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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1954

Page

13

Blanket and trousers missing in Wave murder case

In Leonardtown Maryland police, aided by Navy personnel, searched for a blanket and a pair of trousers alleged to have been discarded by naval airman Carl Willis Strickland in connection with the murder rape of Wave Trene Marion Conole. Strickland, 21, denied the slaying as sheriff Willard Long suggested multiple suspects remain. Strickland says he was with Miss Conole and another hitchhiker near a Chesapeake Bay beach Friday night.

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Wave's purse found as murder case unfolds

The airman claimed the Wave purse ended up in his car and the bloody blankets were discarded after a beach discovery. Miss Conde's body was found on the beach with injuries and authorities said she was raped. Strickland was arrested and held without bail as a preliminary hearing was set. In a separate report, Russia announced a new iceless refrigerated train for long-haul meat and produce transport.

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Home Calling Congress Hurries Work Amid Heat and Housing Bill

Congressional leaders pressed for rapid action in Washington as lawmakers aimed to return home before the August recess. The Senate planned debate on Eisenhower’s housing program, a major public housing bill tied to desegregation disputes. The plan calls for 35,000 housing units annually for four years, a target raised in committee, despite opposition from Sen. Burnet Maybank.

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Eight year old David Sherman Karner loses Wheeze Kid title

Washington May 31 Eight year old David Sherman Karner loses the Wheeze Kid title after swallowing a small item. Doctors removed it with forceps. The incident highlights fragile health issues and public concerns about childhood medical costs. The article also notes looming farm program funding and House actions on appropriations for Labor and Welfare and social security reform.

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Livestock prices rise as market shows active Monday trade

Chicago reports active cattle and hog markets with gains across weights. Prices rise 25 to 50 cents, top hogs near 27 a hundredweight while cattle and veal edge higher, with primes 23 to 25.50 and heifers up to 26.00. Smallest Monday run since 1951 limits supply, keeping prices firm on many grades.

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Mutual Funds Week's Opening Prices From Crichton Firm

Opening prices list for several mutual funds including Affiliated Fund Amn, Axe Houghton A and B shares, Chemical Fund, Commonwealth In Mass Investors Trust, Maas. Investors Grants Ltd, National Securities Income and Spec and Stock Series, Natural Resources Fund, Wellington Fund. Prices shown as per week start.

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Shell Premium TCP additive boosts engine power and plug life

A sales pitch claims up to 15 percent extra power from reduced deposits in the combustion chamber. It describes red hot buildup on spark plugs that misfires under load and states TCP additive allows plugs to fire on time, delivering more power and longer spark plug life with Shell Premium Gasoline available at Shell dealers.

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