Pair Nabbed For Phenix City Killing
Two officials arrested in Phenix City murder of Albert L. Patterson after a six month probe. Arch Ferrell and Albert Fuller were arraigned on first degree murder warrants as martial rule remained. Ferrell faces past election law violations and vote fraud indictments. Fuller has prior bribery and election law findings.
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Phenix City
Ala
INS
Albert L. Patterson
Arch Ferrell
Albert Fuller
Alabama
Patterson
Ferrell
Russell County
National Guard
Fuller
University of Alabama
Birmingham
Russell Circuit Court
State
Democratic Committee
American Legion
H. Ralph Mathews
Iowa's 1954 Traffic Toll Surpasses Six Hundred
The Associated Press reports Iowa's motor vehicle deaths for 1954 rose to 603 with four more fatalities. Victims include George Hewitt of Mon damin and James Moore of Centerville, among others. Icy roads and a high death toll place 1954 near the all time highs.
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Iowa
Iowa crash in Missouri claims third life
The Sunday collision near Lancaster Missouri killed Donald Elkin of Bloomfield and earlier killed Harold Lunsford 24 also of Bloomfield and Mrs Earl Hainline 26 of Ottumwa. Six other Iowans were injured and receiving treatment.
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Kirksville, Mo
INS
Lancaster
Donald Elkin
Bloomfield
Kirksville
Harold Lunsford
Earl Hainline
Ottumwa
Crosby settlement reaches 100000 in auto suit
Hollywood AP reports three people injured in an auto collision with Bing Crosby's car last year received a 100000 settlement of their million dollar damage suit against the crooner.
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Moore
Centerville
Johnson
Pocahontas
Iowa
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Boulder crushes Malibu home. man dead two hurt
A six foot diameter boulder toppled from a mountainside and crashed through the living room roof of a Malibu Lake house, killing Ernest Asher, 66, of Reseda. Floyd Miller, 67, and his wife Delia, 71, suffered injuries and were listed in fair condition.
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Malibu
Calif
Malibu Lake
Ernest Asher
Reseda
Floyd Miller
Miller
Delia
Warning to Youthful Coasters Is Issued
Cedar Rapids traffic chief Captain Bill Remington issued a warning to motorists and youths who sled down hills into streets after several near misses. He urged parents to warn children of the dangers and drivers to exercise extra caution in sledding areas.
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Cedar Rapids
Bill Remington
Remington
Salk Hints Vaccine May Lead to Curb of Cold and Flu
Dr. Jonas Salk reported new evidence that his killed polio vaccine creates strong antibodies and lasting protection. He suggested insights from polio work could guide vaccines for influenza and the common cold, noting dead-virus vaccines may match or exceed live-virus potency. A trial group awaits a verdict around April 1 on polio prevention.
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Salk
New York
Jonas E. Salk
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Speeder Nabbed For Ninth Time In Four Years
A Cedar Rapids man Thomas Gardner 20 of 3300 avenue NW appeared in court Friday facing his ninth speeding charge in four years. Judge James Patterson fined him $10 and suspended his license 20 days. Police records show Gardner had three other traffic violations in the same period. In separate action Judge Patterson suspended Gerald Huerter of Marion for failing to yield to oncoming traffic. Two speeders appearing for the second time since last June kept their licenses after being fined $10 and costs: Dorothy Simon 615 Eighth avenue SE and David Elmer Dietz 408 F avenue NW.
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Cedar Rapids
James Patterson
Thomas Gardner
Avenue NW
Gardner
Patterson
Gerald Huerter
Marion
Dorothy Simon
Eighth Avenue SE
David Elmer Dietz
F Avenue NW
Pushbutton Study Is Asked by CIO
CIO convention in Los Angeles urged Congress to probe push-button factory production effects on the economy. Delegates approved a nationwide survey to measure speed of new machines, worker displacement, future gains, and remedies. The resolution calls for programs to protect workers and families amid technological progress alongside mass purchasing power policies.
