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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1939

Page

5

Gov Loren Dickinson and Senator Vandenberg at Detroit congress

Gov Loren Dickinson of Michigan and Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg are pictured at the National Fraternal Congress in Detroit. The event drew more than 5 000 delegates to the state fair grounds for sessions on reform alongside the governor's anti drinking and vice campaigns.

Loren Dickinson Michigan Arthur H. Vandenberg Detroit Delee Gates State Fair Grounds

Confessed Kidnapper-Murderer Details Lure of Miami Teens

Herbert GoddardAlias Charles Jefferson, a radio announcer, confessed in West Palm Beach jail to kidnapping and killing two Miami area high school girls. He said Miss Frances Ruth Dunn was slain near Boca Raton after luring both teens from Miami with a promised screening party in Palm Beach. He held one hostage with threats.

Miami, Fla Herbert Goddard Charles Jefferson West Palm Beach Fla Goddard Frances Ruth Dunn Hoca Raton Miss Dunn Jean Bolton Miami Pati Beach

Federal men seize gambling ship as crew booked on conspiracy

Federal agents boarded the gambling ship Rex and served a restraining order. Gamblers were allowed to come ashore after police registered them. Fifteen Rex crew members were booked on conspiracy and bookmaking charges. Three other offshore casinos were closed and roulette wheels tossed into the ocean.

Rex High Seas

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