Rich Widow Slaying Trial Opens in Eastbourne
Dr John Bodkin Adams, a 57 year old physician, is charged with murdering Edith Morrell in November 1950. The case ties to a sweeping inquiry into the wills and cremations of elderly Eastbourne residents led by Superintendent Herbert Hannam, dubbed a sensational rise in Britain’s criminal history.
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Eastbourne
Eng. Il
John Bodkin Adams
South Coast
Edith Alice Morrell
Scotland Yard
Adams
Herbert Hannam
Hannar
Hannam
Hall opposes new limits on personal campaign gifts
Hall told the Special House Campaign Expenditures Committee he opposes additional restrictions on personal contributions. He warned that complex rules aimed at a few large donors would reduce support from small contributors, arguing existing transparency suffices for voter judgment.
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Washington
GOP
Leonard W. Hall
Congress
Hall
House
Paul M. Butler
Fire Destroys Chicago Department Store
Authorities investigate a 1.25 million dollar five-alarm fire that leveled a half block department store in Chicago last night. Five people were injured from smoke inhalation and about 1600 shoppers and workers escaped, including a man dressed as Santa Claus. Firefighters battled flames that spread through merchandise and Christmas decorations as store staff and shoppers formed a bucket brigade to fight the blaze.
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Chicago
Santa Claus
Léon Goltz
Goldblatts
Church Juniors Present Play Scrooge's Niece
Baywood Baptist church junior department stages a one act play Scrooge's Niece as part of a Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. today. Rev. Peter Bissett will give the invocation at the Hayward church on 8225 A Street. A carol medley led by Mrs. Charles Buckmaster highlights Sunday school members.
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Scrooge
Baywood Baptist Church
Peter Bissett
Hayward
Charles Buckmaster
Eccentric Angolan man launches deadly spree
In Ray near Angola Indiana Merlin McNaughton a 40 year old eccentric who wore pillows to block bullets struck Merwin Forrester 48 fatally then invaded the home of Preston and Mrs Bradley next door. He held their four year old daughter Katherine during the attack before surrendering early to a 125 man posse.
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Angola
Ind
Forrester
McNaughton
Preston Bradley
Katherine
Castro Valley Toastmasters Meet Tonight Debate Topic
The Castro Valley Toastmasters club holds a regular meeting at 7 PM at the Ter race club, 16254 Foothill Boulevard. A debate questions whether the spirit of Christmas is diminished by commercialism and if the Santa Claus myth should be abolished.
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Castro Valley
Toastmasters Club
Pan
Terrace Club
Foothill Boulevard
The Daily Review Local Offices and Circulation Note
The Daily Review lists Hayward and Alameda County offices with P O Box 120 address and a 81.20 monthly rate. It notes second class matter status under Congress act and provides circulation audit references and office locations in Centerville and Alameda.
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The
Daily Review, Inc
Postoffice
Hayward
California
P.O
Daily Review
Contsoy
the Daily Review
Castro Sree
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Balbriggan
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Hickok
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