Salesman Found Shot And Beaten In Trunk Of Car
Chicago luggage salesman Robert H. Martin, 57, was found wounded and bound in the trunk of a bloodstained car in Newark New Jersey after a terror ride that began in Camden. He was shot twice and robbed of $10, shoes, and overcoat, described by police, and was taken to Martland Medical Center in serious condition with possible skull fracture and jaw injuries. Two detectives stopped the car when they heard him beating on the trunk lid. The assailant, a 25 year old Black man, forced Martin into the trunk during a robbery that lasted several hours, removing his shoes and wallet and smashing his teeth with a gun. Martin, employed by Pratt Luggage Co. of Chicago, had earlier been in Philadelphia.
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Robert Ginrich
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Giarich and Luckey
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Pratt Luggage Co
Philadelphia
Garcia Seen As Next Head Of Philippines
Politician Carlos P. Garcia presses Filipinos to endorse seven months as president and a four year term. The Nov. 12 election pits Garcia against four opponents as the Nacionalista party backs his nomination amid a costly campaign and broad propaganda. Garcia's running mate Jose Laurel Jr. faces Diosdado Macapagal in a tight vice presidential race.
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U. S
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Claro M. Recto
Antonio Quirino
Jose B. Laure Jr
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Snark Test Successful at Cape Canaveral Missile Center
The Snark, a 74 foot long pilotless bomber with a 42 foot wing span, was launched yesterday in the second firing in as many days. It aims to fly 5,000 miles under guidance then dive with a nuclear warhead. The Defense Department also said a Jupiter A missile was launched Wednesday night and destroyed for malfunction.
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Douglas Finds European Lazy Living Well Pleases Him
Kirk Douglas recalls Europe during a work trip for Paths of Glory and The Vikings. He notes the relaxed meal pace, lack of quick snacks, and fondness for art and culture. He contrasts European and American life, praising candlelight dinners and artists, and comments on European women's style.
Gun Toting Oldster Escapes Charge
Detroit report describes a 69 year old fruit stand operator named Calamarus pulling a .38 handgun during a Halloween incident. Parents of a five year old, Charles Hyder, recount that Calamarus refused to give candy and fled after the clash. No charges specified.
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Charles’ Hyder
Calamarus Denied Threat as Charles With a Pistol
Calamarus denied the threat claims regarding Charles wielding a pistol. The statement refutes that a weapon was used or pointed. Further details on the incident were not disclosed in the fragment available.
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Dey
Edorn
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