Rep Bentley Shot On House Floor Stuns Owosso
Owosso residents reel from news of Rep Alvin M Henty Bentley a wealthy Michigan Republican shot on the House floor in Washington D C His recovery is uncertain with 50 50 odds as local figures express shock and sympathy This rural central Michigan district elected him two years ago defeating Fred Crawford Bentley's rise followed a grassroots campaign and his social ties to Owosso community members note his education language skills and prior service in the Department with a newspaper column prior to his 1980 resignation over policy disputes
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Owosso
Mich
Alvin M. Hentisy
R-Mich
Washington
folUies
Durroy
Charles Moore
Bent- Ivy
Gerald Gale
Bentley
Fred L. Crawford
Michigan
University of Michigan
Qwosso
Arvella Duescher
Owosso Argus Press
Volun
Crawford
Anytie
Truman
Four Congressmen Wounded in Puerto Rican Nationalist Attack
Washington report says Rep Alvin Bentley and four other congressmen were injured during a gunfire rampage by Puerto Rican Nationalist Party members. Bentley's condition was critical after chest injuries and a torn diaphragm. others suffered leg and back wounds but were listed in satisfactory or good condition. Terrorists faced multiple counts of felonious assault as security tightened around the Capitol and a temporary pause in legislative business was ordered.
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Washington
Ins
Alvin Bentley
R-Mich
Abevick
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Becky K Ing
Freedom
Puerto Rico
Harry & Truman
Navy
Bentley
Casualty Hospital
Riis
Benney
Ben ¥. Jensen
R-Iows
Kenneth A
Roberts
George
Fallon
Shifford Davis
Tenn
Ie Lebron
Welisal
Dovey Cordero
Rafael
Irving Flores
Aigre
New York City
A. E. Dangkiman
Eisenhower
Danehman
Ant
Molice
Daughman
Secret Service
Aso
Richard P. Nixon
Senate
Capitol
House
Criminal Court Gets Underway in Sullivan County
Criminal Court opened Tuesday in Blountville after a snow delay. Grand jury foreman George Clyde McKamey of Bluff City led the panel with 12 members listed. Judge Rogan noted the dry county status and stressed enforcing laws fairly as the circuit considers liquor cases and a March docket. Norton charter approved by Senate moves to House. Norton to adopt city manager plan with five council members.
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Blountville &Sl
George Clyde McKamey
Bluff City
Sullivan County
Thomas H. Rogan
Ernest C. Roop
Owain Cross
Roy T. Davenport
Hubert C. Moore
Worley Larne
H. G. Cecil
Stewart Crossey
Hubert Falin
Glor. B. Carrier
Jono Mark Pierce
Joan Calvin Harr
Norton
Richmond
Spl
State Senate
House
M. M. Long
Nuctoff
Morelock Shifts to Magistrate Bid in 15th District
J E Morelock withdrew from the sheikf s race Tuesday and said he will run for magistrate in Sullivan County s 15th Civil District. He notes friends urged the switch and that he has served the district for three six year terms. Frank Williams, ex Tennessee Highway Patrolman, announced today as a sheriff candidate for the April Democratic primary, becoming the fourth entrant. Williams, 36, led THP Kingsport post and left after a decade in 1946 to enter real estate. He cites family illness delaying his announcement and will outline his platform Thursday at 9 p m. Deadline for primary qualification with the Sullivan County Democratic Primary Board nears.
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J. E. Morelock
Sheikf
Morelock
Morelick
Frank Williams
Tennessee
Sullivan County
Williams
Kingsport
THP
Patrol
Melvin Wise
A. H
Hum) Hurd
City Recovers From Snowfall With Main Roads Open
Kingsport area emerges from a 12.5 inch snow event as most main highways reopen. Sullivan County schools stay closed. Kingsport Utilities reports power restoration underway and progressing, with crews working around the clock. Telephone and news services remain disrupted as WU relays and WKPT rebroadcasts resume via Bristol and Knoxville networks.
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Kingsport
Tennessee
Sullivan County
J. Craft
Akard
J Bryan
Bryan
Western Union
Royal Office
Kings
Bristol
Johnson City
West
Gate City
Church Hill
Kingsport Times-News
Knoxville
Missing Plane Found in Wyoming Wreckage Ends Search
Missing Western Air Lines Convair 240 recovered in rugged ranch country near Newcastle Wyoming. All nine aboard confirmed dead as searchers reached the scene after a stormbound crash. Wreckage lay on a flat stretch south of a ridge with ravines and steep bluffs.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Western Air Lines
Ranch
Two Charged in Danville Bank Robbery Case
Danville Virginia police say Floré Tinsley Sceare Jr. and Jerry Reid Keaton face armed robbery charges in the First National Bank branch heist that yielded 5 009 missing dollars of 33 300. Keaton, 17, pled guilty at a juvenile court proceeding, while Sceare drove the truck used in the getaway and Davis, 89, the bank manager, was assaulted during the holdup.
