Black man admits slaying couple near Atlanta
Fulton County Detective W L Duncan says 26 year old John Smith confessed to killing a couple found fatally wounded near his home on the Atlanta outskirts after an argument over wages. The victims were identified as Doris Vernon Miller, 27, of Panama City and Lakeland, Florida, and Hartford, Alabama.
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Atlanta
Fulton County
W. L. Duncan
John Smith
Duncan
Smith
Doris Vernon Miller
Panama City
Lakeland
Fla
Hartford
Ala
Miller
Both
Unnamed Woman Linked to Pear Delivery Case
At death time the man worked for H L Hatcher of Hartford to deliver a load of pears to the Atlanta market. Duncan reported the negro claimed this connection and described the arrangement.
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Miller
H. L. Hatcher
Hartford
Atlanta
Duncan
Airfield Aims at Groundling Hearts in Korea War Zone
HAL BOYLE visits a forward base in Korea to capture the airstrip as a living community. Pilots, ground crews, and fliers share tents, endure dust and mud, and perform rapid missions while the airport doubles as a tiny city. The piece notes seasoned crews, wartime routines, and the human side of base life.
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Hal Boyle
Korea
Japan
Ozarks
Missouri
Arkansas
Colorado
Tafrui
Oran
Africa
King Leopold faces crisis as throne transfers to Baudouin
Mackenzie notes the Belgian King Leopold refuses to abdicate yet agrees to cede powers to Crown Prince Baudouin and hints at abdication when Baudouin reaches majority in 1951. The piece contrasts constitutional monarchy with divine-right rule and stresses the public’s hope for peace amid opposition.
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Leopold
Baudouin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Meinself — Und Gott
Alexander MacGregor Rose
Montreal
Canada
Crown Prince Faces Threat of Civil War in Belgium
Belgium stands at a critical juncture as tensions rise amid reports of potential civil conflict involving royal factions and political factions. The line between crown authority and republican sentiment sharpens as leaders weigh next moves.
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Belgium
Soldiers recall narrow escape near mountain cloud bank
In early campaign days an enemy tank forced retreat as a unit ducked into a cloud bank over a mountain. Sgt Erickson remains vigilant near the Korean coast while Pvt Kelly says they escaped and he has something to return home to.
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Kelly
Erickson
Belgian King Resigns To Preserve Unity In Global Crisis
The article argues Leopold’s withdrawal reflects a proper stance amid a wave of monarchies dissolving over the last fifty years. It notes Belgium’s strategic role in Western alliance and cites The London Times praising the King’s move to safeguard Belgian unity during a wider anti communism effort.
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Russian Empire
Germany
Ss Sakey
Albania
Austria
Bavaria
Bulgaria
China
Hungary
Italy
Montenegro
Manchukuo
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Belgium
Europe
London Times
King Leopold’s Withdrawal Seen As Patriot Duty
The article notes King Leopold recognizing danger from the civil faction. It suggests his duty exceeds personal ambition, and his withdrawal is expected to benefit the country, framing his action as prudent and patriotic.
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Leopold
Forest demand noted in metropolitan Sunday edition
A Sunday paper reports that producing one edition consumes about 24 acres of forest resources. The article highlights the environmental impact of print media and calls for sustainable publishing practices.
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Haru Sazaki
Tokyo
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Harry G. Howton
Birmingham
D. M. Melville
Hempstead
N. Y
Sazaki
Sacramento
Calif
Army
Betty Hutton
Howard Keel
Pbsiss Ceisler
L. N. Moke
Topeka
Kas
Doran Kelly
Vallejo
Arthur L. Erickson
Denver
Colo
Moke
Sgt. Erickson
Sgt. Erickson Have Three Children Each. Capt. Kelly
Jimmy Doolittle
Hol Boyle
Henry Norton
James Norton
Frank Richards
LaFayette and
Sycamore Sts
Ferry Street
Wilson Avenue
Grant Street
Armour’s Star Picnic Hams
Chef Boy
Meadow
MacKenzie
Korean Affairs Institute
L. C. Fisher CO
Investment Securities
Decatur
Kingan
PET
Fraziers Tomato
Home Grown
Fresh Crowder Peas
Okra
Merita Vanilla
Pride of Dixie
Seaney
Serene Justen
G. Y. Fooges Iea
Craft Morris Minor
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