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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1946

Page

2

Murder Mystery at Boston Paper Magnate's Office

Police say Whitcomb was shot twice in a busy downtown Boston building and killed himself with gas in New Jersey after. A forged contract naming George E B Hardy promises a $26 000 annual lifetime post at the paper company, found in Whitcomb's office, is key to the case. Detectives search Hardy's Dedham home for the weapon amid motive rumors.

Whitcomb Boston New Jersey George EB Hardy John F. McCarthy Wiliam G. E. Mutz Boston Police John R. Schreiber Weatfield, N. J Hardy Menta Ucdebad Abe Eoendiet Echalgger Giong Jm Stain Paper Dedham Minninocket Great Northern Sidney New Brunswick N. Y John E. McLeod Braintree Wiliam

Penicillium Comb’s Defiant Moment in Fatal Encounter

The narrator recalls a tense scene as the killer appears holding the pus followed by Omb sprawled in a chair, signaling a deadly turn. The fragment hints at a confrontation and immediate aftermath, with the killer emerging and Omb incapacitated.

Comb Omb

Hart Estate Battle Faces Heir and Friends

In Los Angeles a 75 year old silent film star William S Hart lies in hospital while a court battle rages over guardianship of his affairs. Hart Jr. seeks co guardianship with a Los Angeles bank and challenges Francis Gudger and G Frost appointed by the court. The son values the estate at about 1 900 with claims of incompetence and illness.

Los Angeles INS William Ss.Hart William S. Hart, Jr Francis Gudger Marjorie Rambeau G. H.rrost Hart Hart Jr Winifred Westover Gudger Frost War Department Washington, D. C Newhall Ranch

Spectacular Oil Refinery Fire at Whiting Ends

Firemen contained a blazing incident at the Standard Oil refinery in Whiting Indiana as heavy drums were hurled skyward during the height of the blaze injuring one firefighter and causing scrapes. Officials estimated damage between 150000 and 200000 dollars.

Whiting Ind Standard Oil Company

Jet Planes Complete Two Way Trip Across Continent

Four P-80 Shooting Star pilots completed a 4540 mile round trip from Andrews Field to Washington and back in 14 hours 51 minutes. Col. Leon Gray Major Robin Olds Lieut. Jack Richardson and Lieut. Dean Cox made the journey with stops at Oklahoma City Scott Field and Midland. They flew at 40000 feet, faced icing on the outbound leg, and celebrated with a welcome at March Field where Gray’s daughter Linda greeted him.

March Field Cal INS Washington, D. C Col Leon Gray Pacific Andrews Field Touchdown Club Oklahoma City Scott Field Ill Midland Tex Merch Field Oklahoma Col. Gray Washington California Linda March Field Officers Club Olds Lieut. Richardson

Social visits fill EPSOM area Sunday gatherings

EPSOM residents hosted and visited relatives across the area. Ed Arney family and Kenneth O Bannon with Frank Jordan joined Palmer Cox, while Ira Chestnut and Russell Franklin visited Everett Johnson in Sullivan. Other groups included Carl Thomes with Henry Thomas, and Wilma Summers hosting.

Kenneth O'Bannon Frank Jordan Palmer Cox Ira. Chestnut Russell Franklin Everett Johnson Sullivan Carl Thomes Henry Thomas Roy Meners John Arney Ermal Franklin Delmer Franklin William Fielder

Air view of erupting volcano studies in 1945 helicopter

For the first time a volcano in eruption was examined from the air in 1945. A helicopter observed an unusual lava flow from the ground and photographed it in color, revealing new perspectives on the eruption.

English Team Wins Senior Game Over St Marys

Junior softball notes yesterday include English's victory over St Marys in the senior game while St Marys were weakened by Jerry Fridrich's absence. Tonight features five fifteen Paul Joe Williams versus Scott and six sixteen St Simon’s against Neff's Demons. Next week lists multiple matchups across Monday Tuesday Wednesday with times and teams including Scott Palmer English St Simons Williams Browning St Marys.

Rownings English's St.Mary's St. Mary's Jerry Fridrich Paul Joe Williams Scott St. Simon's Neff's Demons Palmer English Williams Browning Wiliams St. Mary’s

Thursday Scott and Browning duel at 6 15

Neff faces English in the same time slot as Thursday Scott and Browning. The article notes circus elephants have their hides oiled regularly to prevent cracking.

Scott Browning Neff English

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