Teenager and girlfriend hunted in Bennet murder spree
Lancaster County prosecutors prepared first degree murder charges against Charles Starkweather and his girlfriend Caril Fuentes for six grisly killings near Lincoln. Officers across Nebraska and neighboring states pressed a house by house manhunt aided by armed farmers. The slain include Carol King and Robert Jensen, both high school students, and Velda Bartlett and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennet
Neb
Lancaster County
Elmer Scheele
Charles Starkweather
Scheele
Starkweather
Caril Fufate
Lincoln
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Mount Vernon
McKeon Named January Marine of the Month at Cherry Point
Matthew C. McKeon, once a Parris Island drill instructor tied to the 1956 death march, is chosen as January Marine of the Month by All Weather Fighter Squadron 114 at Cherry Point. He vows to remain in the Corps and build an honorable career after his sentence reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Point
N.C
Navy
Charles Thomas
Matthew C. McKeon
Parris Island
Marine Corps
Pfe McKeon
All Weather
McKeon
Thomas
Worcester
Mass
Corps
Debt Hike Simplified By Doubts Over Budget Figures
Senators questioned Eisenhower budget estimates as the debt limit hike faces scrutiny. Edward Martin and Byrd warned that revenue may be lower and spending higher than stated, potentially altering proposed increases. The administration seeks 5 billion more through June 30 1959, with a one year limit under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Edward Martin
Congress
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
House
GOP
Senate Policy Committee
Concert Heart Attack Fatal to Xylophonist
A heart attack during a children's concert Tuesday killed George J. Carey 63 a nationally known xylophonist and chief percussionist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
George J. Carey
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Hole in yard blamed on sewer break near Houston couple
A Houston area home faced a puzzling eight foot wide hole in the front yard after authorities attributed the incident to a break in a sewer line. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Goddard were described as the homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Arthur E. Goddard
Physicians Give O Neill Go Sign For Recovery Plan
COLUMBUS Gov. C William O Neill likely to resume duties and run for re election after heart attack doctors say he will have full healing with no impairment. Preparations for filing petitions proceed. press secretary HAL W CONEFRY notes O Neill planned to file Feb 3 with deadline Feb 5 and intends to campaign actively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
William O'Neill
George I. Nelson
Hal W. Conefry
O'Neill
Conefry
Cincinnati Zoo Too Poor To Buy Rare Iron Horse
Cincinnati officials say the zoo cannot pay 18000 dollars to acquire a rare steam locomotive nicknamed the iron horse, a late model example being replaced by diesel power. The zoo seeks funding or donations to bring the historic locomotive to its grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mutehler Chosen For Wright Brothers Memorial Mural
Dwight Mutehler, Ohio University drawing lecturer, is one of six artists selected to submit 9 by 12 foot mural concepts honoring the Wright brothers. The Ohio Historical Society judges chose from 73 applicants, with each artist to receive 1000 dollars for their submission and a final mural contract worth 15000 dollars for the north entrance of the Statehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Mutehler
Ohio University
Wright Brothers
Ohio Historical Society
Mutchler
Paul Riba
Cleveland
Glen Shaw
Chagrin Falls
Robert Smith
Dayton
Clarence Carter
Milford
N. J
Allyn Cox
New York City
Statehouse
Weather summary for Ohio West Virginia and national outlook
Cloudy and moderately cold with light snow flurries today and tonight. Low around 2 in the north and 25 to 28 in West Virginia with continued cold Thursday and a chance of afternoon snow. Five day forecast shows near normal to slightly below normal temperatures with light snow or flurries likely across much of the period. Many major cities report mixed cloud cover and some light precipitation in the outer regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohlo
West Virginia
Weaather
Albuquerque
Bismarck
Cleveland
S.s
Steen Moines
Grand Rapids
Indianaolis
Los Angeles
Memphis
Mols
St. Paul
Enow
New York
Craha
St Lingle
San Francisco
Tampa
Diplomat Urges Arm Agreement in Secret State Dept Meeting
Russian ambassador Georgi Zarubin, departing, reportedly urged Harold Stassen to push for a disarmament accord. The Jan. 15 meeting at the State Department was secret until Tuesday and reflected continued Soviet interest in limited arms reduction. Stassen pressed for a favorable reply to Eisenhower's Jan. 12 letter and possible East-West talks if progress is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgi Zarubin
Russia
Harold Stassen
State Department
Stassen
Zarubin
Eisenhower
Bulganin
Syria approves union with Egypt as Arab state nears
Damascus reports the Syrian Cabinet approved union with Egypt and Prime Minister Sabri Assali forecast a proclamation of the united Arab state within the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Syria
Union of
Egypt
Sabri Assali
Hopes Rekindled As Boy Scout Missing In Mendocino National Forest
Footprints in the snow raise hopes that a 12 year old Tenderfoot Boy Scout missing since Saturday may be found alive in Mendocino National Forest near Willows California. Local search teams continue intensive ground and aerial efforts through the area.
