Czech offer to swap seven U S soldiers for three fugitives
Czech border police offered to trade seven American soldiers seized near the German Czech border for three Czech laborers who fled to the West. German commander Bans Buettner said the swap proposal was made at a border meeting with Germany. U S Army officials in Heidelberg denied knowledge of any offer and said they are seeking the men’s release.
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Boxing official Leon Rains dies in Philadelphia
Leon Rains, 74, former chairman of the State Athletic Commission, died today after a heart attack Friday. A longtime boxing promoter and commissioner since 1908, he served on the commission from 1939 to 1949 before resigning. Survived by his widow, he was the last of 11 brothers and sisters.
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Two Escape In Shooting Fracas Sheriff's Report
Two men escaped injury when Dean Sanford fired a 16 gauge shotgun at Dean Claude and Deputy Maurice Jennings. Sanford was subdued by Jennings and committed to Gowanda State Hospital for observation. Claude claimed his brother fired twice. Mrs Sanford grabbed the gun as it discharged over Jennings. Georgia Gazette noted in history.
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Dean Sanford
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Sigel
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Sheriff's Office
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Jennings
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Mrs. Sam W. Brooks burial held at Elgin Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Sam W. Brooks were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Elgin with R. M. Spencer of Erieann officiating. Burial followed in Elgin Cemetery. bearers included David Bensink Jr and several Greene family members. Attendees traveled from Corry, Elgin, and distant places such as Washington D C and Rochester.
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Jerry
Richard Greene
Milton Johnson
William Chiricuzio
Elgin Cemetery
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Elgin
Sandusky
Bernice Mowrey
Beverly
Robert
Fred White
Washington D. C
Harold Helmer
Lyle White
Rochester
Willis White
Moravia
Reid Johnson
Hagar Named Acting Secretary of Agriculture in Horst Vacancy
Harrisburg report says Governor John 3 Pine named W. 5. Hagar deputy secretary of Agriculture to serve as acting head until the Horst vacancy is filled. Horst resigned July 1 to devote full time to a new post as Republican state sharriman. Observer notes a 101st birthday in Sacramento for Asador Baghazian of Freeport with advice to avoid worrying.
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Freeport
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