Murderous Philly sniper terror grips Oak Lane district
Philadelphia police hunt a gunman after a 28 year old housewife was killed and 13 wounded in a spree across north Philadelphia. Detectives chase leads as residents fear further shots while a city wide alert seeks the rifleman described as five foot ten, slender with light hair.
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Baby born aboard C-47 at Ladd Air Base during flight
Staff Sergeant Bill L Combs helped deliver a baby aboard a C-47 on a return flight to Ladd Air Force Base in Fairbanks Alaska. Nurse Gladys Coghill and pilot Major Gordon J Bradburn assisted as the mother Mrs Sally Esau Nenana native gave birth to a boy. Combs said the experience prepared him for any situation.
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Sloth Described as Massive Ground Animal
A huge ground sloth that stood twice as tall as a man when seated once inhabited both North and South America, illustrating its broad ancient range and size.
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South America
Chicago mechanic charged with murder in Baytown death
Raymond John Brossart, 29, a Chicago mechanic, was charged with murder in the death of 19 year old Barbara Jeannie Tomlinson in Baytown. He told reporters he wanted the chair to join her and said he had killed her after she said she loved another man. He said he met her in Chicago and they came to Baytown six weeks ago. Tomlinson was the daughter of L G Tomlinson, Baytown oil refinery employee.
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Army Plans Two Arctic Field Exercises for 1951
The Army will hold two Arctic field exercises in January and February at the Arctic indoctrination center at Big Delta Alaska. Officer student volunteers will participate in survival and tactical training. This is the third such program, following 1948. Big Delta sits along the Delta River in central Alaska about 100 miles from Fairbanks.
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Houston Building Fire Sparks Parish School Evacuation
A nearly finished recreation hall at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Houston burned on Monday. About 100 children in the adjacent parish school fled safely into the street with no injuries reported.
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Truman's Wish for Four Billion From Tax Bill
Senator George, speaking in Washington, predicts the new excess profits tax will yield over 3 billion in the first year and reach about 4 billion in the second year as defense spending rises. Congress aims to finish work this week, with New Year’s Day as a target before the new session begins.
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Yugoslavia Names Four States in Border Incidents
Belgrade reports 146 border incidents in six months attributed to Romania Hungary Bulgaria Albania and on 18 December Borba cites Romania with 55 incidents Hungary 50 Bulgaria 25 Albania 16 as a response to a Hungarian note accusing Tito border forces of provocation.
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Riots Fomented by Custody Case Alarm Singapore
Fears rise that Communist agitators may inflame clashes between Mohammedan and Christian communities over the custody of 13 year old Maria Hertogh. Police raid left wing leaders detained and riots killed 17, with 159 injured as curfews and troops restored order.
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Steel Institute Reports Steel Output Remains High
The American Iron and Steel Institute said this week’s output stays above capacity though slightly below last week. Operating at 1008 percent, mills produced about 1,944,200 tons of ingots and steel castings, with prior weeks at 101.3 percent and 1,953,800 tons.
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Search Begins in Gulf for Missing Fishermen
A Monday search for three fishermen who did not return from a Sunday Gulf of Mexico trip. Missing are W. J. Stiglets, his brother Arlage Stiglets, and Herman Mayfield. They sailed a 12 foot skiff powered by outboard. A Keesler Field plane spotted a skiff about 15 miles offshore and towed it to Gulfport for possible ID.
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Two Fire Engines Rush to Smell Toast Alarm
Two fire engines raced to a home in Baton Rouge on Monday after an alarm. Firefighters found a slice of bread jammed in an electric toaster causing smoke in the house.
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City Planner Visualizes Federal Agencies Spreading From Capitol
Senate hearing features Clarence Stein proposing outlying federal towns of 20 000 people near Washington to prevent total destruction in an A bomb strike. He argues towns near federal buildings should be walkable by workers and that a surrounding preserved area could limit growth. Senators express cautious agreement.
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Symington tabbed as future defense secretary successor
Washington December 18 W Stuart Symington was reported by a White House informant to be the president’s choice to become secretary of defense when General Marshall decides to step down. Symington, 49, currently chairs the National Security Resources Board and would move into the post only after Marshall’s retirement.
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National Legion Commander Urges Immediate Guard Mobilization
Erle Cocke Jr. told a Charleston breakfast that six to eight National Guard divisions should be called into active service. He urged removing Soviet Russia from the United Nations, and warned the United Nations withdrawal from Korea would betray American war dead. He framed the conflict as a battle for survival needing an all-out war footing.
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Britain Faces New Reduction of Meats
London reports Food Minister Maurice Webb warns that Britain’s reduced meat ration will cause difficulties as Argentina suspends shipments. The new ration drops to one shilling weekly and takes effect January 1 while negotiations for resumption of imports continue. The London Evening Star notes Argentina will ship lemons to Britain in 1951, joking about Peron’s answer to the meat issue.
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Harris believed cornered in Apache Canyon north east of Santa Fe
Posses and police pressed the search for Lucian Harris a 52 year old wanted for murder and kidnapping. Chief Ben Martinez said Harris remains in the wooded mountain country between Santa Fe and Las Vegas as fresh volunteers and riders pushed Monday into the area. The suspect released Adelina Lucero after shooting her lover Lancelot Brown.
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Apache Canyon
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Adelina Lucero
Lancelot C. Brown
College Found The University of Southern California
A citywide report notes the establishment of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles marking a milestone in higher education. The announcement emphasizes the new campus and its location in Los Angeles, California.
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University of Southern California
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