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Los Angeles
Congress
The Gazette Adopts Four Color Process For Ads
The Cedar Rapids Gazette now publishes four color illustrations. A new color unit was installed after months of work and tested Tuesday. Beginning next Thursday advertisers will use the expansion, with color boosting reader attention and aiding ad life like product displays.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Beardsley Wife Improves After Surgery in Des Moines
Mrs William S Beardsley wife of the late governor is reported in very satisfactory condition at a Des Moines hospital after minor exploratory brain surgery. Doctors found no blood clot and noted partial paralysis on her left side has begun to improve.
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Des Moines
INS
William S. Beardsley
Beardsley
Colleges in Iowa Have Some Room
Iowa colleges could admit 5 225 to 5 425 more students with current facilities the interim committee was told. Alden L. Doud reported after a yearlong study covering enrollment facilities tuition and related subjects. He noted private and junior colleges could take four thousand plus and 525 more respectively with present spaces. Night classes could boost figures though they pose problems. The University of Iowa led full time liberal arts enrollment with 3 430 students followed by Drake 2 035 and Iowa State Teachers College 2 025.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Legislative Interim Committee
Alden L. Doud
Douds
Doud
Iown
State
University of Iowa
Drake University
Iowa State Teachers College
Graceland
Webster City
Clinton Junior College
U N Moves Toward Slap At Red China
At the United Nations in New York the General Assembly nears a strong condemnation of Peiping over the jailing of 11 American airmen. Cuba and South Africa urge broad support while Czechoslovakia backs the Soviets in a clash over U N legality. Nationalist China defends the United States as an aggressor label is debated.
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United Nations
N. Y
China
Peiping
General Assembly
U.S
Cuba
South Africa
Czechoslovakia
U.N
Assembly
U. S
T. F. Tsiang
Soviet Union
Unionist Indicted On Tax Charges In Illinois
Evan R. Dale a Southern Illinois labor leader and president of the Southern Illinois District Council of Common Laborers faces a six count federal indictment for evading 104000 plus in income taxes. The case accuses him of reporting 29954 over six years while earning 238570, with payoffs from contractors alleged as the source. Dale previously convicted in East St. Louis of attempting to extort 1030000 from builders of a 160 million dollar atomic energy plant project in Paducah Kentucky. He heads 38 000 AFL common laborers and oversees 32 local unions.
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Springfield
Ill
Evan R. Dale
U. S
Robert Oxtoby
Dale
Southern Illinois District Council of Common Laborers
Drafts Postponed to After Christmas Induction Pause
Washington AP reports the army postpones induc tion of draftees for the holiday period effective immediately. About 10,000 men are affected though the army aims to induct all 23,000 scheduled for December by increasing the rate from December 27 to 31. Optional requests for service during the holiday can be arranged. recess is non compulsory.
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Washington
Army
Toledo School Suffers Smoke Damage From Boiler-Room Fire
A Toledo public school sustained extensive smoke damage after a fire in the boiler room at about 7:30 a.m. Friday. The blaze was confined by the city fire department and quickly extinguished. A pile of old lumber near a boiler appeared to ignite from hot coals. no students were present, and a custodian discovered the fire. Superintendent M. D. Anderson noted the incident.
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the Gazette
Toledo
M. D. Anderson
Toledo Fire Department
Key Solon Cool To Mitchell Bid
Washington reports Rep. Barden of North Carolina, chosen to head the House labor committee, will oppose efforts to repeal state right to work laws. He indicated the committee will take no action on proposals targeting the laws despite pressure from Labor Secretary Mitchell.
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Washington
INS
House Labor Committee
Congress
Rep
Barden
N.C
Mitchell
Airman Finds Fish Lodged in Plane Engine
John Eppler of an air ambulance service swerved to miss a bird over the Everglades and landed to discover a fish wedged in the engine. He blamed the bird’s dropped dinner for the odd encounter.
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Chicago
John Eppler
Florida Everglades
Sam Sheppard Maintains Innocence In Slaying Claim
Cleveland doctor Sam Sheppard testified Friday that Marilyn is in his corner as he fights the wife murder charge. He rejected invoking the Fifth Amendment and described his alleged persecution, recounting how he found missing drugs and how he rushed to his wife after hearing her cries before being knocked unconscious.
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Cleveland
Sam Sheppard
Marilyn
Sam
Bay Village
J. Spencer Houk
Sheppard
William Corrigan
Corrigan
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