Purvis quits G men post to pursue new duties in Chicago
Chicago July 12 Melvin Purvis head of the Chicago Bureau of Investigation resigns from the Justice Department plans unclear he will stay in Chicago. Hoover accepts the resignation and Purvis is celebrated as a national figure for directing the Dillinger and Floyd cases.
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Chicago
Melvin Purvis
Department of Justice
S Bureau of Investigation
John Dillinger
Justice Department
Purvis
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Desperado
Dillinger
North Side
Department of Investigation
Rome
Giant gas bag bursts halting National Geographic stratosphere flight
In Rapid City South Dakota the world’s largest balloon built for National Geographic Society and the U S Army Air Corps collapsed during preflight checks. Five men leapt to safety as 375 000 cubic feet of helium escaped. Captain Al W Stevens led the crew. An investigation will determine the cause. Spectators and staff watched in stunned silence as the bag tore open. The fabric remained and officials planned a replica of the accident for study.
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Rapid City
S. D
National Geographic Society
U. S. Army Air Corps
Ued
al W. Stevens
G. W. Money
Scott Field
Tll
Yard Party At Stone's Chapel Announced
Yard Party set for Tuesday July 16 at Stone's Chapel with weather contingency: rain date the following night. Local notice indicates one person and one time.
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Stone’s Chapel
Saturday's Special Children's Dresses at Reduced Prices
Margaret L Hodgson advertises discounted children’s dresses, highlighting a special sale day titled Saturday's Special with Y% price reduction and the seller's name, date window not fully clear.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Benders sale continues with dresses and hats clearance
Benders' Inc announces a weekend clearance at 150 North Main Street with dresses reduced to 89c crepe dresses at 2.00 and better dresses at 3.00 A group of dresses priced at 4.85 Hats on sale for 1.00 Margaret Hodgson specials 1.95 to 3.95 plus Moling & Cather items Also listed are a beer deal 3 for 25c and a Sunday chicken dinner for 75c at Elm Springs Filling Station east of ree.
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Bender
Benders’ Inc
N. Main St
Margaret Hodgson
Elm Springs
Strawberry Crate Used For Splints For Broken Leg
Mrs Lottie M Wolfe of Stephens City aided a truck driver with a broken leg on Martinsburg Pike near Bunker Hill West Virginia. Without a proper first aid kit she used newspapers, a road map and a strawberry carton to fashion splints held by handkerchiefs until help arrived.
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Red Cross
Lottie M. Wolfe
Stephens City
Martinsburg Pike
Bunker Hill
W. Va
McGuire Passes State Medical Exam in Richmond
William Provine McGuire, son of Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, was among 102 medical students to pass the state medical examination held in Richmond June 19 to 21. Edward Lee Hopewell of Strasburg and Charles Lewis Bittinger of Bunker Hill, W Va, were also named among nearby towns’ entrants. One candidate failed.
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William Provine McGuire
Hunter H. McGuire
Richmond
J. W. Preston
State Board of Medical Examiners
Edward Lee Hopewell
H. T. Hopewell
Strasburg
Charles Lewis Bittinger
Bittinger
Bitting
Senate Debates AAA as House Handles Private Bills
Senate continues AAA debate as House takes up private bills. Yesterday amendments to AAA and cotton tobacco control acts were approved. TVA bill sent to conference with House and a $50,000 lobby investigation headed by Senator Black was approved. Territories committee suspended Virgin Island inquiry after Ickes Tydings clash. TVA bill passed with administration amendments.
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The
Associated Press
Senate
House
TVA
Senator Black
D-Ala
Territories Committee
Virgin Island
Italy protests ETH prisoners free as tensions simmer
The Italian government released a communique detailing arrests of the wife of the consul at Gondar and Ethiopian officials in Addis Ababa. Protests by the Italian consulate followed. British efforts to avert war included Sir Samuel Hoare and Ave nol meeting to craft a new peace path, with Eden and France voicing misgivings.
