Traffic Victim Lies Helpless for 9 Days
An 18 year old California girl, Jean Margetts, survived nine days trapped in a 300 foot embankment alongside US Highway 40 near Salt Lake City after a plane spotted wreckage. Her fiancé James Hixon, 22, of Salt Lake City, was initially counted dead. Jean endured starvation, a skull fracture, and exposure before rescuers freed her. she and Hixon disappeared June 24 on a fishing trip.
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Salt Lake City
California
Jean Margetts
Sunnyvale
Calif
Lawrence Margetts
Salt Lad City
James Hixon
Jean
Area Highways Fatal to Two Men in Separate Crashes
State Highway Patrol reports two young men died in separate late night crashes near Route 554 and Route 7 in Hocking County. Mulford, 19, of Cheshire died after a truck struck a tree. Tatum, 19, of Baltimore died from a skull fracture after a car collision. Crider, 21, of Lancaster faces manslaughter and unsafe operation charges. five passengers were hospitalized with injuries.
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Ohio
Louis F.isa
Tarum, Jr
Baltimore
State Highway Patrol
Mulford
Wendell C. Mulford
Cheshire
Jane
Route 2
Onetims
Tatum
Hocking Valley Hospital
Owen C. Yaw
Hocking County
Jerry M. Crider
Lancaster
Logan
Francis Myers
D. E. Cox
Cox
Hocking County Grand Jury
Crider
Frank L. Young, Jr
Jerry L. Littrell
Mason E. Williams
Meigs Prosecutor's Expenditures Cleared by Audit
Meigs County auditor and commissioners approved expenses after a Bureau of Inspection review. James B. O'Brien filed revised sworn expenditures for 1954 and 1955. The report finds compliance with law and notes no earlier irregularities, though it questions the bureau's authority to probe prosecutor expenditures.
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Pomnur
Bureau of Inspection and
Super
Meigs County
County Vision of
O'Brien
James B. O'Brien
Cedric W. Clark
Lass Survives Lion Attack in Muskegon Yard
Beatrice Ann Harris, 3, was grabbed by a 270 pound lion in a backyard act Saturday night. She underwent brain surgery, left critical list, and was later reported out of danger and recovering. The lion and cub are held in traveling cages by Muskegon County authorities.
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Muskegon
Mich
Beatrice Ann Harris
Harris
Beatrice
George DeNio
Muskegon County
Six Killed On Roads On Ohio Fourth Of July
The Associated Press reports six traffic deaths and two drownings in Ohio during the Fourth of July period as lighter traffic and rain reduced overall casualties. A fall from a railroad freight car and a drowning at an abandoned quarry near Columbus were among the other fatalities. Two motorcyclists were among the six traffic victims.
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Ohio
Portsmouth
Associated Press
Unfair Labor Practices Cited to Mine Owner
Lawrence Massachusetts authorities cite unfair labor practices by a mine owner and identify two dead robbers in a bungled jewelry store heist. The trial involved Walter Beisser and Richard P Witham tied to alleged labor violations while other incidents yield multiple fatalities from fireworks, accidents, and miscellaneous causes.
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Washington
Warren Deckham
Labor Relations Board
Richard P. Witham
Ten X Coal Co
Roseville
Ohio
Deckham
John H. Eadie
Rita
Walter Bei
United Mine Workers of America
Ex-Senator Myers Dies of Leukemia in Philadelphia
Former U S Senator Francis J Myers aged 54 died of leukemia shortly after 1 am in Philadelphia local time. He served in the Senate and was active in postwar politics. His death closes a noted career in public service.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Francis J. Myers
Toll estimate shows 130 Fourth of July deaths
The nation's Fourth of July traffic toll reached the preholiday estimate of 130 deaths and appeared headed for a higher total as the holiday period continued.
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Associated Press
Ohio Supreme Court Denies Rehearing for Dr Samuel Sheppard
LOLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court denied today a rehearing for Dr Samuel H Sheppard convicted wife slayer The court action clears the way for an appeal to the U S Supreme Court if the osteopath persists
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Ohio Supreme Court
Samuel H. Sheppard
U.S. Supreme Court
Jordan Troops Move To Israel Frontier
Mayors Middle East News Agency reported Jordan troops were ordered to the frontier with Israel at midnight Wednesday. Israel denied the charge as fabrications while Jordan alleged Israeli troop concentrations near Jerusalem and along the demarcation line. King Hussein reportedly briefed U S Britain France and Arab neighbors as Lebanon warned of a regional alert. The State Department had no word of unusual troop activity.
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Cairo
Middle East
Jordan
Israel
Jordan Army
Jerusalem
Amman
Hussein
United States
Britain
France
Egypt
Syria
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Yafi
State Department
Washington
Shower of Bargains Ad Pushes Summer Sales
A loud call to readers to sell or buy used furniture and other items through low-cost ads. The notice urges placing ads via dialing 31242 and calls for submission before 9 to run the same day. It highlights country homes, cottages, and better cars as summer sale targets.
Forgery Races Mother of 3 Stairs Landlord and Wife
Mrs Blanche Jacobs, mother of three and wife of Maj Eugene Jacobs, murdered her elderly landlords Andrew J. Robinson and Maude Robinson in their Groveport home after a check forgery scheme backfired. The bodies, found in the bathroom, showed multiple stab wounds. Authorities said forged checks totaled 1149 dollars.
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Columbus
Lockbourne
Sheriff's
Jacobs
Robinson
Blanche
Zobs
Beck
Eugene W. Jacobs
Andrew J. Robinson
Maude
Groveport
Ellsworth P. Beck
Franklin County
State Order Confuses Tot in Mich
Kenneth Flietstra, a 6 year old, was reported to have been struck by a truck at a gasoline station while bicycling. He was taken to a hospital for first aid as police investigated the automobile incident and a secretary of state warning reportedly prompted the family to seek clarification.
