Ward politician slain in Chicago
A Republican ward official Charles Gross aged 56, noted as a vigorous hoodlum target, was shot seven times in an ambush in Humboldt Park as he approached North Avenue. Police found gun shells nearby. Guardsmen transported him to an aid room where he died. The slaying is blamed on gangland influence in ward politics. James Mess, his opponent, expressed shock and concern over the impact on the April primaries.
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Chicago
Charles Gross
31St Ward
Humboldt Park
Gross
Kedzie
North Avenue
Illinois National Guard
Northwest Armory
Army
First
Ethel
James Mes
el Surprise
Mess
Two Truckers Shot in Birmingham During AFL Strike Violence
In Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. 7, two striking truck drivers were shot by Maxwell Truck Lines employee A A Germann amid a 20 state AFL shutdown action. James Conk Jr. and Jack Litaker, both from Jack Cole Trucking, were wounded as Germann fired into a crowd after a curb collision. Police noted the crowd had been roughing a companion. no charges were filed. AFL drivers walked out Friday seeking higher hourly pay and mileage increases.
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Birmingham
Ala
AFI
A. A. Germann
Maxwell Truck Lines
Ger Mann
James Alvin Conk, Jr
Jack Litaker
Jack Cole Trucking Co
Jamie Moore
Germann
Hobson Martin
Litaker
Queen Elizabeth II Named Titular Head of Two Protestant Churches
London notes Queen Elizabeth II becomes titular head of both the Church of England and the Church of Scotland upon her father’s death. She serves as Episcopalian in England and Presbyterian in Scotland, while remaining a sovereign not a prelate.
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London
Elizabeth II
Church of England
Church of Scotland
England
Scotland
Elizabeth
Ft Riley OCS Graduates Largest Class In History
Ft. Riley Kan Feb. 7 The officer candidate school at Ft. Riley graduated its largest class yesterday when 156 second lieutenants received commissions The honor graduate was 2nd Lt Charles E Dixon Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Dixon Sr Jacksonville Beach Fla Taking the top spot in the military stakes competition on various phases of officer training was 2nd Lt Donald H Greiner son of Mr and Mrs Donald Z Greiner Toledo O
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Ft. Riley
Kan
Charles E. Dixon Jr
Charles E. Dixon Sr
Jacksonville Beach
Fla
Donald H. Greiner
Donald Z. Greiner
Toledo
Air Battle Highlights Action in Korean War
In a snow swept North Korea fight Lt. William C. Shofner of Wayne Oklahoma damaged two Red Mig jets during a three minute battle high over Chorwon. The engagement involved 17 Sabres and 30 Red jets with light snow along the front. U N raiding parties hit Reds as one unit endured two 24 minute battles in the snow before returning to lines.
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Seoul
Korea
North Korea
William C. Shofner
Wayne
Okla
U.N
Chorwon
Iron Triangle
Eudora African Violet Club organized with monthly meetings
A Monday afternoon gathering in Eudora formed an African Violet Club led by Mrs. Warren Lincoln. Officers elected include President Mrs. Lincoln, VP Mrs. Fred Walker, Secretary Mrs. Pete Edelbrock, and Treasurer Mrs. Bill Neis. Members to meet first Monday each month at 2. March meeting at Mrs. Joe Strobel’s. social details noted.
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Eudora
Warren Lincoln
Edith Anderson
Betty Woodward
Lawrence
Lincoln
Fred Walker
Pete Edelbrock
Bill Neis
Joe Strobel
Frank Greiner
Friday in Leavenworth and Mrs Weis's brother visit
Friday in Leavenworth details a call on Mrs Weis's brother Fred Laughlin, who is staying at the home of his son.
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Donnie
Carrol Gerstenberger
Ralph Schmidt
Roland
Gerstenberger
Fred Pfleger
Wayne Witt
Denver
Colo
Frank Page
C. C. Gerstenberger
David Wilson
Sandra
Waverly
Leavenworth
Douglas County approves two new sheriff cars purchase
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved buying two 1952 Studebakers with overdrive from Sanders Motor Co for 950 total and will phase out the two Pontiacs now used by the sheriff. The dodo bird, once on Mauritius, became extinct in the 17th century.
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Douglas, County
Mauritius
Indian Ocean
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