Nugent Breaks Down In Korean War Prison Memoir At Court
Fort Sill Oklahoma March 3 Government lawyers aimed to resume Thursday questioning Maj Ambrose Nugent who caused a court martial recess by crying while recounting 38 months as a POW in Korea His voice choked as he recalled starvation deprivation and torture and he said he was sorry about the incident The 15 year veteran from Merrill Wisconsin was expected to finish testimony on nine charges of collaborating with his Communist captors The defense presented a photo from his 1953 release showing him emaciated at 126 pounds
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Representative Seeks Full Seven Million for Old Age Aid
In Austin on March 5, Representative James A. Turman of Gober introduced a bill to devote the full seven million dollar increase approved by voters last November to old age assistance. The proposal would leverage federal funds to nearly match the state boost, keeping the $55 monthly maximum unchanged. The amendment limits per person support to twenty dollars, while federal adds twenty five to yield fifty five. About 34,000 of roughly 223,000 old age cases in Texas receive the maximum, with others to gain.
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Bette Davis Talks of Op for Return to Screen
Hollywood star Bette Davis, fresh from Maine, recalls a bone tumor operation two years ago that nearly ended her career. She previews Sir Walter Raleigh at 20th Century Fox and discusses recovery, a New England tie, and watching husband Gary Merrill on TV for the first time.
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Woman Skims Town for Rent Money in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS Ind March 3 UP WN KEther Sizemore 25 was charged with renting her house to 17 families and skipping town with the rent money. She, mother of six, said she offered the home for rent in a newspaper ad and the people kept coming. Her lawyer claimed the ad was too effective and she was overwhelmed.
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Telephone Pole Tax Proposal in Texas Legislature
Austin reports Rep Buckshot Lane proposes a new annual pole tax of 80 cents per pole claiming Texas has millions of poles. He says utilities benefit from roads but pay nothing to the state. The plan suggests a half dollar levy instead of rental charges. House members approve a constitutional amendment to remove the 10 percent cap on small loans and let the legislature set rates.
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