Body mix up shocks Bennet Abbott family in Franklinton
In Franklinton North Carolina Bennett Abbott 45 was to be buried Sept 23 but the body arriving from New Orleans did not match him and Abbott later called from Houston saying he was alive. His parents and sister reported the error with the New Orleans coroner saying ID used papers on the corpse. The body was sent back to New Orleans morgue.
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Glenn Ford testifies in fraud case over theater chain
Glenn Ford testified in Superior Court against two men accused of promoting a nationwide chain of 200 movie theaters. He said he advised the chain to show family type films but resigned over misleading advertising and was still named as a sponsor. Debbie Reynolds testified similarly last week. In Washington, pianist Van Cliburn will perform when Emperor Hirohito visits for a White House state dinner, a repeat of his White House appearances.
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Ex GI who saved Ford sues papers over gay stories
Oliver W. Sipple sues newspapers in superior court alleging publication disclosed his homosexual orientation. His attorney John E. Wahl says Sipple saved the President’s life but the press has no right to pry into his private life.
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Monster hoax in ape costume terrifies Joplin residents
Police traced the seven foot tall red eyed creature to a gorilla costume rented for 12 dollars by local youths. No charges were filed. the hoax sparked fear as residents armed themselves, with officials noting large tracks and hog bristle hair tests as inconclusive.
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GM Official Schuldenberg Family Ransom Case in Ann Arbor
General Motors official William Schulenberg and his family survived a kidnapping after a ransom of 540,000 was paid. The three young kidnappers, described as rough and some as mere kids, fled. one was left with Schulenberg during the negotiations. Police delayed action, and the family members were returned before the payment was completed.
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Emperor Hirohito hailed in Williamsburg carriage parade
Thousands cheered as Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako rode in horse drawn carriages through Duke of Gloucester Street. About 4,000 witnessed the brief public appearance as security swelled around the imperial party ahead of a two day rest here before a Washington visit.
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