Abortion Drug Case Tied to Philadelphia Heiress Death
Dist. Atty reported a criminal abortion caused the heiress’s death nine days before her 28th birthday. An inquest found a drug administered by unknown persons. The victim eloped last June with Hart Gestreicher, a Miami Beach officer, and died Aug. 24 in Philadelphia. Police may arrest, though timing uncertain.
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Philadelphia
Hes
Jung
Hart M. Gestreicher
Miami Beach
Fila
Adenauer Eyes Moscow Talks Amid Fate Speculation
West Germany's Chancellor Adenauer arrives in Moscow to discuss German reunification and war prisoners with the Kremlin. He faces pressure from the Russians to neutralize or separate Germany, while the United States backs unification as part of a broader Europe peace plan. In Washington, Virginia highway contracts totaling 3.35 million dollars are awarded to multiple firms for road and bridge projects and new office buildings in Sandston, with some bids rejected and readvertised.
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James Marlow
Kely
Inter
Associated Press
Grueva
Washington
West Germany
Adenauer
Moscow
Kremlin
Wade
Germany
East Germany
Hival Geremans
West
Ior
Russia
Europe
Eisenhower
Nixon
United States
Britain
France
Germay
Geneva
Richmond
State Highway Commission
Sandston
Bis
W. H. Scott, Inc
Quantico Aillilgry Reservation
Fauquier
Stafford
Prince William
Moore Brothers, Inc
Verona
Waynesboro
Ralph +Mills Go
Salem
U.S. C
Pearlsburg
Giles County
U.S. 220
Boones Mnl
Franklin County
Commissioty
Russell County
U.S. 19
Lebanon
James McQualt Construction Co
Bluefield
Rcott County
Valley Creek
Gate City
Fort Bluckinyre
Adams Construction Co
Roanoke
Shenandosh County
Fort Valley
Faye County
Kings Crossing
Tarpaulin Fire at City Building Site
A tarpaulin covering glazed bricks at the new 2, Fred Johnson Building site at Broad and W Crater Streets caught fire Tuesday. The City Fire Department arrived at 6:20 p.m. and prevented spread. Firemen believed a discarded cigarette from a car started the blaze. no injuries occurred and damage was estimated at about $0.
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Fred Johnson
Broad
W. Crater
Sheriff Forces Docket Book Access For Journalists
Circuit Judge Cecil Bates ordered Sheriff Ray D Bridges to allow reporters to inspect the docket book at any time. The Mobile Press Register had argued access was denied Aug 30 and the following morning. The case involved Theodore M Eusiry, a slayer serving a 25 year term in Mobile County Jail under a lease arrangement with the State Department of Corrections.
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Mobile
Ala
Ray D. Bridges
Cecil F. Bates
Mobile Press Tegister
Theodore M. Eusiry
State Department of Corrections
Hastey
Kilby
Montgomery
Mobile Register
Thetusley
Prohibition Party Picks Five Slates for 1954 Election
Milford Indiana reports the Prohibition party selected five presidential candidates at a three day convention. Dr Enoch A Holtwick emeritus history professor at Greenfield College of Greenville Ohio is named president candidate. Brig Gen Herbert C Holdridge of Sherman Oaks California is named vice president. Holdridge famed for opposing universal military training and member of USMA class of 1815. Party plans to stump nationwide to put its name on every state ballot for the first time in recent history.
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Milford
Ind
West Point
Holdridge
U. S. Military Academy
Prohibition Party
Paul Muni Loses Left Eye In Hospital Surgery
New York reports Paul Muni, famed Broadway and film actor, underwent surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital for removal of his left eye after a tumor was found. He gave up his lead role in Inherit the Wind last week as doctors evaluated his condition. The right eye remains normal with sight intact.
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New York
Paul Muni
Broadway
Hollywood
Muni
Mount Sinai Hospital
Greene Judge Faces Inquiry On One Inch Deed For Crockett Birthplace
Greene County Circuit Court Judge W Doty reportedly received a letter of inquiry about registering a one inch square deed for land at Davy Crockett's birthplace. A Florida resident proposed buying and selling tiny parcels to capitalize on the frontier hero’s fame. The Davy Crockett Memorial Association, linked to local clubs, seeks shrine development and state recognition, including a road to the site and a potential state shrine designation.
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Vanjinia Daven
Oreensville
Greene County
W. Doty
T He Co
Davy Crockett
Dade County
Fla
Roscoe Stonecypher
Davy
Daly
Jamies N. Hardin
Andrew Johnson
Crockett Birthplace
Ternnessee
Robert Smith
Limestone
Greene County Lown
jDavy Crockett Memorial Associatation
VEW Post
Hardin
T ‘He Limestone Raritan Club
Nolichuckeyt River
Negroes Move Into White Section in North Carolina Town
A Negro couple from New York state will move into their house in an all white section of Southern Pines after Sept. 15 if no one offers $12,000 more for the home by that date. Mr and Mrs Martin L White, born in Munroe South Carolina and Toledo Ohio respectively, bought the house for about $12,000 after plans for a Negro quota in the town failed. Lawyer W D Sabison said they have received threatening calls and that they will stay if neighbors object unless someone pays to keep them out.
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Southern Pines
N. C
New York State
Martin L. White
White
Munroe
7. C
New York
Unemployment Fraud Fights in Virginia Citywide Action
Alexandria reports active efforts by the State Employment Service to crack down on unemployment compensation fraud. Seven residents face potential charges in Police Court, with fines from 50 to 100 and possible 30 day sentences, many suspended, as restitution is required. Fraud detected by cross checking rolls with Richmond payroll lists, targeting workers who did not report income while collecting benefits.
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Alexandria
Virginia State Employment Service
Ite Anus
Traudulett
AG. Lewis Layne
Layne
Siven Alexandrians
Richmond
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Bus Driver Quits After 23 Years No Accidents
Lawton Oklahoma report states Dee Froneverwer, a Fort Sill area bus driver, retires after 23 years and about 990000 miles without a single accident or dent. He advises motorists to stay focused on the road and avoid talking while driving.
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Lawton
Okla
K—Allér
Fort Sill
Dee Froneverwer
Ant
Carrier Forrestal Open To Public
The carrier Forrestal, a 62,000 ton warship, will be open for public inspection at Newport News shipyard on Sunday. Visitors may tour the ship between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and enter without passes through the ward street gate.
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Rept
Ute
Forrestal
Ward Street
Pate
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