Houston Sykes Denies Involvement In Army Vet Death
Houston Sykes in the Houston County jail denies any connection to the death of William Glenn Oliver, a former soldier found dead in Central of Georgia railway yards. He faces first degree murder charges, claims he was with Oliver briefly Sunday, and notes others can testify to his whereabouts.
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Exyte Sut Phuty
Oliver
C G Rehling
Keener Baxley
B. G. Farmer Joolang
William Grenn Oliver
Central of Georgia
Farmer
Jacek Parsons
Houston Sykes
Houston County
Iodey
William Glenn Oliver
Sykes
W. W. Oliver
Eagle
Olver
North St. Andrews
Eddie B. Deese
Millard White
Toxicologist Report awaited as probe into William Oliver death continues
Officials and county investigators pursue findings after William Jean Oliver’s body was found near Georgia railway yards. State toxicologist G Rebling examined the scene and body, with preliminary tests needed. Sheriff reports mixed statements from Oliver family and a suspect in Marianna, Florida, but no solid progress.
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G. Rebling
William Jean Oliver
Niral of Georgia
Ehling
EV. Kitchens
W. W. Oliver
B. G. Farm E
Oliver
Marianna
Fla
Houston Sykes
Mthan
Osea Coker Dies After Long Illness
Osea Coker forty three manager of the B F Good store in Dothan died at his home on South Duly street after a long illness. A native of Henry County he moved to Dothan twenty years ago and worked at the brick store. He is survived by his wife three daughters and a son in Dothan Columbus Ga Abbeville and Balwin Fla his parents Mr and Mrs E B Coker of Abbeville four sisters and a grandchild Gail Stuckey Funeral will be held at the First Baptist church at 2 pm tomorrow with Rev Henry A Park officiating. Burial will be in City cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary helpers listed.
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Osea Coker
B. F. Goodh
South Duly Street
Henry County
Dothan
Brich
First Baptist
A. T. Stuckey
Bile
Elsie
Ernfine Coke
Milton Thomas
W. R.ordan
Tom Wright
Smith Hall
D. Cannon
Dan Snead
Jack Wayne
Sicilian separatists quelled after clashes near Palermo
Italian cabins and security police voted to quell a Cairo style attack by about 1000 Sicilian separatists near Palermo. Carabinieri aided by police repelled the assault after a pitched battle, with attackers fleeing the position by daybreak.
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Rome
Palermo
Sicily
Anza
One-Time Nursery Worker Sought In Kidnap Case
CHICAGO AP reports a man formerly employed at a nearby nursery to Suzanne Degnan's home became the focus of two police searches. Margaret Perry, owner of the nursery, said the man was discharged for questionable habits.
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Chicago
Suzanne Degnan
Margaret Perry
Large rewards rise in Suzanne Degnan kidnapping case
Rewards offered for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of the kidnapper in the Suzanne Degnan case increased to 36000. The Chicago Daily Times and Tribune announced added sums, with the Herald American proposing 55000, reflecting a citywide push for progress in the shocking murder and dismemberment case.
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Chicago
Suzanne Degnan
Chicago Daily Times
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Herald-American
Kidnapping Case Ties to Nursery Workers and Ladder
Investigators traced background of former nursery workers after Mrs. Perry identified a ladder in an alley behind the Degnan home as one left at the nursery by roofing workers two years ago. Police suspect the kidnap killer used the ladder to enter Suzanne Degnan’s bedroom, took her, demanded 20000 dollars, killed her, and dismembered the body. James Degnan, Chicago CPA, says he saw the ladder at the location the day before. Police seek two janitors and a third suspect, including an ex convict with a sex offense record, as interrogations proceed.
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Manteno State Hospital
Perry
Degnan
Suzanne
James E. Degnan
Chicago
CPA
Marines Ace Pappy Boyington Weds Frances Baker
AP reports Marine Corps ace Colonel Gregory Boyington, honeymooning with Frances Baker after a rapid romance. The bride calls herself happier than she could tell, while a former flame is said to be stunned. The couple, tied by marriage, began a life together after Boyington's 20 months as a prisoner of war.
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Pappy
Boyington
Frances Baker
Fie Jbrimetta
Parker To Enter Auditor's Race
Montgomery AP reports Langdon G. Parker principal accountant in the State Auditor's office resigns to run in the Democratic primaries. Parker says his move complies with the merit system act prohibiting political activity by state employees.
Attlee Opens UN Assembly Urging Life or Death Choice
London AP report notes Prime Minister Attlee opening the General Assembly of the United Nations with a warning that delegates must choose between life and death for mankind. He backs creating an 11 member UN commission to control atomic energy, stressing peace, security, justice, and a world governed by moral law.
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John M. Higstower
London
Attlee
General Assembly of the United Navions
Westminister Palace
United Nations Organization
Biz
Moscow
Segalion
Aidee
China Civil War Ends As Cease Fire Is Ordered
An imminent cease fire ends the civil conflict in China with promises of political reforms. Chiang Kai-shek and Communist leaders agree on constitutional government, local self-government, and release of political prisoners except traitors. United States envoy George Marshall helped resolve remaining disagreements.
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Chungking
Cap
Chiang
Chau Ke-lai
Kader
Geo George Marshall
U.S
China
Certaie
Mon- Holiha
Chahar
Jefiul
Chang Chis
Chon Ev-lar
Marshall
Or Hin
Manchuria
Clipper Plane Makes Emergency Stop At Dothan Airport
Pan American Airlines Clipper NC 19803 on a Merida to New Orleans leg diverted to Dothan due to weather in New Orleans. Captain Yeary M. Kent landed the craft after New Orleans closed its field, with five crew and three passengers aboard. The plane cruised over the city for an hour before heading to Dothan where passengers remained aboard until clearance was received.
