Ransom Rumors Tie Karpsis Gang to Weyerhaeuser Abduction
Tacoma reports the $200000 ransom being prepared for nine year old George Weyerhaeuser. Residents identify Volney Davis lookalike among occupants of an apartment building and say he left with a woman after carrying a newspaper bundle. Authorities note Karpis gang links and ongoing searches across California and the Pacific Northwest.
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Tacoma
Wash
Alvin Karvis
George Weyerhaeuser
Karpis
Weyerhaeuser
Federal Reserve
Seattle
Times
Federal Reserve Bank
Clarence G. Reed
T. Gunnell
Davis
Reed
California
Pacific Northwest
St. Paul
Edward Bremer
J. P. Weyerhaeuser, Jr
Petillo Leads Then Seizes Lead In 500 Mile Indy Race
At the Indianapolis motor speedway Kelly Petillo led early, then overtook Rex Mays to set a pace of 3 hours 40 minutes for 400 miles and chase a new track record. Rex Mays held second as tragedy struck when Clay Weatherly perished and mechanic Edwin Bradbur was gravely injured.
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Petillo
Shorty Cantlon
Detroit
Bill Cummings
Indianapolis
Winer
Russell Snowberger
Philadelphia
Kelly Petillo
Los Angeles
Rex Mays
Mays
Babe Stapp
Gilotta
Bailey
George Bailey
Frank Brisko
Milwaukee
Johnny Semour
Escanaba
Mich
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Rexall sale continues through Saturday
Promotional notice for Brooks' Pharmacy advertising Rexall brand items at tremendous values with the sale running through Saturday.
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Tremendous +alues
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Clarke Courier Sold to Stacy B Lloyd Jr in Virginia
Clarke Courier, one of northern Virginia’s oldest weekly papers, has been sold by Ralph N Dorsey to Stacy B Lloyd Jr of Millwood Virginia. Lloyd a Princeton 1930 graduate and Rachel Lambert’s son in law, will take over June 1 at Carter Hall.
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The
Star
Berryville
Clarke Courier
Virginia
Ralph N. Dorsey
Stacy B. Lloyd, Jr
Philadelphia
Carter
John R
Joseph Crown
Courier
Millwood
Muller
Princeton
Mr. Lloyd
University of Pennsylvania
Rachel L. Lambert
Gerard B. Lambert
N. J
Carter Hall
Girard
Senate and House Activity in Recess and Debates
In recess, the Senate awaits resume. The House yesterday accepted a motion to recall lobbying bill and passed a Vandenberg resolution to end reciprocal tariff programs. Debates continued on abolishing public utility holding companies. Adjournment planned for Friday with no business transacted. Banking committee approved RFC loans to lenders paying real estate taxes.
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Vandenberg
RFC
Joint Exercises Held In Georgia
National Memorial Day was observed at Kennesaw Mountain battleground in Marietta Georgia with a parade and a ceremony honoring Union and Confederate dead. About twelve thousand Union soldiers are buried at the National Cemetery there inclosing the Civil War battlefield site.
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Marietta
Kennesaw Mountain
Giant Clipper Groomed for Midway Flight from Alameda
The Oakland Tribune reports the Giant Pan-American clipper will depart Alameda on Monday for Midway Islands about 1,200 miles beyond Hawaii. A recent flight over the San Francisco region was completed yesterday and the craft is being prepared today for the 3,600 mile over water leg.
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Alameda
Calif
Oakland Tribune
Hawaii
Alameda Airport
Midway Islands
the Tribune
San Francisco
Memorial Day Honors for Soldiers of Three Wars in Winchester
Citizens of Winchester and Frederick County honor memory of Civil War Spanish American War and World War I soldiers buried at Winchester National Cemetery. Flags and flowers decorate graves as 2:30 pm memorial exercises proceed despite changing weather with remarks by Lieut. Col. E M Whiting and readings from Lincoln.
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Winchester
Frederick County
France
Finley
Wooddow Wilson
Staunton
United States Military
Cuba
National Cemetery
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
Mount Hebron
Daniel Morgan
The
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Buglers
Luther A. Thomas
Grace Lutheran Church
Lincoln
Lucille Wright
Joseph F. Bean
Grand Army of the Republic
Virginia
América
Roszel
E M. Whiting
United States Army
Whiting
Roosevelt Deliberates NRA Revival in Two Hour Meeting
President Roosevelt held a two hour conference with Secretary Perkins Donald Richberg and the NRA board to find ways to restore minimum wages and maximum hours after the Supreme Court ruling. Officials said a comprehensive plan was not yet decided while many industries prepared voluntary code actions to maintain wage rates and labor standards.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Perkins
Donald Richberg
Supreme Court
Blue Eagle
Richberg
Miss Perkins
Capitol
Hugh 8. Johnson
Stephen Early
White House
John J. Payette
Warner Brothers’ Theatres
Washington Territory
Louis Rodis
Paul Pearson
District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Association
Washington Automotive Trade Association
Institute of Electrical Contractors
Building and Contractors Industry
Angel Food Cake and Lemon Pies at Home Dem Market
SPECIAL FOR SAT Angel Food Cake 60c Lemon Pies 20c Home Dem Market DANCE Wed and Fri nights Chuck and Ray's 1p 21 5 28 and 30.
