Missing in Delaware case rocks Dover inquiry
In Dover Delaware police hunted for several people who vanished after meeting Mrs Inez Brennan through lonely hearts letters Brennan a twice married 44 year old jailed on a murder charge in the shotgun slaying of an elderly man Her 15 year old son Robert is also held on a murder charge Two other sons are accused as accessories State Police head Col Herbert Barnes said Brennan and her sons signed statements admitting another elderly man's killing He said many others she met through letters are missing and the hunt continues with further questioning of Brennan's son George Brennan 17 who was arrested at a Texas army base on accessory charges Barnes noted George told him his mother was very smart and could persuade people He said Brennan had tried to coax George Robert and half-brother Raymond 23 into killing their father George A Dether who lives in Damascus Va Edna 22 George's wife was en route to join him Barnes said the father plans to tell investigators what he knows about the case
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Inez Brennan
Lonely Hearts
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George Brennan
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Robert
Edna
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Dether
Virginia
Education Bill and Labor Fight Set for Congress Test
Washington April 24 Two Truman goals a new labor bill and federal aid to education face showdown in Congress this week. House Republicans align behind Wood bill to repeal TaftHartley while Senate screens education aid of 300 million dollars a year.
Cancer Kilocycle Campaign Tonight At WFMD
Talent volunteers join Clark Sheetenhelm's orchestra and other artists for the American Cancer Fund drive to raise 4800 for local cases. The program on WFMD and WFMD FM 9 to 10 p m features three masters of ceremonies and 32 radio cars collecting pledges. The event explains fund use in research and treatment and includes personal accounts from Mrs. Russell Strine and Dr. James B. Thomas.
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von Wetsell
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Big Housing Bill Likely To Be Passed
Washington April 24 The final passage of a vast housing program appeared near. A House opponent said the fight may end, noting Senate approval by 57 to 13. The plan includes slum clearance, 810,000 public housing units over six years, a $275 million farm housing program, and housing research. The government would fund up to 308 million yearly for up to 40 years to aid construction, with local payments and rents covering most costs. A five year clearance program and a $1 billion loan plus $500 million grants are included. The farm housing program offers long loans at low interest and targeted aid for on farm housing. The House Banking Committee will resume hearings after Easter recess. Chairman Spence expects passage by the House by a good majority. PROPRTY SOLD The Ehrmapa property at Fountain Rock, about an acre and a four room house, sold Saturday for 4800 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zimmerman. Household effects brought about 1100. Auctioneer Glenn Trout. clerk Raymond Kelly.
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80Th Congress
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Truman
House Banking Committee
Spence
D-Ky
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Ralph B. Zimmerman
O'Possumtown Pike
Glenn Trout
Raymond L. Kelly
Farmhouse Chimney Blaze Damages Small Firefighters Say
A chimney fire at Samuel H. Young's farmhouse on Op Possumtown Pike at about 7 30 p m Sunday caused little damage. Independent county engine firemen reported the kitchen chimney was involved and described the blaze as one of the hottest flue fires fought this season.
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Oppossumtown Pike
Independent County
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