Change Of Venue Sought In Price Fairris Murder Case
Oklahoma City officials report Ray mond C. Price seeks a venue change for his murder trial after Hardie Franklin Fairris was sentenced to die for the same officer Bennie Cravatt killing. Dallas residents Price Skinner and Peggy Ann Fry face related charges, with Fry awaiting extradition in Chicago.
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Tant
Granville Scanland
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Fabris
James E. Skinner
Peggy Ann Fry
Cravatt
Miss Fry
Chicago
Davenport Faces Extra Two Years
Chester Lee Davenport received an additional two years in prison after pleading guilty to escaping the Granite State Reformatory in Oklahoma. The 31 year old, who fled with brother Norman from a 25 year kidnap sentence, was recaptured in California while working on a dairy farm. Norman Davenport faces trial on kidnapping and armed robbery charges with a jury chosen for Monday and testimony set for Wednesday.
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Davenport
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Oklahoma
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Henry Fonda Sidelined by Sun Lamp Burns
Henry Fonda will miss film work for several days after suffering severe sun lamp sunburn on his face. Doctors say he fell asleep under a sunlamp while trying to obtain a fan for a movie role.
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Hollywood
Henry Fonda
Fonda
Peg Legged Admiral Inspires Film Story
Hollywood chronicler Bob Thomas notes Adm. John Hoskins the peg legged Pacific War hero travels to Hollywood to have his life told on screen. On set at Republic he relives the USS Princeton sinking and his daring return to duty after losing a leg in 1944.
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John Hoskins
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Republic
Alexis Smith
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Pranksters Backfire On Kentucky Man
Henderson Kentucky resident Ed Dunbar tried to trap noisy pranksters by leaving his door open after a walnut bombardment. While he slept his cow, housed in the living room, confronted him the next morning.
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Ed Dunbar
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Gun Hobbyist Dies After Accidental Self Shot
Kenneth Schreckengost a 24 year old theater employee died yesterday after his pistol discharged while he handled it. Theater patrons were unaware of the incident in Ponca City Oklahoma.
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Okla
Kenneth Schreckengost
Eisenhower Campaign Involvement Grows Through 1954 Midterm
The piece traces President Eisenhower from reluctance to entangle the presidency in partisan races to increasing campaign involvement. It notes his early statements against using the office for elections, Nixon’s push for a “vote of confidence,” and Eisenhower’s gradual, record-breaking midterm campaigning including calls for a Republican Congress and stateside appearances.
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White House
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Rwis
Two Pilots Killed In Jet Trainer Crash Identified
Manila dispatch identifies the two pilots killed in a T-33 jet trainer crash near Angeles Pampanga a day after the collision. First Lt Edwin J Mellick of Atwood Kansas and First Lt John F Readen of Corvallis Oregon were on a routine training mission when their two seater collided with another T 33. Both died instantly.
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Angeles
Pampanga
Edwin J. Mellick
Atwood
Kan
John F. Readen
Corvallis
Oregon
Largest power shovels move 45 cubic yards high load
The machines lift 45 cubic yards per bite and can swing that load across two thirds of a city block, dumping it onto the roof of a seven story building.
Man Survives Ride Through Coal Chute
Edward Schaffer, 41, slid into a dock side coal hopper during a blockage. After 10 tons of coal poured through, he fell out unconscious but was revived, treated at a hospital, and released with no injuries.
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Milwaukee
Edward Schaffer
Schaffer
Voters in Hart's Location Show Early Democratic Edge
In Hart's Location New Hampshire the first nation election returns show Democrats leading 6 to 4 across all races with Governor John Shaw and U S Senate candidates each polling 6 for the Democrats and 4 for Republicans. The town's turnout was 10 registered voters casting ballots as polls closed at 12 09 a m.
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N. H
New Hampshire
John Shaw
Lane Dwinel
U. S. Senate
Gerald Morin
Sen. Bridges
Chivalry Lands Motorist In Jail
In Van Nuys California Morris W Balken 30 landed in jail after pleading guilty to failing to signal a turn and driving without a license He offered to pay a $15 fine for UCLA student Marion L Gleason 19 who faced three days in jail for speeding She cried as Balken paid the fine prompting applause from onlookers and a sheriff’s deputy later jailed Balken for seven days when he could not pay a $35 fine Denver source notes Balken’s gesture contrasted with the penalties handed to the student.
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Calif
Morris W. Balken
UCLA
Marion
Balken
Texan Charged in Mangum Man Killing Near Montague
John Q. Cox 32 Chico Texas was charged with murder with malice in the death of Clyde Bryson 37 Mangum Oklahoma. Bryson was shot Sunday in Sunset west of Montague Cox fled the scene and did not talk to police. Officers said Bryson waited in a cafe for Coxs ex wife who had brought their children from Altus Oklahoma. Witnesses said Cox suddenly opened fire as Bryson drank coffee.
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Montague, Tex
John Q. Cox
Chico
Tex
Clyde Bryson
Mangum
Okla
Bryson
Montague
Cox
Texas
Altus
Torchlight Parade Burns Impression in Charleston
A Republican torchlight parade in Charleston modeled after old displays drew attention last night. Mayor John T. Chaver and Senate candidate Elizabeth Sweeney joined the event. no incidents occurred though Sweeney reported blisters from carrying a sign.
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Charleston
W. Va
John T. Chaver
Elizabeth
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