Escapee Tells Killing of Deaf-Mute Boy in Detroit
Police said 47 year old George Ritola, an escapee from a mental hospital, confessed to strangling 5 year old Marvin Zdanowski whose body was found in a Detroit garage. Ritola, held for murder, resided with the boy's deaf mute parents and had close knowledge of the home. He offered no reason for the crime.
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Phipps
Ritola
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Bloodhounds join Hunt for Student in Sierra Nevada
West Point California crowd searches the rugged Sierra Nevada for Charles Sylvester, a Sacramento State College student missing since Saturday after a small plane flight. Charles Walter Jr. 25, a student pilot, was found dazed on a logging road 13 miles east of West Point with a deep head gash. Civil Air Patrol aircraft and woodsmen assisted, but no trace was found.
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Charles Sylvester
Sacramento
Eugene Walter Jr
Sierra Nevada
Here
Sacramento State College
Walter
Tonopah, Nev
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Victor Borge Home and Home Show Ideas
Ready-made draperies and spreads feature in home decorating tips for converting backyards into living space. A playhouse, patio shade, indoor outdoor garden room and fresh recipes appear with advice on split level gardening and small space vegetable plots. A feature on Syrian foods and a spring house checkup add variety.
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Esther Williams Divorce Decree Ends 13-Year Marriage
In Sydney Billy Graham addressed 33,000 people, a weeknight record, while Los Angeles reports Esther Williams, 37, received a final divorce decree from producer Ben Gage, ending their 13-year marriage.
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Australia
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Los Angeles
UPI
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Ben Gage
Five Nicaraqua Youths Held in Plot Against Ike
Five youths in Managua were arrested in connection with recent scare bombings and plotting against the government. Washington reports Sen. Stuart Summers of the Conservative Party urged action, while Sen. John F. Kennedy pressed for youth movement support on a West swing with Gov. Rosellini. Humphrey, touring, described Eisenhower as a tired old man and called for direction as Americans seek stability.
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Minnesota
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Managua
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Washington
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Ington
Missouri
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Seattle
Sen. John
D. Rosellini
F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Bombing Bill Passed in Florida House of Representatives
The Florida House unanimously passed a bill proposing a maximum penalty of death for terrorist bombing. The action was reported from Tallahassee by UPI.
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Fla
UPI
Florida House of Representatives
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