Kidnaper Pacific Dies After Police Shootout
In Steubenville on June 20, Joe Pacific, 32, of Canonsburg Pa, held two boys Nick Cursi and Joseph Zolmerchik captive in a car trunk during a two day 1500 mile spree. A police chase ended when Pacific was fatally shot in the chest after exchanging gunfire with Sam Baker and others. The captors motives remain unclear as the escaped hostages survived in weakened condition.
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Weather map forecast shows showers and warm northeast
The forecast predicts showers across interior England and extending west to the eastern and upper Great Lakes region with scattered thunderstorms across the central United States. Temperatures will rise in the northeast and fall in the north central states, with little change elsewhere.
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Wife Freed In Gun Death of Rich Man's Mistress
In San Diego on June 20, 36 year old Margarette Poyner was acquitted of murdering her wealthy husband's estranged mistress Verna Simons. The jury failed to reach a verdict after all-day deliberations, and the witness testimony said Poyner shot Simons outside Zavelyn's Friendly Corner tavern on April 12.
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Two U S Jets Complete 1100 Mile European Flight
Two U S air force F 80 jets flew 1100 miles nonstop from Fuerstenfeldbruck Germany to Wheelus Air Base Tripoli, claiming the longest jet flight in Europe since the war without refueling.
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Ten B-36s Prepare Pacific Flight From Carswell
Ten B-36 bombers based at Carswell Air Force Base in Texas are staged at Fairfield-Suisun California for an imminent flight to Hawaii and the Pacific islands. Brigadier General C. S. Irvine will personally oversee the mission, which aims to fly about 2100 miles in roughly 19 hours, with a second aircraft to perform a non-stop round trip to Oahu in a drill linked to the December 7, 1948 anniversary. The flight originated from Ft Worth yesterday, arriving at the California base after about seven hours.
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McDonald Case argued over name on ballot in Texas primary
AUSTIN June 7 The Texas Supreme Court heard McDonald challenge to have his name printed on the July 22 Democratic primary ballot He pledges to support Democratic candidates though seeking the agriculture commissioner post for the eleventh time Absentee voting begins July 2 County subcommittees prepare final ballot forms for printing amid the hearing's outcome uncertainty
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Question on Formosa aid lingers in Tokyo briefing
In Tokyo on June 20 a top U.S. briefing left open whether Defense Secretary Johnson will propose rapid American aid to Formosa. An unidentified officer suggested Johnson favors immediate Formosa assistance amid rising tensions with China and the Chinese Communists.
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State Chief Praises Dept and Warns on Asia Policy
State Chief praises department and warns of narrow anti bill attacks while noting administration may borrow experienced state officials. Acheson appeals for aid cites difficulty rounding up experts for assignments abroad. Gov. Duff of Pennsylvania seeks Truman plan on halting Communist advance in Asia. Hollman hints an Asia aid plan to wage peace beyond Europe. Hoffman argues the US aim is preventing a World War II style war, not victory in a new conflict.
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James H. Duff
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Senate
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Nationalist AF Victory Claimed Over Foochow Airfields
Nationalist air headquarters announced that Chinese warplanes destroyed Communist airfields and installations at Foochow, braving Russian-built fighters and antiaircraft guns in a June air operation reported from Taipei.
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Foochow
Paul Jones Whiskey Praised For Its Smooth, Moderately Priced Appeal
Readers praise Paul Jones whiskey for a smooth mellow profile and strong value. The ad-like prose touts balanced flavor, affordability, and wide appeal as a go to choice for cocktails like the Manhattan.
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