Banker Sawyer Rescued After Kidnappers Open Fire
Gordon H. Sawyer vice president of a Tucson bank was found alive at the bottom of a 75 foot well after police fought a gun battle with a kidnap gang near the University of Arizona campus. A note demanded $60 000 ransom as authorities pursued the fleeing captors toward Phoenix.
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Tucson
Ariz
INS
Gordon H. Sawyer
Phoenix
Fred J. Stewart
Sawyer
Here
University of Arizona
Burlington Banks and Stores Open After Public Confidence Restored
Burlington Iowa February 5 with public confidence restored banks and stores reopened after a three day business holiday proclaimed by Mayor Marquardt following the loss of the First Iowa Trust bank. Depositors of the three banks signed pledges not to withdraw funds unless urgently needed.
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Burlington
Iowa
Marquardt
First
Iowa Trust
Cardinals Take A Double Header On High School Court
Washington junior college extended its unbeaten streak with a double victory over Tipton and Centerville on the high school court. Washington led 6-4 after the first period and widened the gap as the locals rallied in the second half, while Centerville never challenged the Cardinals as Washington built a commanding 41-9 halftime lead before easing up.
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Washington Junior College
Tipton
Centerville
Blackhawk
Washington
George Preshwaters
Cardinals
Freshwaters
Bandits Kill Edna Shaw in Ottumwa Home Raid
Miss Edna Shaw 24 was shot to death when two masked robbers posing as police raided the Randall home near Ottumwa Iowa. Mrs Randall fired, aiding in the escape as state agents were dispatched to investigate the killing and search for two Ottumwa youths.
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Quumwa
Edna Shaw
Gerald Randall
Randalls
Miss Shaw
Randall
Miss Shawn
Hare
Mr. Randall
Ottumwa
Searsboro
Des Moines
INS
James LB. Risden
Bureau of Investigation
Ray Scott
Earl Gaugenbaugh
Harold Gesell
Legion Corps Rehearsal Builds New Season Momentum
About thirty members of the Leon Beatty peat drum and bugle corps gathered at the Legion rooms for the regular rehearsal held yesterday evening. Instructors in drums bugles and teas provided guidance to less experienced players. Rehearsals occur each Thursday from eight to nine o'clock as the corps aims for a high level of performance this season.
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Leon Beatty
Burlington Five Fs Here Tonight In Little Six Faceoff
Burlington and Washington high schools meet on the home floor at eight o clock in a pivotal Little Six matchup. Washington trails the league but recently beat Burlington in a season opener, with both squads now reshaped for stronger hoops.
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Burlington
Washington
Greyhounds
Lince
Burlington Hawkeye
Mrs Woodford of Clay Passes Away Suddenly
Mrs Al Woodford of Clay township dies after a brief illness early this morning. She was born near Ollie, daughter of Tom and Susan Brown, and lived in Clay for many years. Survived by husband, six children, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the family home with Rev Ross Mills of Grinnell officiating.
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Brightos
al Woodford
al Er
Clay Township
Tom
Susanus Brown
Ollie
Clay Boat
Tro
Lula Walcott
Edith Meacham
Clay
Ray
Chariton
Maude Waterhouse
Jeannette Norton
Brighton
Mildred
Chicago
George Bray
Pleasant Plain
Charles Meacham
Richland
R. E. Brown
Charles Davis
Washington
Delmar Brown
Hutchinson
Wkansas
Ross Mills
Grinnell
Proficiency and Season Success Highlighted
The text notes strong proficiency and a very successful season, indicating solid performance and favorable results across competitions or activities. It suggests continued excellence and positive momentum for the team or group involved.
Farm Union Man Fears Farm Strike
Paul Moore of Cedar county Iowa warns congressional committee that without export debenture or equalization bill passage a nationwide farm strike could occur before next session. He argues farmers would withhold food products to avoid mob action, saying such a strike would be very effective and would hit industrial centers with famine. KBH Everson of South Dakota supports storing surpluses on farms to curb overproduction.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Paul Moore
Farmers Union
Cedar County
Iowa
Congress
Moore
KB. H. Everson
Farmers Union of
South Dakota
Charity Ball Set to Return by Local Band
Arrangements approved to repeat the charity ball given by the Washington band. The event will occur Tuesday evening at City Hall with proceeds benefiting the unemployment fund. A large crowd from the first event spurred the decision, with a per person charge and a promising entertainment.
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Washington Band
City Hall
Women’s Club Plans Benefit Program At High School
The Fortnightly Club drama and music departments announce an unemployment relief benefit program Monday evening February 15 at Washington high school auditorium. Proceeds go to relief. The program features three one act plays At the Sign of the Boar’s Head Will o the Wisp and Pink and Patches with musical selections. Admission adults 25 cents students 15 cents.
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Washington High School
Drama Department
C. S. Williams
Fred Neiswanger
China Uses Airplanes to Fight Japs Reported
Shanghai dispatch reports China may have deployed fighter aircraft in the conflict with Japan. An American contact described a damaged Corsair at Hungjan airport and a Japanese plane shot down by Chinese anti aircraft fire near Shanghai.
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China
Gibbons
Shanghai
INS
Japan
Marxer Wu Te-Chen
Hungjan
Wiy
Marine de Ily
Pla
Ar Mud
Aviailor
Chu
Global disarmament talks stall as League of Nations meets
At Geneva the disarmament conference paused for an hour while delegates attended the League of Nations session to urge Japan to halt firing. The exchange featured sharp humor about naval power and Chinese aggression, revealing a tense but hopeful start amid skeptical observers and shifting alliances.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Japan
England
Hopitheks
International shelling prompts awkward apologies at dockside scene
In a cold misty afternoon crowd of port workers and officers from the United States, Philippines, Portugal, Britain, China, and Japan observe tensions. British officials receive apologies from Chinese and Japanese officers after shells land in the international settlement, both sides seeking to locate the firing error and prevent further incidents.
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United States Marine and Navy
Chapel Area Destroyed by Japanese Artillery
After 24 hours of heavy bombardment and air attacks the Chapel area in Shanghai was left in ruins with fires spreading through the destroyed city. Japan resumed a general offensive and 1500 sailors arrived to renew attacks, while 3000 to 4000 infantry were landed between Paoshan and Liuho. Admiral Taylor called Chapei a total wreck as fighting intensified.
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China
Shanghai
Admiral Williams
Admiral Pratt
Manila
General MacArthur
Army
List
Leigh
U. S
Hawaiian
Orient
Chaumont
Whangpoo River
Chaumonts
Floyd Gibbons
International News Service
Shanghalt
INS
Japan
Chapei
Paoshan
Liuho
Montgomery M. Taylor
Navy Department
Washington
Chapei District
Edward Hunter
Manchuria
Mukden
Changchun
Cat with a private elevator amuses Cannes hotels
A famous Cannes hotel cat uses a private elevator to descend from a window in a basket. The elderly mistress lowers the basket to ground level where the feline visits the gardens before returning on command.
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Cannes
Benefit Picture Nets funds for wood cutting deficit
The Trader Horn benefit at Fox theater netted 100 dollars with 76 dollars after expenses. Manager Ralph Pratt donated 24 dollars to reach the even hundred, the largest single effort so far for unemployment committee warrants. Further gifts are hoped in ten days to finish the wood cutting project.
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Trader Horn
Fox Theater
Ralph Pratt
Pratt
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