Trials and Tribulations in the Marilyn Sheppard Case
A Cleveland reporter reflects on the Sheppard murder trial. He notes the emotional toll on families and witnesses, describes key figures including Dr. Sam Sheppard and his brother Richard, and details the Houk family’s troubled testimony and courtroom tension as the case unfolds toward a possible Christmas verdict.
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Cleveland
Ins
Marilyn Sheppard
Sam
Sheppard
Marilyn
Spencer
Esther Houk
Bay Village
Steve
Houk
Marilyon
John Mahon
Chip
TVA Power Plant Debate Over Private vs Federal Funding
The discussion centers on building a new steam plant in the TVA area with either private capital and bonds or federal appropriations of 107 million dollars. Supporters claim TVA has lowered power rates nationwide and remains a national asset.
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Tennessee Valley
Thority
TVA
Hickenlooper
Hick Kefauver Debate Over Dixon Yates Contract
Washington AP report on a radio debate between Senator Kefauver and Senator Hickenlooper on the Dixon Yates power contract. Hickenlooper framed the issue as government versus private power, while Kefauver argued the matter is broader than a simple public private power dispute.
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Washington
Dixon- Yates
Kefauver
Dtenn
Sen. Hickenlooper
Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
Hickenlooper
U. S
Heifer Rescued From Sewer After Manhole Fall
Jewel the heifer fell into a sewer on Friday and wandered in a sewer main for two days. A 5 foot 2 inch, 130 pound construction worker maneuvered her out after larger men failed. Jewel returned to Ernest Florian's farm Monday.
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Decatur, Ill
Jewel
Ernest Florian
Heifer Hoisted From Sewer After Public Struggle
A 600 pound heifer became trapped in a sewer while land retreated into the 500 foot line. Construction worker Eddie Seaton entered a second manhole Sunday to guide the animal toward the entry point. He used a sling and water to calm the animal as it was hoisted out from the manhole amid wooden barricades.
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Eddie Seaton
SwedenConsumes Less Alcohol Than England Belgium France
The total consumption of hard liquor wine and beer in Sweden is lower than in England Belgium or France according to the report.
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Sweden
England
Belgium
France
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Richard Sheppard
Osbornes
Illinois Central
Wayne A. Johnston
Illinois
Hick, Kefauver
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Turkey
Hamilton
Vita
Toyland
Liza
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