Moon Sentenced To Die For Murder Of Warren Judge
Moon, 20, was sentenced to die in the electric chair for first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Warren County Judge Allison D. Wade on January 13, 1954. The sentence follows a ruling that no mercy is to be shown, with Moon brought from Western State Penitentiary for the formal sentencing.
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Warren
Norman W. Moon
Electrie
Warren County
Alexander G- Flick
Moon
Western State Penitentiary
Pittsburgh
Moor
Allison D. Wade
Conellegills
Anne
Jidge Flick
Moun Hoddedord
Pilsbuieh
Gov
Erie to Get Permanent Federal Judge
Erie faced a setback as a move to appoint a permanent federal judge stalled amid election campaigning. The House Judiciary Committee, led by counsel William A. Foley, delayed action despite crowding dockets and calls from Erie bar members for relief. Judge John Bigs Sr. reviewed the request, but approval awaits Judicial Conference of the United States guidance.
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Erie
Ancestof
Federa
William A. Foley
House Judiciary
Eve County
Carroll
Kearns
Erie-area
Ter
Pennsylvania
Pittehingh
Judicial Conference of the United
Whimlington
House Judiciary Committee
Fonny Torlay
Record of Severe Cold Wave Hits Region
Ten deaths reported as a severe cold wave grips northern areas for the fifth day. The cold snap brings plummeting temperatures, heavy frosts, and travel disruptions across Amritsar and surrounding plains.
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NI Deli
Todin
Tdi
Amritsar
Ayjcknow
Hall Resigns As Head Of National GOP Committee
Hall resigned as chairman of the Republican National Committee after informing President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon. He planned to appoint a secretary subcommittee to confer with the President and a new chairman at the January 22 meeting. He likely will be proposed for a later government post and may seek the New York gubernatorial nomination next year.
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Hall
National
GOP
WaShiauius
Leonara
Hutsholiday
Eisenhower
White House
Nixon
Hill
TV 4S
Lotte
Republica Nominaation
New York
United Nations Probes Hungary as Middle East Tension Surges
The United Nations Assembly votes 59 to 8 to create a watchdog committee to examine the Hungary situation after a disputed bloodbath. The United States spearheads the resolution, with Australia, Ceylon, Senegal, Tunisia and Uruguay on the panel. The probe may interview officials in the United States, Australia, Italy and other European nations. The Middle East conflict grows more bitter as Arab states consider immediate measures against Israel, while UN forces in Tel Aviv report Israel’s actions near the Sinai.
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Genevial Assembly
Hungaran
Nation
United States
VM Nations
Budapest
Australia
Ceylon
Senmack
Tunis
Uruguay
Tom Hungaly
Rchigess
Kollrees
Austia
Italy
Middle East
Il 1
Israel
Mayot
Egypt
Waris
EL M. Burns
Tel Avy
Termell
Sharme Bheith
Sina Peninsula
Tian Streit
Graham To Die For Murder In Gas Chamber
Graham sentenced to die for murdering his 53 year old mother Cassie King aboard a United Airlines flight bombed November 1 1955. Colorado authorities plan execution Friday night at the gas chamber. Warden Tinsley reported no special last requests and that Graham will receive standard meals. Reverend Kellams, former Lakewood Methodist pastor, spent hours with Graham saying his peace of mind is settled with his Maker.
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Canon Clty, Corp
John Gilbert Cinham
Graham
Cassie King
United Air Lines
Colorado Beet Field
Colorado
Iarry Pinsiey
Tinsley
Lloyd C. Kellams
Lakewood Methodist
Denver
Gloria
Kellams
Grahn
Jack
Kel Janis
Clereymin
Gos
Breve McNichols
Milnute
Price Of Honesty Costs Woman 11
A district court judge named Thompson admonished a woman who kept a purse containing contact lenses after being offered a $5 reward for honesty. The woman refused the payment and returned the purse. she was fined and unnamed parties remained unidentified.
