Downeyville Case: Motherwell Charged with Putney Murder
District Attorney Gordon L. Smith says he will charge Larry Lord Motherwell with murder in the case of Mrs. Pearl Ada Putney the 72 year old Washington widow whose sun bleached remains were found in a Sierra Nevada forest east of Downieville. Motherwell 32 was last seen with Putney when they checked into a Marysville motel on August 15 1958. Putney reportedly carried more than 340600 in cash and securities. Motherwell was arrested January 18 in Las Vegas carrying 1600 cash and a new station wagon. He claimed he drove Putney to Las Vegas to marry another man. The case includes prior investigations into his 1954 involvement in the death of his infant daughter awaiting grand jury action. Remains identified by denial chairs and a plan to move estate assets follows.
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Downieville
Calif
Gordon L. Smith
Larry Lord Motherwell
Pearl Ada Putney
Washington, D.C
Smith
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Sierra Nevada
Motherwell
Putney
Marysville
Puineys
Castro M. Dabrohua
California
Chicago
Washington
Mothervwell
Josephine
Lyman Place
Europe
Klein
Edgar J. Goodrich
George H. Goodrich
Tests Show It Was Sulphuric Acid
Washington AP police tests confirmed sulphuric acid was squirted as Rep Frank Thompson drove to his office on Wednesday. Thompson reported a man in a truck discharged the liquid from a syringe at a traffic light, burning a hole in his shirt and a slight burn on his arm. He called it the act of a crank and unrelated to labor legislation work.
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Washington
Frank Thompson
D-Nj
Thompson
Teen-Age Girls Caught After 100 MPH Chase
Two 16 year old Brooklyn girls were arrested in Baltimore on suspicion of car theft after a 100 mph pursuit through city streets. Patrolman Bernard Thanner said the car ran red lights on U S 40 and sideswiped three vehicles at one intersection before he fired two warning shots. The girls said they left home to hitchhike to Virginia and bought the car from a friend for five dollars. the car was registered to John J Murphy of Windsor Locks Conn.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Bernard Thanner
U. S. 40
Thanner
Virginia
Allman
Peirce
John J. Murphy
Mindsor Locks
Conn
Zoning Board Responds to Race Track Petition
The County Board of Zoning appeals files an answer in Circuit Court to a petition seeking review of a denial for an automobile race track near Petersville. The respondents urge dismissal and defend their actions as lawful and sufficient under the zoning ordinance. The petitioners allege arbitrariness and propose conditional approval with dust and noise controls.
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County Board of Zoning Appeals
Petersville
Goodice E. Byron
Wiliam S. Blessley
Charlotte B. Blessley
Weinberg and
Weinberg
Zoning Board
Byron
John L. Shaw
Robert Ramsburg
Henry D. Lakin
Recovery Attempt For Capsule From Discoverer VI
A capsule from Discoverer VI, attached to a satellite, was to be dropped into the Pacific with Hawaii based crews attempting a midair catch. The mission aims to study re entry and retrieval while the radio signal reportedly failed during the prior test. Discoverer VI would remain in orbit for about a month as stock market gains moved early.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Pacific
Hawaii
Air Force Cily
Air Force
Earth
Protest Bill Would Cut Funds for Federally Impacted Areas
Frederick County representatives along with Montgomery and Washington Counties testified before a House Education and Labor subcommittee in Washington. They argued the bill would reduce payments by about 31,600 for Frederick County this year, raising county tax by roughly two cents. Montgomery County would lose over 1 million in the first year, with nationwide aid totaling 225 million for impacted districts.
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Frederick County
Chase C. Gove
John Foley
Montgomery Coun
Maryland
Ednard P. Cook
Montgomery County
PTA
Montgomery
Weather brief: river conditions and temps
Temperatures and precipitation figures cover 24 hours ending at 82 m. Monotacy at Buckerstown Dam is muddy while Potomac at Harpers Ferry is clear. Shenandoah at Harpers Ferry remains unclear.
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Buckerstown Dam
Potomac
Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah
Montevue elevator plans announced by architect
Plans for a four story Montevue elevator were announced by architect Charles F. Bowers. Bids will be advertised Friday with opening set for September 2 at 10 a.m. in the County Commissioners office. The $40,000 project aims to serve basement through third floor with a hospital type fully automatic system and safety features.
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Montevue
Charles F. Bowers
County Commissioners Office
George Stupp
Strupp
Bowers
Bow' _ers
General Electric
Otis
Westinghouse
Mr. Bowers
Picketing by Local 334 Union Members Over Hiring Practices
About 160 members of Local 334 picketed the union hall in Detroit demanding changes to hiring practices they say favor nonmembers. Picket leaders led by Adam White accuse President Andrew S. McFarlane of encouraging contractors to hire nonunion workers who must join and pay initiation fees and dues. White says new members are signed up for 75 dollars with ongoing monthly dues, while old members complain. McFarlane denies the charges, saying contractors may hire anyone who later joins the union.
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Detroit
Andrew S. McFarlane
McFarlane
White
Mad elephant kills twenty at temple festival in Kandy
A mad temple elephant charging through a crowd of about 200 000 during the Perahera pageant in Kandy, Ceylon, killed 20 and injured thousands. The beast trampled shops and people before police shot it. two mahouts held on until it was chained, then it broke free again. The festival honors the Temple of the Holy Tooth.
