Abbott Eluded the Law for 79 Days and Then His Wife Found Red Purse
A 1955 Berkeley case centers on Stephanie Bryan who vanished after leaving Willard Junior High. Burke Abbott’s wife found a red purse with clues linking Abbott to the abduction and murder. A long trial followed with soil tests, eyewitness contradictions, and a 48 day jury verdict ending in a death sentence for kidnapping and murder.
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Georgia
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University of California At Berkeley
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Zeet
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Reva
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Autthari Fies
Noner
Frank Coakley
Jordan Celebrates End of British Jordanian Treaty
Amman saw widespread celebration for the termination of the British Jordanian treaty with soldiers firing in the air. Police warned confiscation of firearms and legal action for those who ignore the ban during the three day holiday. Thousands marched with national flags showing unity with Egypt and Syria and opposition to the Eisenhower Doctrine.
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Syria
Daughter Wins Suit on Father in Missouri Case
Miss Marian Worth was awarded $7,500 by a St Louis Circuit Court jury for spinal injuries suffered when she was 19 as her father, John Wurth, drove and the car skidded. This decision marks a potential first in Missouri for damages against a parent in a minor case. The plaintiff had sought $25,000 claiming permanent nervousness and ongoing discomfort.
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Hawaiian to Irishman becomes legal for St. Patrick’s Day
A Hawaiian entertainer nicknamed the Man with the Green Hair will legally change his name to Lawrence Killarney for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Grand Rapids. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick have begun proceedings and say they will not grant honorary membership in exchange for Irish songs.
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Solons OK British Delay on Payments
The Banking Committee approved an administration request to postpone up to seven months on U S loans to Britain. Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey supported the deferment as fair and businesslike during a brief hearing.
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Washington
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U.S
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San Francisco
A Scream Then Chaos On A Lovely Afternoon
In Union Square New York a springlike afternoon turns chaotic when a motorist starts a car a cat is sliced by a fan blade. Patrolman Robert Stark responds summons an emergency squad from E 22nd Street station. A taxi dispute ends with the driver waiving payment.
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Hades
Union Square
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Sitermoon
Cal U Receives Gifts Worth 603 033 From Donors
The University of California announced it has received gifts totaling 603 033 including major contributions from two Bay Area figures. President Sproul noted Dr. Ferdinand Jacobsen of San Francisco, a 1935 California graduate, left 196 815 in gratitude for medical education.
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Bays Area
Robert Gordon Sproul
Joss
Ferdinand Jacobsen
San Francisco
California
Ambassador Dies in Rome Heart Attack
Iran's ambassador to the Vatican Hassan Ali Kemal Hedayat died here Thursday of a heart attack. The sudden death occurred in Rome, leaving diplomatic circles stunned and awaiting official confirmation from Tehran.
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