to stay on the job during wage negotiations, while talks are set for Tuesday.
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London
UPI
Britain
J. E. Binks
National Union of Railwaymen
Hintsef
Binks
Chass
Liverpool
England
South England
Sundeerland
East Poestenkill Christian Meeting Tonight
Poestenkill residents note Mrs. Clifford H. Catlin returns from Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Freeman Hell of Weehawken N J visits Mrs. Edward Prediger. Navy man Ralph Monk, stationed in Maryland, spends weekend with family. East Poestenkill youths host a 7:45 pm Christian meeting at District No. 3 School with Dorothy Tatlin reading and Arthur Bailey Jr delivering the address.
Vermont death row history and Frotten execution plans
The article outlines Vermont capital punishment history from hanging to the electric chair. It notes Harold Frotten’s pending 6 August sentencing for first degree murder and the upcoming possibility of his execution as the twenty fourth in state history.
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Harold Frotten
Wake
Vermont
Windsor
Tather
Robert Stratton
Woodford
Green Mountain
Bennington County
Frotten
Charles 5. Adams
Froetten
Adams
David Redding
Bennington
Henry P. Gravelin
Herbert White
Weathersfield
John Phair
Anna Freese
Rutland
Asa Magoon
Rufts Streeter
Barre
Arthur Bosworth
Sweethear
Essex Junction
John Warner
Weaton
Simonsville
Bert Stacey
Ruth
Berlin
Hoosick Falls Community Notices and Local Elections
Hoosick Falls hosts a reunion and church event with venues moved to Potter Hill Methodist Hall due to circuit changes. Local officers and families are listed for the year, with Effie Rice and Thomas LeBarron among those noted. Primaries are set today at district polling sites with tax and legal notices. Additional items include police activity, medical updates, military promotions, and Victory Club activities with canning and pot holder projects.
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Tie Lekitron
Berneld Sunder
Sientie’s Grove
Potter Hi Methodist Church
Yopoi
Effie Rice
Thomas Francis LeBarrong
Earl LeBaron
Theodore LeBarron
Mechanicville
Clayton LeBarron
Potter Hill
Everett James
Two Independents Win In British Parliament
The Oxford University election results declare two Independents gain seats. Sir Arthur Salter wins 6 771 votes while A P Herbert leads with 51 percent and G D Cole is noted. Labor holds 388 seats to 193 Conservatives. 11 constituencies remain unreported.
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London
Oxford University
Arthur Salter
A. P. Herbert
G. D. Cole
Labor
Frst
Oxford
Laborites
Hull Central
Havana Demonstration Protests Against Government
Residents of Havana stage demonstrations along the waterfront denouncing Generals Franco and the government. About 800 students and youths massed near the Spanish embassy, chanting and throwing objects as a ship departed and a former Falange head remained ashore.
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Havana
Haves
Havens
Azaur
Falange
Prdmagangs
Anzar
Generitissimo Francisto France
Damp Hay Hazard Warns Farmers In Rensselaer County
Acting agricultural agent John C. Swas warns farmers of Rensselaer County that damp hay due to recent rains and wet weather creates heat and combustion risk. The note describes sweating hay raising temperatures and potential fire hazards, urging caution in handling stored forage.
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John C. Swas
Rensselaer County
Fire Safety Reminder From Mr Bean
A historical note urges careful handling of seized barn equipment and hay to prevent spontaneous combustion. It warns hay can ignite when exposed to air and advises keeping firefighting gear nearby during the process.
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Mr. Bean
Epta
Belgian Artist Dies After Studio Attack
Belgian painter Castelein died from injuries after an attack in his London studio. The artist known for six portraits of women was found unconscious in front of a nose completed Gativas. Police are still seeking the assailant.
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London
Upi-Ersegt
Castelein
Community Notes From Johnsonville and Surrounding Towns
Local residents visit friends and relatives in Amvherst North Adams Johns burg and Hoosick Falls. Church groups Grace Methodist and Presbyterian meet for an all day session birthday party picnic and Red Cross talks are reported. Community members receive military updates including discharge at Camp Lejeune and Navy Air Station Quonset Point.
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Johnsonville
Susan Ward
Amvherst
N. H
Charen
Forrest Brownell
John G. Emmett
A. M. Moore
Naval Air Station
Quonsett Point
Siver
Wiliam Emmett Pic
Therman RB. Field
Camp Lejune
S.C
Edgar Fietds
Missionary Society of the’ Presbyterian Church
Schroders
Ethel Abbott
Red Cross
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National City
the National City Bank
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National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hoosick Falls
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Church Street
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Seier
Hoosick
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Second Street
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Cahill Brock
Lower Classic Street
Tews
Minsell Street
Patrick Cavanaugh
Langley Field
Augustine Sebastian
Mary McCiellan Hospital
Cambridge
Robert Reinfort
Pacific
Seabees
Edward Reinfurt
North Hoosick
Frederick A. Shimigel
Indiantown Gap
Iceland
Signal Corps
Loaer
Otto Pititz
Victory IH Club
Lauderdale
By Galbraith
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Stanley
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