Killer of Three In Wife's Family Shot to Death
In Roy New Mexico a 45 year old veteran Lawrence Weisdorfer killed three members of his estranged wife's family then was shot by Bradley Weathers a 59 year old man who later killed him as he tried to flee. Weisdorfer had been released from prison camps and had threatened further slayings.
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Roy
N.M. Wm
Corregidor
New Mexico
Lawrence Weisdorfer
Bradley Weathers
Weisdorfer
Elizabeth
James
Allen
John Menapace
Weathers
Andy Powells
Floyd Ivey
Iveys
Menapace
Powells
Texas
Harvard College Named After John Harvard Founder
Harvard University traces its origin to 1636 with Puritan roots and 1639 official renaming to honor donor John Harvard who contributed funds and books to the fledgling college.
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Harvard University
John Harvard
NATO moves to arrange ministers meeting with Russia
Diplomatic officials say the United States and NATO will push to set up a foreign ministers meeting with Russia. Opinions vary on Russia's willingness but a broader East West agenda may emerge. The plan reflects a compromise between NATO rearmament and seeking talks with Moscow.
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Paris
United States
NATO
Russia
Eisenhower
State Dulles
Free World
Europe
Railroads Seek Boost in Rates Across Regions
United States Class I railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for selective freight rate increases averaging about three percent to cover rising costs. The petition notes recent August hikes and projects further expenses by year end, with new rates ready for submission and potential 20 day publication after ICC approval.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Commission
Prisoners Face New Restrictions Aboard Warden’s Warning
A fragment notes Warden Paul J. Madigan warning that Europe arming with modern supplies could provoke actions. It mentions a two pound bag of hard candy, weapons, candy bars, and six cigars as part of a cited risk to prisoners, described as a significant factor in their lives.
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Europe
Russia
Paul J. Madigan
Homeowner Trapped In His Own Attic
Kansas City resident Joseph A. Stowe, building a fireplace, wedged himself in the attic for 3 1 2 hours. His family was away. a neighbor heard his cries and firemen freed him without injury.
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Kansas City
Joseph A. Stowe
Stone
Candy and Cigars For Alcatraz Inmates
SAN FRANCISCO Inmates at Alcatraz Prison will receive candy and cigars on Christmas Eve. The plan covers all 280 inmates as a small holiday cheer from the prison administration.
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Alcatraz
San Francisco
Alcatraz Prison
Army Protocol Fails To Budge Muscle Man
Army protocol failed last night to move a muscular man from beside a field while entertainment figures and a touring troupe were mentioned. The Tribune notes a dining event with Hollywood celebrities and a pairing of military wives at a 30 cent weekly entry in wartime Okinawa era setting.
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Fort Bruckner
Okinawa
Mickey Hargitay
Jayne Mansfield
Bob
Hope
the Tribune
Army
Actress and escort switch seats at formal dinner
The account describes Hargitay refusing a colonel's wife dinner invitation and instead sitting with his fiancée. He swapped placecards to sit beside Miss Mansfield, while Vice Admiral Wallace Beakley, head of the 7th Fleet, sat on her other side in the dining room.
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Hargitay
Col. Lamar Ratcliffe
Peach Orchard
Ark
Miss Mansfield
Wallace Beakley
7Th Fleet
How to open a can of corned beef hash
A quick kitchen tip explains opening by removing the lid circle from one end and pushing the other circle to eject the hash, simplifying access to the contents.
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