Slaying of Girl Leads to Autopsy Findings
Brenda Jane Doucette, a third grader, was found dead near Bristol after being reported missing by her father Baxter Doucette. Authorities said she was stabbed 22 times and strangled, with an autopsy noting no rape or sexual assault. Dr. Joseph O. Collins cited a possible screw driver as the weapon. The body was discovered in woods beside a sleeved sweater around her neck.
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Joseph O. Collins
Waterbury Hospital
Brenda Jane Doucette
Tribune
Bristol
Frank Healey
Brenda
Baxter Doucette
Santa Fe Carloadings Case Through May Week
Santa Fe carloadings for the week ending May 11 1957 were 22 885 down from 23 504 in the same week 1956. Cars received from connections totaled 12 135 compared with 12 293 in 1956. Total cars moved were 35 020 down from 35 797 in 1956.
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Santa Fe
Hospital Admittances and Dismissals Listed
Monday Admittances include Albert Ross Ernest K Lucas Mrs Dale Fairchild Wilson Emmitt Harper and Rolla Rush plus Mrs John Drummond. Dismissals note Billy Yocham Evelyn Seefeldt Harold Liebst Mrs William Danials Ed D Hardendorf Donald Milner and son. Traffic citation Issued to Emmett Long for speeding in no passing zone bond $25. Building permits filed for Clifford Gibson addition at 13 N Washington and Harold K Rush new dwelling at 16178 Edith.
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Albert Ross
S. Steuben
Ernest K. Lucas
N. Lafayette
Dale Fairchild
William L. Danials
Elsmnore
Ed D. Hardendorf
S. Central
Donald L. Milner
and Son
Yates Center
Emmett Long
Neosho Mo
Clifford Gibson
Washington
Berthot Construction Co
Harold K. Rush
Edith
Slain 9-Year-Old Girl Abducted in Bristol
A pathologist reported that a pretty blonde nine year old girl abducted in Bristol was slain after being stabbed 22 times. The case centers on the brutal murder and ongoing investigation with police seeking clues and suspects.
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Bristol
Conn
City Commission hears zoning, utility, and teen canteen funding notes
The commission discussed a Plum mer and Third rezoning for an insurance office, a 220-volt wiring standard, and air conditioning limits. They debated theater license fees, free utilities for the Teen Canteen, and probation officer funding. The meeting, held at 9 a.m., opened with an invocation by Rev. William T. Hunt.
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Teen Canteen Board
Community Council
John Hemphill
William T. Hunt
First Presbyterian Church
Arizona Population Concentration Around Phoenix
More than one third of Arizona's total population lives within a 30 mile radius of Phoenix. This regional density highlights the urban core's dominance in state demographics and growth patterns.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Torrents of Water Fill El Dorado Lakes
Torrents of water pour into El Dorado's twin lakes after a dry spell, refilling reservoirs and easing water shortages. Officials warn residents to conserve until normal levels return and monitor flooding risk in surrounding areas.
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EL Dorado
Nor
Rain Boosts El Dorado Lakes in Water Supply Push
Heavy rains fill creeks feeding Lake Bluestem and Lake El Dorado, sending millions of gallons into the reservoirs. The revival raises hopes for finishing Operation Fill Em Up. El Dorado Lake, a puddle for three years, nears former lake status while Bluestem, built two years ago, finally approaches full capacity. The two neighboring lakes span about 1200 acres northeast of El Dorado.
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Bluestem
Lake el Dorado
el Dorado
Storms Strikes Arkansas Injure 23 and Sink Boats
Severe storms and three tornadoes hit Arkansas injuring 23 including eight schoolchildren in Conway Malvern and Oxford Izard County. Two men were lost on Red River after a boating accident. one rescued. A wall collapsed at Ida Burns Elementary. teacher urged desks to shield students.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Conway
Red River
eMalvern
Izard County
Oxford
Ida Burns
Gregg Canton
Hays Gibson
W. E. Bolding
Cedar Lodge 103 to meet May 15 in Stated Communication
Cedar Lodge No 103 A F and A M holds a Stated Communication on Wednesday May 15 at 8 p m with Third Degree work. A dinner and fellowship start at 7 p m. Visiting Brethren welcome. Jack A Churchill W M Roy J Chapple Secy adv 29 11
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Cedar Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Jack A. Churchill
W.M
Roy J. Chapple
Sec'y
Cattle Steady and Hog Prices Dip at Kansas City Market
Kansas City livestock report shows cattle steady with mixed other classes inching. Hogs weaken slightly and calves, stockers, and sows move within narrow ranges while quotes for dairy and sheep are provided. regional prices include Parson's market and farm receipts details.
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Kansas City
USDA
U. S
Parsons
Alvin McCoy Plans Indefinite Leave of Absence
Alvin S McCoy Kansas City Star correspondent will begin an indefinite leave of absence tomorrow. The family decided, due to my health, that we would go Chicago for treatment and rest as part of the move.
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Arizona
McCoy
Mary Margaret
Flagstaff
Ariz
Shawnee Mission High School
The
Star
Kansas
Alvin McCoy of
Star Plans
Kansas City
Alvin S. McCoy
Kansas City Star
Chicago
Texas Faces More Flooding
Storm battered Texas faced continued flood threats after weekend floods. Skies cleared in most areas while Lampasas began cleanup after a flash flood devastated the business district. Four people drowned and a fifth was missing presumed dead. Damages reached about five million dollars.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Lampasas
Water snake encounter and fishing report at Fall River reservoir
A six foot water snake swam to the boat of A F O Hara and the Lindseys at Fall River reservoir, Maurice Lindy attacked it with an oar injuring a thumb, the snake was killed, and the party reported 13 drum and channel catfish. In Moran, two 13 year old girls wrecked a neighbor's car leaving it badly damaged and injuring the occupants when a 1951 Oldsmobile driven by Margaret Ballah left the road into a ditch.
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A. F. O'Hara
Maurice
Bob Lindsay
Fall River Reservoir
Maurice Lindsay
Lindsay
Kansas break in theft and injuries reported in May 1957
Iola area theft from Max Pitts home along the Bourbon Allen County line drew a $100 reward for suspects. Injuries reported when a vehicle overturned in a field near Bronson left Miss Ballah with a dislocated hip and Miss Garrison with cuts and bruises. About 500 attended the O BryAn Ranch Field Day at Hiattville with participants from Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma.
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Baker
Ballah
Garrison
Iola
Max Pitts
Bourbon-Allen County
Bronson
Pitts
Wichita
B. E. Lorrance
Hiattville
O'Bryan Ranch
Here
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Engineers Discover Salt-Earth Mix for Dirt Road Surfaces
Highway engineers find that mixing salt with earth creates a durable surface for country dirt roads, offering a potential improvement in road stability and longevity.
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