Acquittal of 2 Angers Judge
San Diego jurors acquitted Mrs Beatrice Winn 57 and Mrs Lucille Whisenand 36 of kidnapping and attempting to murder Ruth Latham after a 50 day trial, the longest in county history. Judge Hewicker rebuked the jurors for their verdict as defense claims of Mrs Latham being abducted were challenged.
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San Diego
Calif
Ruth
Latham
John A. Hewicker
Beatrice Winn
Lucille Whisenand
Hewicker
No Takers On Landmark Topeka Mansion Caretaker Plan
Topeka May 29 The stone former Topeka Municipal Library building on the Statehouse grounds will remain a landmark. The 1957 Legislature allowed razing at no cost but no bids were submitted. Cedar Crest caretaker will be kept at 30 dollars weekly after state possession on June 1 while other arrangements are made.
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Topeka
Statehouse
Cedar Crest
Frank MacLennan
MacLennan
Kansas River Valley
George Docking
Executive Council
Willontinue
Ag Dept. Reports Small Rise in Farm Prices Mid May
The Agriculture Department says farm product prices rose about four tenths of one percent from mid April to mid May led by higher cattle melons apples and cotton. Declines in strawberries milk wheat and eggs offset some gains. Prices paid for production and living costs remained unchanged, a record high level. mid May farm prices stood 82 percent of parity, same as April but two points below last year and 36 points below the October 1946 peak.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
New Low Cost Air Conditioner Promotion
New low cost air conditioning advertises the Mue Cooler 5 with an over size squirrel cage blower. It emphasizes quiet operation and sturdiness with two speed motors allowing adjustable airflow.
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