Mercy Slayer Convicted of Manslaughter in Allentown
A Lehigh County jury found Harold A. Mohr not guilty of murder but convicted him of voluntary manslaughter in the March deer rifle slaying of his blind, cancer-stricken brother Walter in Coplay. The jury recommended mercy, reflecting contested testimony on his mental state. Sentencing was postponed pending possible motions.
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Allentown
Lehigh County
Harold A. Mohr
Walter
Coplay March
Kenneth H. Koch
Mohr
Walter Mohr
Harold
James JF. Henninger
Euthenasia Society of New York
Koch
Henninger
Margaret Cowan
Allentown State Hospital
Cowan
Norristown State Hospital
Sugar beet industry pioneers in Utah in the west
The article notes that raising sugar beets in the western United States began with pioneering efforts in Utah, marking an early development in regional agriculture and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Utah
Dallas Tot Strangles in Bed During Night
A 20 month old girl named Jane Miller died after becoming entangled in a sleeping bag in her Dallas bed. The death, ruled accidental, followed discovery by the mother early Friday morning. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Hubert Miller, reported the incident to authorities and Judge W E Richburg presided over the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Jane Miller
Hubert Miller
W. E. Richburg
Doctor Backing Fags Sought by Scientist
Dr Gordon Maddox a Denton medical doctor and research scientist offers 1000 to anyone who can name an eminent physician who advises switching to a certain cigarette brand. He posted the challenge at Baylor University students noting past attempts cost him nothing and expects no takers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
INS
Gordon Maddox
Denton
Army plans to double organized reservists in five years
The Army unveiled a five year plan to double drill paid reservists from 170000 to 367000 and create 625000 volunteer reserves eligible for short paid active duty. The plan aims to form 25 skeleton divisions plus 62 total divisions, funded by 115 to 186 million yearly budgets and 80 million for construction, with 330 schools to train reserves nationwide.
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Washington
Army
Truman
Karl R. Bendetsen
Bendetsen
National Guard
Guard
Congress
Utah Pen Preferred To That of Maryland
A Utah State Prison inmate Robert Morris urged the State Board of Pardons to stay in Utah to complete his two sentences of one to 10 years and one to 20 years. The board refused and Morris sought transfer to Maryland where he is wanted for escape. Warden A Severson said Morris should have his Utah sentence terminated so he could be returned to Maryland.
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Salt Lake City
CMNS
Utah
State Board of Pardons
Robert Morris
A. Severson
Morris
Maryland
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Studer
Austin
San Antonio 6
Texas
Toou
America
MS Congress
Lamar
By Clark
Dallas Tot
KeMar
Lamp Shop
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Austin Savings
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Red River
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