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Rome
Gondar
Ethiopie
Addis Ababa
Eritrea
Legation
Adua
Italy
Ethiopia
Samuel Hoare
Joseph A. C. Avenol
League of Nations
Avenol
East Africa
League
Anthony Eden
England
League of Nation
House Panel Approves Bill Bar Dollar Damages Suits
The House banking committee approved an administration bill to bar lawsuits against the government for damages from dollar devaluation. The panel postponed action until Monday for Secretary Morgenthau to discuss potential effects on government credit amid fears from members.
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Washington
House Banking Committee
Morgenthau
U. S
Unfold Plan for Rouss Park Development and Artificial Lake
The Park Association advances a phased project for Rouss Park including a landscaped layout, a possible artificial lake, a playground area with new equipment, and an improved swimming pool fed by Rouss Spring. An aerial city map may guide the landscape plan as efforts use soil fill, river overflow changes, and prison labor to fund the work.
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Rouss Park
Park Association
Rouss Spring
Tony
Byrd Critiques AAA Act Licensing Push
Senator Byrd issued a statement criticizing the pending AAA legislation. He warned that it would create universal licensing for all agricultural products, allow majority handlers to impose licenses on producers, and even enable price fixing, undermining farmer voting rights and regional interests.
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The
Star
Washington, D. C
Byrd
AAA
Pitching Battle At Park Saturday
Winchester Park Association battles Culpeper in a Saturday game with Lefty McIntyre for Valley champs and Lefty Jewett for Culpeper. Lacey and Burch are key receivers. scouts eye Methenny star outfielder. Sunday Alexandria Eagles bring Mor gan or Burwell to face Park boys. O Brian or Schriever tabs Roanoke College catcher Meadows or Richmond League pitcher for locals.
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Winchester Park Association
Culpeper
Lefty McIntyre
Lefty Jewett
Lacey
Culpeper Boys
Burch
Methenny
Delux
Alexandria Eagles
Park Boys
Doug Morgan
Fred Burwell
O'Brian
Schri
Maryland Heat Wave Grips State With Deaths Prostrations
Maryland swelters in a heat wave with highs around 96 degrees in Cumberland and Frederick and a 91 degree level in Baltimore. A death and multiple prostrations are reported as cooler western breezes offer relief elsewhere while heat-related drownings rise in recent days.
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Associated Press
Winchester
Mercury
Baltimore
Maryland
Evry
Cumberland
Prederick
Middle West
Plains
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
A .M. Hamrick
Kansas City
Mid-West
New York City
Good Response To Calls More Articles Needed
The local city welfare office reports strong public response to clothing drives for needy families but still seeks donations. Needs include men’s shirts, children’s clothing and shoes, with drop off at four fire engine houses for daily collection.
Friendship Co Endorses Forney For Fire Chief
Friendship Fire Company endorsed F. W. Forney for Chief Fire Warden following the death of C. Lee Barr. A carnival planned by Friendship and Sarah Zane Companies was discussed, with committees named to finalize arrangements. Common Council will act on the vacancy at the next regular meeting.
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Friendship Fire Company
C. Douglas Barnett
Friendship
Sarah Zane
F. W. Forney
C. Lee Barr
Common Council
Tax bill fuels clash as exec wants rapid action
Washington reports say the White House backs the Roosevelt tax plan while lawmakers fear public and political backlash. Chamber opposition labels the measure confiscatory and dangerous as leaders weigh delay and possible special session tactics. A secret White House meeting hinted at postponement though officials deny dialogue with the President. Continued on page six.
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Clarence M. Wright
Atiated
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
House
Senate
White House
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Balloon failure halts Rapid City ascent attempt
Rapid City reports a stratosphere balloon burst just as crew prepared for a long awaited ascent. Other items include Alfred Woeener’s arrest on extortion charges linked to kidnapping cases and political moves in Washington and Harrisburg.
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S. D
New York
Alfred Woeener
Chicago
Melvin Purvis
Justice Department
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Harrisburg
William H. Clark
Washington—Senate
AAA
Seis
Archduke Otto of
Hapsburg
Austria
London
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