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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1959

Page

9

Murder Mystery Author Found Shot Dead in Flat

Police investigate the death of Richard Willis a 51 year old Russian born former soldier of fortune found shot in his Brooklyn flat at dinnertime. A copy of his novel Morning in Mazatlan and a bank book showing 10000 dollars were among the items discovered. The book jacket mentions Jack Wilinski as the author of a story about killing a man who murdered Trotsky.

New York Jack Wilinski Mexico Trotsky Scar Sandieet Brooklyn Richard Willis Willis Elsie Greg Mazatlan

Sly K Harbors Hidden Berlin Motives Behind Demands

James Marlow analyzes Khrushchev Berlin gambit and Geneva talks. The article argues Khrushchev may seek recognition for East Germany, to tighten Soviet control of satellite states, or to test Allied unity, aiming to keep the West preoccupied and off balance.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Nikita Khrushchev Geneva John Foster Dulles Khrushchev Berlin West

Death Notices for Virgin Garth and Charlie Pahm

Virgin Garth of Somerville 1 died at home Thursday night at 10 35. Final rites to be announced by Reynolds. Charlie Pahm died at his residence on West Vine Street this morning around 7 00. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Reynolds.

Garth Somerville 1 Reynolds Charlie Pahm W. Vine St

Oklahoma professor slips manuscript mix with research paper

Norman Oklahoma professor sends copy of his research paper "A History of Pressurized Flight" to a colleague at Caltech. Inadvertently enclosed is "Too Proud to Love," a confession manuscript by his wife.

Norman, Okla University of Oklahoma California Institute of Technology

Athens City Workers Dinner Draws 160 Attendees

Athens city schools sponsored a dinner for city employees including electricity, police, gas, water and fire departments. Mayor and City Council members attended as Athens Elementary School hosted the two hour event, the first of its kind here.

Athens Athens City Schools W. A. Owens Athfor Owens

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