Killer search on Rutgers students aids case
Middlesex County Prosecutor Warren T. Wilentz appealed for Rutgers University students to help find a maniac with a grudge who killed four people at a doctor's country estate in New Brunswick. The killer may have been seen talking with students after the crime while asking directions during the getaway.
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Rutgers University
Middlesex County
Warren T. Wilentz
Rutgers
New Brunswick
Edith Clarke
Dean Urges Arms Peace at Ohio Pastors Meet
New York minister Dr. John C. Bennett urged 2000 delegates at the 41st Ohio Pastors Convention in Columbus to mobilize churches against nuclear tests and war. He called for a Christian chorus to end the world arms race and urged clergy to prepare parishioners for action.
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Columbus
New York
Ohio
John C. Bennett
Union Theological Seminary
Cuba Blames U S Outlook for Rift in Relations
In Havana President Osvaldo Dorticos defended Cuba against U S blame for the stalled relations. He rejected Eisenhower remarks suggesting communist intrigue caused the rift and said the issues can be solved through normal diplomacy with respect for Cuban sovereignty. The Cuban leader spoke after Eisenhower announced a policy of nonintervention in Cuban affairs.
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Havana
United States
Eisenhower
Osvaldo Corticos
Vinton Auditor Wins Tax Board Backing for Reappraisal Funds
The Board of Tax Appeals sided with Vinton County auditor Glenn L. Peters to obtain 30,000 dollars for real estate reappraisal. Peters notes no reappraisal since 1949 though required every six years, funds to hire extra staff for the task.
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Columbus
Board of Tax Appeals
Vinton County
Glenn L. Peters
Eisenhower Nixon Rally Fires Up GOP Dinner Crowd
President Eisenhower pledges the United States is the strongest power in military and economic fields while Vice President Nixon signals a bid for the Republican nomination. Governor Rockefeller urges action beyond Ike but stresses unity as the party promotes peace and prosperity.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A
Rockefeller
New York
Ike
Nixon
International Amphitheater
Chicago
Pan- Pacific
Los An
Geles
Censorship Lifted as Algerian Crisis Persists in Algiers
French insurgents ease a five day general strike in Algiers allowing food and utilities to resume while martial law remains. Insurgents guard barricaded camps as De Gaulle aides urge patience. Street clashes erupt at Mostaganem with Moslem protesters injured. Los Angeles reports 127 pneumonia and influenza deaths this year, doubling last year.
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Algiers
Charles de Gaulle
Algeria
de Gaulle
Paul Delouvrier
Maurice Challe
Mostaganem
Los Angeles
U.S. Breaks Lend-Lease Negotiations
The United States halted talks with the Soviet Union on lend-lease repayment, stating Moscow demanded broader trade and aid terms. Officials saw potential clues for future spring negotiations and upcoming disarmament discussions, noting the impasse may influence the March conference and May summit.
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Washington
U. S
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Camp David
Eisenhower
Not Always So Frisky Top Presidential Hopefuls Health Tales
A 1950s overview notes health issues among leading presidential hopefuls. Nixon, 47, battles a nervous stomach hay fever and high blood pressure. Kennedy, 42, shows recovery from a 1954 spinal injury after World War II service. Humphrey, 48, had two operations but remains alert. Johnson, 51, survived a 1955 heart attack and kidney surgery earlier that year. Symington, 58, wrestles with high blood pressure and shows full recovery from a 1947 sympathectomy.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Sen
John F. Kennedy
Mass
Kennedy
Hubert H. Humphrey D
Minn
Humphrey
Senate
Lynton RB. Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Middleburg
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Symington
Family Fight Ends In Death Near Ironton
A man died from a close range shotgun blast in a family argument near Ironton. Curtis DeLong, 45, was found at his home with a fatal head wound. His wife Carol, 39, suffered head lacerations. Brother in law Chester Daniels, 35, was jailed for investigation.
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Ironton
Carl E. Rose
Curtis DeLong
Ironton Route 1
Carol
Chester Daniels
Irenton
DeLongs
Daniels
Scientists Halt Balloon Launch Amid High Altitude Winds
Project Skyhook scientists halted plans to launch a 500-foot balloon aboard the carrier Ley Forge due to strong upper altitude winds. With only two balloons left, they chose caution and extended the program beyond Friday.
