Poultry worker admits shooting Illinois couple and dumping bodies
In Carlyle Illinois a 34 year old poultry worker confessed to killing Harold Smith 30 and Arlene Smith 35. He then led authorities to two wells where their bodies were found buried under slabs and debris. The suspect described hiding the bodies after the Nov 27 slayings and said he dumped the man in a deep well near Boulder.
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Ill
Mary
Dan Parker
Illinois
Parker
Anon
Fillmore Young
Young
St. Louis
Douglas
Kelth
Ouple
Harold Smith
Arlene
Leb Hand
Clifford Flood
St. Clair County
Lebanfon
Smitha
Lebanon
Cariyie
Emil Brinkman
Smith
Flood
Wells
Brinkman
Boulder
Russians Pressed On Yanks In Berlin Front Lines
Reports say U S Army pressed Russia to identify American soldiers arrested in East Berlin after a fight with a German actor. Byline cites Deputy Commandant A Kotla and failed earlier replies. No AWOL soldiers traced. they may be on leave from West Germany.
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U.S
Twg
Bolasers
East Bevin
A. Kotlata
Berlin
Stalior
West Germany
Rich Chicago brewer linked to Capone era slayings
Alex Louis Greenberg a 64 year old Chicago brewer and former mob financial adviser was killed in a South Side street ambush. Police say two men shot him as he and his wife approached their car after dining. His death marks the third gangland killing tied to the Capone era in 11 months.
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Old Capone
Alex Louis Greenberg
Budates
Greenberg
Irs
Thomas McLaughlin
Ra Greenberg
Hickory Pi
Shevila Greenberg
Nira Greenberg
McLaughlin
Ntti
Thas Chee
Guy
Abdomen
Sng Co
New York City
Capone
No Atom War Says Bricker
Senator John W. Bricker of Ohio warned at a joint meeting of county officials and engineers that an atomic war would bring severe radiation dangers. He said it would take far fewer hydrogen bombs to poison the atmosphere than prior bombs, and noted scientists disagree on atmosphere contamination from tests. The conventions concluded with officer elections and policy resolutions.
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Columbus
John
W. Bricker
Ohio
Lek
Ohio County Commissioners ’ Land County Engineers Association
Joint ‘Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
Bricker
Gas line break leaves 100 customers without service
About 100 Ohio Fuel Gas Co. customers in Roseville and Crooksville were without service last night after a coal company power shovel ripped up an eight inch gas line four miles west of both towns. The break disrupted gas service for local residents and businesses until repairs could be completed.
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Lanesville
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Roseville
Crooksville
Jury Links Judge to Baby Sales
Kentucky Rowan county Judge William McGain indicted on separate misfeasance charges and aiding in an alleged baby selling plot. Grand juries accuse him of taking fines and destroying bond records then link McClain Witt to an alleged scheme with Zelda Brows and Mrs. McPherson to procure babies for sale to Texas. The judge denies the claims and says he will comment later.
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Dokehead
Rowan
Wiliam. McGain
McClain
McClain Witt
Zelda
McPherson
Texas
Grand Jury
Scholar Is Jailed For Suspected Burglary Officer Turned Criminology Student
Joel Noah White a 21 year old former New York County probation officer and Phi Beta Kappa candidate was jailed today on suspicion of burglary. An acquaintance Miss Johanna Laus reported the theft of 91 from her home and other burglaries involving watches and classical recordings. White an NYU College graduate with a masters from Ohio State University was described as a criminology student with aims toward Phi Beta Kappa.
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Onus
Phi Beta Kappa Fa
New York County
Joel Noah White
Johanna Laus
White
New York City College
Ohio State University
Los Angeles County
Jolly Old St. Nick Banned From Parade
In Reno Nevada city officials canceled Santa Claus from the Christmas parade after multiple religious leaders objected to the figure as a pagan symbol. Parade director Dr. Gould said several clergy threatened to pull floats depicting biblical scenes if Santa appeared.
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Semsrwremdon
Nev
Sante Janalcy
Dolly Old Stile
Recre
Aft Gould
Gould
Ifn
Santa Claus
Steel Prices May Increase With Construction Costs
Hanley of the Al Jeny-Lvtium Steel Corp told 650 delegates at the Electric Furnace Steel Committee annual dinner that expanding plants must be paid for by charging higher prices rather than increased capital investments. He cited a 140 percent rise in construction costs over 15 years and warned higher prices may be needed to finance new furnaces. Ohio reports vaccine funding amid Public Health Service release of anti polio vaccine.