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Willim
Thompson
Dems To Make It Rough For Parts Of Ike's Mid East Plan
Democratic leaders in Washington said Eisenhower will confront opposition in Congress over elements of his State of the Union program. While some Republicans praised the proposals, many Democrats signaled a tough battle ahead, with plans to study and possibly amend the measures in coming sessions. O Mahoney predicted Congress would ignore the plan for a private citizen commission to survey the financial system, opting for its own approach.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Sen Ile Gop
Knowland
Californaa
Saltonstall
Mass
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Sen Aiken
R-Vl
Sen
O'Muhooney
D-Wye
Democratic Congress
O'Mahoney
Two Bus Lines Shut Down In South Over Race War
A federal judge ruled Virginia's pupil assignment plan to continue racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional on its face. Violence shut down bus service in Montgomery and other cities as White and Negro riders sought alternative transport amid integrated seating efforts. The Montgomery shutdown followed bombings of churches and homes. Gov. Folsom offered a reward for arrests, while editors warned the issue extends beyond buses to public safety.
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South
Virginia
Walter E. Hoffman
U. S. Supreme Court
Vnciary Tenke
Pie
Alanta
Montgomery
Alabams
James E. Folsom
Montgomery Advertiser
Ihan
Ato
Smaller Nations Face Bombs As Uraniums Rise
The hearing weighed the risk that cheaper and abundant uranium will enable many nations to build atomic weapons. Chairman Humphrey said the day is near when even smaller states can engage in nuclear war, complicating global disarmament efforts. Retired Major General Groves warned that future small nations may afford superbombs, echoing broader concerns.
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Wasnisre
Humphrey
Eisenhower
Army
Leslan Re Groves
Jet bomber explodes during training test with deaths
In Andover New Brunswick a B52 jet bomber blew up during a training flight. Seven of the nine airmen aboard were killed and one missing, possibly parachuting to safety. The crash was reported from Loring Air Force Base Maine. A separate Buenos Aires crash left 17 dead and at least 18 injured when a two engine passenger plane hit the sea wall after takeoff. The flight originated from Lineas Aereas Del Extado and was en route to Mar del Plata. The incident drew aid from police and other officials.
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Andover
N. B
Westerdity
Air Force
Loring Air Force Base
Limestone
Maine
Fiame
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Mar del Pinta
Riverside Avenue
Plate River
Lineas Aereas del Extado
Atate Airlines
Viking
Sharon Stroudsburg Keystone Shortway Could Start By Year End
U S Bureau of Public Roads District Engineer John J. Sim Soh Stinson said contracts could be under way this year for the Sharon Stroudsburg Keystone Shortway a 200 mile four lane interstate project estimated at 400 million dollars. He noted formal recommendations from Gov. Lueders would be consulted and that the general location would be cleared by Washington within weeks. If approved the state highway department would work on detailed routing design contracts leading to construction bids. The plan envisions roughly 400 miles of roadway with varying lengths based on terrain and bridges and includes a loop in central Pennsylvania with a northern and southern branch routing toward Williamsport Montoursville and Jersey town.
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Harrisburg
John J. Sim- Soh
U. S Bureau.of Public Roads
Sharon-Stroudsburg
Stllison
Lewde
Washington
Genera
Autney
Hagerstown
Head-Quuivters
Stinson
State Highways Department
Sincon
Iengtin
Ptites Bach
Tony
Leader
Ix Tows
Aunson
Pennsylvania
Sharon
Mercer
Verando
Noctirine
Mariasville
Clarron River
Clarion
Sasquehanna River
Williamsport
Montoursville
Jerseytown
Montour County
Clinton County
Adenauer Calls for Worldwide Ban on Hydrogen Bombs
Bonn Chancellor Konrad Adenauer urged a world wide agreement to ban thermonuclear weapons as instruments of war at a crowded news conference. He did not outline enforcement or controls and aides indicated this could be a first step toward broader disarmament efforts.
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Momo Uri
Konrad Adenauer
Bonn
Germany
Hee
Murder charge action against Bowrrmavennea Pi i
A suspect identified as Bowrrmavennea faces a murder charge after a fatal argument. Robert C Wilson, 67, reportedly shot his father during a morning dispute at their Hallidaysbury home. A grand jury action was noted as the case proceeds before a judge. Bernie Rupe presided as District Attorney and the suspect was remanded. The incident occurred December 30.
