Ex-Convict Admits Murder of Prominent Contractor's Wife
Huntington police say Elmer David Bruner, a paroled convict, confessed to beating to death Ruby Hy Miller, 58, wife of contractor J.B. Miller. Bruner, who burglarized the Miller home, allegedly struck her with a hammer after entering during the afternoon. the crime shocked the neighborhood as the husband found the bloodied scene upon returning home.
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Huntington, W. Va
Huntington
Ruby Hy Miller
Bruner
Leo
Frazier
Crawford
Miller
Gambler's Wife Dead in a Hollywood Mystery
Joseph James La Salle 50 was held for questioning after his wife Frances 3d was found dead in their apartment. Police said a struggle occurred but visible injuries were limited to a bruise on Mrs La Salle's head while La Salle claimed she took sleeping pills after a quarrel and attempted separation.
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Hollywood
Joseph James la Salle
Frances
Mrs. la Salle
Los Angeles Votes Driven by Education Contests Likely 46 Percent
Los Angeles voters face 12 issues including two school board races, seven charter amendments, and City Council contests. City Clerk Walter Peterson predicts about 48 percent turnout from 1,034,498 registered voters. Campaigns focus on school board control and park, recreation, and library bond questions as the city plans expansion.
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Los Angeles
Millon
Board of Education
Walter Peterson
Eehe School Board
Th K. Stafford
Tingler
Time Out judge frees juror after hospital visit
The juror Robert Davis, 60, was taken from the trial after becoming TI and was escorted by Dr. George Heer to a hospital where his appendix was removed. The incident prompted a pause in proceedings on Monday.
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Robert Davis
George Heer
Davis
Longtime Hague confidant Malone dies in Jersey City
John F. Malone 76, a confidant and deputy to Frank Hague through a stormy political career, dies Monday in Jersey City. He served as Hague’s right hand man and as deputy mayor to Hague and his successor Frank Hague Egpers.
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Jersey City
John F. Malone
Frank Hegile
Flague
Hague
Frank Hague Egpers
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