Sheriff Justified in Killing Prisoner in Florida
In EUSTIS Florida on November 10 a county coroner jury ruled Sheriff Willis McCall justified in shooting Samuel Shepherd, a Negro prisoner, during transport to a Tavares hearing. The verdict cited defense of life in the line of duty as the cause of death, with fellow prisoner Walter Lee Irvin injured. McCall defended his actions, recounting the struggle and showing his torn shirt and coat for evidence.
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Eustis Fla
Ay Lake
County
Willis McCall
Samuel Shepherd
Willis V. McCall
McCall
Shepherd
Walter Lee Irvin
Sheriff McCall
Tavares
U.S. Supreme Court
J. J. Elliott
Fuller War
Jen. Elliott
Women Crash Victim on Mend in Oregon Auto Crash
Mrs. Minnie Peters of Fortland Oregon was seriously injured in an auto accident at Del Amo Street and Clark Avenue Friday night. Reported in improved condition at Community Hospital last night. Deputies say she rode as a passenger in a car struck by a vehicle driven by Clinton Sauls age 31 of 5242 Hersholt Avenue.
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Fortland
Ore
del Amo St
Clark Ave
Murry J. Moore
Leonard
Mich
Sharon
Michael
Weeks Ann
Jeanne
Shirley
Barbara
Janet
Jimmie
Girard
Jeffery
Tom
Janette Palmer
Moore Auto
Weather Returns to Normal Across Nation After Cold Spell
The United States weather pattern shifted to near normal temperatures after a siege of cold and snow. Light showers occurred in the southeast and Pacific Northwest saw rain while most areas enjoyed generally fair conditions. Temperatures rose across many sections as the chilly spell ended.
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Arkansas
Pacific Northwest
Grim Picture at Food Meet as Agreed Wage Hike
In San Diego Ryan Aeronautical Co and United Aircraft Welders signed a one year contract granting an 11 percent wage increase. In Rome almost 500 farm and food specialists from non Soviet world gathered for the FAO sixth world conference to discuss hunger. Director General Norris Dodd warned that despite postwar gains in food production the world’s population outpaced supply. Reports note Russia and satellites not covered, with weather boosting crops in Eastern Europe and China, while Hungary has withdrawn from the FAO association.
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San Diego
Ryan Aeronautical Co
United Aircraft
Rome
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Norris ©. Dodd
FAO
Russia
Dodd
Europe
China
Hungary
Tycoon Lykes Dies After Brief Illness in Florida
Frederick Eugene Lykes, 74, notable organizer of the Lykes Enterprises with ventures in cattle, cattle shipping, steamships, and citrus across Georgia and Alabama, died today in a Brooksville hospital after a brief illness. He rose to prominence in the early stages of his diversified holdings.
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Brooksville
Fla
Frederick Eugene Lykes
Brothers
Georgia
Alabama
Armistice Day Observances Mark End of War
The nation will observe Armistice Day with prayer and rededication for permanent peace. President Truman urged renewed prayers as Korea widens the danger, while defense needs rise and draft calls grow. Lovett to read the national observance from the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with an American Legion ceremony to follow. Week end observances begin today and continue through Monday as government offices and many businesses close.
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Washington
Truman
Korea
United States
Kipling
Defense Lovett
Lovett
L5-voice Glee Club
U. S. Military Academy
Mutual
Long Beach
Day of Thrills for Polio Victim on Trip
A six year old polio survivor from Mass. named Dickie Joe Ladner flew from New Orleans to Newark and Dover with a motorcade escort and warm welcomes from Dover Police Patrol Benevolent Association members. He will spend a month visiting Dover homes and New York sights, with medical specialists to help his leg, while sharing a dream day of new friends and widened world.
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Dover
N. J
Dickie Joe Ladner
Laucier
Mass
New Orleans
Newark
New York
New Jersey
Taft Seeks Dixie Votes In Southern Democratic Bid
Oklahoma City report notes Senator Robert A Taft R Ohio heaped criticism on the Truman administration calling Korea a Truman war and urging Southern Democrats to vote Republican if principles align He accused Brannan plan of steering Britain toward socialism and warned of rising costs to taxpayers Taft spoke to about 750 at a luncheon and planned a Tulsa speech tonight.
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Oklahoma City
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Enid
Tulsa
Truman
Professors Denounce OSU Screenings as Subversive
The American Association of University Professors council adopted a resolution condemning Ohio State University trustees' campus speaker screenings as subversive of the functions of a free university in a free society. The action was announced in Chicago on November 10.
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Chicago
Council of the American Association of University Professors
Ohio State University
Morse Urges Taft Hartley Changes
New York November 10 Senator Wayne Morse Oregon urged amendments to remove injustices of the Taft Hartley Law while warning against returning to the Wagner Act stance He called for a compromise between the two labor acts acknowledging unions may overstep in a democratic society Morse spoke at CIO legal department event saying the law is a major mistake He noted Republicans constitutional liberals may become more bipartisan Eisenhower seen as best available for next four years by Morse.
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New York
Wayne Morse
R-Ore
Morse
Taft
R-Ohie
Robert ‘Morse
CIO
Legal Department
Republican Party
Dwight Eisenhower
Japan Mines Agree to Raise End Strike
Japan's eight major coal firms settled after management met union demands for an 80 percent wage boost. More than 157,000 miners were on strike, joined by 35,000 from smaller firms. Allied occupation officials helped arrange a settlement raising pit workers to 550 yen daily and surface workers to 340 yen.
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Tokyo
Japan
Allied Occupation
U S To Lend-Lease Bigbeaks In Pelican Gap
London reports quiet negotiations to supply Britain with two Louisiana pelicans to replace the two birds that dwindled to none at St James's Park. Edward Wakefield presses for a formal government statement as Churchill's cabinet faces shortages and parliamentary scrutiny.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
M. P
Edward Wakefield
House of Commons
Churchill
Royal Lake
St. James's Park
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