Eastman Urges Public Rail Ownership At Richmond Talk
Richmond May 21 Joseph B Eastman federal coordinator of transportation told the Richmond traffic club he personally favors public ownership of railroads as the best solution to national rail problems The Interstate Commerce Commission study under way includes terminal service and freight handling costs noting the heavy spend in terminals and related expenses during operation
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Richmond
Joseph B. Eastman
Federal
Richmond Traffic Club
United States
Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Precautions In Japan Amid Terrorism Threats
Tokyo on May 21 reports strong precautions against terrorism as authorities bolster security measures. Officials urge vigilance and coordinate with police and emergency services to thwart potential attacks. Local residents are advised to stay informed and report suspicious activity.
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Tokyo
Japanese finance scandal widens as 15 arrested
Subordinates across Japan study aspects of a financial scandal tied to Kuroda Kuroda vice minister of finance and 14 others now under arrest. Premier Saito's cabinet, guarded by police, offered no action indication. A full investigation could take about a month and may determine guilt or resignation.
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Japan
Kideo Kuroda
Saito
Kuroda
Grand Jury To Probe Clashes In Scottsville
In Scottsville Virginia on May 21 two grand jury cases were sent after a street fight between whites and negroes that injured about 50. Kenneth Herndon white was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. John Banks Negro faced a similar charge. Both posted $100 bail. The grand jury will also investigate causes of the battle with about 20 witnesses to testify in Charlottesville on June 4.
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Scottsville
Harold Stephenson
Stephenson
Kenneth Herndon
John Banks
Charlottesville
On Trial for Aiding Dillinger in St Paul Case
Evelyn Frechetti Dr Clayton May and Augusta Salt are shown in a federal courtroom in St Paul charged with conspiracy to aid and harbor Dillinger. Dillinger allegedly used Frechetti's apartment as a hideout and May and Salt allegedly treated his gunshot wounds without informing authorities.
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John Dillinger
Evelyn Frechetti
Clayton E. May
Minneapolis
Augusta Salt
Why Do Shy Folk Plush A Medical Enigma
A discussion on why blushing occurs from the faint stimulus of social cues. Blushing is linked to dilation of facial vessels governed by the vegetative nervous system and possible hormonal influences. The article notes uncertainty about the dilator mechanism and offers future research prospects and mentoring notes.
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Ilanaphes
Anterior Pituitary
Helen
Cleopatra
Garbo
Socialist Head Not Permitted To Deliver Address
Norman Thomas socialist party leader was detained briefly on May 21 in Taylorville Illinois after tear gas bombs dispersed a crowd gathered on Christian County courthouse lawn to hear him. Deputy J H Betterton held him incommunicado for about an hour before release conditional on promising not to speak again in Christian County. Thomas planned to protest to Governor Horner and Attorney General Kerner of Illinois.
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Taylorville
Ill
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
Christian County
Thomas
J. H. Betterton
Henry Horner
Otto Kerner
Tllinois
Statement on Tear Gas Use as Free Speech Issue
Thomas condemned what he called an arbitrary denial of free speech and aimed to turn it into a test case against indiscriminate tear gas by public officials. He also said he was not informed of the charges for his detention.
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Thomas
Youth and Girl Are Found Beaten in Fredericksburg Park
A young man Milton J. Brown 20 of Stafford county and Miss Fannie Kurz 21 of Stafford were found beaten and half unconscious in Battsfields Park near Fredericksburg. They were found early this morning by Howard Brown after a search and were in a serious condition at Mary Washington Hospital awaiting improvement before police questioning.
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Fredericksburg
Stafford County
Mary Washington Hospital
Battsfields Park
Fannie Kurz
Stafford
Milton J. Brown
Fliers Plan To Enter Long Race
Lahinch Ireland May 21 Presently forced into action as repairs are being made on their Trans Atlantic monoplane Capt George Pond and Lieut Sabelli made plans to enter the coming race from London to Melbourne Australia The fliers will first visit Rome and then fly back to New York from Ireland Capt Pond said
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Lahinch
Irish Free State
George Pond
Lieut
Sabelli
London
Melbourne
Australia
Rome
New York
Ireland
Pond
Fingerprint Report Awaited in Tucson Kidnapping Case
Authorities in Tucson seek a final report from G L Engbert, a DOJ fingerprint expert, to corroborate clues and aid in solving the kidnapping of six individuals. The case draws statewide attention as investigators pursue any lead from the expert analysis.
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Tucson
Ariz
G. L. Engbert
Department of Justice
Family Exposes Desert Prison Box Prints After Kidnap Release
Engbert and Maurice Gur ney, a Pima county fingerprint expert, returned to Washington with 15 prints taken from articles found in a desert prison box. June Robles was released a week ago, after being kidnapped 19 days prior.
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Engbert
Washington
Maurice Gurney
Pima County
Desert
June
Veteran Valley School Official To Be Honored
Harrisonburg on May 22 hosts a honors night for William H. Keister longtime head of Harrisonburg public schools. State Superintendent Dr Sidney B Hall will lead the list of distinguished educators joining townspeople in paying tribute to Keister for 40 years of service.
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Harrisonburg
Sidney B. Hall
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
William H. Keister
Harrisonburg Public
Keister Honored for Lifelong Public School Service in Virginia
A tribute event honors Mr. Keister for his public school service in Virginia. Judge John Paul will speak for the community and former students. A portrait by Glenna Latimer will be presented by City Council to the City School Board.
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Retary
Virginia Education Association
Mr. Keister
Virginia
John Paul
Keister
Glenna Latimer
Norfolk
James O. Stickley
E. R. Lineweaver
Harrisonburg High School Glee Club
8. P. Fletcher
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Science
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C. J. Heatwole
Frere
Winchester
Winchester Furniture Co
R. E. Avey
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