Dramatized History Author Roberts Dies at 71 in Maine
Kenneth Roberts, noted for Northwest Passage and Revolutionary War novels, died at 71 in Kennebunkport Maine after a week of illness. He completed proofreading Water Unlimited and wrote at Rocky Pastures farm, with recent work including Boon Island.
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Airman Guilty in Haircut Disobedience Court Martial
Airman Donald Wheeler of Cortez reported to have challenged a "white sidewall" haircut order at Fuchy Japan and was convicted of disobeying orders. He received four months hard labor, $200 forfeiture, and reduction to airman basic. higher review pending. Wheeler’s attorney argued the right to question orders while prosecutors said strict discipline was necessary.
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New York
Court Martial Ruled Out By High Court In Mother Convicted Of Killing 3 Of 4
Eunice Brillhart a British born mother known as Sally Brillhart was released from a West Virginia prison after a Supreme Court decision limited military court jurisdiction over civilians. She had been convicted in 1954 by an Army court martial for killing three of her four children and had served about three years of a life sentence. The couple planned to move to Columbus Ohio to visit Brillhart’s parents and possibly pursue naturalization while awaiting immigration decisions. Brillhart expressed a desire to return to England to see family if allowed.
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England
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Ohio Governor Call Offs Sheppard Lie Detector Test
Governor C William ONeill stated no lie detector test will be given to Dr Sam Sheppard until the Florida prisoner Donald Wedler's confession is proven true. A telegram from the Court of Last Resort led by Erle Stanley Gardner questioned Wedler's claim he bludgeoned a woman in July 1954. Marilyn Sheppard was killed in July 1954. Sheppard is serving a life sentence. Gardner questioned Ohio justice as he urged testing while noting further investigations and psychiatric work are needed.
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Train Hits Car Kills Eight Children in Somerset
Somerset Kentucky report: eight youths ages from 12 to 17 riding a car at a railroad crossing were struck by a freight train. Victims Charlee Allen and siblings Frances 14 and Josephine 15 Betty Bray 5 James Richards 16 James Calhoun 12 Charles Simmons 6 Ronald Davis 17, all from Somerset. Sheriff Phelps said the crossing lights were flashing during the tragedy as investigators pursue negligence questions.
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Ariz
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Red Troops in Tibet Cause Food Crisis
A former Tibetan official said Tibet’s food supply is critical as much goes to Chinese communist forces. Kenchung Lobsang Gyeltzen, ex governor of Siguise Tibet, reported handing over 12,300,000 pounds of grain to Red Chinese forces during 1950 to 1953.
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India
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Congress Criticizes Civil Defense Shelters Emphasis
A House Government Operations Committee report faulted civil defense policy for privileging evacuation over shelters in case of atomic attack. The minority views urged more study of shelters and fallout, warning against a Maginot Line false security. The panel urged a multi billion dollar nationwide shelter program.
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Five Die in Northern California Surf Tragedy
Redwood City reports five more deaths from dangerous Pacific Ocean surf off Point Ano Nuevo. A 16 foot skiff dragged anchor and capsized during heavy swells, drowning four men and a woman in the same perilous area where two couples perished days earlier. Bodies washed ashore include Odell Wyatt, 28, of Santa Clara, and L. D. Wyatt, 55, of San Jose. others remain missing.
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Coast
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US Closes Clinton Case Seeks Court Order
In Clinton segregation trial, Dist. Atty. John C. Crawford Jr. urged an all-white jury to uphold law and order, noting a court injunction against interference with school integration at Clinton High. Defense counsel Ross Barnett described forefathers’ sacrifices as guiding the case amid emotional testimony.
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Tenn
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United States
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Clinton Area
Arthritis Conquered by New Treatment Claims
A brief note describes a treatment that allegedly normalizes bodily systems, reducing pain, relaxing muscles, improving circulation and digestion, and boosting energy and sleep. It credits Bravn-He or Br. Duncan with lasting results after an initial examination and treatment priced at $4.00, with contact at Ph. FLE 8-2403, Office 2315 E. 7th St.
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Four Friends Die In Isle of Air Crash at Block Island
Four men, close friends and business partners, died when their Stinson plane crashed a short distance from Block Island Airport in darkness. The victims were Edward Schnoor Jr., 31, Lugien Allaire, 24, Joseph Farese, 29, and George Darling, 23, all from Massachusetts or Rhode Island areas. Civil Aeronautics investigators went to the scene as crews cut a path through heavy brush to reach the wreckage and determine the cause.
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North Smithfield
Mass
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Blackstone
Joseph Farese
Milford
Aslaire
George Darling
Curtherland
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Malayan Government Names Lt General Cassels Director
Kuala Lumpur Malaya Lt General Sir James Cassels was named director of operations against Communist jungle rebels. The appointment, effective on the day Malaya declares independence from Britain on August 31, places the British general under the Malayan government to oversee counterinsurgency efforts.
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Malaya
James Cassels
Niasjaya
Britain
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