Student confesses hammer slaying of Indiana teen near sinkhole
Franklin Thomas Slay of Griffin Indiana admitted killing Mary Fllen Harmon 16 Evansville with a hammer after proposing they die together in a plan to marry in Florida. He said the crime occurred near Hopkinsville Kentucky on November 26 1949 after leaving Evansville to become husband and wife.
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Fabulous Fugitive loses gun battle in Nebraska chase
William Dunkin, a 36 year old Omaha man and armed robber escapee, was killed by Kansas trooper W W Smith after a high speed pursuit near Rule Nebraska. Dunkin exchanged gunfire from an overturned safety patrol car after a 12 gauge riot gun was readied. Dunkin prior escaped custody using stolen cars across five states.
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John Stevens
May Drop Suit In Steel Price Fixing
Washington December 4 The FTC considered a compromise settlement to end price fixing conspiracy charges against nearly 100 steel companies. The proposed order would end the delivered price system and basing point pricing practices, with debate over Commission authority to settle.
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Secretary Sawyer unveils plan to unify federal anti trust rules
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer announced a government wide effort to strengthen anti trust policies at President Truman's request. The plan aims to foster voluntary compliance and reduce legal confusion, possibly drafting industry codes while considering new legislation and an inter agency board led by Sawyer. He noted a 1925 report showing high concentration in 46 industries where the top four firms dominate over 75 percent.
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Fans Ban Radio Giveaway Shows Hit By Public Indifference
New York reports a drop in radio giveaways as the public tunes out despite FCC anti giveaway rules stalled in court. Four major programs folded recently with more in jeopardy while ABC CBS NBC fight for their right to air such promotions.
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Federal Communications Commission
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Robbery at Bluefield gas station linked to fifth break-in
Bandits stole a 1950 Hudson four door from Bluefield Auto Body and then raided Renoco Service at 1100 Bluefield Avenue for about fifty dollars. A man described as 25 years old, 5 foot 10, 160 pounds, wore a gray overcoat over a striped suit and fled east in a green four door Hudson. Police issued a lookout to filling stations as investigators pursue leads in this latest burglary series.
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90 Year Old Papa Says 2 Day Old Tot Is Last Des Moines
A Des Moines laborer Luis Carrizales, aged 90, has children from 2 days old to 67 years, with a 25 year old wife who bore a girl yesterday. He was married in 1945 and has seven other children with two former wives. He notes he has never missed work or been sick and credits abstaining from drinking and smoking and regular habits for his health.
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Senate-House Atomic Committee
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Fairbanks
Alaska
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Des Moines
Luis Carrizales
Woman Trapped In Midget's Tub At Council Bluffs
Marie Turnquist a 65 year old woman endured 60 hours imprisoned in a doll sized bathtub in the home of Inez Bergant a midget. She freed herself when neighbors broke in Saturday morning and she expressed gratitude to her unseen prayers as she recovered in surprisingly good condition.
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Council Bluffs
Marie Turnquist
Reds Claim World’s Biggest Chess Tourney
London reports Russia announced a new world record chess event with 300000 players in the annual all-Russian collective farm chess amateurs tournament. Last year saw 105000 participants.
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Tuck Attacks Federal Housing Control in Speech
Richmond Virginia December 4 Governor Tuck denounced FHA anti-discrimination housing rulings calling them part of federal socialistic programs aimed at controlling people. He said funds to states come from taxpayers and warned against government by executive fiat overriding Congress.
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Miners Return To Work Under An Order Limiting Production To Three Days
Washington reports Rep. Chelf proposes a federal crime of child molestation with penalties from 10 years to death. He would empower the FBI and back constitutional amendments if needed, and would remove insanity defenses for offenders while permitting mental treatment after imprisonment.
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House Judiciary Committee
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Czech Bishops Rebuff Communists Fight for Religious Freedom
Czech bishops issued a 2100-word protest to the government warning they cannot submit to church control laws that abolish religious freedom. They accuse the regime of threats and vow to resist, citing 9 million Catholics in a 13 million country and a constitutional promise of freedom of religious acts.
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Tony
Caesar
Antonin Zapotocky
Lewis Still Tries For New Contract
John L. Lewis leads 480 000 United Mine Workers as they begin a three day work week hoping to win a new contract. A few hundred miners in Kentucky may see a five day week if talks succeed. Industry leaders say Pikeville action likely won t affect national coal production.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine
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UMW
Pikeville
Big Sandy
Kentucky
Tom Raney
Washington
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
Laurence E. Tierney, Jr
Eastern Coal Corporation
Bluefield
W. Va
SCPA
Big Sandy Operators Association
Moody
Southern
Police Check Clues In Pittsburgh Death
Pittsburgh detectives examine a small pipe for hair and blood as a potential murder weapon in the November 25 slaying of 38 year old Jean Brusco. Samples from the body will be compared tomorrow to the pipe found three days after the crime.
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Jean Brusco
Fred Good
Holiday Shoppers See Stronger Values This Year
Washington reports that Christmas buyers this year may spend nearly as much as the 1948 peak while receiving more goods for their money. Economists cite income near last year's level, continued solid retail sales, and about three percent lower prices. Additional boosts include GI policy refunds in 1950 and easier installment credit, with imports priced lower due to currency devaluation.
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Washington
Europe spends nearly three billion on Marshall plan funds
A U S survey shows Europe has used about 2.8 billion of counterpart funds from Marshall plan revenues. Nations redirect funds to debt retirement and recovery projects including factories housing dams and power plants. Germany builds a west Berlin power station and invests in coal mines and rail. Britain and Norway favor debt retirement. Austria funds Enns river works.
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European Cooperation Administration
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Austria
Enns
Germany
West Berlin
Deutschemarks
No Woman Fit For Presidency Says Nellie Ross
Nellie Tayloe Ross asserts no woman is ready to be president citing lack of national and international experience. She notes a vice presidency is a potential path, while George Neese Clark doubts any woman will seek the top job but supports more women in government roles.
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Nellie Tayloe Ross
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Gannett News Service
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