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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1956

Page

12

Parolee Admits Killing of Michigan Teacher

The body of Patricia Burdick a 21 year old missing schoolteacher was found in a desolate pine forest three miles north of Seney in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Leonard H Lundberg a 35 year old paroled convict from Marquette admitted the slaying according to State Police Lt Murrell Clark.

Michigan Rand Marais Michi Patricia Burdick Seney Upper Peninsula Murrell Clark Leonard H. Lundberg Marquette Mich

Tax is a government payment not a word

In Jackson Tennessee an eighth grade class faced a test asking to complete a sentence "Tax is a . . . payment to the government." The expected answer was "Compulsory" but a student wrote "ever asting" and the teacher questioned how the answer could be marked wrong.

Play Safe While You Drive Offer Promotes Chewing Gum

Public service style notice urges drivers to stay alert behind the wheel by chewing gum to reduce strain and tension. It suggests chewing any brand to stay refreshed and focused for safer driving.

Lawyer denounces courtroom photography and TV

William J. Corrigan told the Columbus Bar Association that court photography and television erode due process. He argued the prohibition by the ABA protects defendants from the spectacle of their suffering and preserves constitutional rights in trials.

William J. Corrigan Columbus’ Bar Association Corrigan Samel H. Shenpach View 35 American Bar Association Corri Fed U.S

Government reports March rise in living costs

The government announced a 0.1 percent increase in living costs for March, the first rise since November. E H Riley, head of the price and living-cost division, expects further hikes from April through much of the summer due to seasonal food price increases.

Washington He E. Riley Bureau

Gum You Like but Chew While You Drive

A brief fragment notes gum as a preferred chewing choice while driving. The source lacks additional details, names, places, or dates to establish a fuller news item.

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Navy Chief Sees Red Island Attack Unlikely

In Pasadena Navy officials said the U S fleet could not be sure Red China would strike the offshore islands between Formosa and the mainland. Secretary Thomas questioned Reds would risk losses and spoke at a Junior Chamber banquet. Edward Arnold, Hollywood actor, died at 66 from a cerebral hemorrhage.

Navy Red Island Pasadena Calif Charles Thomas U.S China Formosa Chamber of Commerce Edward Arnold Hollywood

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