Remembering Mrs Madsen In Murder Trial
Frankfurt reports Yvette Madsen, on trial for the murder of Lt. Andrew E. Madsen, pleads innocence by reason of insanity. sobbing, she recalls a party before the shooting and cannot recall details, including whether she adopted her husband. The defense conductor presses questions as a court session features calming salts and emotional testimony.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Mra
Yvette Madsen
Andrew E. Madsen
Brutette
Mrx. Madsen
Brooklyn
Mra Madsen
Kimo Gower
Ohio officials shocked by stories of sex orgies among youth
A county wide probe ordered by Assistant Prosecutor Frnity Dunn follows reports of sexual orgies involving youths in Fanesville and nearby towns. Police say nine youths aged 18 to 20 have been jailed for contributing to the delinquency of minor girls. others are under questioning amid alleged meetings at a local hot dog stand and various locations.
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Ohio
Fanesville
O —i
Tillacay
Hrinty Dunn
Robert Snelling
Youngatera
Zanesville
Polter Atl
Convict Wins Pardon After Pleading Case in Chicago
Cheago ah Cec L Wright a 42 year old former Alcatraz inmate freed on his own plea after studying law and appealing his conviction finishes a 0 day sentence on Jail Tuesday. Deputy sheriffs will take him to Cook County Jail where he faces a warrant charging chec fraud from Macon County. Wright previously served nine years for a $242 stamp robbery and was nicknamed the Brain of Alcatraz.
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Cheago
Ah Cec L. Wright
Alcateay Federal Prison
Wright
City House of Corrections
Nica
Cook County
Brain
Alcatrag
Bieri A.C. Ammatin
Macon County
Werht
Superforts to Extend Mission Range by 1000 Miles
The Air Force plans to increase the range of its superfortresses by about 1000 miles and deploy more as part of a broader upgrade. Strategic Air Command officials indicate B-50 variants will be reinforced with additional tankers, boosting bomber and aerial refueling capacity.
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Air Force
Ita Aude Fort Rane
Adele
Thanewmeritum Hornbers
Strategic Air Command
Defense Department
Alhounerd
French Arm Aid Debate Opens Amid Paris Unrest
Paris erupts as the Nations Assembly debates American arms aid to France and a strong guard forces polices for violence prevention. Lawmakers consider a credit of up to 560 million dollars amid Communist opposition and labor union threats. Police moved to clear protesters from the chamber gallery as tensions rise.
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Paris
Nations Assembly
France
Uo OR
American Arma Aliamenta
Third Test Won By Labor Party By Slender Vote
Britain's Labor government retained a narrow majority in the House of Commons winning 314 to 289 on a Conservative motion criticizing overspending. The vote followed early signs of a fragile majority after a recent election and Churchill led opposition pressure ahead of a possible further contest. Liberals split, with six voting with the government, six with the opposition on housing. The outcome preserves the government’s tenure amid ongoing fiscal controversy.
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Labor Party
London
Britain
House of Common
Tuesaday
Aome
Alek-Beds
Altice
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Labor
Cominiona
Christoffel Sentenced To Two To Six Years In Jail
Harold Christoffel, former Milwaukee labor leader, was sentenced by Judge Letta to from two to six years on a perjury charge for lying to the House Labor Committee about being a Communist. He received concurrent terms after a prior conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court ruling on quorum. He spoke only two words during sentencing.
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Washington
Harold Christoffel
Milwaukee
Tuessday
Letta
Quittal Healan
Christoffel
House Labor Committee
Supreme Court
Letts
House Committee
Witchcraft Charge In Colonial Law Case In Delaware
A 23 year old Delaware woman, Mrs Helen Evans, is held on witchcraft charges under a colonial era statute. Detective Lieutenant George Kreinburger states Evans practised witchcraft after allegedly cursing clients during handwriting analysis and selling potion remedies for ten dollars. The law imposes a fine up to 100 dollars or a year in prison.
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Winhington
Del
George Kelnburger
Helen Evans
Evania
Delaware
President Truman Aboard USS Williamsburg On Vacation Trip
President Truman and aides sail aboard the USS Williamsburg on a three week vacation trip to Key West, Florida. Stormy seas kept most of the party in their cabins with Truman confined to bed as seasickness rumors were denied and the voyage continued through heavy swells.