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Tey
Hanley
al Jeny-Lvtium Steel Corp
Delates
Electric Furnace Steel Committee
American Instite of Mining and Metallurgicalgineers
Ohio
Ailton Salk
Public Health Service
probe halted in Fryman case amid parental silence
Cleveland police halted an investigation into the burning death of 17 year old Earl R. Fryman as his parents refused to discuss his psychiatric exam from last March. Homicide Capt. Kerr said the family's negative attitude ends the case for practical purposes. Fryman suffered burns over most of his body and remained in critical condition at Fairview Park Hospital. In Canton a six week old, Dale Weppler, died after a fall from his bed while naked and chained to a tree limb. a hitchhiking story about torture by young men was reported.
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Cleveland
Earl R. Fryman
David E. Kerr
Fairview Park
Canton
Dale Weppler
Weppler
Thrat
Two BIS Escapees Caught in Columbus
Ohio residents urge Secretary Benson on farm policy after he invited citizen advice. Report notes that hundreds respond, commenting on how to run the agriculture department and Taft Benson's leadership.
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BIS
Columbus
Washington
Dreds
Waitress in Tavern Held for $2500 Theft
Cleveland reports an Akron tavern waitress held in connection with a $2500 theft from a Cleveland man Ernest C Betts Jr. A hospital patrolman aided in custody and the case involved cross state notes and a broader discussion on the Ohio mail situation. The story weaves through local crime notes and public reactions, with broader farm and economic comments from Ohio residents.
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Kerr
Aed
Cleveland
Akron
Ohio
Stbciis
Wermedal
Osha
Ernest C. Betts, Jr
Lancaster
Sheriff's Deputies
Ue Fm Inventiaton
Farin
Maciel
Rees
Five Day Forecast Notes Below Normal Temperatures
The forecast shows temperatures about six degrees below normal with a normal high around 38 in the north and 42 in the south, and a normal low near 24 to 26. Expect a cold weekend, rising temperatures by Tuesday and Wednesday, with scattered snow flurries mainly around the Great Lakes Saturday. Light snow or a mix of rain and snow possible Monday and Wednesday.
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Great Lakes
McKay Attacks Adlai in Stopover Remarks
McKay said he did not recall making a goon remark credited to Adlai Stevenson but criticized cabinet leadership and accused Stevenson's circle of divisive rhetoric. He charged Democrats with fostering class conflict through the New Deal while en route from Portland to Honolulu.
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Lary
McKay
Adlai Stevenson
Oregon
Portland
Honolulu
Stevenson
New York
Ang
Oon
Giants threaten American free enterprise says Nebraska official
In an address to the Nebraska Dairy Industries Association National Federation of Independent Business vice president warns three giants threaten free enterprise and representative government. He calls for independent ownership of farms homes and business to restore local affairs under smaller government. He argues Christian principles and competition can coexist and rebuts claims otherwise.
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Nebraska Dairy Industries Ass
Wimmer
Pilot Tells Sea Crash Experience
Lt K C Guedel of Miami recounts surviving a Navy P2V crash off the coast. He and two other survivors Lt E J O Malley of Chicago and Lt Robert S Smith of Montgomery were rescued after a submarine spotted them. The crash left seven missing.
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Tripler General Hospital
K. C. Guedel
Miami Fla
Dover
Ohio
Guedel
Guede
Mystery of Brothers Wo-Speaking Terms For 12 Years Exposed
Two Omaha brothers, a attorney and a doctor, lived in the same house for 12 years without speaking. Dr Frank Karlovsky testified in court to contest the will of James W Karlovsky, who died recently. Emma Kalcik, a cousin, inherited most of the estate. the petition claims she had undue influence over the brother.
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Inva
Frank €. Karlovsky
Brother 2
Tames W
Tames W. Karlovsky
Emma Kalcik
Karlovsky
Emma
Three Girls Perish in Third Floor Fire at Cleveland
A fire on the third floor of a frame dwelling in Cleveland last night killed three young girls, Marie Highfire six, Mattie Highfire two, and Linda Joyce Jackson eight months, all related to the Highfire family. Firemen said the blaze started in a wall on the third floor around 11 p.m. The cause was undetermined. Residents on the first two floors escaped unharmed.
