Three Years For Mercy Killing Of A Disabled Daughter
Willian Moodie, a 41 year old prison warder in London, was sentenced to three years imprisonment after being found guilty of manslaughter in the mercy killing of his 11 year old daughter Patricia. Witnesses described his deep devotion and care as his wife fell ill, leaving Moodie to care for the epileptic girl who could not walk or feed herself. Moodie drugged and smothered her in a despondent act, writing to his wife that he held her and loved her as she slept. The jury did not accept murder accusations.
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LBSC Students to Hold Straw Poll on Campus
Long Beach State College students will vote at booths near Lecture Hall 200 from 9 am to 2 pm for a straw poll on state races and prop numbers 16 17 18. About 6,000 students are expected on campus. the Young Democrats and Young Republicans organize with Dr. Leroy C. Hardy supervising. Miss Marbara Plyler says volunteer booth judges ensure three on duty during balloting.
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No Survivors Found in Wreck of Bomber
A twin engine bomber crashed in the Sheep Mountain range north east of Las Vegas. No survivors aboard the B25 Mitchell were found. four airmen likely died in the crash. Ground party from Nellis Air Force Base recovered the bodies and reported the accident during a heavy storm.
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Dorothy Bailey
Mount Charleston
Quiet Threats From Zorro Target South Bend Drive-In
A South Bend resident threatened violence to gain quiet after a disgruntled resident wrote to a local drive-in restaurant vowing that unless noise levels dropped, Zorro and his men would blow up the place. The note prompted police and management to review security and noise complaints in the neighborhood.
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Polls misread voters as Democratic gains loom
In St Louis Harry Trux man says Gallup Polls predicting sweeping Democratic gains seem too optimistic. Dewey warned that polls once predicted a Dewey victory in 1948. Nixon joked about his wife's nagging and a possible duet with Truman while aboard a satellite flight in London.
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