Former B-17 GunnerSought For UN Bomb Plot
New York July 23 a search is underway for former B-17 turret gunner Stephen J Supine of Willimantic Conn believed to have attempted to bomb the United Nations administration building from an improvised light aircraft. He made an unauthorized landing at LaGuardia in a red and yellow Aeronca after claiming he needed fuel and money to call home. The explosion near the UN caused no injuries but sparked fear and FBI state and local investigations. Supine had been taking flying lessons in Willimantic and reportedly said he wanted to blast the United Nations into action.
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United Nations Administration
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Lake Buccess
Gerald B. Warne
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World Peace
Balks
Australia
Papua
New Guinea
FBI
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Willimantic Field
Two Amarillo Men Held In $2000 Waco Robbery
Two Amarillo men Leroy Murphy and Veldon Burgess are charged in Waco with burglary and theft of property valued at $2000. They were joined by two Amarillo women charged with vagrancy and later released. A third suspect is sought as investigators place the burglary between midnight and 2 am at the Alamo Plaza tourist court, with Veronica Edwards of Phoenix identified as the kidnapping complainant.
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Amarillo
Cal Baumte
Amerillo
Waco
Farglary
Leroy Murphy
Veldon B. Burgess
San Jaclin
Wiley Siem
Olice Coteeth
Murphy
Murgess
Stephaut
Waco City
Captain Stem
Gene Marden
Waan
Cap
Taine Stem
Veronica Edwards
Phoenix
Ariz
Alamo Plaza
Wren” Foy
Two ex cons slain as crime spree ends in shootout
VAN WERT Ohio July 23 AP two youthful ex convicts ended a 14 day murder spree in a gun battle at a roadblock. One suspect John C West 24 was shot dead and his partner Robert M Daniels 22 surrendered after a highway chase that left two police officers wounded. West was identified as the gunman in seven killings across 20 states.
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Ohio
John C. West
Mansfield Reformatory
Parkersburg
Wva
Robert M. Daniels
Columbus
Anather
Exrlice
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Ase
Weth
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Frank A. Friemoth
Rage
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Ataches
James Smith
Glen Beard
Gschwind
Fremont
Readside
Frermont
Texas primary fever mounts as Stevenson Johnson vie in race
Texans watch a crowded first primary with Coke Stevenson Lyndon Johnson and others in hot contention for US Senate. Polls show Stevenson Johnson and Peddy leading in a tight field as campaigns push final hours with rallies and broadcasts across Houston Dallas and Austin.
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Lyndon Johns
Coke Stevenson
Texas
George Peddy
PO Lea O'Daniel
Joe Brlie
Austin
Tiss
Tiatsh
Coke Bitevenson
Lyndon Tohnsedy
Onnaverk
Velingon
Clee- Cie
Intruder Steals $50 From Amerson Home
A home burglary at 4031 Genesia, near Tri-State Fair Park, leaves Mr. Amerson missing $50 and his trousers. Mrs. Amerson witnesses a burglar leaving with the clothing and purse, which were later found in the yard. Deputy Sheriff Osar Brooks investigates the early Friday morning break in through a back door. Mr. Amerson runs the Curly Tea Beauty and Barber Shop at 469 Exst Tenth.
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Archie F. Amerson
Oscar Brooks
Mr. Amerson
Jase See
Berglar
AFP
Amerson
Genesia
Tri-State Fair Park
Mrs. Amerson
Wallace predicts world history as New Party gains momentum
Henry A. Wallace arrived in Philadelphia and told cheering backers that the New Party is making world history. He predicted a turning point for the party, the United States, and the world, with strong chances in the upcoming election.
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Philadelphia
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Wallace
Two Young Men Dead In Clovis Plane Crash
George Harold Hedman 21 of Clovis NM died at Memorial Hospital at midnight after a plane crash north of Clovis four miles. Robert Dale 22 of 2001 Madison died Thursday afternoon when the Steerman biplane he piloted spun and plunged. W J Goedeke owner of the airport said the plane hit belly first. Dale survived by wife Jeannie and son Robert Michael born July 1 1943. Dale had Marine Corps service in WWII and worked for Judd Auto Co. Funeral plans set with Steeds Griggs Sons. Hedman’s body at Steeds Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Clovis
Diedin Memorial Hospital
Robert Dale
Madison
Dale
Clovis Cairport Cos
W. J. Gordeke
Goecke
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Sheeds Funeral Home
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Mr. Dale
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Lipscomb
Jack
Germany
W. F. Dale
Mirror
C. A. Roberts
Fillmore
N. & Griggs and Sons Funeral Home
Amatio High School
Amarillo
Marine Corps
Marshall Islands
New Guinea
Saipan
Sante Fe
Judd Auto Company
West Third
Goedeke
Clovis Air Field
Redman
College Bakery
Partale
Mr. Redman
Steeds Funeral Home
Ike and Dewey Talk Over Berlin Crisis in Pawling
Governor Dewey and General Eisenhower held a surprise conference in Pawling New York to discuss the critical European situation. Eisenhower, president of Columbia University, joined at Dewey's request to review European affairs and the military establishment.
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Dewey
Berlin
Pawling
Thomas E. Dewey
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Weather Summary for Amhrillo Vicinity and West Texas
Considerable cloudiness and continued wind today and tonight with widely scattered thundershowers this afternoon and evening. Saturday partly cloudy and warmer with scattered thunderstorms in parts. West Texas sees partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions through Saturday. New Mexico gets partly cloudy days with scattered thunderstorm chances tonight and Saturday. High 85 degrees, low 62 degrees. Foqua for Sheriff ee.
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Amahrillo
West Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
Surrender of alleged pilot in New Haven incident
A man identifying as Stephen J. Supina surrendered today in the newsroom of The New Haven Register. He is sought as the pilot who dropped a missile near the United Nations headquarters.
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New Haven
Conn
Stephen J. Supina
United Nations
New Haven Register
Curtain Falls on Father of Films
Hollywood reports the death of David Wark Griffith at 73, a pioneering filmmaker who helped shape cinema into art. He discovered Mary Pickford and introduced starring talent like the Gish sisters, Mae Marsh, and Fairbanks. Born in Kentucky, Griffith worked as a reporter then writer before entering film, pioneering multiple reel features and close ups. He died after a cerebral hemorrhage in his hotel, with his career leaving a lasting cinematic legacy.
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David
Wark Griffith
Mary Pickford
Griffith
Shire
David Wark
Lone
Itheart
Dorothy
Lillian Gish
Blanche Sweet
Mae Marsh
Owen Moore
Alice Jaycee
Mabel Normand
Robert Marron
Arthur Johnson
Richard Barthelmess
Henry 8
Wajithall
James Kirkwood
Toned Barrymore
Harry Carey
Mack Sennett
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
LaGrange
Louisville Courier-Journal
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New York
Washington, DC
City Plan Directors Advance Amarillo Industrial Plan
Amarillo Industrial Plan directors voted to incorporate with $55,000 on hand to fund the first new ministry project, the American Desk Company at North East Third and Houston. Jay Taylor Ed Bardin and Hugo Loewenstern urged corporate action to cover cash on hand as pledges remain unfinished. An agreement with a renowned Manufacturer for a factory in Amarillo was signed, with details pending. The initial plan loan of $27.50 supported desk and office furniture for George Simpson and A. P. Brashier. See John Maynard Lumber Co. for supplies.
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Jay Taylor
Ed Bardin
Hugo Loewenstern
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American Desk Company
Hay
North East Third
Houston
plan @le
George Simpson
A. P. Brashier
Temple
John Maynard Lbr. Co
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