Odd Ball Faces Sanity Tests In Butcher Knife Slaying
Oklahoma City reports that Otto A. Loel, 44, tied to the California murder of Elizabeth Jean Henderson, 31, is undergoing a sanity hearing to determine criminal responsibility. State psychiatrists label him sane. defense argues insanity. If found sane, trial could begin tomorrow for the Jan 10, 1954, stabbing at a motel.
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Oklahoma City
Otto A. Loel
California
Loel
FBI
Sanford
Fla
Elizabeth Jeanne Henderson
Compton
Calif
Junket
China
Navy
Oregon
Woman Clings to Tree in Saugatuck River Flood Rescue
In Redding Connecticut a woman maintained a perilous hold on a tree for six hours as 30 rescuers tried to reach her from the Saugatuck River. Exhausted she released 20 feet from shore and disappeared. her husband, believed drowned, was last seen after a car with the couple entered the river.
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Redding Conn
Saugatuck
Edward A. Phoenix
Redding
Albert Venning
West Redding
DeSoto Unveils 1956 Grille Fin Redesign At Hughes Motors
DeSoto introduces 1956 models at Hughes Motors with a perforated mesh grille and high-sweep rear fenders. Fireflite and Firedome gain larger engines 255 and 230 horsepower respectively with improved torque and efficiency. New Powerflite push button drive, safety door locks, instant heater, high fidelity record player, and 25 percent more braking surface accompany broader color choices and multiple body styles across Fireflite and Firedome lines.
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DeSoto
Hughes Motors, Inc
Manchester Ave
Chrysler Corp
Life Insurance Offer for Ages 60 to 80
Advertises a $1,000 life insurance policy for final expenses for ages 60 to 80. Purchase handled by mail with Old American Insurance Co in Kansas City. No obligation and no calls. request free information by mailing a postcard or letter with age to the stated address.
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Kansas City
Old American Ins. Co
W. 9Th
Dept
Kansas
Speedy 707 Transcontinent Flight Demonstrates Jet Time Save
Boeing test flight of the 707 Stratoliner completed a Seattle to Washington DC round trip with 3 hours 58 minutes outbound and 4 hours 8 minutes return. Average speeds were 592 mph outbound and 570 mph back, totaling 8 hours 6 minutes elapsed. Pilot A M Tex Johnston, 42, of Emporia Kansas, called the flight uneventful and predicted jet service in three years.
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Seattle
Boeing
Washington
D.C
National Capital
A. M
Tex) Johnston
Emporia
Kan
Rubirosa Visits With Zsa Zsa
Los Angeles Porfirio Rubirosa flew in a detour from Paris to the Dominican Republic to visit Zsa Zsa Gabor. He said the trip was worth it for love though she remained unsure. They were seen together in a yellow sports car and exchanged restrained greetings.
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Los Angeles
Porfirio Rubirosa
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Paris
Dominican Republic
Zsa Zsa
Rubirosa
Gas blast levelled Havana building with eight dead
A gas leak caused a powerful explosion in downtown Havana destroying a two story structure. At least eight people were killed and about 50 were injured. Police estimate property damage around 500000 dollars.
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Havana
Cuba
Divorce Petition in Butler County Common Pleas Court
Mildred Inez Gayle filed for divorce from Raymond Gayle in Butler County Ohio on grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Respondent Raymond Gayle of 2519 E 104th Knapp Road Tacoma Washington must answer by October 22, 1955. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep and deputy Norman G. Grevey oversee the case. Maxwell Finkleman is attorney.
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Raymond Gayle
Joseph T. Kiep
Norman G. Grevey
Maxwell Finkleman
Notice of Sale in Middletown Court Case 19259
By virtue of an execution in Commonwealth Loan Company vs Bert Tomlin in Middletown Municipal Court Case 19259 an order of sale is set for October 31 1955 at 9 30 a m at Burton s Car Lot Wayne and Waite Streets Middletown Ohio. Goods offered as chattels include a 7 Willys pickup truck. Cash on day of sale. Bailiff William Daly. Oct 10 17 24.
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Middletown
Butler County
Ohio
Commonwealth Loan Company
Bert Tomlin
Burton’s
Wayne and
Waite Streets
Willys
William Daly
Ohio seeks federal pension funds after act of good faith payment
State Auditor James A. Rhodes announced that Ohio sent a $201,334.98 check to the federal government as good faith to help secure over $1.3 million in old age pension funds. The payment covered surplus food commodities delivered to Ohio welfare agencies between 1949 and 1951 and misused by four institutions.
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Columbus
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Tle
State Welfare Department
Agriculture Department
Rhodes
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
Jenkins
Child Dies Of Injuries After Bus Stop
Delaware Ohio report states Caro lyn M. Thomas aged 6 of Rt 3 Delaware died from injuries after being struck by a car as she alighted from a school bus on U S 42 near here last Tuesday.
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Delaware
Ohio
Carolyn M. Thomas
Rt. 3
U.S. 42
Here
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Central Avenue
McCarthy Motor Sales, Inc
Central Ave
Mark DeSoto
Speedy
U.S
Zsa
Liberty
Shamrock Linen
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