Two American Collegians Freed by Soviets at Helmstedt
Two American college students Warren Oelsner and Peter Sellers, held since July 30 by Soviet authorities, crossed the Russian barrier near Helmstedt on their way to Hamburg. Their release followed intervention by U S authorities and High Commissioner John J. McCloy after prior warnings and hostage speculation.
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Helmstedt
Germany
Freedom
Warren Oelsner
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Peter Sellers
Magdeburg
Hamburg
Edward Oelsner
Walter Hess, Jr
United States
Potsdam
Bina
Berlin
George P. Hays
Hays
Oessner
John J
Mystery of Hand In Trunk Solved
Chippewa Falls sparked a small-town mystery as a hand appeared from a car trunk dragging attention. Police, led by Chief George Gebhard, issued alerts about a black auto until Vernon Geissler, a mechanic, revealed he was riding in the trunk to find a rattling noise and had removed the alarm.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
George Gebhard
Gebhard
Vernon Geissler
Mental State of Girl on Trial for Drowning Boy
Diana Allen thirteen faces a court battle over her mental state as the defense questions witnesses about her sanity after she allegedly confessed to using a scarf to drown seven year old Charles Johnson in a creek. The state presented four witnesses claiming sanity while family and school officials testified to normal behavior.
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Diana
Eric Johnson
Johnson
James Bartley
Annabelle Parsons
Parsons
Imogene Welch
Charles Lawrence
Real Reason Alleged in Murder Case Testimony
Mrs. Parsons told defense attorney she disliked her niece because she had stolen money. When pressed for a real reason she said she was against anyone who is a murderer. State's Attorney Pearce described the girl as having crime and murder on her mind. Defense waived opening argument.
Rise in August non farm employment noted by Labor Dept
The Labor Department reports non farm employment in August rose just over 43 million, about 500 thousand more than July. It highlights above seasonal boosts in many industries, with high levels in food processing and textiles, while total employment remains about two million below last December's record. Weekly earnings in manufacturing averaged 54.60 dollars and the factory workweek stood at 39 hours.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Locks Fail To Save Liquor Store In Chicago Burglary
James Nicholaou paid 1800 for new locks to deter burglars at his Chicago liquor store. Burglars still broke in stealing 150 in cash and whisky valued at 2000, despite the security upgrade.
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Chicago
James Nicholaou
Cupid’s indirect courtship ends with wedding plan
In Chicago, Mrs Palmira Ardunini and James Novi faced a disorderly conduct case after a spate of police and fire visits tied to Novi’s courting. Ardunini dropped prosecution as she announced plans to marry Novi this Saturday.
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Wover
Chicago
Cupid
Palmira Ardunini
James Novi
Novi
Century dates debated over calendar milestones
The note argues the second century began January 1 1900 not 1901, and if the nineteenth ended December 31 1899 the first century would be 99 years. it discusses how centuries are counted and labeled.
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Tae
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