Co-Ed Killer Sentenced to 80 Years in Boulder Case
Joe Sam Walker, 23, was given 30 years to life for the murder of Theresa Foster, an 18 year old Colorado University freshman. The judge said the crime was violent and atrocious, denying extenuating circumstances and noting time off for good behavior could allow release after 40 years. Walker’s defense argued the sentence was excessive and sought Supreme Court review. The jury convicted him of rape and murder after Foster’s body was found near a bridge south of Boulder following her disappearance from campus.
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Texan Slays Self in Arkansas Street Tragedy
War veteran John Fred McCann, 24, of New Boston Texas, fatally shot himself on a downtown Hot Springs street. Witness Jackie Evans, 17, a shooting gallery attendant, said he rented a .22 revolver, fired five times at a target, warned the gun could kill a man, then jammed the pistol into his stomach and pulled the trigger.
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Auditorium Office Moved to East Wing Office
The municipal auditorium managers office is moved from the west wing to the east wing on Tuesday. The new office will provide more space and include a reception room for Joe McMahon, the newly appointed assistant manager. Manager Griffith will occupy the former office. the old west wing space becomes storage.
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White House Fate in Doubt
The Senate approved a 671 million dollar appropriation bill funding White House repairs and creating a presidential commission to decide whether to repair or rebuild the White House. The commission would have two senators and two members named by the president, with no representatives. President Truman was to receive the measure.
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Hollywood Lions 25th Anniversary Portrait and Leo Jr Career
A 1949 humorous write up notes Leo the Hollywood lion’s 25th show business anniversary with Lassie Trigger and Cheetah as guests at Griffith Park. Leo Jr. now voices the star and avoids Ciro’s due to bloodshed, while Hope jokes about his nightly radio program.
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Boy 7 Shot in Accidental Rifle Discharge
A 7 year old boy was accidentally shot when a .22 rifle, leaned against a car door, discharged while a teen rabbit hunt occurred below. The bullet struck the boy near his foot on a Texas farm road. Lewis Hogue Jr of Cotulla was taken to Memorial Hospital after the incident reported by Deputy Sheriff Joe Edwards.
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Texas City Blasts Told in Damages Trial
Testimony linked burning ammonium nitrate to the 1947 Texas City disaster. Dr. Melvin A. Cook described yellow brown smoke from Grandcamp High Flyer and Ocean Liberty as unmistakable evidence of ammonium nitrate burning. The $200 million damage suit seeks government liability for the catastrophe that killed or vanished hundreds.
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