Tiedt Dies in Missouri Death Chamber for 1945 Killing
Charles H. Tiedt, convicted of the shotgun slaying of a sailor in St. Joseph on October 25, 1945, died in the state penitentiary death chamber after persistent appeals. His last day included prayer, Bible reading, and final talks with a minister as officials refused to commute.
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Charles H. Tiedt
St. Joseph
State Penitentiary
Tiedt
J Chase
Chase
Fred Matchett
Delbert Matchett
Fred
Everett St Joseph Tavern
Forrest Smith
Death Row
Buchanan County
Missouri Supreme Bars
Buchanan
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Polio Unit Official Warns of Possible New High
An official warns polio may peak higher this year as New York reports more infantile paralysis cases in the first weeks of 1930 than in the previous year. Dr Van Riper cites early cases in New York City and state, noting improved hospital care and diagnostic abilities may shape the forthcoming summer outbreak.
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York
New York
Jock
van Riper
Marble tournament practice pictured with Kiwanis officials
Bill Bohrer, Bill Case, John Avery, and Jimmy Goddard compete in a marble tournament. Observing practice from the box seats are Jack Jordan, the cibmaster, the Rev. Ned Cole, and the Rev. William T. Gibble, Kiwanis committee members, and Rein Hold G Miller, Scout executive.
Court of Appeals Rules Axis Sally Sentence Valid
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Axis Sally Gillars must serve 30 years for treason broadcastings. The unanimous decision upheld her conviction and sentence, rejecting claims of unfair trial, lack of jurisdiction, and that treason could not apply to an American citizen abroad during wartime. Gillars may seek parole after 20 years.
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Washington
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Axis Sally
Bennett Champ Clark
Wilbur K. Miller
Charles Fahy
Far
Govl
Germany
Gilars
Berlin
Gersmany A
Miss Gillars Arrested for Ally Troop Radio Fame
Miss Gillars was arrested about five years after American troops entered Berlin. Her broadcasts before and during the Nazi era made her a well known voice to millions of GIs. Her radio persona linked to the song Marlene, a marching tune associated with U S troops in the war era.
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Miss Gillars
Berlin
W Ien
Marlene
Public Accountants Open Convention Attendees Gather in Missouri Hotels
The Public Accountants association of Missouri opened a two day convention at the Governor hotel with John W. Goodin and Lt. Gov. James Blair addressing the opening. Delegates heard sessions, an evening banquet, and a postmasters convention film and FBI address. The schedule included naming a 1951 convention city and officer elections. Other groups met at the Missouri hotel and Governor hotel including the Missouri High Twelve association, the Missouri Association of Chiropodists, and the Missouri War Dads association with about 60 members attending Sunday.
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Public Accountants’ Association of Missouri
Governor Hotel
National League of Distri Posimasters
Missouri
John W. Goodin
Accountants” Convention
James T. Blair, Jr
Postmasters
State Oief Resources and Development
Kansas City
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Missouri High Twelve
Missouri Association of Chiropodists
Missouri War Dads Asseiation
Liberty Bell Replica Heads to Missouri for July 4 Tour
A Missouri Liberty Bell replica will end its state tour in Jefferson City on July 4 as part of the Treasury Department Independence Drive promoting savings bonds. The bell began May 15 and will be shown in 38 cities by Independence Day, under B E L Hill of Columbia who says thousands of volunteer bond sellers are well organized for the effort.
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Misouri
Wefferson City
Treasury Department
B.E.L. Hill
Columbia
Irrigation Keeps Utah Crops Green Amid Heavy Rainfall
Weather hampers harvesting as arse rainfall blankets Utah. Officials report nearly all crops require irrigation except winter wheat, stressing farm water needs and field conditions statewide. Farmers adapt practices to sustain yields while rainfall persists through the growing season.
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Utah
Finals Tomorrow In Marble Match
The Kiwanis club marble tournament finals for Cub Scouts begin at 2 p m tomorrow at Washington 1 park. The top two winners will be guests at Thursday’s Kiwanis meet. Contestants shoot 35 marbles in a triangle, first to eight eliminates, with the “first up” determined by proximity to a central marble. Cubmasters and officials listed oversee the event.
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West
Kiwanis
Washington Park
Jimmy Rothwell
Bill WreHittwick
Jerry Adams
Deonis
Kiwanis Club
Washington 1 Park
den Mothers
Cubmasters
E.,brassfield
Jack Jordan
Howard Sent
Vick Reeves
Harold Christian
Charles Rost
John Ranken
Big Three see no Austrian treaty breakthrough soon
London May 29 AP The Big Three said there is no immediate hope of Russia agreeing to an Austrian independence treaty. They plan to replace military governors in western Austria with civilian high commissioners and expand Austrian government authority while keeping four power limits. Acheson praised the North Atlantic treaty as a positive peace influence and called for continued hard cooperation in national and international life.
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London
Austria
Dean Acheson
North Atlantic
U.S
Greece
Iran
Turkey
Brensi
Acheson
Britain
Ameran
Reactea Oy
Bevin
Robert Schuman
Sikeston Missouri a Growing Hub Between St Louis and Memphis
Sikeston Southeast Missouri city revels in summer blooms and fall mists as growth accelerates. The town sits near highways 60 and 61, served by Frisco and Missouri Pacific railways, with a booming cotton economy, expanding industry, and a vibrant civic life including a cotton carnival, multiple clubs, and a public library.
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Sikeston
Missouri City
Calleen
St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
Frisco Railroad
Missouri Pacific
John Sites
el Camino Beals
Kings Highway
New Orleans
St. Loui
Naval Air
American Legion
Ant
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Joe Sailor
A. Brandenberger Drug Company
East End Pharmacy
Fairview Drug Show
Sbkeoll Pharmacy
Tanner Drug Store
Toilson Drox
News Tribune
Phare
Court of Appeals
Sally
McCarty
Public Accountants Open Convention
Falcon
Wallace
Simpson
Jefferson City
Moscow
George Clintos
Matieson
Leditor
Serion
International Shoe Company
Dig
J. FL Chim
The
Star
W.S. Mitchim
John Hufman
Herald
Naeter
London Times
Chamber of Commerce
Kwanis, Lions and
Rotary Clubs
Dis
Malone Avenue
Scott County Milling Company
Associated Press
Offler
Srdlabaketfelerss
Feerence 26Hea R. EL Dallmeyer Insurance Agenet
Ates
Tolson Drug CO
Eagles
Randazzo
New
Jubilee
Maine
Ray Quiley
Court House
Fred Betts
Hyde Park Central Laboratory
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