Innocent Man Freed After Sixteen Years
A man released after sixteen years, Roy E. Eaton, 532, had his 1 to life sentence vacated after the prosecutor said a signed statement by Burrall and John B. Davis cleared Eaton of the crime. Burrall, paroled from federal prison, provided details of the Crooks robbery, leading to indictments and new charges for Davis. Davis faces arrest as he awaits oversight and the suspect seeks a fresh start with a new job.
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Bernard J. Morgan
Roy Eaton
Eaton
Stateville
Leonard E. Telleen
Rock Island
Roy E. Eaton
Yeaterday
Bernard J. Moran
Burrall
John B. Davis
Davis
McNeil Island
Wash
Fedral
Moran
Rock Od
Im & New Car
Ndaning
Lordsburg
Revival’s Quiet Power Moves London Communist Leader
A London Communist leader attends evangelistic meetings and is impressed by the preacher’s sincere, calm approach that contrasts with typical agitprop. He observes how the evangelist stirs inner conviction without exploiting emotion and eventually embraces religion for personal peace and companionship.
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Saul of
Tarsus
London
British Papers Decry Growing US Britain Mideast Rift
London newspapers warn that British and American policies in the Middle East are diverging. The Mail argues the United States must adopt a realistic approach or Britain will be forced to intervene if war looms between Arabs and Israelis. The Telegraph accuses Nasser of a covert bid to free the Arab world from imperial powers.
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London
U.S
Middle East
Daily Mail
Eisenhower
United States
Britain
The
Mail
Israel
Swegresh
Terenee Gamal Abdel Nasser
Aph
Nasser
Telegraph
Six N Y Firemen Die As Wall Falls
A wall collapse in New York killed six firefighters and injured others during firefighting efforts. Rescue crews battled darkness after power lines were cut as the marquee and front wall fell, trapping and injuring civilians and firemen alike. Local officials ordered an immediate investigation into the disaster.
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New York
Walla
Edward Cavanagh Jr
Cavanagh
Joseph O'Keefe
O'Keefe
William Hoolan
Arthur Hanson
Sangaeens
Edward Carroll
Frederick J.iellacer
Charles J. Infosine
Petronelli
New York City
Antonio Petronelli
Peach Crop Insurance To Be Talked In May Conference
Washington plans to extend federal crop insurance to the Southern peach crop. Grower representatives and Agriculture Department officials will meet in May, likely May 3 in Columbia. M B Colby of the underwriting division said a conference is tentatively set to discuss a peach insurance contract.
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Washington
Culture Department
M. BE. Colby
Aeons Corp
Columbia
North South Carolina
Colby
Germans Bombed Own City Re-evaluated by Munich Institute
Munich Institute of Modern History concludes Freiburg was mistakenly bombed by German forces in May 1940. A 69 sorties audit traced Luftwaffe actions, with investigators finding Nazi framing to justify later raids, sparking nationwide debate.
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Munich Institute of Modern History
Freiburg
Baden
Hitler
Munich Institute
Luftwaffe
Ing
Freiburg Dijon
Hermans
Eed Ation
Tion
Recall of Hiss Possible Weds Immunity for Witnesses
Washington hearing chair Walter said the Committee on Un American Activities may recall reluctant witnesses and grant immunity. Rep. Velde named Alger Hiss and Steve Nelson as possibilities, while a nearby aide noted immunity could be offered if needed under the law.
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Washington
Walter
D-Pa
Committee On Un-American Activities
Rep. Velde
R-Ill
Alger Hiss
Steve Nelson
Frank 5S
Had
Spes
Surplus Of Crops Defended At North Carolina Meeting
A three day ASC conference in Asheville featured NC officials defending crop surpluses while stressing a responsive agriculture able to meet domestic needs. Delegates discussed production gaps and how small surpluses could ease broader shortages.
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Asheville
Tees
Ballentine
Turelentine
Spon
North Carolina Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
Highway Improvement Options For Durham Area Debate
Durham official Donnie Sorrell reports four highway plans with estimates ranging from 1.15 million to 3.5 million dollars. The committee weighs a four lane limited access route south of Hillsboro versus upgrading current road with nonlimited access. McPherson questions delays and funding sources while Van Lindley defends progress and federal funding aims.
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Durham
Donnie A. Sorrell
Highaege
W. H. Rogers
State Highway Department
Herbert Bailey
Greensced
Skpoh
Bailey
Mid East Strains Alliance Shows Strain in Peace Efforts
U S officials labor on a Middle East peace plan amid strains in traditional alliances. Secretaries of State and foreign ministers weigh a tougher posture as France and Britain press for a firm line while the United States seeks impartiality on arms to Israel and regional responses.
Peach Crop Outlook Positive in North Carolina
The Federal State Crop Reporting Service says a good peach crop is expected in North Carolina barring further damage. In the week ending March 31 the report notes some damage but observers say it is too early to gauge extent and that peaches in major commercial areas seem to be getting off to a thin start amid cold weather effects.
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Raleigh
Carolina
Satay
Hammarskjold Maps Mission to Med East
UN secretary general Dag Hammarskjold plans a Security Council backed mission to the Middle East to seek peaceful measures and reduce tensions in Palestine. He aims to report within two months after talks with Jordan Egypt Syria and US allies and will consult with Maj. Gen. Burns and Arkady Sobolev as part of united nations efforts.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
Security Council
Pacha
Lareel
Saad
Reese Tion
Midale
Palestine
Seney Cabot Lodge Jr
Ate
Council
Genae
Arkady Sobolev
Hammarskjold
E. L. M. Burns
Jordan
Egypt
Syria
Lea
School Bus Relief Debate Highlights State Equity Issue
Hickory officials urged the State Board to extend bus transportation to city residents living within a mile and a half of schools, arguing current law excludes municipal children and creates inequity. State Superintendent Carroll said funding and legislative action drive the system, while Hickory leaders pressed for city unit coverage similar to urban and rural areas.
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Raleigh
Hickory
Aamilton
Hickory Schools
Charles F. Carroll
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Carroll
Brower
Durham
Greensboro
Hamilton
Max Steelman
Hickory Chamber of Commerce
Steelman
Bailey Patrick
Bohlen Recalled From Moscow as Soviet Downgrades Memory
Ambassador Charles Bohlen is ordered to return to Washington from Moscow for a brief reassignment in Austria. The move comes amid tensions following Soviet leadership changes and the memory controversy surrounding Josef.
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Washington
Charles
Chip) Bohlen
Moscow
Austria
Bop — A
Bohlen
Josef
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Jack van Lindley
State Highway Commission
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Lindley
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