Man Freed After Confession In Lynchburg Murder Case
In Lynchburg Virginia Charlie Dixon confessed to killing William J Rowse. Dixon's statement led police to Brock enborough who was convicted of second degree murder for Rowse's death. Brock enborough remains free on bail while appeal continues. Grand jury reconvenes to probe Dixon and Harris claims as authorities seek clarity on the sequence of events surrounding the shooting.
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Charlie Ee
William J. Rowse
Dixon
John Brockenborough
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Rustig
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Rustburg
Bob Harris
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Harris
Canat Dixon
Clement Dixon
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Aee Haas
Corporation Court
Four Long Years Reflected In Hoover Portrait
An unusual close-up of former President Hoover taken in Alto California shows deep lines in his face and white hair after four years in the White House. The piece recalls the burdens of his term and the nation’s war years. The article notes Titusville Pennsylvania as site of the first oil well drilled in 1859 reaching 69 feet, with oil selling for 25 to 30 dollars per barrel.
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Alto
Cal
Titusville
Indians Offer Bonus Plan for 20 Wins to Ferrell
Cleveland and manager Peckinpaugh finalize a bonus system for Wes Ferrell tied to 20 wins, with a $2,000 extra if he reaches that mark and $3,000 more for 25, while his salary is reduced under Billy Evans terms. Ferrell aims for 25 to 30 victories, citing past seasons and confidence as the club signs him along with other stars. Forest Twogood, Iowa standout, emerges as a potential left-handed addition for the Indians.
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Caite
Wesley Seals
Cleveland I
North Carolina
Hen Ferrell
Billy Evans
Ferrell
Argu
Evans
George Uhle
Cleveland
Roger Peckinpaugh
Ferrll
Peckinpaugh
Forest Twogood
University of Iowa
New
Twin Baby Dies of Membranous Croup in Rock Enon
James Good's infant, about 2 years 4 months and a twin, died here March 24 and was buried in the family graveyard. Eight brothers and one sister survive. Funeral drew many relatives and friends from Winchester. Snow briefly fell in the mountains, melting quickly. Esther Orndorff of North Carolina visits. formerly Esther Triplett. A flock of wild geese signaled spring as turkey signs appear. Canadian old age pensions require age 70 and 20 years residence.
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Rock Enon
James Good
Winchester
Esther Orndorff
North Carolina
Orndorff
Esther Triplett
Harry Orndorff
Floyd
Hazel Good
Economic Market Report Fragment
A fragmented list shows various unit prices such as 25c and 35c for the week. It mentions items with costs like 20c 25c 12c and 10c, indicating a retail or marketplace pricing snapshot from a periodical. No clear product names or dates are readable.
World’s largest tarp puzzle memorialized in wood
Sherrill New York March 28. Pierrpont B of the Oneida Community Ltd says the tarp puzzle is unique dispute over its size and origin. West Point Military Academy piece measures about five feet one and a half inches by six feet, built by Noyes and nephew Ray Noyes with friends between August 15 1927 and February 1928. They spent about 2500 hours assembling it as a lasting memorial to puzzlers perseverance.
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N. Y
Pierrpont B
Dent
West Point Military Academy
Noyes
Ray Noyes
G O P Elects Mayor and Council in Hagerstown Vote
The Republican party won control of Hagerstown city government after eleven years. Dr Irvin M Wertz was elected mayor by 1755 votes over Democrat W Harry Reisner. Incumbent Democrat Reuben Musey did not seek reelection. Wheeler County vote totals show Wertz with 5450 to Reisner 3695 across seventeen precincts.
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Hagerstown
Irvin M. Wertz
W. Harry Reisner
Reuben Musey
Remescrat
Lelembie
Hagerstown Dr
Reisner
Fewer Apples Stored In United States Cold Storage
United States cold storage on March 1 held 618000 barrels 7168 boxes and 5227000 bushels of apples, down from 924000 barrels 181? boxes and 720?000 bushels on February 1 1933. Pear holdings totaled 690000 boxes 54000 baskets, with 423000 boxes and 60000 baskets on the prior date.
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Washington
United States
Fruit Growers Offices To Be Consolidated
The American Fruit Growers announce consolidating Martinsburg West Virginia and Hancock Maryland offices into their Maryland location effective April 1 with no personnel changes. G B Larpenter of the Appalachian division will oversee the centralized district sales office from the new Maryland site. The move aims to centralize operations and streamline district services.
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Pittsburgh
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hancock, Md
Ee Md
Phare
Ted
Washington
Larpenter
Appachian
Columbus Bones Move and Spanish Cathedral Visit Urged
The bones of Christopher Columbus have often been moved and Americans may view them in Reville Cathedral Spain. An artist left the greater part of a large estate to pupil and friend Giallo Nuhend Chgeib Italian painter and architect.
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Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Reville
Spain
Giallo Nuhend Chgeib
Nine Viking Tombs in Norway Preserved as National Park
Nine grand Viking rulers tombs at Borre in Vestfold have been preserved and designated as a national park to protect Norway's ancient heritage.
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Norway
Borre
Vestfold
Florida Legislature Seeks Byrd's Advice Amid Reorganization Talks
A Florida legislative panel looks to Senator Byrd for counsel on state government reorganization. The Virginian noted Byrd’s past addresses to Kentucky, West Virginia, South Carolina, Missouri, Vermont, Ohio, and North Carolina legislatures.
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Legislature of
Florida
Byrd
Kentucky
West Virginia
South Carolina
Missouri
Vermont
Ohio
North Carol Oh
Lindbergh extortion letter case tied to Gilford Clobridge
Gilford Clobridge, once of Staten Island New York, is shown after his Miami arrest for sending Col. Charles A. Lindbergh a crudely written extortion letter demanding fifty thousand dollars. He told police he aimed to get even with his separated wife by signing her initials to the note.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Gilford Clobridge
Staten Island
N. Y
Miami
Fla
Clobridge
Luckies Distinctive Character and Mildness
Advertising copy touts Luckies as distinctive in character and mildness. It claims smokers worldwide want a cigarette with character and mildness, calling Luckies the “Cream of the Crop” as the reason.
Debtors Row Highlights Lydia Rowland Jail Over Medical Bill
Chicago grandmother Lydia Rowland, 68, jailed for a $2,799 doctor bill, joins 15 year old William Weber in debtors row after Dr. John O’Neil obtained the judgment.
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Lydia Rowland
Chicago
William Weber
John O’neil
Rural patrol cars on Oahu carry ready tools for stranded motorists
On the island of Oahu, rural patrol cars are equipped with two ropes a pick and shovel a hose and a can of gasoline to help stalled motorists reach a service station.
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Oahu
Honolulu
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