Prisoner ordeal in Berlin as Russians detain American couple
Warrant Officer Samuel L. Harrison reports a 15 day detention in the Russian zone after he and his wife Helen traveled to Berlin to buy a dog. They were questioned, searched, separated, and kept in damp cells with limited food before being moved and later released, amid tensions following US detentions of Russians suspected of espionage.
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Samuel L. Harrison
Harrah
Okla
Helen
San Antonio
Texas
Berlin
United States
Harrison
International
Escape From Captivity Near Berlin Ends For Helen and Companion
The narrator recounts 11 days held under guard in Brandenburg after a rough trek from LAFF-A-DAY windows and a convoy ride. Food was sparse and bland fish with noodles. Russian officers questioned and guarded them. On July 15 a Russian civilian directed them toward release, and they were taken to Berlin arriving to the presence of Maj. Gen. Frank Keating, the U. S. commander in Berlin, bringing relief and reunion with Helen.
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Brandenburg
Berlin
Frank) Keating
U. S
Helen
Gen. Keating
Gusler Sentenced to Die in Slaying Bomb Case
Martinsville Virginia Amon J. Gusler convicted of booby trap bombing murder of J Russell Smith a 38 year old coworker was scheduled to die in the electric chair October 11 at the state penitentiary in Virginia.
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Martinsville, Va
Amon J. Gusler
J. Russell Smith
Virginia State Penitentiary
Model Airplane Builders Rush Work for Contest
Model airplane builders at the Cedar Rapids airport prepare for the John Pavkis Memorial contest as Hawkeye Aeroneers host a session at Hobby Hangout. Wally Blake advises the local committee on contest details while sessions remain free and open to all ages. Hot Springs, Ark is noted as the oldest national park in America. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR No 18716 Linn County Iowas District Court appoints Erusha as administrator of Margaret Harrington estate with claims and debts to be filed promptly.
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John Pavkis
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Aeroneers
Ested
Hobby Hangout
First Street
Aeroneers
Wally Blake
State of Iowa
Lfnn County
Margaret Harrington
Linn County
Iowa
Erusha
M. W. O'Rieley
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Komo
Nein
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Yager's
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Polo
Little Boys
Childrren
PRIC
Men’s & Boys
Oxfords
Wat
Phillips
Phillips 66
Tallcorn
Marshalltown
John Parks
Hot Springs
Ark
America
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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