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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1950

Page

5

Sticks by Story Of Two Murders

Millard Blair, 36, returned to Centralia on bad check charges after Michigan authorities discounted his tale of a double murder. He persisted Tuesday that he killed a couple near St. Ignace, October, claiming state police did not search for the victims. Blair, an ex convict, said snow will reveal the bodies when it thaws. A young Ottawa Indian girl arrested with him here was released from custody in Michigan.

Millard Blair Centralia Michigan Illinois Blair Ben Babe St. Ignace Mich Grand

Attorneys General Seek Tighter Federal Gambling Laws

The National Association of Attorneys General adopted resolutions at its 44th annual convention in Miami Beach calling for stricter federal rules on gambling. They urge tighter laws on transmitting bookie information and interstate shipment of slot machines and warn that compromising by legalizing forms of gambling could hamper enforcement.

Miami Beach Fla National Association of Attorneys General

Sculptor Frederick C. Hibbard Dies in Chicago

Chicago sculptor Frederick C. Hibbard, 69, died yesterday of bronchial pneumonia. His last work was a memorial sculpture likely unfinished at his death. He received acclaim for public monuments and portraits in the city.

Chicago Rederick C. Hibbard

Memorial to Illinois Spanish American War veterans unveiled

A Springfield unveiling in 1948 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1898 Spanish American War, honoring Illinois men who served in the conflict. The dedication reflected postwar remembrance and state involvement in commemorating veterans.

Illinois Springfield

Democratic Party chief urges halt to partisan politics

William M. Boyle Jr., Democratic National Chairman, calls on Republicans to declare a moratorium on partisan politics during the international crisis. He tells a $100 dinner that Democrats and loyal Republicans should join to strengthen America, saying patriotism must come before politics and profits.

William M. Boyle, Jr Republican Party Boyle Democratic National Committee America

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