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Um and
Rapids
Mich
Kenneth Flietstra
Secretary of State
Kenneth
Robert Flietstra
Estes Kefauver Declines VP Bid at Portia Press Conference
Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver told a Portia press conference he would decline the Democratic vice presidential nomination if offered. He said he currently has about 250 votes from Stevenson supporters and between 400 and 500 delegates backing him for the presidential nomination.
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Portia
Ark
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Adlai Stevenson
Bender Defends Foreign Aid Amid Ohio Criticism
Senator Bender defended foreign aid during a debate on the 1956 bill, saying Ohio and the Midwest oppose it though many support the President. He noted his run against Gov. Lausche and that he plans to vote with Eisenhower, despite local unease about aid costs.
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James B. Sibbison
Washington
John W. Bricker
Bender
Congress
Ohio
Jun
Eisen
George Hower
H. Bender
Middle West
Frank J. Lausche
Eisenhower
Father Tries To Pay Off Kidnaper of Baby
In Wesbury New York an apparent ransom payoff attempt occurred at 10 a.m. for 10-week-old Peter Weinberger. Morris Weinberger placed a brown envelope with $2000 in small bills by a tree near the home before returning inside. Police and reporters watched as the envelope remained at the spot while authorities investigated the kidnapping noted to involve a note demanding payment.
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Wesybury
N.Y
Peter Weinberger
Morris Weinberger
New York
Weinberger
Oli
Peter
Poles Press Riot Probe In Poznan After Bloody Uprising
A Polish communist commission opened hearings in Poznan on the Poznan riot that killed and wounded hundreds over food and freedom. Workers testified on causes while Poznan officials faced charges of cowardice and negligence as premier Cyrankiewicz said the inquiry would lead to cabinet recommendations and possible government purges.
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Josef Cyrankiewicz
Heaings
Poznan
Red
Poz‘nan
Cyrankiewicz
V Cabinet
Bee Sting Tragedy Stuns Man in Shock Incident
A man dies after a bee sting triggers an allergic shock during a controversial antitrust move involving GM and bus manufacturing. The event follows a televised press conference where Brownell announced a civil action against GM. Officials note the release drew public attention amid claims of political overtones.
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Dan Luis Oblory
Calif
Dept
Wilson, Weant
Cf8 Corp
Justice Department
Weant
Detroit
Brownell
Samdors
Chauncey
Newspae Gallipolis
Glouster
Nelsonville
Point Pleasant
Pomeroy-Middleport
Sports Now
NBC
Ownell
Coptors and Mountaineer Team For Crash Scene
Two helicopter pilots and a mountaineer planned to join a dangerous attempt to reach Grand Canyon with a 20 year old worker. Mrs Milano, a 35 year old housewife, gave birth by Caesarean during the disaster. Doctors expect the infant to grow to normal stature. Rehearing denied: Ohio Supreme Court refused a new hearing on a case about pinball machines used as gambling devices.
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Leveland
Grand Canyon
Trinidad
Milano
Joseph van Pases
Cata Oesae
Ana Grand Canyon
Tae
Mary Ann
Columbus
Ohio Scheme
U S Chief Mediator Explores Steel Rift in Pittsburgh
Federal Mediation director Finnegan and two aides visited Pittsburgh for exploratory talks with United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald and U S Steel vice president John A. Stephens amid a five day steel strike involving about 650000 workers. He said no immediate resumption of negotiations and noted no foggiest notion on when talks might restart. The government plans a temporary freeze on stockpiled steel items to keep defense production going.
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Prrispunun
Joseph F. Finnegan
Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service
Pittsburgh
Finnegan
United Steelworkers
David J. McDonald
John A. Stephens
U. S. Steel Corp
Fireworks Crowd Becomes Tragic Train Tragedy in Illinois
A Milwaukee Road passenger train rammed into a Fourth of July crowd in Fox Lake Illinois, killing three people including a pregnant mother and her young son, and injuring five. About 80 to 100 spectators lined the track and a trestle near the American Legion field as a holiday express bound for Chicago from Walworth approached after an earlier freight passed. Firefighters warned spectators but panic followed as the train rounded the curve. Identified dead include Lillian Pavelchik 33 and her son Gary 7 of Round Lake and Carl Strand 42 of Waukonda. Police noted the crowd likely could not hear the whistle amid fireworks noise.
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Fox Lake
Ill
Milwaukee Road
Ilinois
American Legion
Riverside Island
The
Legion
Chicago
Walworth
Legion Field
Jim Tutt
Lillian Pavelchik
Gary
Round Lake
Carl Strand
Waukonda
Pavelchik
Mel Platenko
Television Set Catches Fire in Gallipolis Home
In Gallipolis on Kincon Ave, a television set sparked and caught fire Thursday at 10:15 am. The blaze subsided before firefighters arrived. Babysitter Mrs. Hugh Childs unplugged the set from an electrical outlet to prevent damage. A prior incident occurred in May when James Betz's set sparked before being unplugged.
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Gallipolis
Bill Cooper
Kincon Ave
Coopers
Hugh Childs
James Betz
Xenia Crash Involves Twenty Two Freight Cars
State Highway Patrol reports a 22 car pile up near Xenia Ohio involving a 67 car Pennsylvania freight train. One car burned but there were no injuries.
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Xenia
Ohio
State Highway Patrol
Pennsylvania
Toda
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FBI
Robert Field
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Field
John Pat Drennon
Carol Drennon
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Carol
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Veep
Isenhower
Berlin
Coptors
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