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Pan American Airlines
Merida
Yucatan
Mexico
New Orleans
Dothan
Florida
Texas
Yeary M. Kent
D Than Municivo
Kent
Raseline
Pan Ameri¢an
Eastern Air
7000 Long Distance Telephone Workers Leave Jobs Friday
About 7,000 long distance telephone workers including operators will begin leaving their jobs at 7 a.m. EST Friday in New York City, signaling a threatened nationwide sympathy shutdown. A union spokesman, John J. Moran, said picket lines would form across the nation as installation workers walk out, potentially delaying new equipment and dial service for many months.
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Associated Frens
New York City
John J. Moran
New York
Whic
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Western Electric Co
Washington
Traily
Lieyd Ko Garritan Dec
Wien
Ned Eutyer
Local Telegraph Strike Cuts City Traffic Delays
The manager of a New York City telegraph company warns that a strike by telegraph workers will disrupt traffic and messages. He notes delays at the gateway, with cable and radio links to Europe and South America affected as fire-related disruptions impact New York operations.
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New York City
Synro
Wertens Coleg Telesgraph Company
Syten
United States
Europe
Norn Gally
York
Emergency housing on display for veterans not GI dream homes
Federal officials toured a Silver Spring Maryland housing demo built on a mudpile to show how surplus wartime buildings could be repurposed for veteran housing. Congress funds 191.9 million to cut up dormitories and wartime housing, reassemble into small apartments priced around 25 to 40 dollars a month, with costs borne by the Treasury and local renting done by cities and schools.
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Federal Public Housing Authority
Silver Spring
FPHA
Pullip M
Klutznick
Howg
Ip M
Homging —-Em
Fane- Petting
Ux Klutznick
Army
Navy
Congress
Echnolx
We U. 8. Treasury
Lee
Two Altha Men Electrocuted In Car Crash Power Line
In Marianna a car struck a power line pole, electrocuting two men from Altha. John and Henry Sidney Me contragtor were burned. attempts to aid them led to further contact with live wires. The car burned and one occupant later died. Widow identified as BOO Gti oe Galighter.
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Altha
Marianna
John
Julien
Henry Sidney
Althea
West
Johuree
Driscue
Wid Meare
Johns
Alig
Tuirent
Protection Asked In Laundry Strike
A court injunction was sought to limit pickets and an appeal to Governor Chauncey Sparks amid a laundry strike in Montgomery. Circuit Judge Walter Bo Janes weighed a temporary restraining order against walkouts at four laundries, including Bigie-House, as United Laundry Workers pressed for protection during the dispute.
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Montgomery
Ala
Chauncey Sparks
Une
Jon
Man‘guinery
Walter Bo Janes Weantes
Bigie-House
United Laundry Workers of Montgomery
J. Setiter
Tur
CIO Teaders
Gov. Sparks
OPA Price Boss Opposed To Boost In Food Costs
Washington reports OPA head Tuthy opposed to price increases urged by Agriculture Secretary Andersom. Officials discussed extending government subsidies beyond tentative June end. The $1.785 billion annual wartime program aims to keep retail prices from rising as butter meat flour and syrup prices face subsidy debates.
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APH
Opa Tuthy
Andersuim
Wis
John CC Collet
Collett
Howles
Anderson
Eang
Suvady Sdeendy
Eisenhower Leads For World Accord
In Ottawa a garbled report quotes Dwight Eisenhower urging nations to unite against aggression. The text emphasizes wartime unity, peaceful settlement aims, and the duty of ordinary citizens to participate in shaping a postwar world. The fragmentary wire copy references Allied efforts and the need to defeat aggression.
One Slain In Iran Provincial Voting
A provincial election in Karvin near Tehran led to one death and two injuries after unidentified assailants attacked voters. The Ministry of Interior described the incident as an attempt to intimidate voters during the polling.
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Iran
Teheran
IAP
Ministry of Interior
Committee to Probe Entire Discharge Setup
Washington AP An Army demobilization issue triggers a Senate Military Affairs Committee probe led by Chairman Elbert Thomas with Senators Briggs and others. Eduta Johnson and others press for rapid, clear demobilization policy, while some lawmakers push for expedited discharge of enlisted personnel regardless of points. Action includes visiting Ambens Field Maryland and considering overseas command directives, with plans for a forthcoming revised program.
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Johnson
Senate
Channan Elbert Thomas
Utah
Senate Military Alfares
Briggs
Johitson
Dwight D. Eisenlower
Kenneth C. Royall
Crnmites
Jumson
Army
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
Congres
George A. Wilson
Rrewe
Congress
Endower
Ares
Trouse
Ambens Field
Mary*s Land
Air Force GI
Wac
Matila
Yokohama
Frankfurt
H. Ralph Burton
Army Newspaper Accused as War Dept Tool in Tokyo
Twenty six Pacific Stars and Stripes members charged the Army newspaper was seized to serve War Department aims. The group alleged the paper published a radio letter not meant for public release, accusing editors of bowing to Army interests and suppressing or distorting news to aid officials.
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Army
War Department
Tokyo
Pacific Stars and Stripes
James Perks
Knowedge
Wil- Hine J. Dunn
Paetie Stara Ang Mabees
Fice
Anny
Violators Of Appeal Bonds Nabbed By Police Chief Craughon
Police Chief J E Craughon explained the rise in docketed cases due to appeal bonds allowing arrested persons to gain freedom and arrange weekly fines. Bonds delay payment, and at the end the offender must pay or return to jail. Several cases involve those previously arrested who have not met bond provisions.
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J. E. Craughon
Peraun
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