Sheet Metal Worker Confesses To Robbery
Al Johnson a 230 pound sheet metal worker from Hoyt Kansas confessed from a church pulpit to taking part in a May 17 1948 bank robbery at Hoyt State Bank. He named an older and younger accomplice and said he drove the car and carried a gun. Johnson said two other men believed dead in an earlier crash were not the robbers. He faces about five years to life and plans to seek leniency while pursuing a missionary path.
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Tapeka
Win
al Jonn
Johnson
Kansas
Seward Avenue
Hoyt, Kan
David Williams
Williams
al Johnson
Perry, Kan
Orion Wil
Rabbut
Lhe Bank
Beth
Truce Talks Brief 11 Minutes Then Pause for Tomorrow
At Panmunjom the United Nations and North Korean delegates met for eleven minutes as they explored a possible peace formula. A U.N. spokesman declined to reveal specifics while Gen Nam hinted at a prepared response. Delegates prepared to reconvene as talks continue toward ending the deadlock.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
Hewalilurs
U.N
Nam 1
Nan
Joy
Fuser Des
Nolomovrony
Sen
Athan
Washington
Loretin
Russia
Nationwide drownings mark first summer weekend
A heat wave drives a mass outdoor turnout with at least 36 drownings across states including Iowa and Indiana, many due to water accidents in swimming boating and fishing. The worst incident involved a five- death speedboat crash on the Allegheny river near Pittsburgh. survivor Mrs. Sylvia Long, 39, details not further.
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United Parss
Iowa
Allegheny
Pittsburgh
Sylvia Long
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Seaboard
Chicago
New Orleans
Toys Harrah
Montour
Ed Neiderhauser
Philadelphia
Joseph F. Mander
Paul Waxman
Schuyleis
Mitchell
S. D
Lake Mendota
Madison
Western Rails Seek Passenger Fare Increase Across Regions
Western railroads petitioned the ICC to raise passenger fares by about 10 percent to align with eastern lines, arguing higher passenger operation costs and potential within-state gains. Lines named include Missouri Pacific, Northwestern Pacific, Pacific Electric, Saint Louis Southwestern, San Diego & Arizona Eastern, Router Pacific, Pacific Railway, and Texas & New Orleans.
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ICC
All Western Lines
Southern
Eastern Railroads
Western
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Pacific Electric Railway
Louis Southwestern Railroad
St. Louis Southwestern Railroad of
Texas
San Diean & Arizona Eastern Railway
Router Pacific Co
Pacific Railway and
New Orleans
Ailroad
Wal Int Western
Masonger
Northwest Timber Strike Expands Across Five Sites
In Portland Oregon the 88000 member timber labor dispute widens as 40000 at five northwest mills strike into a seventh day. A F Hartung president of the international workers union reports no new developments.
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Portland
Ore
Northwest
A. F. Hartung
International Want Workers of
Adrerien Sid
Voland
Seventy Air Observers Sought for Operation Skywatch
Hayward California Civil Defense seeks seven volunteers to staff a 24 hour skywatch post as part of Operation Skywatch. Maj Gen Walter Todd noted civilian observers are vital alongside radar and interceptor forces while shifts avoid work conflicts. Volunteers should have clear speech, quick reporting, and good comprehension of instructions.
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Hayward
Heyward
Skywatch
Fred Taplin
United States
Walter EF. Todd
Hamilton Air Force Base
Todd
Pask Mt
Municipal Surport
Ground Observer Corps
Oblinn
Beng
al Newark
Pleasanton
Oakland Corporation
Taplin
Civil Defense Organization
Western Air Defense Force
Hamilton
Air Force Base
Van_ FR
Champson
Fred Stether
Talon
Gall LA
Legion Loots Jacksonville Club In Burglary
Thieves cleaned out the American Legion Building in Jacksonville Florida taking a parball machine a peanut vending machine a Heart Fund collection box 83 cases of cigars and a quantity of whiskey from the site two men were reported seen fleeing the scene while investigators searched for clues and suspects.
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Jacksonville
Fla
American Legion
Nvn
Heart Fund
Dinah Shore Named Glamour Mother in Hollywood
Hollywood report says songstress Dinah Shore was chosen as the Glamour Mother by the Downtown businessmen's association. The honor highlights her balance of wifehood motherhood and singing career. Shore is married to film star George Montgomery and mother to a four year old daughter.
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Hollywood
Ttt
Dingh Shore
Downtown
Business Men's Association
Miss Shore
Southern
California
Dinah Shore
Amy Morrison
Association
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