Killer's Car Found in Desert Hideout
El Centro police found the escape car of William E. Cook, 21, a mass murderer who fled to Mexico after killing eight people. Authorities believe he may have flagged another vehicle to continue fleeing. A major cross-border manhunt with barricades at the border continues as officials fear further victims. Cook, an ex-convict from Missouri, had confessed to seven killings before the eighth.
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Street battle as UN troops withdraw from Wonju
United Nations forces fought street by street to withdraw from Wonju as Communist forces closed in from three sides. The fight continued Sunday night with intense small arms and automatic weapon fire while Allied troops pulled back toward Suwon and Osan, signaling a widening offensive on the Korean front.
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Tideland grant drive to seek state action on oil fund
The council plans to ask the State Legislature to amend tideland grants as oil income, about 30 million dollars yearly, is being tied up awaiting ownership rulings. The fund could approach 100 million by year end, and the grant requires all revenue be spent on tideland purposes.
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Fire and smoke damage hits two Fourth St stores
Police reported early today that fire and smoke damaged two Fourth Street businesses. The blaze began just before midnight at the Superette Market, 1294 Fourth St, with smoke also reaching the nearby German Dress Shop, 1292 Fourth St, as water was sprayed from two sides. Estimated damage nears $1000.
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Networks to broadcast Truman State of the Union message
President Truman’s annual State of the Union address will be carried by the four major networks and through ENX MECA KFI and MHS from 10 to 10 88 a m today. Detailed story on page four.
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