Roanoke youth convicted in schoolgirl murder
Lee Goode Scott, 16, a Roanoke high school wrestler and church choirboy, was found guilty of first degree murder for bludgeoning and choking Dana Marie Weaver, 16, with a jury of 12, mostly married men, deliberating about two hours. He received a 59 year sentence, with formal sentencing pending post verdict motions.
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Dana Marie Weaver
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Dirk Kayl
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Christ ' Episcopal Church Parish House
Nora Files Suit to Divorce Flynn
Nora Eddington Flynn files for divorce from Errol Flynn in Las Vegas on July 2. She seeks 300 dollars monthly child support for their 4 year old daughter Deirdre, custody with Nora, and cites extreme cruelty. Settlement dated March 3. court hearing set for next Tuesday. Joanne Dru also divorces Flynn in Rome, hinting at a quick remarriage to John Treland.
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Nora Eddington Flynn
Errol Flynn
Dick Haymes
Deidre
Joanne Dru
Remo
John Treland
Alert Ordered to Prevent Flight of Judith Coplon
New York July 2005 The State Department warned air at sea and shipping officials to detain Judith Coplon amid her espionage sentencing and passport seizure. Coplon, Barnard College graduate and former analyst, faces renewed espionage charges in New York with a $520,000 bond posted for trial beside her lover Valentin A Gubitchev. Civil authorities move to stop a flight similar to Filer’s fugitive case as Coplon awaits proceedings.
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New Cork
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U. S
Expert Speculates on Use of A bombs
Washington July 2 expert Possony a defense analyst argues that the atomic bomb's effectiveness depends on quantities available and bomber reach. He cites Germany and Hiroshima data to estimate urban destruction and advocates selective targeting of war industries to cripple warmaking capacity.
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Washington
Stefan’ T. Posso Ee
France
United States Navy
Possony
Gourgetoema University
Infantry-Journal
Germany
Hiroshima
United States
Eureka Fish Fry Opens Celebration
Eureka celebrates a fish fry opening with a local event featuring baked salmon potatoes salad and other items as crowds gathered. The fragmented report notes a festive atmosphere and community turnout during the celebration.
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Eureka
Boarding House Bath Tub Blues Headlines Chaos
Read fragments describe a chaotic boarding house scene with a landlady, lobsters in a bathtub, and a curious sequence of odd events involving residents. Names and places are unclear but the tone suggests a humorous domestic conflict in July.
Senate warns on arms for pact as ratification nears
President and Sec Acheson are urged to hold firm on arms for Europe. Senate figures, including George and Connally, caution against delaying action. They warn delaying arms for the North Atlantic Defense Pact could bring serious trouble, with early ratification expected but opposition from about ten senators.
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Connally
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Capitol Hill
Wealthy Attorney Accused of Affair With Stage Actress
New York July 2 Mrs Myron Sulzberger Jr 38 blonde hair attorney accused by today of making love to brunette stage star Luba Malina in taxis restaurants night clubs apartments and hotels She asked $350 a week temporary alimony in a suit for separation She said she no longer received support from her socially prominent husband whom she married in 1931 and was down to her last Sulzberger 44 son of a former municipal court justice was a Democratic candidate for Congress from Manhattan's 17th District bom comedian was
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Sulzberger Jr
Luba Malina
Sulzberger
Adele Harrison
Noroee
Manhattan
Bom Comedienne
Murray Rallies Backers to Scalp Taft Hartley Law
Washington dispatch reports Philip Murray ordered the CIO to mobilize for a political war against Congress to repeal the Taft Hartley act. Murray urged a strong turnout in the 1959 elections to remove obstructionists and ensure enactment of the people’s program. He called the law odious and malignant and urged supporters to fund political action committees and pressure lawmakers.
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Taft- Hartley
Ze. Murray
Sressman
Fied
C.eo
Pollcaj
State Anti-Red Fund Allocation Sparks Backlash
In Sacramento on July 2, the Senate committee on un-American activities was allotted 350,000 to fund ongoing investigations for another year. Chairman Hugh Mos of Los Angeles, backed by Burns, argued the amount would suffice, while critics urged trimming the funding from 50,000 to a more restrained figure.
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Sacramento
State’ Senate Committee On UN
Burns
Congress
Treasury
Peridutires
Géange
Andi
Ile’ Hin
House
Economic Co-operation Administration
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Armed Services
McKellar
D.-Tenn
Senate Appropriations
George
Truman
KLAC Voice Dead
Al Weinert age 52 longtime chief announcer at EAC known as Al Warner died of a heart attack in Los Angeles on July 2 2.
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Los Angeles
al Weinert
EAC
al Warner
Senators George and Taft Press Economy Measures
Washington July 2 AP Senators George D Ga and Taft R Ohio urged cutting federal outlay as the government faces a large deficit. George as finance chair called for big spending reductions and questioned 1 811 billion budget while Taft noted tax receipts fall with rising unemployment and warned against expanding arms aid.
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George
D.-Ga
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Senate
Ain
George Pod
Ne Ohloan
Two millionth ton hauled by airlift in Berlin
The western allied airlift reached its two millionth ton of supplies to Berlin tonight, marking a milestone a week after a year of round the clock flights. An American C-54 delivered 10 tons of coal piloted by Lt. Clifford O. Kerbon of Minot North Dakota on his 72nd mission while Naval Ensign Richard Chase of Des Moines Iowa completed his 78th mission.
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Berlin
Allied
Clifford O. Kerbon
Minot
N.D
Capitot
Richard Chase
Des Moines
Iowa
Mother Regains Custody of Lad She Hid for Decade
ISTON July 2 Gerald Sullivan a thirteen year old Boston boy known as the curly haired captive returned to his mother in custody after years in protective care. The boy resisted and declared distrust while authorities and his mother faced legal objections and bail discussions. The case centered on custody rights and the boy’s will in a tense rescue from guardianship.
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Iston
Gerald Sullivan
Bos Iton
Daneel
O'Gonnat
J. O'Gonnel
Sullivan
O'Connell
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