Weird Nebraska murder case yields two bodies unearthed
In the Frahm case two bodies were dug from Nebraska sands after Fred Frahm admitted nothing. John Frahm, a wealthy Arizona oilman, vanished in 1928 en route to Wa hoo. A private detective aided by Frahm helped locate a first body, while Frahm was jailed for forgery and later convicted of manslaughter.
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Wahoo
Julesburg
Colo
Fred Frahm
John
Sidney
North Platte
Jim Kulis
Moorefield
Minn
Kulis
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Unsettled Murder Case Leaves Second Body Unidentified
The case centers on two bodies. one is believed to be John based on teeth, the other remains unidentified. Fred Frahm claimed their car ran out of gasoline and he buried John after an alleged hit by another car, but the bullet hole in the second body and lack of gasoline sources raise unresolved questions. Frahm remains imprisoned.
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Fred Frahm
Crandie
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Crandic
British Snoopers Track Unlicensed Radio Listeners
London reports the post office leads a drive to locate unlicensed radio listeners amid a culture of keeping up with neighbors. Anonymity aids prosecutions as neighbor tips prompt investigations, with about 3,000 pirate listening prosecutions annually and many fines for poverty or forgetfulness.
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London
Joneses
British Post Office
British Broadcasting Corporation
Post Office
Improperly Jumping Start Strains Vehicle Components
Drivers who try to beat red lights by starting in second gear strain the engine drive shaft and rear gears. Repeated practice can lead to a component breakdown and costly repairs.
Killian's Offers Full Fall Merchandise and Deals
Christmas shoppers find a store packed with the newest fall merchandise at Killian's. The advertisement promises hundreds of comparable values and invites customers to make Killian's their shopping headquarters for a pleasurable experience.
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