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Kandy
Ceylon
Kandy Lake
Jor
Spots
Khrushchev May Visit Camp David During Ike Trip
Khrushchev may visit Camp David in Maryland during his 12 day U S tour with Eisenhower. Talks on East West issues expected after initial ceremonies as plans for coast to coast travel proceed.
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Ike
Khrushchev
Camp David
Washington
Nikita
United States
Eisenhower
Maryland
Catoctin Mountains
America
East Hot Humid Weather Dominates Most of Nation
Weather patterns remain unsettled with hot humid conditions across the eastern half of the country. Cooler air from the northwest edges into the Dakotas and western Nebraska bringing relief to 100 degree heat. Readings in the cool belt linger in 50s to 60s while New England to Pennsylvania stay mild in the 60s.
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Associated Press
Dakotas
Nebraska
New England
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Atlantic Coast
Heat Returns As 90 Degree Heat Wave Nears
The U S Weather Bureau reports a return of hot weather after a two day relief with temperatures climbing back toward 90s. Recent readings peaked near 86 and a low of 67 with a 62 degree overnight. Skies clear to fair conditions with possible scattered thundershowers by Saturday and lows around 70.
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U.S
Nahant Gang In Rush To Free Prisoner Foiled by Police
A 15 man gang armed with clubs and pipes attacked the Nahant police station early today to free prisoner Donald Stinson. A lone officer fired a warning shot, then another cruiser officer pursued and three attackers fled. four were captured at a roadblock and three at Lynn hospital. Stinson, jailed on drunkenness charges, remained in custody. Police chief Lambert said the raid triggered a wider response from nearby communities.
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Nahant. Mass
Nahant
Lynn Hospital
Benjamin Lamphier
Donald Stinson
Swarmoscott
Albert Badger
Joseph Fisnn
Firnn
Fisnn
Badger
Brooklyn Man Sues City Over False Arrest Claim
Seymour Kroll of Brooklyn seeks 2 million dollars in damages from New York City alleging false arrest after a warrant mix up tied him to an abandonment case. The case notes a prior Utica warrant and a barn fire linked to a separate incident.
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NEW York
Serymour Kroll
Brooklyn
New York City
Kroll
State Supreme Court
Seymour Kroll
Utica
N.Y
Shelby
N.C
Seymour
D. D. Lattimore
Kwas
Meat Workers May Strike In Next Month
Forest Park Pennsylvania reports a looming walkout of nearly 200 000 meat processing workers over wage freezes and management proposals. Unions including Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Packinghouse Workers align with steel strike tactics seeking pay raises and more profit sharing. AFL-CIO plans mobilization with a San Francisco rally on Sept 18.
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API
Amalgamated Meat Cutters
Afl-Cio Laders
International Union of Electrical Workers
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Afl-Cio
San Francisco
Court seeks restraining order vs. Onley Canning Co
The Labor Department asked a Federal court to restrain W. T. Onley Canning Co. Inc. of Snow Hill Md from wage hour violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The suit alleges failure to pay $1 minimum wage, overtime pay for over 40 hours, and to keep proper records. It also seeks to halt shipment of goods produced in violation. Regional Wage Hour chief William Hargadine Jr. estimated over $55,500 in back wages owed to 43 current or former employees. The firm ships goods across state lines.
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Baltimore
Labor Department Today
W. T. Onley Canning Co. Inc
Snow Hill
Maryland
Secretary of Labor
Onler
William Hargadine Jr
Departments
Onlexr
Day of Prayer Urged for Khrushchev Visit
A retired official suggested a nationwide day of prayer to coincide with Soviet Premier Khrushchev’s arrival in the United States on September 15. Adm. Ben Moreell of Pittsburgh, an Episcopalian layman and former Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp. board chairman, urged cities on Khrushchev’s itinerary to arrange special church services.
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Washington
APIA
Nikia Khrushchev
United States
Ben Moreell
Pittsburgh
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp
Quake Quake Searchers Seek More Victims in Montana
In southwestern Montana two tremors shake the Hebgen Dam region as searchers renew a hunt for quake victims. Landslides rain rocks into canyons while Civil Defense, sheriff, U.S. Forest Service and volunteers coordinate above and below the dam. Bodies recovered rise to eight with survivors claiming more may be found, while divers prepare to probe Hebgen Lake.
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Yellowstone
APIA
Mortana
Hebgen Dam
Imen
Civil Defense Organization
Sheriff's Office
U.s.forest Service
Donald Skerritt
Grace Miller
Charles E. Raper
Thomas Stowe
Sandy
Utah
Madison River
Hebgen Lake
Aladison
Estate favors Home for the Aged in Scott will case
The Home for the Aged is named sole beneficiary of the Alma Stone Scott will. The will dated September 10, 1935 sets two Shookstown road parcels and the dwelling at 1631 Shookstown road for sale with proceeds to trustees for the home. William Scott killed Alma Stone Scott and then himself, probate held in Orphans Court.
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Home For
Alma Stone Scott
William ‘Scott
Shookstone
Orphans Court
Scott
Grange’s Homemade Pies For Montevue Residents
Montevue residents will enjoy homemade pies today from Linzanore Grange. Two Grange members delivered 40 pies at the county home. Mrs. Elizabeth Reese and Mrs. Helen Weddle presented pies baked by Grange women. Superintendent Robert Schell accepted the gift with thanks.
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Montevue
Linzanore
The
Grange
Elizabeth Reese
Helen Weddle
Robert Schell
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