Confessor Not Held In Mattson Kidnapping Case
Tacoma police and FBI officials questioned Frank Olson who confessed to kidnapping and killing 10 year old Charles Mattson. Chief William Cole said Olson is irrational about a third of the time and may face a sanity hearing. Colleagues reported Olson’s statements varied and others had alibis. Continued on page 3 column 5.
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Tacoma
Wash
William Cole
Washington Highway Patrol
Mattson
Cole
Federal Bureau of Investigation
State Patrol
Frank Olson
Charles Matts
Olson
Muriel
William Mattson
Bathlet Pleads Guilty in Cement Coffin Slaying
John F. Bathlet of New York pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the Charles Morris case and received a life term from Judge Thomas Hammond in a Northampton court session lasting ten minutes.
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Northampton
Mass
John F. Bathlet
New York
Charles Morris
Thomas Hammond
Bartonsville mill recalled in walnut beams and wood lore
A writer recalls a Bartonsville mill built a century and a half ago with uprights and stringers of solid walnut. A wood connoisseur would prize such timber while a farmer notes a farmyard full of trees and asks about their value as onlookers react to the scene with curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartonsville
Hites
Wanted good home for beautiful female puppy
Ad seeks a loving home for a beautiful female puppy. Contact numbers 41 or 1182. Includes a yard party note on July 14 at Pe National Avenue near Circle No. and Church of Christ.
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Colie
National Avenue
Circle No
Church of Christ
New Middletown Plans Water System and Street Upgrades
The Star Virginia July 13 report outlines the incoming New Middletown Council's planned improvements. Mayor-elect Fred J. Larrick says a municipal water supply is a priority, with a survey by a consulting engineer and possible outright grant funding. Paving and resurfacing streets, especially Church Street, are also targeted, while Main Street may receive further beautification and shrubbery. Tax collection is improving and the new council includes Wilson Borden, B E Rogers, S G Larrick, M H Rhodes, Trone Sperry, Tom Sperry, with Larrick as mayor, no vote except in a tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Fred J. Larrick
Larrick
Incom
Ing Council
Church Street
Old Council
Wilson Borden
B.E. Rogers
G. Larrick
M. H. Rhodes
Trone Sperry
Tom Sperry
Mr. Larrick
Rivals Board the President's Train In Nevada Senate Bid
President Roosevelt travels toward San Francisco amid Utah and Nevada routes as two Democratic Senate hopefuls plan to board the train. Senator Pat McCarran aims for re nomination, while Albert Hilliard seeks to challenge him in Nevada.
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Josepk
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Utah
Nevada
Pat McCarran
Ogden
Albert Hilliard
McCarran
Carlin
Hilliard
Benjamin C. Hilliard
Colorado Supreme Court
Colorado
Jeering Throng Demonstrates Over Weirton Steel Hearing
In Steubenville a 3000 strong crowd jeered the National Labor Board and protested the expulsion of Weirton Steel attorney Clyde Armstrong from an 11 month hearing. A Weirton parade was abandoned after the hearing moved to Pittsburgh, yet hundreds crossed the Ohio River to join locals in protests.
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Steubenville
Federal
National Labor Board
Weirton Steel Company
Weirton
W. Va
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Clyde Armstrong
Examiner & Justify Smith
Itoleed Toas
Clyde A. Armstrong
Pitts
Thomas Holds Lead In Oklahoma Democratic Primary
Senator Elmer Thomas widened his lead to secure the Democratic nomination for a third term in Oklahoma. Early returns show Thomas ahead of Gomer Smith and E. W. Marland in the Senate race, while Leon C. Phillips leads in the gubernatorial contest over Alfalf a Bill Murray and W. S. Key.
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Oklahoma City
Elmer Thomas
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
W. H
Murray
Leon C. Phillips
Okemah
Thomas
Senate
Gomer Smith
The
Townsend Pension Organization
E. W. Marland
New Deal
Phillips
W. S. Key
WPA
Rep
Smith
United States
Marland
Thoma
Key
Phillipes
Finley
Walton
W. S .Key
Alf M. Landon
Wanted To Find Home For High School Girl
Public welfare ad seeks a family to provide a home for a high school girl in need. In return for services the City Welfare Office invites interested parties to contact the welfare department promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Welfare Office
Yard Party Benefit for Shawnee Home Dem Club
Paxton Chapel hosts a yard party on Friday July 15 to raise funds for the Shawnee Home Democratic Club. Attendees will enjoy homemade ice cream and cake at the event.
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Paxton Chapel
Shawnee Home Dem. Club
Barbara Hutton Drops Menace Charge in Denmark Case
Barbara Hutton drops a criminal charge against her Danish husband at Bow Street London. No reconciliation is seen as Count Haugwitz-Reventlow agrees to stay away and avoid contact with the countess. The case centers on alleged threats in a troubled marriage now likely to move to civil proceedings.
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London
Barbara Hutton
Count Court Haugwitz- Reventlow
Bow Street
Woolworth
Countess Barbara
Patrick Hastings
Auditors to Survey City Purchasing Methods
City auditors Leach Rindfleisch and Scott will include a study of city purchasing methods in their audit at the request of City Manager Arthur M. Field. Field on Saturday July 9 asked for a survey and for irregularities to be reported to the city council with recommendations for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Field
Leach, Rindfleisch & Scott
Field
Finance Committee
Dual Fire Alarms Prompt Quick Response with No Damage
Two alarms triggered early today prompting fire trucks to respond. Fire crews attended blazes on Freemont Street and Woodstock Lane, with inspections noting no property damage.