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Hevenr
Hollidaysbury
Robert C. Wilson
Bernie Rupe
Diet Attys Park
Sant Wilhon
Hillbilly singer Barron slain at farm in Mississippi
Police investigate the murder of 24 year old Tichtor Barron of Mississippi, an illicit recording artist and farm hand, found in his home behind a barn. Police say he was shot twice with a .32 caliber pistol, one shot to the head, as a crowd of admirers gathered nearby. The motive remains unclear as investigators and state police examine the scene and interview witnesses.
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Lennie Boron
Mississippi
Ie Toll
Janice
Strakey
Sid Barron
Cendant
Binet de Tweedy
Basson
Uhroush & Sear
Iit Wiay Ol Annony In the House Were Lobk
Eyen
Tharrow
Thie
Wélephorie
Snl
Sesbral Mayes Andlilinirwit
Upsyhoak
Barron
Urwxe
Déati Yesierdat
Gmc
Thadginstees
Fuchmond
Dorky
Service member from Hot Springs dies in action
An unnamed serviceman from Hot Springs is believed killed in action during a battle yesterday. The individual, listed with a bungled OCR name, died while serving with a military unit. Officials reported the death as confirmed but the exact circumstances remain under military review.
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Hot Springs
Ako
Macmillan Plans Major Shakeup of British Government
Prime Minister Macmillan begins his first full day in office as he shapes plans for a broad reshaping of the Conservative government. At the top of his agenda is the question of a single post for Richard A Butler, the rival once passed over for Britain’s highest political post.
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Hurolt Macmilan
Anthony Eden
Macmillan
Butler signals potential cabinet reshuffle amid Macmillan talks
Butler, leader of the House under Eden, hints he would serve Macmillan in a senior role if offered. Macmillan weighs whether to drop Lloyd, with Lennox-Boyd as a possible Foreign Office candidate. Butler asserts public duty over party and refuses to desert the government.
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Butler
House of Commons
Eden
Gay
Macmillan
Bob Macmillan
Schsyn
Lloyd
Lingel
Mollet
Mnc
Milan
Fboo
Tf Buller
Phrey
Christmas Kettle Donations Top $950 in SC Area
Corry Salvation Army reports Christmas kettle contributions exceeding 950 dollars across Union City North East Pie and nearby areas. Weather and worker shortages limited volunteer turnout but local service groups aided kettles and school drives, with funds benefiting relief efforts and holiday services.
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Corry Salvation Army
Itu
Gonsy
Unio City
North
Union City
North East
1H Corne
Lineely
Tie
Cony
Union “Ity
Salveston Army
Senteency
Winter Storm Buries Roads With Snow Slush
A winter storm blankets the Coury district with up to five and a half inches of snow in 24 hours causing slick highways. Police report slow travel while schools report attendance improves to about average. Weather observer Leo Neckers notes near ten inches fall in some areas and temperatures hover around the low teens.
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Italy
Careter Hill
Leo Neckers
MD Incies
Senate to take lead on school construction bill
Senate leaders show intention to push school construction legislation in the current Congress. Senator Alexander Smith JR-NJ, senior Republican on the Labor Committee, said the Senate will act promptly. The House remains uncertain but Democratic leaders expect action to await Senate passage.
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Sxander Smith JR
Senate
Smith
Beanefés
Red China Premier Arrives In Poland in Warsaw
Fragmented report notes the Red China premier arriving in Warsaw amid Cold War tensions. Mentions meetings with Polish government leaders and potential talks with Soviet bloc officials.
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Poland
Warsaw
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Adenauer
Pi. i
Harold Macmillan
Waller Erate
Winter Coats Area
Spree
He Hofise Rayburn
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Tnt U
Tnis
Pest
Prc
Presler
Siiveney
Poliain Governmeur
Liberaliips
Stiswlet Union
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