Seven Children Taken From Polygamy-Defying Mother at Short Creek
In Short Creek Utah a frail mother Vera Black refused to renounce polygamy and surrendered seven of her eight children to state custody after a two hour welfare appeal. Vaughn, 4, remained with the mother due to whooping cough and was withheld from foster care. The seven children were to be placed in foster homes in Provo while Vaughn awaits state custody. Black, 42, is wife to Leonard Black, linked to prior unlawful cohabitation convictions of Short Creek men. The family’s dispute arose amid tensions between fundamentalist polygamists and state authorities seeking to separate children from the practice.
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Soil Bank Plan Accord Seen by Senate Panel
Senate Agriculture Committee signals confidence in reaching a soil bank agreement and discusses potential caps on price support loans per farm operator. Debates parity formulas for fixing support levels and whether a trial price approach should apply to rice and other crops.
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Clear Skies Bring Rising Temperatures
New York reports a shift to warmer conditions as high pressure brings clear skies across the eastern United States after a week of unsettled weather. Northern areas saw lingering rain and wintry mix before the improvement.
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Ohio High Department Reports East Highway Ey Status
Columbus brief states the Ohio High Department announced highways east of a point are ey status as of today. No further details provided.
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Five Day Forecast Says Temps Near Normal
The forecast projects temperatures averaging near normal with a normal high around 35 to 40 degrees. Expected conditions include typical winter variations across the region.
Bridges opposes Cornering NH Delegation in primary scene
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire warns he may run as a delegate candidate if a slate is formed to corner the delegation. He says Eisenhower’s name may remain on the ballot, and notes the 14 member NH delegation is chosen with no fixed pledge unless declared. McCarthy urges a decision on a potential second term.
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2 Men Held In Death Of Gotham Girl
New York police say Jacqueline Smith is dead and two men Thomas G. Daniel 24 and Leo Pijuan 46 are charged with homicide and held without bail for a Thursday hearing. Both allegedly admitted dismembering the body and placing parts in trash containers. A Mexican doctor Ramiro Morales aided in the case and was held on bond while cooperating with investigators.
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U S Plans Spring Nuclear Tests at Eniwetok
Washington announces preparations for a series of nuclear tests this spring at the Eniwetok proving grounds in the Marshall Islands. Officials say no effective international arms limits exist and that tests will use weapons generally smaller than the 1954 blast but still powerful, with only devices unsuitable for Nevada being used in the Pacific.
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Worker Held for Death Case Questioning
A Columbus State Hospital employee is being returned to Ironton for further questioning in the death of Myrtle Lane, 27, whose nude body was found near the Ohio River at Athalia. Sheriff Carl E. Rose of Lawrence County and pathologist Dr. S Wertheimer of Huntington concluded death came from alcoholism and exposure with human bite marks on the victim.
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Four Bodies Found In Jungle Believed To Be Missionaries
Quito dispatch reports a ground search at a jungle campsite near the Cararay River for five U S missionaries missing since January. The Air Force says two American-looking men in canoes were seen near the camp and bodies were found near the riverbank with no sign of life detected in the surrounding seven mile area. The listed missionaries include Peter Fleming Seattle Nathanial Saint Huntingdon Valley Pa James Elliot Portland Ore Edward McCulley Milwaukee and Roger Youderian Lansing Mich. Investigators note signs of a struggle and possible capture by Aucas tribesmen after radioing Here come help.
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Scientist On TV Shocks Viewers
An archaeologist on a BBC quiz show shocked viewers by saying he would like to kill a few million people in a husky voice. Dr Glyn Daniel of Cambridge University, ill with influenza, said he might not be on air next time, a remark Reuters reported as a chilling outburst.
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Brinks Robber Slated To Help Prosecution
Boston prosecutors prepare to hear from Joseph J. O Keefe one of 11 men named by the FBI in the $1 218 111 Brink s robbery six years earlier. The case moves toward indictments as grand jury action unfolds with several suspects already in custody or at large.
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Logan Man Cited Again As Ist Case Is Remanded
Two drunken driving charges filed under city ordinance were remanded from Common Pleas Court to Logan Mayor Francis Myers court by Judge Harley Meyer. Denbow and Hughes were arrested for driving while intoxicated on Oct 21 and Dec 14.
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Drunk Driver Hughes Granted Postponement for Attorney
Freeman C. Hughes of 582 North Walnut Street was arrested for a second drunken driving offense in a month. He was jailed overnight, appeared before Mayor Francis Myers, and received a postponement until 7:30 p.m. Saturday to obtain legal counsel.
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Logan City Grand Jury Motions Involving Former Mayor Case
Prosecutor Murray argues for ongoing grand jury action in the case against C. Hughes held under bond with former mayor Joseph Phillips. The motion cites two reasons: the alleged offenses are logged under Logan city ordinance 48, section 1, not a state statute, and another point follows.
Emerson Mizer Named Ohio Board of Agriculture President
Harrison County resident Emerson Mizer was elected as the new president of the Ohio Board of Agriculture yesterday, succeeding Willard Bitzer. In Ossining New York, authorities charged William for slaying his girlfriend’s mother.
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Tire and Gasoline Firms Announce Sales Pact
Major tire manufacturers and oil company firms sign agreements to push tire sales at fueling stations as part of a legal action today.
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Two More Fridays To Fall On Thirteenth In 1956
The Associated Press reports two remaining Friday the 13ths in 1956 are in April and July. A note for superstitious readers, with a stray line mentioning a John M. Dowdy of Mattydale and a school bus numbered 13.
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New Can Factory Near Cincinnati Planned
The Continental Can Co will build an eight million dollar plant on a 40 acre tract near Sharonville outside Cincinnati. William M. Cameron vice president of the central metal division announced the project last night, outlining the new facility and its regional impact.
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Railroad Allowed To Shut Stations In Ohio
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved New York Central Railway plans to close four low revenue stations. Attorney J Moriarty led hearings with no protests, and the NYC offices at Millfield Athens Seneca Connnecteut will be affected.
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Patrick AFB Chosen As Site For Satellite Launch
Washington says Patrick Air Force Base Cocoa Florida will host the earth satellite project with test firings of components first and a full Vanguard unit to follow flight tests. The program tied to the 1957 58 International Geophysical Year aims to launch several satellites into the lower outer atmosphere. Contracts fund vehicle propulsion and other components with Martin and General Electric involved.
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Slavs Iran Urge Penalty For Israelis at U N
At the United Nations Security Council two small powers supported Russia by demanding Israel pay damages for the December 11 attack on Syria. The debate focused on resolutions condemning the raid on Syrian outposts near the Sea of Galilee with Russia pushing for compensation. Iran and Yugoslavia backed the Soviet demand, citing deaths and destruction in the Israeli strike that killed 56 Syrians and six Israelis.
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Judgeship Sought in Northern Ohio District
Bills filed in the House and Senate seek creation of a new federal district judgeship in northern Ohio. The legislation aims to provide additional judicial capacity and handle increasing caseloads.
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