Fugitive for 22 Years Can Ask Clemency
Wisconsin fugitive George Dietsch, missing since he fled a state prison farm 22 years ago to attend his father's funeral, must return to Waupun prison, face trial and sentence for felony escape before clemency. He lived under new names in Minnesota and Iowa, married for 13 years, and was captured after a Fort Dodge traffic arrest.
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Nixon Buys Old Cummings Home In Washington
Vice President Nixon disclosed he has signed a contract to purchase the six bedroom former home of Homer S. Cummings in Wesley Heights Washington. The Nixons plan to move after redecorating the new residence and will use the older house for reduced space. The appraised value of the Cummings house is 67500 dollars with Nixon paying about 75000 dollars.
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MacArthur Quietly Celebrates 77th Birthday in NYC
In New York Gen. Douglas MacArthur marked his 77th birthday with a private Waldorf Astoria dinner attended by over 80 former comrades. Host Maj. Gen. L. J. Sverdrup of St. Louis, an WWII aide to MacArthur, organized the event. MacArthur serves as chairman of the board of Sperry Rand Corporation.
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Milroy's Group To Begin Ballot Counting Monday
Des Moines Iowa house contest to review 19 bags of Palo Alto county ballots in an election contest filed by former Rep Edward Norland against Rep Arley Barringer. Committee meeting set for 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Savery hotel to decide next steps.
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Noted Editor Calls for Open Public Business Practices
EAST LANSING Mich AP Basil Stuffy Walters executive editor of the Knight newspapers urged more open public business at the Michigan Press Association convention. He cited the Orville Hodge graft conviction and praised newspapers for uncovering corruption while warning editors to scrutinize officials who refuse cooperation.
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Guthrie County Ballot Contests Stir Iowa Meeting
Sealed ballots destined for Des Moines arrive ahead of a committee meeting as Guthrie County contest reports loom. Arthur C. Hanson leads another panel examining a challenge to Rep. S. E. Robinson’s Guthrie Center seat by Democrat B L Wooldridge of Panora.
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Moslems in Pakistan riot over Kashmir in Karachi
More than 80 000 protesters clashed with police in Karachi to denounce Indias Kashmir annexation as shops closed and crowds surged toward Indian diplomatic offices. Demonstrators demanded UN Security Council action and called for war to reclaim Kashmir.
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Indians Complain Of Subordinate Inauguration Role
Senator Robert Kerr accused President Eisenhower of relegating Indian delegates to the end of the inaugural parade timeline. He cited Pawnee honorary chief status for Eisenhower and said Osage leader Paul Pitts reported Indians waited in the cold as TV time ran out, prompting calls for apologies and changes to future ceremonies.
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Gene Autry Born in Tioga Texas on Ranch
Cowboy singer Gene Autry, born in Tioga Texas, spent his youth working on his father’s ranch, a formative detail noted in his early life.
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Anne Frank Memorial Forest planned near Jerusalem
Memorial forest to honor Anne Frank and other Nazi victims will be planted in the Jerusalem mountains. The Diary of Anne Frank is also being performed in Israeli theaters, highlighting wartime history.
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