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William C. Lawe
White House
Williamsburg
Truman
Key Weat
Fin
Wells To Get New Trial In Keokee Church Case
Eugene Wells of Keokee receives a new trial on a murder charge as the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issues decrees Monday. Emmett Peaken of Scott County gains a vote to land he has partly paid for, per the same court action. Background details reference Len County.
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Richmond
Eugene Wells
Keokee
Emmett Peaken
Scott County
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Len
Iowa Student To Go On Trial For Murder
Iowa psychology student Robert Bednasek 24 faces trial in Burlington for the strangulation murder of Margaret Jackson 20. A panel of 86 potential jurors was reduced to a 12 member jury by Judge Ames P. Gaffney. Bednasek was in county jail after hospital observation and transfer from the university hospital. The report also notes a separate Lee County homicide case involving Eugene Wells and Archibald Buchanan’s Supreme Court ruling.
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Town City
Robert BE. Hednasek
Waa
Husky University of Iowa
Pretty Margaret
Gor-Cee) Jackson
Burlington
Ames P. Gaffney al Trady
Bednasek
Sheriff's Ofice
University Hospital
Texas Sheriff Murder Sparks Mountain Posse Hunt
A Texas posse on horseback hunts a suspected killer for Sheriff O. W. Morrow who was shot early Sunday on a remote mountain road near Presidio. Rangers and mounted men chase toward the Mexico border with reports the suspect was handcuffed and may have used his own gun. Local authorities pursue clues across rugged terrain along the Rio Grande.
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Marta
Tex
Big Head
Anutiient
Teaha
Texna Rangers
Horder
Rice
O. W
Blackie) Morrow
Lonesy
Texas Ranger
Mexico
Morrow
Navy
Eran
Here
Presidio
Rio Grande
Preaidio
Bhiltor
Cowsert
Rackera
Conners
Alan
Ocos
der Hunt
Street Scenes in a City Parked Chaos and a Homeless Collie
A woman driver suddenly brakes to avoid a male driver who cuts from a parked position. She claims men are often at fault, while a stray collie chases a car across several blocks before giving up. Two youths on opening day discuss balloons and swaps amid humdrum store bustle.
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Jane
Child Actress Lora Lee Michel Says She Is Starved
Nine year old film actress Lora Lee Michel fled her foster home Tuesday night in pajamas. Deputies and a pastor reported she claimed she was starved so she could act as a little girl again. The girl, found by Rev. Elford Bundstrom in Burbank, said she ran away hungry and had lost ten pounds in a month before being taken to a cafe for food.
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Hollywood
Lora Lee Michel
Sheriff's Office
Lorraine Michel
Elford Bundstrom
United Brethren Church
Burbank
Lora Lea
Abou
Falracres Residents Urged to Register Ahead of Bond Vote
City Recorder J. OR. Pecktal reminded Falracres residents in the recently annexed Falracres Addition to register at the next session on March 21-22 to be eligible for the upcoming bond issue and future city elections.
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J. OR. Pecktal
Falracres
Senator Praises McCarthy Drive Against Commies
Senator Brewater praised Senator McCarthy for exposing Communist leanings in government. He argued many policymakers likely have questionable associations with Communist front groups, while others disputed the claim. McCarthy prepared new charges as hearings entered its fourth day with Dorothy Kenyon among witnesses.
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Washington
Brewater
R-Me
Tuesaday
McCarthy
R-Wis
State Department
Senate
Wisconsin
Misa Dorothy Kenyon
Reorganization Plan Headed For Trouble
Washington reports a troubled reception for President Truman's 21 new reorganizations. Many lawmakers oppose stripping NLRB general counsel Robert N. Denham of authority while others question abolishing the Maritime Commission and shifting its duties to the Commerce Department. The Expenditures Committee will consider the plan, which could take effect in 60 days unless rejected by Congress.
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Washington
Attenai Ons
Truman
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Maritime Commission
Commerce Department
Denham
NLRB
Hoffman
R-Mich
House
John L. Lewin
Senate
Solunar Tables and Miner Data Fragment
Fragmented solunar and miner duration figures appear, listing March dates and times with references to Bay Miner and Lake stages. Readable names are sparse, but partial notices mention Friday and Saturday periods and a 87M feat elevation amid unclear station labels.
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Times-News
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Lee Circuit Court
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Wells
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