Mother Pulls Stickup To Save Jailed Husband In Houston
A Houston woman stormed into a store and pulled a stickup to free her jailed husband James L. Benecar 27 an auto operator with a World War II background She hid the gun under the baby’s dress and sobbed when told she faced a fine and possible charges Police noted she acted to release her husband amid a tense scene.
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Houston
James L. Benecar
Ball
Ada Elizabeth Benear
Nancy Kay
Truck Driver Cleared In Fatal Auto Accident
A truck driver was cleared in a fatal collision involving a car driven by Dwight Le Morgan of Algod Ville. The other vehicle occupants died shortly after the crash.
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Dwight le. Morgan
Algodville
ADA Charges Confusion In New Security Laws
Americans for Democratic Action urged a Senate probe into a government unity program claiming its standards could label even President Eisenhower as a security risk. The group called for reforms amid disputes over the handling of Robert Benson and the Ley case, signaling political tension over federal personnel security practices.
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Washington
Americans For Democratic Action
Senate
Eisenhower
Svery Pag”ational Board
Seni Civil Service Tree
New Deal
Benson
Tokyo
Naevente Eisenhower
Sharp Weather Extremes Mark The Nation Today
Extreme cold and snowfall hit multiple regions as weather maps show a broad disturbance across the west and south. Temperatures plunged in cities like Grand Forks North Dakota while Albuquerque New Mexico recorded low readings. Light snow spread over northern mountains and light rain stretched from southern Texas to the Carolinas, with unsettled conditions across Georgia and the Deep South.
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Saturn
Colo
Grand Forks
N. D
Abbuquerque
N. M
Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
South Carolina
Oklahoma Convicts Play Rough
A fire set with inflammable liquid in a prison cell at the Oklahoma Penitentiary in McAlester killed Lee Barton Williams age 4 and severely burned his cellmate Leroy Tiffey 30. The two inmates were trapped in the burning cell as W Jerome J. Waters and warden provided details of the incident.
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Mcalester
Okla
Oklahoma Penitentiary
Lee Barton Williams
Ype
Jerome J. Waters
Leroy Tiffey
Ifey
Plans For Youth Leadership Test Released By Elks
Elks lodge announces a Youth Leadership Test focusing on citizenship perseverance and resourcefulness with local and national prize structures. Local winners receive a 100 win bond and judges’ honors await first place at the national level. Blanks available from the lodge.
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Elks
Besla
Dean B. Pruette
Charles L. Amos
Blanks
Elks Lodge
Services Set For Prominent Furniture Man
LENOIR North Carolina officials announce funeral services for Galvin, former Caldwell Memorial Bank director and head of Galvin Furniture Co. He died in a Fort Fort Rapids traffic accident after a heart attack while in his car en route home. Survived by his wife and a daughter.
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Lenoir
Lees
Fa ‘Galvin Dent
General Galvin Furniture Co
Greer Funeral Home
Fort Ye Ee 'Tn
Vin
Caldwell Memorial
Galvin
Murder death by own action ruled in Portage County
A Portage County man Peter Mocadio allegedly killed his 1 year old wife in their living room and then beat his two young sons and stuffed them into a roadside culvert. Bystanders helped, found the boys injured and rushed them to a hospital while Mocadio’s brother said Peter had not been normal since the war.
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Ponte Point
Wis
Portage County
Dea En
Florian Krutza
Krutza
Peter Mocadie
Mecadio
Mocadio
Stevens Point
Mocadie
John
Peter
Europe
Winter Storm Rages Over Ocean Heavily Hurting Vessels
Coast Guard cutters aided ships in distress as a major winter storm battered the Atlantic. The Pandora towed the Spindrift toward Jacksonville while the Steelore and Rift reported damage and instability but fought through. Forecaster Cecil Gentry noted strong winds and a low pressure center extending 300 miles south.
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Coast Guard
Pandora
Jacksonville
Steelore
Veneuela
Baltimore
Rift
Charleston
Fort Lauderdale
Victor FE. Rayer
Cecil Gentry
Weather Bureau
Miami
Hazel
Finna
Carol
Panama slaying suspects released as investigation shifts
Panamanian authorities released most suspects in the Remon assassination as ex president Arnulfo Arias and dozens of followers were freed. Ruben Miro named others in a confession while Lipstein and several others prepared to depart for Mexico. Guizado and Guizado Jr. remained in custody along with several associates.
