Lively Retro Nonsense Highlights 1955 Courtroom Follies
A year in review recalls odd cases from 1955. A Muskegon judge calls a blonde a liability in divorce property disputes while a Whitmore Lake judge questions beauty contest results. In Mulhouse a gun seller faces a murder case over a faulty weapon. Vancouver man fits four speeds in reverse. San Diego ties tonsillitis to Naval re enlistment. South Bend shows a silent husband used for tax details, and a Dumont wife cites chatter as grounds for divorce.
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Mich
Whitmore Lake
Vane
Nniellu
Mulhouse
France
Enthusiasm Unlimited
Montgomery, Ala
Draper Prison
Vancouver
B.C
Jackson
San Diego
Meningitis
South Bend
Ind
Dumont, N. J
United Nations debate over Israeli reprisals and sanctions
The UN Security Council heard warns of further Israeli reprisals risking a new Holy Land war. Syria calls for punitive action, including sanctions or expulsion, while Israel defends its December 11 strike as retaliation. The council resumes discussions as Arab delegates push to oust Israel, with uncertain support for drastic measures.
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United Nations
N. S
Palestine
Holy Land
U N. Security Council
E. L. M. Burns
Israel
Sea of Galiilee
Ahmed Shukairy
Council
U. N
Abba Eban
Sea of Galilee
Jesus Christ
Damascus
Shukairy
World Organization
Wesleyan Triumphs 96 75 Over Phillips in Non Conference Game
Kansas Wesleyan beat Phillips University of Enid Okla 96 75 in a non conference basketball clash. Dave Soderberg scored 31 points and Carroll Cyr added 26 as the Coyotes surged to a first half lead they never relinquished. Gerald Hoeltzel led Phillips with 22. Wesleyan improves to 1 3 on the season. Jim Irwink, TCU back, averaged 8.2 yards per carry for 1955 season with 1 283 yards on 157 carries.
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Salina
Dave Soderberg
Carroll Cyr
Kansas Wesleyan
Phillips University of
TCU
Uneasy Peace In Holy Land Amid Rift Over Baghdad Pact
In Amman Jordan a fragile calm returns after six days of rioting over joining the Baghdad Alliance. Prime Minister Hashim vows not to bind the kingdom to treaties while elections within four months may test public support on the pact. King Hussein signals parliamentary votes to gauge Baghdad Pact support. U S Savings bonds urged.
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Amman
Jordan
Holy Land
Pitt
Joe Walton
Hussein
Friends University Routs William Penn 102 66 in Iowa clash
Friends University jumped ahead early and blew past William Penn 102 to 66 in a high scoring game. Charley Taylor led Friends with 22 points as 11 players scored and only three failed to score.
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Friends University
William Penn
Iowa
Friends
Charley Taylor
Ezzard Charles Seeks Comeback Against Bob Albright
In San Francisco the aging Ezzard Charles eyes a return to title contention as he faces young Bob Albright, a Los Angeles sparring partner with 23 wins 2 losses 2 draws who once knocked down Don Cockell before Cockell prepared to meet Marciano.
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Ezzard Charles
Bob Albright
Rocky Marciano
Albright
Los Angeles
England
Don Cockell
Cockell
Marciano
Husband Admits Slaying Wife in Lincoln Case
Lincoln City Forester Darrel F. Parker signed a confession saying he strangled his wife Nancy Parker after she refused his advances, then staged a rape scene to mislead authorities. Nancy Parker, 22, was found dead December 14 in their home. police say she was gagged and tied.
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Neb
Nancy Parker
Lancaster County
Elmer Scheele
Lincoln City
Darrel F. Parker
State Capitol
Parker
Nancy
Scheele
Ottawa area legal notices reveal suit and estate hearings
Notices from Franklin County Kansas court record multiple actions. T. G. Traweek sues for 1035 dollars with 6 percent interest from September 1964, deadlines January 27 1956. Pansy Whitney seeks descent determination for Lot 10 and half of Lot 12 in Ottawa. Warren J Sheldon estate final settlement hearing set January 3 1956 with executor Clarence M Sheldon and attorneys Bowers and Bowers.
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District Court
Franklin County
Kanga
T. G. Traweek
Pisintlft
Audrey Millar Bonner
Robert Lowell Bonner
Lyle Withington Bonner
Amanda Lee Miller
Heira
F. C. Miller
Bob Miller
State of Kansas
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Ottawa
T. G. Traweck
Miller & Peters
Shawnee
Oklahoma
McQueary & Hemphill
Ouxwatomie
Sadie Pioney
Panay
Whitney
Sadie Pinney
Pansy Whitney
Clark Howerton
Garnett
Tast
Warren J. Sheldon
State of
Clarence M. Shelden
Ely
Clarence M. Sheldon
Bowers & Bowers
Allorneya
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