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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
8
Detroit reports a parolee named J. Marshall George found bound and strangled in the trunk of his car with rope and wire. Police investigate a possible gambling vengeance motive as autopsy planned and scene on the city’s east side is examined.
A gunman and accomplices seized two attendants at gunpoint to release a prisoner from the Metro State Hospital in Waltham. The inmate, identified as Atword White, 24, of Boston, faced charges including conspiracy to commit armed robbery and possession of firearms. The escape occurred during visiting hours. the gunman aided by a second visitor retrieved keys and fled in a car, though attendants later escaped via a transom. It followed another hospital escape with six patients fleeing a dance the prior Monday.
Tokyo reports that three chiefs of staff Omar Bradley J Lawton Collins and Forrest Sherman along with Rear Admiral Benton Decker inspected the Yokosuka naval base on Tokyo Bay valued at 800 million dollars. They expressed interest in its role as a repair and supply hub for U S forces in Japan while Air Force bases nearby receive separate inspection. The group noted Atsugi air base could be taken over by the naval air arm to bolster Yokosuka facilities as round of inspections of American forces in Japan continued.
Wenatchee Washington February 2 0PI James Fraser famed apple salesman ignored a physician demand to quit work and rentpreferring to push his new brokerage. Tuesday he shot his 44yearold wife and 14yearold daughter Joan then killed himself with a German Luger pistol, police say. Fraser had represented eastern sales for major apple interests and was active in local civic life.
Washington reports President Truman dodged a direct answer on whether the refloated battleship Missouri will be retired. He said Navy Secretary Matthews has authority to order mothballs but would likely confer before any action. Creston WV obituary notes Dr. David S. Stewart, who quipped about wearing out five horses, died at age 105 after a long practice.
New Met manager Rudolf Bing said he would not submit to ultimatums over reengaging Wagner tenor Lauritz Melchior for 1950-51. He confirmed soprano Helen Traubel will return, and Kirsten Flagstad is also slated as leading Wagnerian soprano, despite possible political criticism.
In Flint on February 2 a four inch spike ricocheting from a building site fatally struck Lawrence Sutherland on a two story girder. A fire truck collision with a car delayed rescue as both ambulances responded. Sutherland died at Hurley hospital. A note mentions metal cabinet television receivers hitting the market.
New York reports show U S Steel Corp earned 165,958,806 in 1949 the highest in 20 years. Bethlehem Steel 92,283,539 followed. Both firms had sales below 1948 levels with margins rising as steel output recovered after strikes. Republic Steel also posted gains amid a weak year for other major producers. In Italy Reggio Calabria suffered a strong tremor at 10 85 a m EST with no reported damage or injuries.
A fragmentary health notice warns about slipping or irritating dentures and the need for proper fitting. It mentions teeth plates and care actions to prevent discomfort and secure fit, though the garbled text limits full details.
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