Athens water woes loom over Ohio hearing
The Ohio Water Survey Committee heard Athens Mayor George D. King and Bremen representative Irey Gray during an all day session at Ohio University. Gordon K. Bush urged a dam at East Mill to conserve water flood control and create a riverfront recreation area. He noted the project would miss federal flood funds and likely cost at least 65 thousand dollars, suggesting state study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio Water Survey Committee
Ohio University Center
George D. King
Amesville
Irey Gray
Bremen
Ike Uses Helicopter For Short Washington Flight
President Eisenhower flew from the White House to National Airport by helicopter marking his first use of the new service for a short hop. He then boarded the Columbine II for a 7:56 a.m. departure toward Kansas City for his elder brother Arthur’s funeral, with return planned after services. The party included James Hagerty and Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
National Airport
Kansas City
Columbine II
Arthur
Eisenhower Party
James C. Hagerty
Howard M. Snyder
New Powers Proposed for Defense Secretary in Pentagon Plan
Washington AP reports preliminary Pentagon reform would grant the defense secretary broad new authority over military spending. Retired Gen Lucius Clay urges a single military command and claims current funding control is weak. Senate Armed Services backed an authorizing measure with funds for air defense, missile detection, ballistic missile bases, and dispersal of SAC bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Defense
Pentagon
McElroy
Senate
Lucius Clay
Krisenower
Clay
Rockefeller
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
Strategic Air Command
Consolation payment made after Girard death in Japan
A U S Army claims officer gave 629 396 yen to Akikichi Sakai, husband of Kamilo Girard slain on an Army firing range. Lt. Col. Joseph L. Haefere added 604 yen to bring total to about 630 000 yen. Sakai said he would use the funds for his children’s future and to honor his wife with a tombstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omagahara
Japan
William S. Girard
Joseph L. Haefere Nocona
Tex
Akikichi Sakai
Girard
Ohioan Guilty Of Murder In Bronx Taxi Robbery
A Bronx County jury found Leroy Keith a 42 year old ex convict guilty of first degree murder for killing David Suro and stealing his taxicab in the Bronx during a December 19 1956 robbery attempt. Sentencing set for Friday. Keith faces the electric chair and is wanted in Ohio for another murder after parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx
Leroy Keith
Samuel Joseph
Keith
David Suro
Jersey City
N. J
Suro
Ohio
American mothers depart China after three weeks with sons
Three American mothers who spent three weeks in Red China with their prisoner sons left for the United States today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Hong Kong
Red China
United States
U S Has Reasons for Interest in Venezuelan Uprising
The United States monitors upheaval in Venezuela as Marcos Perez Jimenez is exiled after a military coup. The nation, small but oil rich, hosts about 33 000 Americans and faces the risk of the oil supply being disrupted as political turmoil continues. The era started with the 1948 coup and ensuing dictatorship, with oppression and censorship marked by the junta’s rule and the 1952 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Marcos Perez Jimenez
Barbara Douglass
Messenger Wire
Jimenez
U. S
Vene
Perez Jimenez
Thor Performs Well As Jupiter Nears Zero Hour
Cape Canaveral AP reports the Air Force Thor missile achieved a successful flight, flying its prescribed course and landing in the preselected impact area. The Thunder series has seen five of nine launches perform well as the Jupiter satellite effort nears launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force
Thor
Dulles Hints U S Aid Position at Baghdad Pact Conference
U S Secretary of State Dulles signaled potential sympathy for new financial aid to Middle East projects as Baghdad Pact members Turkey Iran Iraq and Pakistan press for funds. He gave no firm grant commitment, speaking as an observer at a conference that ends Thursday. He outlined Washingtons stance at a plenary session after the Economic Committee report approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankara
Turkey
U. S
Dulles
United States
Middle East
Iraq
Iran
Pakistan
Teacher Solves Odd Spelling Question in Class
In Little Rock Arkansas eight year old Joe Oliver asked his teacher Betty Benson how to spell the word sex. She complied. Later Joe read his story that ended I like turtles and in sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock, Ark
Joe Oliver
Betty Benson
Miss Benson
Joe
Cover Girl Wins Anne Frank Role
A New Jersey model Millie Perkins aged 18 from Passaic was chosen from 10 000 applicants to play Anne Frank in the film adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. She had no prior acting experience and was flown from Paris to compete among seven finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
New Jersey
Anne Frank
Millie Perkins
Passiac
New York
Paris
News Jobs Plentiful in Dallas Discussion
Dean Earl E English of the University of Missouri School of Journalism says there is a bright future in news work for young people. He noted the school graduated 110 students last year and 563 job offers were extended to graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Earle English
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Parking Vote Slated To Bargain For Reds Stay
Cincinnati City Council considers spending two million dollars on parking for baseball fans in exchange for guarantees the Cincinnati Redlegs will remain in the city for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Redlegs
Ducky Corn May Learn Fate Today
Ironton councilman Dustin E. Corn faces a possible new trial or sentence in a federal tax case. Hearings resume as doctors warn prison could endanger his life due to diabetes and arteriosclerosis. Judge Mell G. Underwood withheld ruling pending medical testimony and a probation report for John W. Hall of Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Irontan
Dustin E
Ducky
Underwood
John W. Hall
Zanesville
Nike Missile Centers Locations Announced
The Pentagon announced locations for four Nike Hercules missile launchers to defend Cincinnati. Areas named include Dillsboro-Aurora in Indiana, Oxford, Wilmington and Felicity in Ohio, plus a final Nike center to be built at Painesville in northern Ohio per the 2nd Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
Pentagon
Hess
R-Ohio
Dillsboro-Aurora
Ind
Oxford
Ohio
Wilmington
Felicity
Clermont County
Painesville
2Nd Army
Ohio study committee on dual headlights mandated
Lights on new cars with dual headlights trigger formation of a five man committee to study and recommend changes in Ohio laws. Present statutes do not cover dual lights. The committee was named Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oregon
Chicago
Caril
August Meyer
Carol King
Robert
Marine Honor
Harry M. Miller
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
G. Taylor Evans
Ohio Water Service Co
Struthers
Hocking River
Ralph W. Peters
Miller
Peters
Messenger
Don Moore
O Neill
OUL
Mutehler
Art
Red
Ok’s Union
By Vic Sherow
Ike
Girard Victim
Kamilo
Jupiter
Ducky Corn
Nike Missile Centers
Jackson
Pomeroy Panthers
Nelsonville Library
Glouster Point Pi Chauncey
Logan Pom-Mid Comics
Gallipolis
Nelsonville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!