War Bride Given Prison for Child Slaying in Nevada
Magdaline Hamilix, 37, an English war bride, received a fixed sentence of five to ten years in the Nevada state penitentiary for voluntary manslaughter in the death of 4 year old Robert Podeer. She was housekeeper for the child’s father, a railroad worker, when the incident occurred August 31. The state sought first degree murder. defense said the death was accidental during discipline.
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Reno
Magdaline Hamilix
Nevada
Martin Scanlan
Bus Crash Kills 11 Pilgrims in Ecuador Return Trip
A bus carrying pilgrims returning from the Virgin de la Pena Sanctuary overturned on a curve near Quito, Ecuador, killing 11 and injuring twenty others. The Licto Fiotamba road was the accident site.
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Quito
Ecuador
FIA
Virgin de la Pena
Licto- Fiotamba Ra
Taft Campaign Treasurer Says No Money Records Kept
Ben E. Tate of Cincinnati testified before the Senate elections subcommittee that funds for the 1950 Taft for Senate campaign were not fully recorded. He did not list about 1200 dollars given to subsidiary committees and said he relied on other treasurers to report receipts.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Ohio
Ben E. Tate
Cincinnati
Hubert A. Taft
Joseph T. Ferguson
Gillette
Iowa
Tate
Advertising Committee
Physicians Committee
Mitten
Court Finds Burglar Is Only 14 Years Old
Harold K. Hudson of 604 Trou man Boyd Manor faced a preliminary burglary hearing this morning and was certified to juvenile court as a 14 year old, though the police report listed him as 18. Co defendant Kenneth W. Wilburn, 21, of the same address, held for Superior Court arraignment on December 18. Bail set at 2000. They allegedly entered the locked car of Ethel M. Capps at 1983 West 20th Street on November 22.
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Harold K. Hudson
Trouman Boyd Manor
Harry F. Keeler
Kenneth W. Wilburn
Ethel M. Capps
W. 20Th St
Bomb Wing to Return From England Stint
The 22nd Bombardment Wing will return to March Air Base next week from a three month training assignment in England. Commanded by Col James V Ex of Santa Monica the unit was stationed overseas for the period.
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March Air
22Nd Bombardment
England
Air Force
James V
Mandeon
Santa Monica
Johnson Attacks Defense Officials Over Arms Shipments
Senator Lyndon Johnson accuses Acting Defense Secretary William Foster of double talk and misleading the public in a Senate armed services subcommittee dispute. He cites Olmsted and a NATO program lag, challenging delivery schedules for Europe and saying arms to NAFO forces have not met the original timetable.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
William €. Foster
Johnson
Senate
Armed Services Subcommittee
George H. Olmsted
Mutual Defense Assistance Program
Pentagon
Europe
Voster
Defense
Foster
Olmsted
Dwight D. Eisenhower
NATO
Turkey Thrower Sued for Divorce
LOS ANGELES November 30 A husband enraged during Thanksgiving tore apart the family turkey and threw pieces against walls in front of guests Bernice Gregory filed for divorce saying Donald Gregory 46 year old printer smashed furniture and dishes She seeks $200 a month alimony and community property.
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Los Angeles
Bernice Gregory
Donald
Yacht Vega wrecked in South Pacific area
A wire from Papeete reports the Vega, renamed Tearana, wrecked south of the Pacific. Dismasted and feared total loss, the 128-foot Kiel built two stacker charter yacht departed June 14 for Hawaii and Tahiti, after a refit at Wilmington Boat Works.
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Hawaii
Tahiti
South Pacific
Cornelius Crane
Papeete
W. L. Horton
Wilmington Boat Works
Crane
Chicago
Pedestrians Hurt Two Drivers Cited In Street Incidents
Two pedestrians injured in separate auto incidents yesterday. Richard Wailey, 5, of 154 Plymouth St, taken to St Mary’s Hospital with head injuries after running into a car driven by James L. Hall, 22, of 14 W List St, on Market St east of Pine Ave at 6 10 p.m. James, 8, said they were chased into the street by two dogs. John A. Clelland, 65, of Los Angeles, treated at Seaside Hospital for cuts after being struck by a car driven by Wesley V. Sharts, 46, of 1733 American Ave., at Ocean Blvd near Pacific Ave at 4 35 a.m. Sharts cited for failure to grant pedestrian right of way.
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Richard Wailey
Plymouth St
St., Mary's Hospital
James L. Hall
W. List St
Market St
Pine Ave
Richard
James
John A. Clelland
Los Angeles
Seaside’ Hospital
Wesley V. Sharts
American Ave
Ocean Blvd
Otfi Pacific Ave
Sharts
Rofeway
Car License Number Traps Market Robber
Joseph Satterfield, 39, of San Diego, pleaded guilty to the robbery of Benjamin H. Cavanaugh, clerk the market at 1185 E. Anaheim St., at a Municipal Court hearing. Judge Harry F. Keeler set his arraignment in Superior Court for Monday before Judge Fred Miller. A higher court will rise on probation and the degree of crime.
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Joseph Satterfield
San Diego
Benjamin H. Cavanaugh
Anaheim St
Harry F. Keeler
Superior Court
Fred Miller
Wilk
Cavanaugh
Village helps orphans after double self inflicted deaths
Hayden Colorado residents rallied to support 10 children orphaned when Phillip and Tony Linda Montoya reportedly killed themselves minutes apart with the same gun. Welfare office director Dorothy Todd said neighbors offered aid and immediate help.
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Hayden
Colo
UPI
Colorado Agriculture Livestock Coal Center
Phillip
Tony Linda Montoya
Dorothy Todd
Port Board Hires Agent at $800
The Harbor Commissioners approved a one year contract with public relations counselor Hubert L. Irvin effective December 4. He will be paid 800 dollars per quarter for 80 percent time plus 320 dollars per month for 80 percent office expense. Irvin will promote maritime and commercial interests and run programs about the tide land dispute and title clearance efforts.
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Hobert L. Irvin
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Irvin
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