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Freemont Street
Woodstock Lane
The Star Calls for Signed Letters to the Forum
The Star reiterates policy that letters must be signed and unsigned submissions will not be published. It explains a recent exception was due to criticism of the editor and warns future unsigned letters will be rejected, while inviting constructive public-interest input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
STAR
Franco Plans Vast Offensive From Three Fronts
Franco assumes command of a 200000 strong unified army for a major push on Valencia. Coordinated action links eastern flank led by Aranda near the Mediterranean coast, central forces under Garcia Valino in the Espadan range, and western units under Varela near Teruel. Government General Miaja concentrates over 250000 troops along key Morade Rubielos Sagunto corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
France
Opequon Boys Crack Snakes Like Whips To Break Necks
Russell Bayliss and Hollis Heltzel, both youths from Opequon, hunt snakes, using rocks and clubs to crack snake necks though Hollis admits he rarely follows through. They describe water snakes near a local log and mention rifle use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bayliss
Hollis Heltzel
Opequon
Hollis
Russell
William Heltzel
W. M. Bayliss
Middletown Poised for New Lime Industry Growth
A developer plans to exercise options on about 150 acres of the old McCune Farm near Middletown for a lime quarry and plant. Tests show high quality limestone, supporting gradual growth that could employ up to 200 workers. two M. J. Grove Lime plants exist in Frederick County, with Stephens City plant already producing at 40 percent capacity.
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M. J. Grove Lime Company
McCune
Middletown
Shenandoah Valley
Frederick County
Stephens City
Death and Arson Spread In Haifa
In Haifa Arabs and Jews clashed in mixed quarters as rifle fire and stones flew. A British officer was wounded and nine tribesmen killed on the Plain of Esdraelon. Troops protected the Tegart wall while road blocks hindered patrols searching towns for raiders.
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Jerusalem
Haifa
Holy Land
Esdraelon
Tegart
Palestine
Sale of Summer Stock at Lovett's Smart Shoppe
Public sale notice announces one fourth to percent off summer stock in newest styles and materials. All sizes available. customers urged to shop early at Lovett's Smart Shoppe.
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Lovett
Welltown Yard Party Benefit for M. E. Church
A yard party event at Relief on Friday July 15 supports the M. E. Church. The listing notes schedule markers and phone contacts for the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Breakers of Auto Law Get Curb Service
Cleveland authorities launched the nations first rolling police station at busy intersections. A four man bureau on wheels arrested drivers, charged them on the spot, and booked and released them on bond for police court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Legionnaires Convene At Goss Cabin For Annual Election
Members of Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion meet tomorrow at Capt Eddie Goss cabin on Shenandoah river near Milldale for the annual election and post business. Gather at City Hall between 5 45 and 6 pm with transport provided. Delegates to the state convention will be named and refreshments served after the session. Present officers include Wendell Goode Commander Arthur Field Vice Commander John Fosbrink Adjutant Claude Grim Treasurer and Walter Shade Service Officer.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Eddie Goss
Shenandoah River
Milldale
Legionnaires
Post
John Fosbrink
Wendell Goode
Arthur Field
Claude Grim
Walter Shade
French Warning to Hitler Signals Strong War Preparations
Paris July 13 A pointed French message to Germany keeps hands off Czechoslovakia as France launches a large unlimited arms loan and Daladier orders wartime national organization law published. He extends an olive branch while pledging aid under the Franco Czechoslovak treaty amid fears of German intervention.
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Paris
Germany
Czechoslovakia
France
Edouard Daladier
Daladier
Lovett's Shoe Sale Slashes Summer Stock
Lovett's Shoe Store announces a drastic reduction on its entire summer shoes inventory inviting shoppers to attend. The sale highlights significant price reductions across all styles and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovett’s
Awning Service Ad for E. W. Armstrong Co
Porch and window awnings offered by E. W. Armstrong Co located at 39 East Piccadilly Street. Call 639 for installation and pricing. Advertisement appears in the May edition.
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E. W. Armstrong Co
E. Piccadilly St
Summer Dress Sale Offer Reduced to Five Dollars
One lot of dresses formerly priced at 16.50 is discounted to 5.00. Limited stock available at this sale event likely in a department or general merchandise area.
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Lovett
Hughes Takes Fifth Leg Toward World Flight Record
Howard Hughes and four companions leave Yakutsk at 9 01 p m for Fairbanks Alaska on the fifth leg of their attempt to set a new round the world record. The Spencer reports the flight is 930 miles from Fairbanks at 2 30 p m EST. The Russian embassy says no messages from Hughes have been received since Yakutsk takeoff at 7 01 a m EST today.
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Washington
Moscow
Howard Hughes
Yakutsk
Hughes
Alaska
Siberia
Fairbanks
E.S.T
Omsk
Recovery Sought From C. W. Lowe in $1 050 Suit
Herbert Larrick files in Winchester for Martha Garner to recover 1050 from Rev. C Worthington Lowe pastor and former Grace Lutheran minister. Motion set for July 30 in Corporation Court with credits and interest on notes totaling 700 and 350 dollars. Lowe suspended by Virginia Synod, now heads Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, resignation barred while under discipline.
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C. Worthington Lowe
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
Grace Lutheran Church
Herbert Larrick
Winchester
Martha N. Garner
Washington, D. C
Larrick
Clark M. Smith
Corporation Court
City of
Lowe
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Virginia Synod
J. J. Scherer
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Chas. Mattson
MR Winchester
New Middletown Council
George L. Swartz
State Democratic Committee
Barbara
Denmark
Franco
Welltown Thurs
Siberian
Goss
Hitler
Anad«yrsk
Bulletin
Coast Guard
Spencer
Hope, Alaska
Yakutsk Aviation Aas
C. W. Lowe
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