American doctor speaks of torture in East German jail
Dr Walter Steinberg an Los Angeles chiropodist freed after six months in East German jails described brutal treatment by secret police. He said he was kept in a tomblike cell, starved, beaten, and twice attempted to hang himself. He faced charges for illegally buying a camera in East Berlin and voiced plans to publish his experiences. He blamed Swiss contact Gutmann for the trouble and sought to enter a neurotology clinic after release.
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Seymour Topping
Berlin
Los Angeles
Walter Steinberg
East Berlin
East Germany
United States
Gaunt
Haggard
Steinberg
Josef Guimaan
Sle
Gutmann
Femple University
Alhambra
Cal
Russia
Car Won't Start Mystery Baffles Milwaukee Driver
Milwaukee March story of Richard Diobik an American Motors employee who could not start his car though ignition and starter were functioning. He found a broken crankshaft and crankcase gear caused the failure after inspecting under the hood and seeing the crankshaft broken.
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Milwaukee
March
Richard Diobik
Diobk
American Motors Corporation
Die Vision
CPA Society to Meet in Hartford Chapter Speaks
The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants will hold a meeting in Hartford with speaker Gerald Okrant of Manchester as chairman. Attendees include Joseph Catasola, David Engelson, Henry Ratz Pas, and several others from New Britain and nearby towns.
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Connecticut
Paphe
Hartford
National Association of Accountants
Wredgeport Aa
Josep Ca Taseola
David Engelson
Henry Ratz Pas
Wa Brsang Karta Peedineck
Newport
Ruth Morton Wins Trip to Mississippi
Miss Ruth Morton a fitter in Howland's corset department won a five day vacation and training session at the Buena Vista hotel Biloxi Mississippi for her performance on a nation wide test sponsored by the S H H Camp Surgical company She will be one of women to attend the session May 4 to 40 She also received an In-Store Training certificate and a Train ed Fitter pin for her selling techniques and surgical garments
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Ruth Morton
Howland
Buena Vista
Biloxi
S. HH. Camp Surgical Company
Morton
Surgical Company
Actress Dur ant Wailer Freed In Longest Drunk Driving Trial
Los Angeles March AP The actress heiress Marjorie Durant Wailer was acquitted in a lengthy drunk driving trial. She thanked her lawyer and celebrated with her husband Ron Waller, while police discussed officer conduct. Joyce Byerly, also charged, faces trial next Monday.
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Los Angeles
Marjorie Durant Wailer
Gamos
Ron Waller
Atorney
Milton Zerin
Post
Fortune
Harold Sullivan
AP Whevhot
Wende
London notes many residents have never seen the ocean
London reports a curious share of British Isles residents have never visited the sea. The piece highlights limited coastal exposure amid broader travel patterns and inland living.
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London
British Isles
Draft Faces Eligible Youths Despite Low Calls
Washington officials said physically fit single men face a 100 percent chance of being drafted by about age 23 despite low monthly call levels of 13 000. Nonfathers 19 through 25 are called ahead of fathers. fatherhood can delay induction, while hardships on dependents qualify for deferment. Inductees average about 23, with the system prioritizing delinquents and volunteers first.
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Washington
Mar
Selective Service
National Guard
Focal
Farewell Run Ends Historic AT&SF Passenger Service
The Atchison Topeka portion of the AT&SF railway held a final passenger trip amid a small turnout. Officials and railway enthusiasts witnessed the last motor train run before diesel service replaced it. freight will be maintained. The Kansas Supreme Court allowed discontinuance of passenger service between Topeka and Atchison though the line’s dream lingered.
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Topeka
March
Atchison
Holliday
Santa Fe
N. M
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Kansas Supreme Court
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery Says New Healing Substance
A New York report describes Bio Dyne a healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids relieves pain and stops itching without surgery. Doctors observed rapid relief and actual shrinking in many cases with long lasting results. Supositories and ointment Preparation H are offered with a money back guarantee and express satisfaction.
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New York
N. Y
U.S
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REDS
CPA Society
Mississippi
Sunset Boulevard
Joyce Byerly
Allied Artists
L. M. Schrocker
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Mrs. Byerly
Armed Forces
Atchison - Topeka
Santa Fe Band
Cyrus K
Lis
Eman Breweries
Rheingold
Peter Lind Hayes
Patston
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