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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

14

Two Teenagers Found Murdered in Maryland Park

Police report two teenage girls found slain in a park near Hills Maryland. Nancy Marie Shomette 16 and Michael Ann Ryan 14 were identified. Medical examiner Dr. John J. Maloney said one girl was stabbed several times. Further details about the second body were not immediately available.

Washington Hills John J. Maloney Prince Georges County Nancy Marie Shomette Daugh‘ter P. E. Shomette W. Park Drive Lane ‘Manor Michael Ann Ryan Thomas W

Welder Rescued After Trench Cave-In With Premonition Help

Boston welder John H. Sullivan 41 was buried in a 10 foot trench when earth collapsed. A motorist Thomas Whittaker drove miles to the site after a sudden urge and pulled him free. Sullivan suffered shoulder burns nose and ankle fractures but survived with a fair prognosis at Boston City Hospital.

Boston John H. Sullivan Sullivan Thomas Whittaker Whittaker Boston City

Noisy Witching Hour in Belmont Home of Clock Collector

Belmont Ohio reports a midnight scene at the Frank Travis residence where 148 clocks mark twelve with varying clangs and bongs. Travis is described as a retired mill worker who keeps clocks as a hobby.

Belmont Ohio Frank Travis Travis

Lad Takes 32 Years To Complete Errand

In Oneonta Alabama a 9 year old Francis Sullivan was sent for three pounds of meal 32 years ago. He wandered the world afterwards and returned to find Mrs. Battles living nine miles away. He bought three pounds of meat and brought it to her home. She recognized him and embraced him. He apologized for the delay.

Oneonta Ala George Battles Francis Sullivan Sand Mountains Francis Birmingham Mrs. Battles

Baseball players may boost earnings with glasses says research

The Better Vision Institute suggests many professional baseball players could raise earnings by wearing glasses. The claim cites improved vision and performance potential as key factors in earnings growth for players.

The Better Vision Institute

Postmaster General A Summerfield Targets Old Pay Problem

Congress approved a bill signed by President Eisenhower to reform postal pay. Arthur Summerfield aims to end inconsistent 92 different post office pay ranges by creating 49 classifications with automatic seven-year step raises. New scales start at 2 870 to 14 800 top, costing 164 million dollars annually.

Washington Congress Arthur Summerfield Eisenhower Field Post Office Department Summerfield New York Kansas Postal Service

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