Andrews AFB Bank Looted of $160000 in Friday Robbery
Three armed bandits robbed the Andrews Air Force Base branch in CAMP SPRINGS Maryland taking about $160000 from the vault. Police arrested a man on a speeding charge who is a suspect as two other suspects fled. No one was seriously hurt and guards had warned they would be armed. The case marks the first Maryland bank robbery on a Friday the 13th in some time and mirrors prior incidents at Ft Meade.
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Andrews Afb
Camp Springs
Andrews Air Force Base
Charles L. Perrygo
Perrygo
Andrews Field
Washington
First National Bank of Southern
Maryland
Herbert D. Pinckney
Milton Sillner
Margaret Sneider
Bernadine Westcamp
B. Beall Lasseer
Upper Marlboro
Flo
Base
Lasseer
FBI
Baltimore
Ft. Meade
Charles W. Schott
47Th Air Division
Walker
Air Force Aid Society
Walker's Clubs
Walker Windbeam Service
Carlsbad Youth Bound in Slaying Case at $7500 Bond
Artesia Justice of the Peace set a $7500 bond for 14 year old Eulanio Salgado charged with the murder of 17 year old Niconar Gomez in a gang fight between Carlsbad and Artesia teens. Salgado pleaded self defense as the case moves to district court.
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Artesia
Justice of the Peace
John Ellicott
Carlsbad
Eulanio Salgado
Niconar Gomez
Sal
Gado
Gomez
Salgado
Col
E. K. Neumann
Neal, Neumann and Neal
C. N. Morris
Neumann
C. Roy Anderson
Morris
Anderson
Owen C. Taylor
Taylor
Local Weather Summary for New Mexico Region
Reading intervals from 2 p m yesterday to 11 a m today show highs to 98 and lows near 68 normal values 91 and 66. Trace precipitation in 24 hours ending 11 a m today. month to date 0 25 inch year to date 3 64 inches. Five day outlook calls for warmer than normal readings 3 to 8 degrees above seasonal with scattered showers and thunderstorms especially in north and west areas.
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New Mexico
Fence to Separate U S and Mexico Gets Senate Approval
The Senate passed a bill authorizing a fence along the U S Mexico border from El Paso to the Pacific Ocean to aid animal disease and plant quarantine programs. The 696 mile plan includes 672.44 miles of ranch type fencing at ports of entry and would cost up to 42 million dollars under the authority of the U S Mexico International Boundary and Water Commission.
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Washington
Senate
U. S. Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Pacific Ocean
Mexico
Congress
U. S.-Mexico International Boundary and Water Commission
Baptist officers elected at New Mexico Royal Ambassador Congress
Walter appointed ambassador-in-chief of the first annual Baptist New Mexico Royal Ambassador Congress held in Albuquerque. Other officers named include Mil Smith of Carlsbad Brice Storrie of Tucumcari Andy Cottle of Clovis and Melvin Porter of Hatch.
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Albuquerque
Walter
Baptist
Texan aviator seeks romance after Thames bridge feat
Gene Thompson, a 6 foot 3 Texan from Lubbock, flew under London bridges to win Helen Brown's hand. He told the Express the woman demanded he quit cussing and shave daily before marriage, and that she was angry he did the stunt. The couple toured Europe with Texans before police halted the romance quest.
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London
Thames
Gene Thompson
Lubbock
Helen Brown
Helen
the Express
Towers of London
Tower Bridge
London Bridge
Europe
Gene
Razor
Teen-Age Couple Charged After Honeymoon Spree
Bronx teens Harvey J. Wurtzberger and Deborah Ann Fine, both 16, eloped August 3 and allegedly financed a honeymoon with $5,800 stolen from Deborah's father, theater manager David Fine. They bought a $4,000 convertible and left a $208 hotel bill before arrest by the district attorney.
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New York
Harvey J. Wurtzberger
Deborah Ann Fine
The
Bronx
Washington, D. C
Deborah
David Fine
Fiend Sought After 17 Year Old Mary Freiss Found Dead
Toledo Sheriff search teams scoured woods west of the city for the attacker who dragged 17 year old Mary Jolene Freiss from her bicycle. The auburn haired student was found dead, with autopsy by Dr. Paul Hohly confirming injuries. Mary had been visiting her aunt Mrs. Mary Bond. guardian George Bond is mentioned in the case.
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Toledo
Ohio
Here
Mary Jolene Freiss
Paul Hohly
Lucas County
Mary Jolene
Mary Bond
George
Butte Suits Approved Washington Dam Claim Bill
A Senate bill to grant the T. S. District Court of New Mexico jurisdiction over claims against the United States arising from Elephant Butte Dam construction has passed the Senate and moves to the House for action.
