Oatis Story Inside Prague Interrogation and Fear
The Associated Press reporter William N. Oatis recalls violent questioning by Czechoslovak secret police after his arrest in Prague on April 24, 1951. He describes pressure over notes and sources, signed confessions, and the threat of prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Oatis
Associated Press
Czechoslovakia
Prague
George L. Atwood
U. S
Pankrac
Vladimir Komarek
Josef Kuhanek
Komarek
Paris
Jan Stransky
United Press
Stransky
Russell Jones
Jones
Past Had Its Good Points
M C Dickson and a partner in Anderson plan to import 11 saddle horses from North Carolina to open a livery stable. They will offer harness horses and buggies for those wishing to revive old time memories or enjoy the thrill of driving a fine horse.
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Anderson, S. C
M. C. Dickson
Anderson
Dickson
North Carolina
Widow Bequeaths 2000 to Cat in Illinois Will
In Clinton Dewitt County probate filing widow Lena Maude Rankin willed 2000 from her 190000 estate to her pet cat. After the cat dies the remainder goes to the American Cancer Society and the Illinois Heart Association. Rankin, in her 70s, was found dead August 31 with the cat beside her. she had no immediate relatives. Larger bequests include 45000 to the University of Illinois and 10000 to the Palmer School of Chiropractic.
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Farmer City
Tl.r
Lena Maude Rankin
Dewitt County
Clinton
American Cancer Society
Illinois Heart Association
Bulldog attacks helicopter at Tulsa airport
Tuffy the bulldog bit the tail rotor of a helicopter at a Tulsa airport, suffering a broken leg and nearly severed ear. The craft sustained about 1500 dollars in damage including a broken propeller and vibration damage.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tuffy
Teen-Ager May Faces Unsettled Driver Test After Crash
Alice Louise Hart, 17, received a new car for her birthday and drove to patrol headquarters for a license exam. She was driving well until she collided with another car. the examining trooper escaped injury.
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Oklahoma City
Alice Louise Hart
Pick a mate by head not heart say experts
Dr George W Crane counsels in The Worry Clinic that marriage should be based on stable character and future family welfare rather than romance or reform fantasies. He warns against marrying promiscuous drinkers and urges choosing an ambitious, hardworking partner over a wealthy, ineffectual one.
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Frank F
Korea
Frank
Singer Wins Divorce in Washington Custody Ruling
Ella Mae Morse divorces Dr Mare vin L. Gerber of Washington DC citing extreme mental cruelty. Custody of their three children and property rights are settled. The column adds unsolicited dating advice and a dubious rating scale offer.
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Reno
Ella Mae Morse
Marevin L. Gerber
Washington, D.C
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Britain
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John A. Carlton
Ver
Mayflower Call
Hauselman Transportation Company
PARK
Scotts
Dohn Hardware
Broad ST
Central Ave
Rg Radi
Widow
Cat
University of Illinois
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
Iowa
New York City
Borgom
Gallaher’s Drug Store
UEC EU
William S. Otis
George W. Crane
The
Worry Clinic
Cupid
Middletown
Castell, Gallaher and Lewis
G. P. Lewis
Mgr
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky
Bond & Lillard Company
Louisville
Kiwanis
Goodyear Service Store
N. Broad Street
Dohn Hardware & Paint CO
Paramount Theatre
Grand Central Station
Mobilgas
First & Main
Joffe Furniture CO
Central Avenue
Ralph L. Grimes General Insurance
Castell Building
the Hauselman Transportation CO
Park Street
Britton Kendrick
Lewis Drugs, Inc
Moore Plumbing Company
South Main Street
Shinn’s Luggage & Gift Shop
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Ohio State
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