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U.S
Vailey Forge
Project Skyhook
Dayton Mayor Proposes Regional Southwest Ohio Airport
Dayton Mayor William Patterson proposed a tri state conference within two months to discuss establishing a major regional airport in southwestern Ohio. The plan invites mayors from Springfield Middletown Hamilton Franklin Cincinnati Dayton Richmond Indiana and Covington Kentucky to participate.
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Cincinnati
William Patterson
Dayton
Ohio
Springfield
Middletown
Hamilton
Franklin
Richmond
Ind
Covington
Drury College Dress Rule Sparks Student Revolt
Drury College in Springfield Missouri faces a student revolt as undergrads back a come as you are soup line. Southwest Missouri State College students join outside agitators to protest the dress for dinner policy with sweat shirts and casual wear.
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Springfield
Drury College
Southwest
Missouri State College
Drury
James Findlay
Findlay
Legion Told Of Soviet Missile Power Threat to US deterred by constant alert
General Thomas S Power told the American Legion National Security Commission that the Soviet Union could have enough long range missiles in about two years for a massive attack. He said deterrence rests on an alert force of American strategic bombers in the air at all times to prevent a successful strike and ensure retaliation.
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Washington
Soviet Union
United States
Thomas S. Power
U.S. Strategic Air Command
Power
American Legion
National Security Commission
Sydney Endures Fourth Day Over 100 Degrees
Sydney swelters for a fourth straight day with temperatures above 100 degrees as heatwave deaths rise to 16. Authorities warn conditions may worsen and urge residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated.
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Syney
Australia
Sydney
Woman Seeks Mailbox Return After Theft Claim
Daytona Beach police log shows Officer Tom Paxton responding to a theft complaint. Ashley Elliot assisted, noting a woman said her girlfriend took her mailbox and husband and wants the mailbox returned.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Tom Paxton
Ashley Elliot
Federal Aid for Jobless Vets To End Next Week
The Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation notes the 1952 Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act for Korean War veterans expires next week after a 26 week 26 dollar weekly benefit. The prior 1944 act offered 20 dollars weekly for 52 weeks.
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Columbus
Ohio Bureau of
Backers Keep Faith with Rockefeller in New Hampshire
In Concord New Hampshire Rockefeller supporters remain hopeful that a groundswell could yield a write in victory in the March 8 primary while Nixon runs unopposed. Local leaders say the Rockefeller organization stays intact and envisions a potential beauty contest surge.
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Concord
N. H
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New Hampshire
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
GOP
Robert S. Monahan
Moovement
Wesley Powell
Sabina Freshman Die S in Route 50 Crash
An Ohio University freshman Judy Briggs 19 of Sabina died after a two car collision on Route 50 between McArthur and Allensville in Vinton County. Parkersburg resident Leora Smith 66 also died. Four others were seriously injured including Phillip Williams Charles Turner and Bonnie Van Pelt. Williams drove westbound, Smith eastbound when Williams car skidded on mud from a strip mine and hit the Smith vehicle. Ambulances transported the injured to Chillicothe General Hospital.
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Coed
McArthur
Allensville
Vinton County
Parkersburg
Judy Briggs
Sabina
Chillicothe General Hospital
Jackson Post
State Highway Patrol
James L. Smith
Smith
Chillicothe Hospital
Phillip Williams
Washington, D. H
Maplewood
Athens
Charles Turner
Greenfield Route 1
Congress St
Bonnie van Pelt
Bryan Hall
Williams
Turner
Miss van Pelt
Miss Briggs
Wellston
Chillicothe
University
University College
College of Fine Arts
Wiliams
Balloon Lands On Area Farm In Athens County
Athens County sheriff's deputies recovered a weather balloon this morning after it landed on the Neal Welch farm on Long Run Road. Sheriff Harold Shields said it will be turned over to proper authorities. The balloon, thought to be similar to one that landed at Coolville about a month ago, was seen around 10 30 a.m.
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Athens County
Charles C McGonegal Dies Veteran and Legion Leader
Charles C. McGonegal aged 64 a handless World War I veteran and national vice commander of the American Legion known for rehabilitation work died on Wednesday in Oakland California. The longtime advocate for veterans had gained wide recognition for his efforts to aid disabled servicemen and veterans.
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Oakland
Calif
Charles C. McGonegal
American Legion
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