Two Are Slain By Hitchhiker In New York
In Bath New York a 17 year old hitchhiker named Fred Sommer Sr killed two men who gave him rides. Both victims Stratton and Brown were employed at Corning Glass Works and found dead with shots to the head. Sommer said he used the same pistol for both killings to obtain cars for for hold ups to pay a former employer. He claimed Stratton tried to resist and cried about his wife and ten children.
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Bath
N.Y
Fred Sommer Sr
Cameron “Mills
New ‘York
Stratton
Catlin
Brown
Corning
Corning, Glass
Summer
Christmas bulb thefts continue as bulbs vanish
Mrs Henry Uppendall reports 21 light bulbs removed from window decorations at 306 N Std. In another note, the 35th Military Police association plans their ith annual reunion and auxiliary tonight at the Warren hotel and at Mrs Florian Geier's home. Meetings begin at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Uppendall
N. Std
35Th Military Police Association
Ith
Warren Hotel
Florian Geier
Bomb Shakes an Amarillo Theater Crowd
A homemade bomb exploded in a crowded Amarillo theater injuring four youths with minor burns and cuts. An unknown person tossed the device near the screen as teens and children fled into the smoke filled lobby. Jerry Brewster, 12, received treatment for burns and lacerations before being released. The lower floor held nearly full capacity for a Walt Disney movie crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
Jerry Brewster
Defense Department Approves Nike Funds for KC Ring
The Defense Department approves funding to begin construction of a four‐Nike missile defense ring around Kansas City. Key officials authorize the project to boost strategic air and missile defense in the region and outline the initial construction steps and timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Defense Department
Altar Boy Silent After Rifle Slug Hit at Funeral
In Barstow California a 12 year old altar boy John Yslas was struck in the face by a 22 caliber bullet during graveside services for entertainer Anita Sessler. The wound was not serious and witnesses said the shooting was accidental. Three teenagers reported taking rifles for practice shots and a spent bullet deflected into the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Calif
John Yslas
Anita Sessler
Reading
Atock
Deaths and Herats Mrs Lucy Lewis Mason 93
Mrs Lucy Lewis Mason 93 died at her Garden City home after 66 years of residence. Born February 16, 1864 in Marshall Missouri she was a member of Eastern Star and Bethel AME church. Surviving two daughters Ida Watson Gertrude Martin both of Garden City a son Virgil Garden City five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Services Tuesday at 2 30 pm Garland Chapel burial Valley View Cemetery.
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Lucy Lewis Mason
Garden City
Mason
Marshall, Mo
Eastern Stars
Bethel Ame Church
Ida Watson
Gertrude Martin
Virgil
Garland Chapel
Valley View Cemetery
Contract for Man Satellite Nears Completion
Los Angeles Examiner reports a near completion contract between the Air Force and Lockheed Aircraft Corp to build the Pied Piper, a potential man carrying satellite. An unmanned version may be ready about 1960 and the manned version around 1945. The Pied Piper is expected to orbit for a month at manned stage with a safe return as a major issue. No comment from Lockheed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Examiner
Air Force
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Examiner
Washington
Earth
Lockheed
Garden City Man Found Guilty in DWI Case
William A. O Dette was found guilty of drunken driving in county court and fined 100 dollars plus costs, with an appeal filed to district court and released on a 300 dollar bond. George Hodges of 2206 North Main also pled guilty to DWI in city court and paid a 100 dollar fine after Christmas arrest by city police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
William A. O’dette
O'Dette
George Hodges
N. Main
Garden City police court and local notices
Carl F Edwards of 108 East Maple was found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined five dollars. The issue lists numerous warranty deeds, marriages, two district court divorce action, hospital admissions and discharges, births at St Catherine. The notices include residents from Garden City and Holcomb with names and addresses for legal and civic records.
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Carl F. Edwards
E. Maple
E. O, Wampler
Ux T
Louis Wampler
Wed
EB. O
Wampler
Martha Morris
E. 0. Wampler
Clinton O. Wampler
Lyle. P. McAllister
C. M. McAllister
Stevens
Loyde Gerber
Walter Goss
Donald E. Bennett
Deerfield
Elma Jean Holmes
Sublette
Isidoro M. Jimenez
Garden City
Mary Jane Mesa
Opal Dee Mader
George Mader
Darlene McLinn
John Schiereck
Dighton
Godfrey
Geler
Merrill W. Dailey
Albert Goff
Merritt
Battin
Holcomb
Frank Ray Arguello
Clayton
Henry Hoffman Jr
James Wheatley
W. Holmes
Bill Rapp
Jess Avila
Joann Biernacki
Anderson
Mary Johnson
Safety Responsibility Law clarifies auto insurance not compulsory
Topeka official clarifies Kansas safety responsibility statute effective Jan 1. Insurance is optional, not required, with proof of financial responsibility up to 11000 required within 60 days or a bond can be posted. Public protection aims to cover damages regardless of fault, using policy evidence or collateral.
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Topeka
Henry L. Daniels
State Motor Vehicle’ Department
Daniels
Kansas
Epublic
Hoffa Seeks 3 Year Package for Truckers Wages
James R Hoffa and Teamsters officials push a three year contract covering trucking workers in 22 states. The package asks for a 15 cent raise Feb 1 plus 10 cent increases in each of the following two years, plus 7 cents more in health welfare and pension benefits. The plan targets about 96 000 union members directly and but sets a pattern for about 500 000 others with current average pay around 2.27 per hour.
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Chicago
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters
Hoffa
Midwest
Southeast
Southwest
Rabies alert after sorority dog bite at Florida college
Eighty two percent of eight percent college girls exposed to a rabid puppy were warned to take precautions. A pint of blood donated by Lynda Kell of New York City was removed after learning Joyce Lowell of Dover, Nova Scotia, may have been exposed. The Florida Southern College sorority house pet died of rabies. seven girls were not scratched, but exposure affected many.
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Lakeland, Fla
Joyce Lowell
Dover
Florida Southern College Sorority House
Lowell
Florida
Lynda Kell
New York City
Joy
Polk County
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