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Washington
T. S. District Court of New Mexico
United States
Elephant Butte Dam
Senate
House
Robber Holds Up Grocery on Dexter Road
A 6 feet 4 inch red haired Negro robber, using a hand in pocket ruse, held up Davidson's Grocery at 7 20 last night taking 425 dollars including 60 one dollar bills and a ten. He fled after forcing the proprietor Ed Davidson to accompany him a short distance. Sheriff and state police pursued but escape method unknown.
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Davidson's Grocery
Roswell
Ed Davidson
Dexter Road
Sheriff’s Department
Young mother stabbed in Cleveland home while daughters slept
A man broke into a Cleveland home and stabbed a young mother in bed. Lois Giles, 24, was injured and her husband Diamond, 29, found her body on returning home. Detectives believe the killer entered through a first floor window as the two young girls slept.
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Cleveland
Lois Giles
Diamond
Beverly
Diane
Great Raton Hereford Sale Set for November
Raton officials announce the 12th annual Great Raton Hereford sale and show on November 89 with about 100 select cattle consigned. John Knox of New Mexico A&M College will serve as judge for the event.
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Raton
William Roundtree
New Mexico
Man Stricken While Under Murder Count
Frank J. Kopmian 61 died July 24 after strychnine detected in stomach. Inquest opened with witnesses including Dr. Moore and pathologist Blaun. Koprian and his wife Sylva faced murder charges filed July 14, with bonds set at 5000 each.
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Frank J. Kopmian
Albuquerque
Pat Hanagan
Koprian
Martin - Carlisle Chemical Laboratory
E. L. Martin
John S. Moore
Alfred S. Blaun
Glenn Dennis
Tommy Thompson
Michael Keoprian
Frank J. Koprian
R. Perry Bean
Marilyn Jane Seig
Sylvia
Justice Court
Mr. Koprian
C. Roy Anderson
Carlsbad
President Hosts Cabinet at Camp David Retreat
President Eisenhower welcomes cabinet members to his Mount Catoc retreat in Maryland for a brief Washington session and an afternoon of recreation at Camp David. Plans include swimming, bridge on a patio, and hikes. The president, family, and grandchildren traveled from the White House.
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Thurmont
Eisenhower
Catoctin Mountains
Washington
Presidents Camp David
White House
David
Barbara Anne
Susan
Mas
John Eisenhower
Friday the 13th in 1954 Across Chicago
The article notes Friday the 13th fell on a rare date in 1954 and a future Friday the 13th is slated for May 13, 1955. It mentions superstition prompted cautious behavior among residents.
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Chicago
Japan Nine Years After Surrender Faces Economic Strain
Nine years after Japan's 1945 surrender, the nation is rebuilt yet economically fragile. Tokyo notes Japan trades to live, spends double what it earns, and may require continued U.S. aid. Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida's pro American, austerity program has curbed inflation but many firms fail and old markets in China fade.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Hirohito
California
Shigeru Yoshidai
China
Five convicts escape eastern Massachusetts prison
Five dangerous inmates escaped from the state prison colony in Norfolk, overpowering six guards and taking guard Walter F. De Adder hostage. The five are James L. Schwarm, William J. Couture, Martin F. Feeney, Richard Lavoie, and an unnamed sixth associate, with at least one bearing a gun. a wide manhunt ensued across New England.
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Norfolk
Mass
New England
Massachusetts
Walter F. de Adder
Lawrence
James L. Schwarm
Malden
William J. Couture
Taunton
Boston
Martin F. Feeney
Belmont
Richard Lavoie
Woonsocket
Halliday
Rivet
Langdon
Nine Red Leaders Found Guilty of Conspiracy
A federal court jury in Philadelphia found nine alleged Communist leaders guilty of conspiracy to teach and advocate overthrow of the U S government by force and violence after about eight hours of deliberation. The nine defendants were identified by foreman Earl C Glass.
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Philadelphia
United States
Earl C. Glass
Chester
Glass
New Mexico A&M Graduate Drowns in Sea of Japan
Maj. Oren C. Wingfield, 35, a New Mexico A&M graduate and U S Army officer stationed in Korea, drowned last Saturday while swimming in the Sea of Japan. Born in Hurley New Mexico, he was the son of Mr and Mrs John D Wingfield.
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Taegu
Korea
Army
Oren C. Wingfield
San Antonio
Tex
Sea of Japan
Wingfield
John D. Wingfield
Hurley
Albuquerque
N. M
Kennecott Copper Corp
Silver City
Maj
New Mexico A&m
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Isaac N. Howard
Portney Hulston
Sfc
Winston Buckalew
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Brownell
Sen
Humphrey
Minnesota
Cooper
Butler
R-Md
United States Weather Bureau
U. S
Robber
JP Court
Gen. Schott
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
Airman
W. C. Felling
Mr. and
Mrs
D. H. Sullivan
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