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Danville
Tocay White
Floré Tinsley Scearee Jr
Jerry Reid Keaton
Armen
Corporation Court
Keaton
Scearce
Seaton
Raherk Davis
First National Bank
Sudanese Tribesmen Clash With Police Over Naguib Visit
In Khartoum Sudanese tribesmen demonstrated against Egyptian President Naguib as 21 people were killed and over 100 wounded when police fired on marchers outside the Governor General's home. The clash followed mass protests for and against Naguib with Umma supporters opposing Egyptian plans. The government declared a state of emergency as army units patrolled and authorities warned El Mahdi to withdraw supporters.
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Khartoum
Sudan
Heme
Mohamed Naguib
Cal. H
McGuigan
Martada el Mahdi
Agi
Naguib
Umma
Peety
Shonling Andi
Robert Howe
Nabulb
Cairo
Slab Salem
Salem
Egyp
Tian
Eli Sayed Ad¢iel Rahman ¢l Mahdi
Ansari
el Mahdi
Nehru rejects United States arms aid offer
New Delhi prime minister Nehru bluntly rejected Eisenhower on arms aid to India and urged US observers to withdraw from Kashmir. He charged US aid to Pakistan interfered in the India Pakistan dispute, while stressing his government would pursue peace and that India buys arms independently. He noted past US observers and airlift support while criticizing US policy on Kashmir aggression.
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New Delhi
India
Nehru
Eisenhower
Kashmir
Pakistan
United States
U. N
U.S
Nelia Lab
America
U. S
Inia
Bot
Arete Sion
Atomic test series begins in Pacific proving ground
The United States announces a hydrogen device has been exploded at the Pacific proving grounds near Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Joint Task Force Seven detonated the atomic device as part of a new phase of the ongoing weapons test program led by the Atomic Energy Commission.
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Washington
Persey
Mia Pacific
Hniwetok Atoll
Marshall Islands
Byward
Lewis ‘L. Strauss
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Joint Task Force Seven
SEC
Pacific Proving Ground
Commission
Defense Department
Fan,s
Defenders Claim Indochina Gains
French forces report success in North Indochina with 92 Vietminh killed and 11 captured in Red River Delta fighting. In Fhu Van Dinh area a Vietminh battalion was dispersed after a three hour clash, with 82 rebels killed and 8 captured. French forces say light losses with near 100 abandoned weapons found. Southeast of Hanoi, 16 rebels were captured by French commandos. No major contact reported around the Lien Bien Phu fortifications as patrols probe positions of 36,000 rebels.
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Sanoi
Indochina
Mondey
Red River Jowlands
Fhu van Dinh
4Land
Hanoi
Lien Bien Phu
Senate Confirms Earl Warren as Chief Justice
The Senate confirmed Earl Warren as chief justice of the United States in a swift value vote with about 40 members present. Warren, 62, former California governor and 1948 Republican VP candidate, has sat on the court since last October after a presidential appointment during adjournment.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Earl Warren
Idth
United States
Warren
Loree
Limes
California
Supreme Court
Congress
Senate
M. Vinson
Langer
R-Nd
Puerto Rico Extremist Movements Split Island Politics
An essay by Harry Perlof discusses extremist groups linked to Puerto Rico Nationalistas in New York and on the island. It argues the island’s political evolution under Gov Luis Munoz Marin, backing the commonwealth and U.S. ties, while noting poverty drives migration and unrest amid nationalist factions.
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Hary Perlofe
Chicago
Pusta Rica Nationalista Party
Puerto
Rico
New York City
Genaress
Truman
Luis Munoz Marin
Pue Rico
Tre
Gow
Minoz
United States
Pueyo
Munoz
Puerto Rico
Ialand
Enarns
Sinkes
Tinols
House Is Furnished With Stolen Goods
Jonesville Virginia report states deputies found a house nearly fully furnished with stolen items including furniture silverware groceries and clothing. Sheriff Bays said the belongings were linked to robberies and arranged to be returned to rightful owners. investigators noted the house lacked only a refrigerator.
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Jonesville
Desesyville
W. P. Bays
Bays
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Lolita Lebron
Pacific
Perly
Selmer Pratisker
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