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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1950
Page
5
A Lake City man H. Haakinson, age unknown, died after being struck by a Milwaukee Road passenger train on a bridge four miles south of Lake City. Companions fled as the train approached. he apparently tripped on the dual safety rails in dim light and fell. He died hours later from loss of blood and shock.
In Elmhart Indiana a 44 year old Edgar Stephens shot five times at his companion Mrs Donald Weldy 33 then killed himself in the Silver Grill tavern. A bystander Roger Kulp was struck by a stray shot. The coroner ruled murder and death by own action. Stephens was divorced. Weldy’s husband was at home asleep. Local police described the scene as a fatal domestic incident.
New York June 6 AP metal prices rise with car and home demand boosting output and employment, sparking debate on inflation versus deflation. Steel scrap hits a record in Pittsburgh, copper and zinc rise, while auto and housing activity support a boom, but critics warn of fragile, phoney prosperity.
After 30 days on the loose Neil Nielsen, 41, escaped from Prison Farm No. 2, was spotted in a city café when his bulky clothing exposed his midriff. He was taken to the police station and identified by his attire and belongings, including multiple packs of cigarettes and keys. Authorities note the escape increased the total to five in two days, with other convicts being pursued in Arkansas and Missouri.
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