Death toll nine as Kenyon College fire claims more lives
GAMBIER Ohio Feb 28 AP the Kenyon College blaze raised the death toll to nine with 18 year old Jack McDonald of Hamilton dying at Mercy Hospital Mount Vernon. Earlier two students died and six remained missing as investigators traced a spark from the Old Kenyon dormitory rug igniting flames that swept the 19th century structure.
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Akron
Akron West High School
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Stephen Shepard
New York
Colin Woodworth
Jamaica Plain
Mass
Martin S. Mangel
Edward Brout
Mount Vernon
March S. Peck
Fenton
Mich
Robert McFarland
Ames
Iowa
Major in France Admits Espionage for Alien Power
An army major in France, identified as Maj Teulery, confessed to handing over multiple army documents to a foreign military attache. The Interior Ministry linked him to work in the Munitions and National Defense offices and noted another officer faced court for defense secrets.
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France
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National Assembly
British Recovery Claim Not to Cut ECA Fund Grant
Senate hearing on British recovery aid under the Marshall Plan. Sen Connally says no material change expected in the 5.94 billion dollar recovery fund for Great Britain as European recovery legislation may be reviewed behind closed doors. Paul Hoffman warns cuts would harm continued recovery in Britain and western Europe.
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Italian Red Urges Crowds Shun Arms if War Comes
Pietro Nenni, a Socialist leader, urged crowds in Venice to refuse to fight under Italy’s current government if the United States and the USSR clash. He called for a bloc with Socialists and Communists as an “advance guard of the liberating armies,” signaling a leftist stance against Western Atlantic alignment.
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Carhop Tells of Fear of Man on Stand in Slaying
Elizabeth Ferreri testified she lived in constant fear of her husband Jerome Ferreri, accused of murder in his death on October 26. She described threats and obscene language, saying he beat and mistreated her during seven years of marriage and that on the day of the slaying he planned to kill her after a dispute over small purchases.
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Elizabeth Ferreri
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Jerry
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Senate Battle Over Filibuster Rules Sparks Weeklong Delay
Washington Feb 28 AP President Truman presses for a filibuster rule change to speed civil rights legislation. Senate leaders push the plan while a bloc of Southern Democrats vows to stall any change, threatening weeks of delay unless Vice President Barkley can rule to limit debate.
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Bodies of two Long Beach fliers found in wreckage
News brief reports the discovery of two fliers from Long Beach whose bodies were found in the wreckage. The item appears in the page 8-1 section along with other brief notices and columns from the newspaper.
Triple Murder Suspect Gilberts Death Ends Manhunt Near Needles
Phoenix report says Bill Ray Gilbert, 23, killed a woman and two men near Needles California after abducting Florence Chisholm. In a cabin standoff he was shot by police. partner George Schmid, 22, was captured. Chisholm is a material witness.
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Ronfire
Arizona
Needles
Gibert
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Brion Warden
Offic Pal
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Gilbert
Florence Margaret Chisholm
California
Miss Chisholm
Hoover Report Declares U S Defenses Perilously Weak
The Hoover Commission warns the nations defense setup is dangerously weak amid calls for a strong military establishment. It cites too little civilian control, waste risk, and a unified defense department with reforms to restore balance and mobilization plans.
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Axis Sally Accuses Her Double in Italy in Treason Trial
In Washington the Axis Sally treason trial continues as Mildred Gillars testifies she heard of a Rome broadcaster using the Axis Sally name. Prosecutor objects. judge sustains. Gillars says she never listened to radio and helped trigger an investigation. This is the sixth week of the treason case.
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Edward M. Curran
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