Graham faces insanity plea in Graham murder case
John Gilbert Graham, 23, pleaded innocent by reason of insanity in Denver district court to murdering his mother for insurance via the time bomb assassination of a United Air Lines plane on November 1 that killed 44. The defense sought a separate sanity trial and psychiatric observation, but the judge denied delays and allowed two psychiatrists to observe Graham without treating him.
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Benson urges voluntary cut in spring pig production
Secretary Ezra T. Benson urged farmers to voluntarily limit spring pig production to prop up hog prices after a 40 percent drop over the past year. He spoke after a Cabinet meeting in Thurmont Maryland noting programs to expand pork marketing and citing the 1956 spring farrowing plan to prevent a repeat of heavy supplies.
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Lodge Rejects Soviet Pledge Not to Use Atomic Weapons
United States envoy Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. told the United Nations that Washington would not accept a pledge not to be first to deploy atomic arms. He urged backing a four power disarmament plan and cited open skies as top priority. He warned a ban would let conventional powers gain global dominance with nuclear reserves ready to strike.
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February Draft Call Drops to Six Thousand
The Defense Department announced a draft call of 6,000 men for February, the lowest since the Korean War. The January call was reduced from 8,000 to 6,000, driven by high navy re-enlistments and a shrinking army. Officials expect about 6,000 draftees in the first half of the year.
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Nehru to Speak on Goa in Major Address Next Week
Informants said Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru will address Goa in a major speech in New Delhi next week. He may refer to Secretary of State John Foster Dulles description of Goa as a Portuguese province.
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Mukwonago Man Dies From Crash Injuries
Edwin H. Fechtner a 25 year old man from rural Mukwonago died at a local hospital from injuries sustained in a head on collision between his car and a truck two miles east of Big Bend on Wisconsin 24. Sheriff officials said the crash occurred Thursday morning as Fechtner was passing another car.
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Medal of Honor Winner Faces Jail in Shooting Case
World War II hero Junior J. Spurrier, Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross recipient, was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon after firing a pistol into the floor during an argument over a former girlfriend. He claimed the weapon was not loaded.
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Weather Outlook With Snow Melt Cold Night Ahead
Skies clear after this morning's snow in Kenosha with temps dipping to 0 to 10 tonight. Saturday will be cloudy with a high near 20. Noon readings: 27 at the sewage plant, 28 at American Motors, and downtown. Yesterday's high 33, low 18. Sunrise 7 06 a.m. sunset 4 21 p.m.
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Kenosha native Antone Iavello dies of heart attack in California
Antone Iavello a Kenosha native and leading musical arranger for NBC and major Hollywood projects died of a heart attack in Van Nuys California after a night of arranging scores for TV shows and films. He was in his early 40s survived by his widow seven children his father and a sister. funeral services will be held in California.
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Twins 92 Celebrate Separate Birthdays in Lancaster
Two identical twins, Mrs. Rachel Keyes and Mrs. Jennire Croot, marked their 92nd birthdays in Lancaster Wisconsin today. The sisters share long lives and strong bond as they reach the milestone together.
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Former Capone associate killed in Chicago
Alex Louis Greenberg 64 year old brewer and former mob financial adviser was shot on a South Side street as he and his wife were entering their car after dinner. Police suspect a payment dispute linked to his alleged underworld dealings. Greenberg had ties to the Canadian Ace Brewing Co. and testified against Capone hoodlums in 1943.
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Vernon County School Superintendent Dies
Vernon County Superintendent N. H. Rudie, 64, of Viroqua, died here Thursday after a month of illness. Rudie had served two and a half years of his four-year term and had taught in schools nationwide.
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Bank Robbery at Lake Geneva Stirs FBI Lead Fades
Authorities continued work on a $74,293 First National Bank heist in Lake Geneva as a Chicago arrest of a suspected gunman faded. FBI Milwaukee said no link yet despite mentions of Gerald O'Brien and aliases. questions linger over the suspect’s involvement. A Halloween mask buyer identified as R. H. Kubitz surfaced as a possible lead in Rock County.
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Northwestern appoints Purdue coach as athletic director
Chicago reports Stu Holcomb of Purdue named athletic director at Northwestern University. The announcement comes amid national sports and higher education changes. In Gettysburg Eisenhower plans a farm policy message to Congress. Chicago and Milwaukee Railroads set next May as report date for their consolidation plan.
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Menderes Forms New Cabinet to End Turkish Crisis
Ankara reports premier Adnan Menderes formed a new cabinet, ending an 11 day Turkish government crisis. In Milwaukee the CIO convention voted to exclude the AFL Teamsters from the AFL CIO merger, with John Schmidt urging labor to keep out groups harming the labor image.
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Green Bay Faces $15.3 Million Traffic Untangling Plan
The City of Green Bay was told on Thursday that it will cost 15 345 000 dollars to untangle the communitys vehicular traffic problems, outlining a major capital expenditure for road work and traffic system improvements.
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Labor Party Leader Vote Opens in London
Voting started today in a six day balloting to choose a new Labor Party leader. Hugh Gaitskell is seen as a strong contender and is favored to win on the first ballot. Results will be announced Wednesday.
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Indiana High Court Frees Two Of Almost Fantastic Conviction
The Indiana Supreme Court freed Arnie Roark and Jay Holcomb after ruling their 10 year auto banditry sentences were unwarranted. The decision said no proof showed they planned to use their car for theft, and at most Petit Larceny could apply. Ed Coronett vanished after the incident and is believed missing.
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Chessman Hearing Set For Jan 9 At San Quentin
San Quentin California December 17 1950 Daryl Chessman known as the red light bandit and on death row behind the death sentence in 17 counts of kidnapping robbery sexual per version and attempted rape faces a habeas corpus hearing set for January 9 in San Francisco federal court Attorney George T Davis will seek a new trial arguing the 1948 transcript was faulty Good man ordered stenographic notes impounded for 10 days to allow Davis to photograph them The notes were taken in Pittman shorthand by a deceased stenographer later transcribed by the uncle by marriage of Los Angeles prosecutor J Miller Leavy Chessman has eight stays of execution and has studied law in prison writing Cell 2455 Death Row and a novel Trial by Ordeal There is no guard during daily lawyer conferences from 9 am to 6 pm
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Ford Motor Co to List Assets for SEC Filing
Ford Motor Co will list its assets, sales, and earnings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 20 as part of preparing for a public stock offering. The Herald Tribune reports the stock will be offered January 18 and traded OTC for a month before NYSE listing.
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