Crime And Vengeance Leads To Death Penalty In 1947 Philly Case
Eddie Hough a 32 year old convict and two accomplices rob a West Philadelphia Acme during a 1947 stickup. Officer Cecil Ingling dies after a gun battle. Hough pleads guilty to murder and is sentenced to die. Almeida and Smith flee. Hough tallies drop from 190 to 119 pounds awaiting execution.
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Philadelphia
William Penn
City Hall
Eddie Hough
David Almeida
Jim Smith
Cecil Ingling
Acme
Leon
Jean
Ingling
Helen
William Murphy
Mary Kirby
Smith
Eastern Penitentiary
Mark McGinley
Andrew Waters
William Fox
Hough
Eddie
Ephraim Lipschutz
Almeida
Pigeon
Reform of NATO Aims for Broader European Integration
After De Gaulle’s NATO challenge, debate grows on reforming the alliance. Observers see a shift from a pure military pact to an integrated structure focusing on economic and political development and European integration. British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart urges an integrated defense with real contributions from members. The discussion may broaden beyond military alliance to meet current conditions.
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de Gaulle
NATO
Washington
Atlantic Alliance
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Stalin
Michael Stewart
Commons
Truth Strangers Coincidence Stir Debate On Decency
A brief note discusses how truth can seem stranger than fiction and yet remain more decent in tone. The piece hints at public fascination with unusual events and calls for measured reaction.
Crossword clues for daytime puzzle fill in
A compact listing of across and down clues for a daily crossword puzzle including 6 across entries from 1 to 45 and down entries from 1 to 37 with various wordplay prompts and definitions
Cryptoquote puzzle teaches code breaking with sample and hint
The note explains how to solve Daily Cryptoquote by substituting letters and using word patterns. It also shows a sample decoding for a sentence and lists yesterday's solved line about learning wisdom for those who want both.
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Axydlbaaxa
Longfellow
Who's the Boss in This Family
Dear Abby counsels a 35 year old widow to marry the man she loves despite family objections. The widowed woman worries about cultural and educational gaps with her Canadian farm family suitor. Abby urges independence. until she asserts her own life she will not reverse.
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Abby
Dear Abby Epilepsy Questions and Draft Advice
Dear Abby answers two questions about epilepsy and life activities. Epilepsy is a symptom, not a cause, and most patients have normal intelligence and can work drive marry and have children with seizure control. She urges awareness and notes changing marriage attitudes and provides Epilepsy Foundation contact. She also discusses a bride’s draft situation suggesting separation or warning boards if needed and references personal career details.
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Abby
Epilepsy Foundation
H. St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Lochinvar
Polygamy Or Why Steaks Are Tough In Africa
Washington based column jokes about polygamy and cattle in Africa. It cites a National Federation of Independent Business study on African cattle quality linked to polygamy and imagines U S policy like price supports to enforce monogamy. The piece satirically envisions cattle incentives to improve beef quality.
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Africa
Lone Star
National Federation of Independent Business
South Africa
United States
Agriculture Department
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