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Chuck & Ray’s
New chair tests bone conduction music to ease dental drill noise
In Detroit on May 30 a dental chair prototype plays bone conducted music to a patient’s head while a drill bores a tooth. Two plates in the headrest transmit sound from a phonograph, masking grinding noise. Bone conduction may surpass ear input to calm the patient.
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Detroit
Fine exhibits attract many to flower show
The Winchester and Clarke Garden Club flower show opened at the George Washington Hotel with breakfast in the garden displays. Notable entries included the Little Garden Club winning first prize for a green and cream table, and the Winchester and Clarke Club with red and white décor.
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Little Garden Club
George Washington Hotel
Winchester and Clarke Garden Club
Victor Arthur
Fred Glaize
Winchester and Clarke Club
William Beverley
Nursery Schools Close in Stephens City and Middletown
Nursery schools at Stephens City and Middletown shut down today as enrollment sagged after regular schools ended, due to bus service discontinuation. About 25 two to six year olds were enrolled in each. Miss Mildred Shryock led Stephens City with Orion Hopkins as assistant, and Mrs Orville Wake led Middletown with Lula Lauck as assistant.
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Stephens City
Middletown
Weston O. McDaniel
Orville Wake
Lula Lauck
Mildred Shryock
Orion Hopkins
Mary Katherine Aulick
French Finance Minister Resigns Amid Political Turmoil
Paris reports Finance Minister Louis Germain-Martin resigns as Premier Pierre-Etienne Flandin, gaunt after recent car crash injuries, appears before the Chamber of Deputies to press for sweeping powers to defend the ne...
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Paris
Louis Germain-Martin
Pierre-Ettienne Flandin
Chamber of Deputies
Nec
Moon Shy play benefit at Sacred Heart Church
A three act play Moon Shy presented Friday May 31 at 8 p m in the basement of Sacred Heart Church for a Crusaders benefit. Also notices Wool wanted highest prices and sale of rags metals gas used tanks and pipe. Win Junk Co 13 Fairfax Lane between Main and Braddock.
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Sacred Heart Church
Crusaders
Win Junk Co
Fairfax Lane
Bet, Main and Braddock
Public Sale Notice of Robert W Schultz Estate
Don't fail to attend sale Saturday June 1 1935 at 10 o'clock at the ware room of the late Robert W Schultz 535 Fairmont Avenue Prick Traction Engine and Thresher Machinery Furniture and many rare articles will be offered Mrs Robt W Schultz Robert S Bell Agent
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Ware-Room
Robert W. Schultz
Fairmont Avenue
Robt. W. Schultz
Robert S. Bell
McCormac Foresees Virginia Employers Keeping Faith
H B McCormac Virginia Woolen Co director and National Association of Manufacturers member predicts Virginia employers will conduct themselves to avoid indictments. He lauds Supreme Court Schechter decision as restoring faith in democracy and paves way for stability amid shorter hours lower wages.
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H. B. McCormac
Virginia Woolen Company
Virginia
McCoremac
National Association of Manufacturers
Virginia Manufacturers Association
United States Court
NRA
United States Supreme Court
Schechter Poultry
America
World News Briefs From Around the Globe
A ransom of 200000 dollars in 50 pound Fed notes sits ready for kidnappers. In Indianapolis, Clay Weatherly and mechanic Edwin Bradbur died in a racing crash. Washington debates the omnibus banking bill amid opposition. John Barrymore pictured in a passive stance in his divorce case. Clyde Thompson in Angleton kills his fourth person. Devil's Island fugitives returned to French penal colony from Georgetown. A trawler with 40 crew feared lost off St John’s Newfoundland. London reports a German draft for a western European air pact.
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Tacoma
Wash
Federal Reserve
Speedway
Indianapolis
Clay Weatherly
Cincinnati
Edwin Bradbur
Los Angeles
Washington
John Barrymore
Dolores Costello
Angleton, Tex
Clyde Thompson
Georgetown
British Guiana
Devil's Island
St. John’s N. F
London
Friendship Soft Ball Team Practice Call
The Friendship Fire Company invites all interested members to meet at the hall this evening at 5 30 for the first softball practice session.
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Friendship Fire Company
Executives Hope NRA Ruling Won’t Hit Local Jobs
Local textile and allied industries in northern Virginia report no planned wage or hour cuts following the Supreme Court NRA decision. Executives from Princi pal Industries and others say future changes depend on evolving conditions and that current orders and employment levels remain stable.
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Winchester
Supreme Court
NRA
Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
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the Star
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TQDAY
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Georgia
Giant Clipper
Ianger Ndun
U. S
Col. Whiting
Ben Arthur
McCormac
World News
Warren County
Front Royal News
Star Today
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Meap
Art County
Lime Company
M. J. Grove
Grove Lime Company
Lime Kiln
Brucetown
Russell
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