Steel-Ripping Duel Kills Man In Kentucky Crash
In Louisville a steel ripping duel between two cars on Dixie Highway ended in the death of 30 year old Vernon Montgomery. Raymond Renfro 24 was arrested on voluntary manslaughter County police say the cars collided repeatedly and Montgomery was crushed when his car overturned. Witnesses described a terrifying high speed sequence.
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Levittown
Lve Cary
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Dellerson
Raymond G. Renfro
Valley’Station
Vomnon Montgomery
Renfro
Tobegin
Montgomery
Cate
Glenn
Entra
Delbert Brooks
Inyith Renfro
Brooks
Woolson Statue At Gettysburg Honors Union Veteran
The Woolson statue depicts Albert Woolson, Union veteran and last surviving member of the Grand Army of the Republic, seated in a blue GAR uniform with a walking stick. Crafted by Dr. Orand Fairbanks, it was delivered to Gettysburg and will be dedicated September 12 with Maj. Gen. US Grant III delivering the main address. The Sons of Union Veterans funded the $17,000 sculpture tribute to Woolson and comrades who have passed. Woolson died at 109. three Confederate veterans survive, oldest now 143.
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Gettysburg
Pickett
Albert Woolson Oranze
Grand Army of the Republic
Orand Fairbanks
Grant
Sons of Union
Woolson
Woo
Gettyshurst
Labor Day traffic fears as tolls rise nationwide
CHICAGO based report notes Highway Toll Record Feared as millions hit roads for a three day Labor Day weekend. National Safety Council estimates 480 deaths in traffic mishaps over the period, with seven month highway deaths at 21 370 and a yearly high total 3 570. Ned Dearborn warns drivers to slow down.
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Chicago
John Q
National Safety Council
Tuy
Ned
Dearborn
Cauail
Federal Pay At New High
Senator Byrd reported civilian payrolls reached 10.576 billion for the year ending June 30, a record high surpassing 1953 and 1955 totals. He said the figures, compiled by his committee, show rising government expenditure amid calls for tax cuts in 1957. The disclosure follows Byrd's charge of a “spending spree.”
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Sen
Byrd
D.va
Senate Hose Committee
Congress
U T Martin Branch To Add Four Year Courses
The U T Martin Branch plans to expand its curriculum adding more courses and four year programs in liberal arts, business administration, and education. Judge Sam McAllister, chair of UyT's Education Cam fed, said talks yielded no conclusions but proposals are being considered. The text notes Rockefeller Center land ownership by Columbia Uni.
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UFP Martin
Sam McAllister
Uyt
Fed
Poole Charged In Infant Abandonment Case In Charlotte
Police charged Mary Frances Poole after an infant with alleged brain cancer was found along a muddy Charlotte roadside. Officers pursued a narcotics ring theory as they investigated possible neglect and false statements.
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Barby Auax
Mary Frances Poole
Sanonthof
Raymond
Charotte
N.C
Brink's Jury Views Scene In Historic Boston Robbery Trial
The prosecution, delaying to assemble the longest Massachusetts jury pool, plans to begin testimony today in the eight defendants’ trial for the Brink’s robbery. About 1800 reluctant veniremen were examined as jurors toured the Brink’s money fortress, where $1,219,000 was stolen. The eight middle-aged defendants were seen with prosecutors and defense counsel during the jurors’ inspection of the complex in the North End. Newsmen and photographers followed the procession as buses carried the principals through the area.
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Massachusetts
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Ian Jars
Bo Alters Nates
Brin
North End
Defenar
Brink
Kentucky Crops Report Positive Across Kentucky
Louisville Kentucky report from the US Departments of Agriculture near Commerce states crop conditions in Kentucky are generally good. Harvesting is underway with about a fifth of the crop already gathered.
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Louisville
US Departments of Agriculture Near Commerce
Kentucky
Pension Union Jailed Register In Washington Controversy
Washington story outlines a pension union organized in 1937 led by figures linked to the Communist party. The Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950 scrutiny centers on whether the union qualifies as a Communist front and if it must file financial reports. Cain, a former senator, influenced the administration’s SACB actions with a successor named after Eisenhower’s July appointment.
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Cail
Peste Union
Pesion
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Washington
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Melege
Whan
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Sacr Canenes
Cain
Attor
Ilas
Dutnet
Cisail Mie
Pension Union
Howil
Eisenhower
SACB
Lean
Embarrassing Fall Marks 1949 Galor Bowl Halftime
A fragment from Middlesboro area notes recalls a 1949 Galor Bowl moment when Detroit Lins tackle Ray Krouse tripped and fell at halftime. The text also lists dismissals and individuals such as Mrs. Ligehurst and Mrs. Eugene Gene from Middlesboro and Cumberland Gap, with mentions of local names and affiliations.
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Middlesboro
Ligehurst
Eugene Gene
Bob Lovelace
Willian Hy WG
Alse
Cael F
Cumberland Gap
Charles Webb
Betran
Ray Krouse
Detroit Lins
Obituary for Mrs. Gita Teretor in Louisville Area
Obituary notice for Mrs. Gita Teretor from HL tatiwenst Aout Gch pai. She passed away at Louisville General Hospital yesterday. Services and burial arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Tatiwenst
Louisville General Hospital
Arival
Pele
Water Hearing Delayed Over City Water Rates Dispute
Middlesboro officials consider methods to control or lower water rates as a hearing is postponed. City Council may decide on hiring an outside engineer to assess the water company property. Attorney Sims cites prior cases and potential outcomes include rate relief, purchase of the water company, or formal proceedings. A local engineer from Indiana and a history of litigation are noted, with the possibility of court action and valuation terms.
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Smith
Middlesboro
Commel
Mitdle
Mather
Alwey
Indiana
Corvellion
Sims
Lesborp
Ures
Corpor
Rescue Plane Returns Six Survivors Of Canadian Crash
A rescue plane returning to civilization saved six survivors from a Canadian crash. Officials reported thirteen killed in the crash near Cold Bay, the wreckage spread across a remote area, with search teams and rescue flights continuing to assess the scene and aid remaining passengers.
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Lupi
Webers
Eliske
CEW
Nyu Ag
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Wits
Cold Bay
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