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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1955

Page

5

Slick Stidham Gets Life in Pen Killing

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. James W. Slick Stidham, a leader in the Missouri State Prison riot last September, was convicted of murder and given a life sentence yesterday. A key to his handcuffs was found in his possession just after the verdict, with no explanation of how the two year old killer obtained it. Stidham was the fifth of seven prisoners to be sentenced for the murder of convict informer Walter Lee Donnell, who was dragged screaming.

Poplar Bluff James W Slick) Stidham Missouri Stidham Walter Lee Donnell Donne

Earthquake Injures Many in Ecuador’s North Central Scene

Ecuador reports numerous injuries after a sharp quake in the north central region. Interior Minister Cesar Plaza stated crews are assessing damage and rescuers are aiding affected communities. Officials urged calm as aftershocks are possible.

Quito Ecuador Cesar Plaza

Large blast furnace to use millions of refractory bricks

A large blast furnace project calls for up to 2,150,000 refractory bricks in its main constriction and an additional 900,000 bricks for auxiliary facilities, totaling a substantial brick requirement and indicating extensive construction scale.

Pinilla says rebels slain in one province in three months

President Gustavo Rojas Pinilla reports that during three months of his crackdown in Colombia a single province saw a death toll among rebels. He frames the killings as part of efforts to restore order across the country.

Cali Colombia Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Rojas Pinilla

Missourian Dies and Two Hurt in Ontario Crash

A Missourian was killed and two companions injured when their car crashed into a concrete monument on the Queen Elizabeth Way near Toronto. Jose Martinez, from Independence, Missouri, who had been living in nearby Port Credit, Ontario, is identified as the deceased.

Toronto Queen Elizabeth Way Jose Martinez Independence Port Credit Ont

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