University of Rochester Dedicates New Cyclotron
The University of Rochester unveiled one of the world’s two operating cyclotrons, a giant 1100 ton magnet device painted red with steel poles. It accelerates protons to 250 million electronvolts, creating mesons that seed cosmic rays. Built with funds from the United States Atomic Energy Commission, the Office of Naval Research, and the university itself.
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Hypnotism Debate Highlighted by Hypnotherapist Mason
Tom Mason a professional hypotherapist from Los Angeles demonstrated hypnotism and mesmerism at the American Hypnotist Association Long Beach Chapter meeting. Frances L. Bowling and her dancing school entertained attendees with entertainment and merit of the participants.
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Fromos Angeles
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Long Beach
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Bond Denied in Girl Murder Case
MILWAUKEE March 29 UP Milton Babich remained jailed on a first degree murder charge in the death of his wife’s sister Patricia Birmingham 16. He was denied bail after his confession was read to the court and prosecutors said he killed the girl February 10 to cover up a pregnancy involving Kathleen Birmingham 17. District Attorney William McCauley argued against release noting the confession and risk of harming others. Judge Daniel Sullivan refused bail saying a jury would be justified in a guilty verdict.
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Milton Babich
Daniel Sullivan
Arthur W. Richter
Bond
William McCauley
Babich
Patricia Birmingham
West Allis
Kathleen
McCauley
Sullivan
Prisoner Wins Own Freedom
A 27-year-old inmate Elmer Aveges, who studied law in prison, won bail release after 10 years and 5 months. Released from Western State Penitentiary in $1000 bail by Judge Sara M. Soffell to continue his habeas petition following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court erred in denying a hearing. Aveges was imprisoned in 1938 for burglary with a 20 to 40 year sentence and earned release through self-directed legal work.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Tojsay
Elmer Aveges
Western State Penitentiary
Sara M. Soffell
Aveges
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Prospective Juror Fined for Contempt in Court
E. L. Starr, a prospective juror, was fined five dollars for telling the truth to Judge H. L. Russell as the spring jury term began in Coconino County Superior Court. Starr interrupted during sobriety and intelligence questioning stating he is rarely sober before noon.
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H. L. Russell
Coconino County Superior Court
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Substance May Solve Blood-pressure Enigma
Dr. Henry A. Schroeder reports a blood substance found in high blood pressure patients but absent in normals. The substance may indicate a clue to basic causes, though its role as cause or effect remains uncertain. Schroeder works at Washington University School of Medicine. A separate note describes an electron gun that sterilizes canned foods by penetrating can contents with high voltage bursts.
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Henry A. Schroeder
St. "Louis
Schroeder
American Chemical Society
Washington University School of Medicine
Kurt G. Stern
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute
Amno Brasch
Wolfgang Huber
Electronized Chemicals Corporation
New York City
America
Standard of California
West
United States
Plea of Murderess for New Trial Denied
In San Bernardino on March 29 1930s era press reports say Mrs Lillian Solloway a convicted murderess had her plea for a new trial denied and the case sent to the county probation department. A probation report due April 8 will lead to sentencing for second degree murder. The nine week trial marked the county’s longest, with prosecutors contending she shot San Pedro night club owner Joseph Solloway in their cabin basement and dragged the body to a road.
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San Bernardino
Lillian Solloway
Lost Cash Returned by Man Out of Work
Mr and Mrs E A Welch of 1306 Jackson St express gratitude to Wayne Jenkins an unemployed druggist who returned 50 in paper money lost from Mrs Welch s billfold Saturday at a grocery on 343 E Fifth St The Welchs found Jenkins at 634 E Sixth St and received the cash back He declined any reward.
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Jackson St
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Jenkins
Welchs
Greek Army Pursues Guerrillas Across Macedonia
A Greek general staff communique reports army units and planes chasing guerrilla forces in Mount Tsumerka and surrounding areas. In daylong fighting in southeastern Ionannina and the Peloponnesus region, 16 guerrillas were killed, 60 captured, 13 guerrillas dead, and 32 prisoners taken.
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