Ransom Demanded as Lure Kidnap Case Draws Attention
A nationwide kidnap emergency drew support from Frank Loesch as two captives remained with abductors and a third freed after paying 50 thousand dollars. Secret Service guarded Roosevelt grandchildren amid talk of drastic federal anti kidnapping laws and a federal police force. John Factor, seized 12 days ago, was freed after ransom. John O Connell Jr of Albany remained missing.
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Alton
Frank Loesch
Chicago Crime Commission
Liberty
Washington
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Cummings
John Factor
Chicago
John O'Connell, Jr
Albany
N. Y
Tilly
Gan
T. Factor
Luer Hee
St. Thus
August Luer
St. Louis
Department of Justice
Thomas Butler
Edwardsville
Luer
Cnncago
LaGrange
Factor
England
Federal plan to curb kidnaping gains support
Attorney General Cummings urged a three point federal program to speed kidnapping cases. Immediate reporting to Justice Department, preserve clues and full disclosure to federal officers. Chicago Crime Commission chief Loesch proposed a nationwide secret police force to fight kidnappers.
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Chicago
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Chicago Crime Commission
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United States Secret Service
Fort Loudoun School Receives Public Praise in Winchester
Edward O Thomas writes from 449 W Leicester St Winchester Va praising Fort Loudoun School. He credits two teachers for individualized attention that helped his son achieve an excellent report card, arguing private schooling offers thorough training not found in crowded public classes.
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the Star
Winchester
Ford Loudoun School
Fort Loudoun
Edward O. Thomas
Leicester
Infant James Newcome Dies at Eleven Months
James Magnus Newcome, eleven months old, son of Mr and Mrs John O Newcome of Macedonia, passed away at home after a short illness. Survived by parents and brother Thomas. mother formerly Belva Fox of Warren county. Funeral at Macedonia Methodist Church South conducted by Rev Russell this afternoon with burial beside the church.
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James Magnus Newcome
John O. Newcome
Macedonia
Thomas Newcome
Officers Find Still And Mash At Bartonsville
Sheriff Harry L McCann and deputy P L Newcome found a twenty gallon still ten gallons of mash and a half gallon of ardent spirits at Ernest Shell's Bartonsville home during an un lawful detainer warrant search. Shell was jailed then released on five hundred dollar bail to face the October term Grand Jury on possession of a still and spirits.
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Bartonsville
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Old Grudge Ends in Fatal Shooting Near Singers Glen
Lindsey Knight shot and killed former neighbor Andy Carrier, 40, over a moonshining rivalry. Knight, detained by Sheriff Fawley, said Carrier urged him to shoot after three months of dispute tied to a raid on a Hopkins Gap still. Carrier carried a two-sack still when killed. Knight surrendered without resistance.
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Andy Carrier
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North Mountain
Singers Glen
Carrier
Sheiff
Charles R. Fawley
Sheiff Fawley
Hopkins Gap
Link Ray
Raymond Ray
Gan
Valley Pike Link Nears Completion South of City
Officials say the final section of the Valley Pike between Winchester and Bartonsville will finish by next week. Findley Construction Company oversees the project with M J Grove Lime Lime Company as sub-contractor for stone. Crews advance grading leveling and bituminous work toward completing the route to Harrisonburg beyond the incorporated towns.
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Bartonsville
Findley Construction Company
M J. Grove Lime Lime Company
Stephens City
Kernstown
Harrisonburg
Virginia State Highway Commission
Fderal Fund
Poor reception to hosiery code in Pennsylvania
The article reports a unanimous vote in favor of a wage and hour code among operators with a 30 hour week proposed and a 36 hour week by others, plus regional differentials. It notes ongoing discussions among Pittsburgh Coal Company, Consolidated Coal, and non union Southern interests in New York, plus broader moves by oil and other industries to adopt 40 hour weeks and wage scales aligned with federal minima under industrial recovery programs.
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Cage One
Ohio and
Potomac Rivers
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Consolidated Coal Company of
New York
United Mine Workers
Emergency Administration
Ers
Hugh 8
Johnson
Fight over Civil Service for postmasters roils Washington
Washington observers debate Roosevelt plan to move all first through third class postmasters into Civil Service while executive order expands Farley’s power in exams. Critics warn patronage shift. supporters cite postal service efficiency and economies.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol Hill
McKellar
Senate Post Office Committee
Civil Service Committee
Senate
Farley
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
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