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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1955
Page
9
Sheriff Dick Cowherd handcuffed himself to a prisoner and gave the key to a deputy who placed it in a shirt pocket. They searched a corn field for a missing murder weapon. On return the key was found missing after the deputy dropped it. cuffs had to be cut off.
Kansas City ad explains that seniors aged 60 to 80 can apply for an extra $1,000 in life insurance to cover final expenses and emergencies. The transaction can be completed by mail with Old American of Kansas City. No obligation and no calls. Write for free information by mailing a postcard or letter with age to Old American Ins. Co. Dept. L1447B 3 W. 9th Kan sas City 5 Mo.
Honolulu Royal Hawaiian band dismissed Peter M. Kane Jr. a 14 year veteran due to 355 pound weight and stairs problem. City physician says he can blow his horn but should not walk stairs. bandmaster notes marching duties. Kane appealed. commission weighing weight issue and possible weight reduction.
OKLAHOMA CITY The City Council prepared to provide a civil defense disaster warning system but discussion paused after a council member asked where residents would go if warned. Officials recalled the city had no air shelters and deferred the project for more planning.
Shelton Nebraska engineer John Hillebreadt spotted a man on the tracks from the cab and halted the train. About 100 passengers joined a half hour search for a body, which the next morning Marcelino Aguiar explained as a brush with the train that cost him a damaged shoe and a scare, prompting his flight.
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