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Marie Highfire
Mattie
Wille Highfire
Linda Joyce Jackson
Dulles Defends Retaliation Policy Before Chicago Dinner
Secretary of State Dulles urged Western nations to strengthen alliances and keep a massive retaliatory capacity to deter Soviet aggression. He said the policy of massive retaliation remains the core, with flexible, locally supported responses rather than reliance on a single arsenal. He emphasized that Asiatic leaders should not be easily duped by Soviet promises and that the United States would act case by case with appropriate measures.
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Chicago
Russia
Challens
Rotary
Dulles
Tliois H Manufacturers Assn
Soviet Union
Truman
United States
Hansen
Jaid
AFL CIO charts drive to sign up millions of workers
New York reports that AFL-CIO leaders Meany and Reuther outlined a major effort to enroll millions of new members before the merged group’s conventions. They cited four million dollars pledged by former CIO unions for organizing, targeting chemical, textile, paper, and office industries to raise wages and living standards while proving labor unity in action.
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New York
AFL
Walter Reuther
CIO
George Meany
APL
Afl-Cio
Reuther
CTO
Meany
Deleimates
National Assn
Jon
Sigh, Jr
NAM
Ike and aides draft new farm plan at Camp David
President Eisenhower and his cabinet met at Camp David in snowy weather to begin drafting a new farm program. Benson led a large consultant staff as True D. Eisenhower and Kevin McCann observed. The plan may include surplus disposal, soil conservation, rural development, and incentives to shift cropland, while opposing fixed high price supports.
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Thurmont
Eisenhower
Camp David
Catoctin Mount
Here
Gettysburg
Benson
True D. Eisenhower
Kevin McCann
Department of A I
Senator Hicken- Tooper
B-rown
Hickenlooper
Soviet Leaders Vis it Kashmir For 48 Hour Visit
Nikita Khrushchev and Premier Nikolai Bulganin land in Srinagar for a two day Kashmir visit flying from Jaipur. Crowds greet Bulganin as Indians and Russians are declared brothers. The trip comes amid broader regional tensions and exchanges between India and Pakistan.
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Nikita
Khrushchev
Bulganin
Sidagar
Alte
Kashmir
Kremlin
Jaipur
India
Matarajan Bulganin
Krushchev
D Olan
Pakistan
Dolan
St. Louis
Louis Shouldis
Austin Hall
Hall
Mra
Bonnie Brown Steady
Bobby Greenlease
Kansas City
Bobby
Robert C. Greenlease
River Co Christens Two Diesel Tugboats
The Ohio River Co christened two new diesel towboats here yesterday. Maurice Creditor, president, said they are the most powerful in the fleet of 17. The boats are named The Walter C. Beckford and The John J. Rowe. Beckford is president of Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. and Rowe is chairman of Fifth Third National Bank and of the Ohio River Co executive committee.
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Ohio River Co
Maurice Creditor
Walter C. Beckford
John J. Rowe
Beckford
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Rowe
Criminologist Cross-Quizzed In Berkeley Abduction Case
Dr Paul Kirk of UC Berkeley defended evidence linking 14 year old Stephanie Bryan to suspect Abbott. Hair and fiber traces from Stephanie were found in Abbott s Berkeley area home and in a cabin 270 miles south near Berkeley. Cross examination sought to suppress the criminologist s lab results presented to the court.
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Oakland
Calif
Paul Kirk
University of California
Burton Abbott
Abbott
Kirk
Stephanie Bryan
Stephanie
Berkee Leyal
Vie
Alameda
Berkeley
Dr. Kirk
Harold P. Howe
Charles Wade Snook
P's Favorite Son To Be Chosen In Ohio Dec. 16
GOP state chairman Ray C. Bliss announced a December 16 meeting of the Republican Central and Executive Committee in Ohio to select the party’s favorite son and to qualify delegates and alternates for the national convention in San Francisco next August.
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Ulumus
GOP
Ray C. Bliss
Ohio Republican Central
Bliss
Ohio
Lcan
San Franisco
Truck Car Collisions Claim Lancaster Driver
Two trucks and a car collided on U S 22 last night three miles west of Lancaster killing auto driver Harry H. Crider 42 brother of Fairfield County sheriff. The accident occurred on the highway in the rural area.
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Lancaste
U. S. 22
Harry H. Crider
Lancaster
Fairfield County
Here
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