Death Penalty Carried Out for Denver Businessman
The condemned Graham, a husky Denver businessman, faced the death chamber as 32 cyanide pellets dropped in sulfuric acid. Deputy Warden William Kinney noted the calm demeanor of the killer during the process. His last visitors included lawyer John Gibbons and Father Justin McKernan, who spoke with him for 49 minutes. Graham spoke softly before the execution, expressing resignation as Warden Harry Tinsley led him to the chair. The body was cremated in Denver after the procedure. His wife Gloria and two children were with him at home earlier that evening.
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Wiliam” Kinney
Colorado
Cera
Graham
John Jo Gibbons
Justin McKernan
Pris
Father McKernan
Denver
Harry Tinsley
Tinsley
Lloyd C. Kellams
Gloria
Modest
Defense Aid Taking Leave During Probe
Washington defense aide Robert Tripp Ross, in charge of legislative and public relations for the Defense Department, takes a leave of absence amid a probe into Wynn Enterprises contracts. His wife and brother-in-law own or are tied to firms with military orders, raising conflict concerns. McClellan vows a preliminary inquiry to determine if any conflict of interest occurred.
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Wynn En
Robert Tripp Terprises
Southern Athletic
Ross
Govern Co
Knoxville
Ment
Abs
Congress
D. Wynn
Tenn
McClellan
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Anim
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McCleliart
Wynn Enterprises
Wilson
Idefense Department
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Navy plans housing units at Pt Mugu El Centro Barstow and Mojave
Navy District public works officer Cant A D Hunter said housing projects in Pt Mugu El Centro Barstow and Mojave will include two three and four bedroom homes with two baths. About 360 units at the Missile Test Center cost 5 94 million and units at El Centro Barstow Mojave total 4 5 thousand more with bids by June and FHA private financing.
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Naval ‘District
Pt. Mugu
Centro
Barstow
Mojave
A.D. Hunter
District Public Works
Naval Auxiliary Air Stallion
el Centro
Marine’ Corps Supply Center
Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station
Whch
Navy
Mid Hunter
Turkey Bans Newspaper Extras Under New Press Law
In Istanbul Turkey today published a decree banning extra editions of newspapers. Parliament approved a strict law last June to curb the press. It imposes prison terms for newsmen and suspension of papers deemed to publish false news harming public confidence in the government.
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Tstanbul
Turkey
Turkey Today
Goodwill Industries Former Chief Dies in Azusa
Oliver A. Friedman, 63, former executive director of Goodwill Industries of America, died Friday night at a sanitarium in Azusa. Friedman led rehabilitation work for Goodwill, serving as Milwaukee branch executive from 1921 to 1939 and as national executive director from 1930 to 1948.
500 Year Japanese Sword Reunited After War Seizure
The family pride and war memories surround a 500 year old Japanese samurai sword seized in 1945 by Lt. James B. Stannard during the war. After a long search with help from Northwest Airlines staff in Japan and sword expert Prof Donald Keene, the maker Kanemitsu was traced and the owner Kukuda identified. The airline plans to return the heirloom to its rightful owner on Tuesday, with Stannard expressing happiness at restoring a symbol of tradition and mutual respect between nations.
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GRA
Japan
Stannard
South
Dorset
vic/Vt
Military Sword
Northwest Airlines
Kukuda
U. S
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James B. Stannard
Seo Okada
Nagoya
Donald Keene
Columbia University
Kanemitsu
Squirrel frees itself from Vic tor Barnes hi fi set
Grand Rapids police officer Gerald Baker answered a trouble call from Victor Barnes and found a squirrel trapped inside the hi fi. He wrapped the set in a blanket and transported it to the garage where the animal bolted free.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Victor Barnes
Gerald Baker
Barnes
Baker
Doctor Backs Surgeon's Divorce Suit Allegations
In Los Angeles and Michigan City details emerge from depositions in Madden’s divorce case. A doctor alleged improper conduct by Dr Earl Henderson and a surgeon involved in the affair, with accusations touching on intimate relations and misconduct claims amid a lengthy cross-complaint and party politics.
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Angeles
UPI
Lana
Alice Madden
Henderson
Madden
Household
Earl
Norman C
Michigan City
Washington
Harry P. Cain
Redondonto
Beach
Klan corruption and Hoover's push for reform
The text recounts Hoover targeting the Ku Klux Klan influence in Louisiana with federal agents in 1922 and 1923, the breach of state lines in policing, and the broader Teapot Dome scandal involving Harding associates. It notes Parker's letter, undercover work, and the eventual push for a government housecleaning, including Daugherty's resignation and Coolidge's action.
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Louisiana
United States
Hoover
Wooton
John’ M.” Parker
Parker
Gov. Parker
North
Judge Drops Drunk Charge for Thompson as He Cites Wind and Weight
Washington judge dismissed a drunkenness charge against William R Thompson after he testified that strong wind and a light weight of 119 pounds affected his behavior. The magistrate heard his explanation on Friday.
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Washington
William’ R.’ Thompson
Thompson
Thieves Take Display Car From McCullough Garage
In Freeport two thieves drove two new cars from the street into the McCullough Motor Co garage to reach a flashy hardtop in the window display. They then drove the display car away, returning the other two cars. Owner E G McCullough delayed reporting to police for hours after arriving at work Friday, thinking the car had been sold.
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Freeport
McCullough Motor Co
E. G. McCullough
Joss
Britains A Tests Planned At Pacific Isle
Britain informed Japan it will conduct nuclear tests around Christ Island in the Pacific as part of the Central Pact efforts. British authorities warned ships to stay clear of a danger zone spanning about one million square miles. The move follows Britain’s fourth atomic blast last September at the Maralinga proving ground in Australia.
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Tokyo
Foreign Office
Britain
Japan
Christ Island
March Land
Christmas
Gilbert Island
Equator
Hawai - Britain
Maralinge
Wedding Postponed Induct Bride-to-Be in Italy
In Bergamo Italy a 20 year old Bruna Valsecchi faced an abrupt wedding postponement after a military induction notice arrived due to a misregistered birth name Bruno. Authorities reviewed the case and corrected the records.
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Bergamo
Italy
Bruna Vale
Boys Attack at Shaw Junior High Left Two Teachers Injured
Vice principal Louis Narbonne and teacher Isadore Goldman were hospitalized after a group of boys attacked them near Shaw Junior High School. Eugene Mazza declined hospital treatment. Fourteen year olds William Simmons and James Hazzard were charged with aggravated assault. Police deployed five units. several suspects were detained while others fled.
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Narbonne
Isadore Goldman
Eugene Mazza
Berdis
Shaw Junior High School
William Simmons
James Hazzard
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