Police Near End of Own Kidnap Probe
A panel of top police officials may conclude a secret probe into police handling of the Bobby Greenlease kidnapping today. Chief Jeremiah O Connell said some witnesses might be recalled to clarify testimony, with progress on possible irregularities in the missing ransom funds uncertain. The case centers on Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Brown Heady, arrested Oct 6 after tips from a taxi driver.
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Carl Austin Hall
Kansas City
Hall
Bonnie Brown
John Hagee
Sandra June O’day
St. Louis County
Greenlease Abductors Could Die Together
Kansas City reporting on the Greenlease case notes Carl Austin Hail and Bonnie Heady face potential execution in Missouri for the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Greenlease. Indicted under the Lindbergh Law, they await trial. if convicted, the death sentence could lead to execution in Jefferson City. Warden Bidson explains the process, detailing the gas chamber and vesting attire, with physicians to conduct final checks after the 45 minute interval.
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State Penitentiary
Jefferson City
Carl Austin Hall
Bonnie Heady
Bobby Greenlease
Kansas City
Carl Austin Hail
Souri
Jstate
Jefferson’ S City
Hall
Thomas E. Whitecotton
Missouri Department of Correction
Gard
Ralph N. Bidson
Bridges Seeks Federal Aid to Boost Shipping Industry
SAN FRANCISCO UK Harry Bridges declared for more federal aid to restore “strength and stability” to shipping and urged reopening trade with Red China and Eastern Europe. At a Senate maritime subsidies hearing he argued for government help to revive the American Merchant Marine amid concerns over reduced sea freight, fewer American-flag vessels, and seamen unemployment. Senior lawmakers clashed, with Senator Magnusen and Chairman Potter opposing Bridges on reopening Communist trade.
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Harry
Bridges
China
Europe
Independent
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
Senate
Warren Magnuson
Wash
ILWU
Exiled Yugoslav Queen Alexandra Tries Suicide in Divorce Case
Paris report says ex-Queen Alexandra of Yugoslavia, wearing a bandaged wrist, attempted death by own action in desperation over divorce proceedings with ex-King Peter. They faced a judge over financial settlement and their son Prince Alexandre as the court planned to rule on contested points.
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Alexandra
Yugoslavia
Peter
Alexndre
Louis Chairse- Tourtin
National Assembly
Marshal Tito
Frida Hockauf Pin-Up Fueling East German Policy Move
East German news touts Frida Hockauf as a red speed-up symbol. Her image appears in Soviet papers with praise while a “Hockauf movement” spreads among female workers through handouts calling for higher output. She promised to weave 45 extra yards of cloth in three months, a claim seen by skeptics as Soviet-backed mobilization to boost consumer goods产.
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Frida Hockaul
Frida Hockauf
East Germany
Frau Hockauf
Red Press
Zittau
Knowland Calls for Asian Voice over America Program
U S Senator William F Knowland urged replacing the Voice of America with a regional voice for Asia at a California Manufacturers Association dinner He cited Philippines Free China Republic of Korea Japan Pakistan and other free nations as the real external influence in Asia and urged economic and military alliances while questioning pacts with Russia. Chiang Kai shek accused Communists of obstructing peace in Korea and warned the Communist threat in Europe remains.
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U.S
William F. Knowland
Voice of America
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Asia
Senate
California Manufacturers Association
Philippines
Free China
Republic of Korea
Japan
Pakistan
Knowland
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America
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Taipeh
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Korea
Europe
Susie My
California
United States
Russia
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