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Panama
Martin Ta
Jose
Cneek
Ruben Miro
Lipstein
Ee Insurance We Com
Beeset
Alles
Mexico
National Guard
Remon
Arnulfo Arias
Panama City
Ima King
Olga Yanis
Guizado
National Guards
Guizado Jr
Rodolfo Saint Malo
Jose Nieves Perez
Miro
Jose Edardo Tejada
Puttink
Russians Not Boosting Army In East Germany
An East German interview notes no large Russian forces are increasing their army here. Officials say West German and NATO efforts, including atomic warfare training, dominate the frontline stance along the Elbe. The discussion highlights cautious manpower, political aims, and readiness against possible atomic escalation.
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East Germany
Terview
N Army
Hoge
Elbe
West
U.S
NATO
Germany
Byrd Condemns Ike Road Plan Replacing Tax Aid
Senator Byrd chairing the Senate Finance Committee denounces the Clay Commission road plan as a budget destroyer. He argues a federal highway corporation could borrow outside the budget and boost debt with bonds financed by a two cent a gallon gasoline tax. proposes cutting the federal tax to 4.5 cents and letting states raise funds locally.
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Washington
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
I. Meee
Senate
F Mance Committee
Federal Way Corporation
Clay
Clay i
Clay Commission
RFC
Commodity Credit Corp
Congress
Snow Queen at Massachusetts Winter Carnival Hay Ride
Snow Queen and attendants rode a hay wagon during the Massachusetts Winter Carnival but no snow fell as planned. Spectators noted the unusual dry conditions affecting the festive surrounding events.
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Massachusetts
Snow Queen
Dixon Yates Contract Faces Senate Waiver Review
Congress weighs a waiver to speed the Dixon Yates contract with private utilities amid heated debate. Sen. Dixon Yates foes plan strong opposition while new leadership signals continued hearings and possible recall of the waiver and contract.
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Holifield
Sen. Anderson
D-Nm
Atomic Energy Commission
Dixon-Yates
Midee South Utilities
The
Ark
Irmeesee Valley
Power
T West
Memphis
Tilifield
Rebels stall in remote north corner near La Cruz and Puerto Soley
An authoritative report says rebel forces remain in the remote northwestern corner near La Cruz and Puerto Soley, stalled for three days. A U S observer plane on ace patrols over the wa was not hit after it was fired upon by an undefined group, and dropped equipment before fleeing when signaled by a peace patrol plane.
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la Cru
Puerto Soley
la Cruz
U. S
OAS
Rosa
Af Mn
Santa Rosa
US births top thirty six million in decade report
A ten year tally shows more than 36.75 million babies born in the United States. The data highlights sustained birth rates across decades and shifts in demographics and family trends.
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United States
Three Cars Collide on Taylor Street No Injuries Reported
A three car crash in the 100 block of Taylor Street caused about 600 dollars in damage. Tom Stevens 40 of 309 Walker Street drove into Tuttle 31 of 711 S Main Street whose car hit Peter Collins 33 of 214 Labor Street. Brakes failed on another vehicle on Ragan Street injuring none, Faye H Southern of Route 4 reported not hurt.
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Taylor St
Tom Stevens
Walker St
Tde Tuttle
S&s. Main St
Tuttle
Peter Collins
Collins
Bea
Ragan St
Faye H. Southern
Route 4
Ex High Pointer Named Mocksville Man Of The Year
Dr Ramey F Kemp son of Mrs Fita D Kemp 1 i Campbell St Mocksville received the Mocksville Junior Chamber of Commerce Disshed Service Award for outstanding community service among men 21 to 35. Kemp is a former high pointer and serves as Mocksville Jaycees president.
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Ville
Ramey F. Kemp
Fita D. Kemp
I Campbell St
Mander
The
Mocks
Eet
J Chamber
President of Panama Jailed in High-Profile Case
A Panama City report details the jailing of the president amid a sensational murder inquiry. The confessed assassin claimed a lone act, with two other men named Remon and Waleed connected to the plot.
Accident Box Score Summary
Accident data contrasts last week with this year to date. The table lists killed and injured counts alongside property loss, noting totals for the period. No specific names, dates, or locations are provided in readable form.
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Harold E. Stassen
Lade
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Civil Service Commission
Arthur Schlesinger
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Ohio Valley
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By Tom Stone
GeraNet
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Korea
Ike
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Four Oaks
Duke University W Hospital
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Eeven
Russell Brines
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High Pointer
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Ae Ckee
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Waleed
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