Drummond Sentenced to Life for Cold War Spy Case
Nelson C. Drummond, the first American Negro convicted as a cold war spy for the Soviet Union, is sentenced to life imprisonment. He was arrested while transmitting military data to Soviet associates at the United Nations mission. The judge noted parole in 15 years. In a separate item, a Los Angeles woman tarred and feathered over a racial incident admits the attack was a hoax. Walnut sheriff’s deputies plan arrest in the case involving Katherine Harwell, 26.
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New York
Navy
Nelson C. Drummond
Soviet Union
Moscow
United Nations
U.S
Los Angeles
Sheriff's Office
Robert Lewis
Walnut
Katherine Harwell
Reformatory College Studies Action Starts
Anderson High School Choral Club members train at Camp Wawasee as part of a broader plan to expand the reform school music program. Indiana lawmakers discuss raising educational standards for inmates and establishing a two year college program to reduce riot risk while broadening camp activities to include orchestra and madrigal groups.
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Pendleton
Ind
Smith-Wall
Abridge
Lake’ State
I Wawasee
AHS
Jlo
Rajt
Indiana Reformatory
John Shawley
Shawley
Jyram
George Vaught
Anderson School
D-Anderson
Enentire
Richard Treber
D-Maront
Indiana State Farm
Putnamville
Hartke to Speak at Demos Dinner in Alexandria
Farmers Union and local Democrats map fall campaign details in Alexandria with Senator Vance Hartke as guest speaker at a Saturday smorgasbord dinner at Linder's. City candidates from Anderson Elwood and Alexandria are to be launched with events planned for August.
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Hartke
Demos
Anderson
Elwood
Alexandria
Linder’s
Vance Hartke
Madison County Partners
Union
At & P.m.ston
Thelp.m. Smorgasbord
Shelter House
Beulah Park
Ralph Ferguson
William J. E
Alvah Troyer
Presi
Norton
Madison County
Indiana Farmers Un-berat
Jpn
Funeral Rites Planned For Mrs Ethel Holloway Lapes
Funeral services are set for Mrs. Ethel Holloway Lapes, age 7, with burial at Brookside Cemetery. The event follows misdirected notices and a funeral home reception, while local Democrats in Blackford and surrounding counties draft election slates amid police inquiries into a Scotland Yard linked crime. Delegates for Kiwanis International meet in Terre Haute with Dr. Merrill McFall and Dr. Dean F. Berkley as speakers.
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Ruth
Wednes Armstrong
St. Iday
Scotland Yard
Baker Brothers
Fred W. Lanan
Presbyterian Church
Maplewood
Anton
Hear Wapes
Uleu Weunesuay
Hartke
Jing
Fisher
Edward Roush
Joseph Mettler
Insurance Comers Funeral
Panies
Helen Nor
Scotland
Police
Ris
Themn Nice
French Riviera
Ward
Larry Aull
Charles
Mr. Big
the Clark
John Alexander
Robert Ludlits
New
Terre Haute, Ind
Kiwanis International
Merrill McFall
Columbus
Dean F. Berkley
Indiana University
Barnett Defies Probe Delay Tied to Medgar Evers Assassination
Barnett faced a redilation probation tied to political interference as a board vote rejected his subcommittee plan. Governor Meredith remarked the issue may end, while Barnett and Mere dith offered little comment amid graduation day at the university. The dispute referenced statements urging a Negro boycott and hints of the killer likely found within law enforcement ranks. Total Street Fund $7,820.00
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Barnett
Meredith
Medgar Evers Af Jackson
World Bank Proposes Four-Year Kenyan Agriculture Plan
Nairobi based report notes World Bank economists back a four year public development program for Kenya focused on agriculture and related sectors. The plan aims to boost farm output and rural development through targeted investment and policy support.
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Nairobi
Kenya
World Bank
Rocketeers postpone national conference to December
The Amateur Rocketeers of America announce the third national conference in Indianapolis is delayed from August 19 to 23 to December 27 to 31. Authorities cite scheduling conflicts and travel concerns. Organizers expect attendees from multiple states and plan updated events and exhibitions.
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Rocketeers
Greenwood
Ind
UPI
Amateur
Rocketeers of
Madison County School Reorganization Plan Considered
A committee discusses drawing a plan for school reorganization amid division over boundaries in Madison County. Officials emphasize actionable steps, public input, and avoiding statewide mandates while seeking a plan acceptable to the majority.
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Craig
Madison
County
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