Fort Wayne Manufacturer Killed in Weekend Crash
A Fort Wayne steel tow cable accident killed Charles V. Shheefer and injured Robert Cragg while two other fatal crashes across Indiana left 11 dead. The weekend toll included pedestrians and motorists in several counties with victims in Indianapolis Columbus Crawfordsville Huntingburg and Crown Point.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Charles V. Shheefer
Rt. 12
U. S. 30
Crown Point
Robert Cragg
Scheefer
Imperial Wire Co
New Haven
William G. Hargis
Indianapolis
Thomas Lewis, Jr
Morton Jarvis Hill
Hargis
Clement Barnhart
Clinton
Bridgeport
Doris Jean Noll
Ind
Columbus
Henrietta Welch
Rt. 1
Fountaintown
John Hedge
Crawfordsville
James E. Lacy
Camp Breckinridge
Huntingburg
Odon
Eight-year-old slays younger brother in kitchen shooting
In NORTH ST. PAUL Minnesota on December 8 William Morrison eight admitted taking a .22 rifle from a cupboard and shooting his seven year old brother Raymond who died of a heart wound. William offered no reason and said he was ready to take punishment.
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North ST. Paul, Minn
Raymond Morrison
Walter House
William Morrison
Raymond
Hause
William
Eisenhower Korea Trip Cost Put At Fifty Thousand
Washington December 8 The cost of President-elect Eisenhower’s Korea trip is estimated at more than $47,500 with the government paying most expenses. A White House spokesman said Truman ordered the Pentagon to provide anything he wanted, though Eisenhower used an Air Force Constellation and Navy transport. Navy officials noted VIP meals on the Helena were modest and no extra costs beyond routine travel were expected.
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Air Force
Thomas K. Finletter
New York
Helena
Guam
Navy
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Herbert Brownell
Six Men Escape White County Jail in Arkansas
Six inmates armed with at least one gun overpowered the jailer and a trusted man at the White County Jail in Searcy Arkansas. The fugitives include Richard Buchanan Edward Miller Jack Randall Melvin Moe Richard Williams and Robert Decker with charges ranging from theft burglary grand larceny to disturbing the peace. They used a broom handle to break from cells and took the sheriff's firearm during the escape.
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Searcy
Ark
White County
Richard Lee Buchanan
Boise
Idaho
Edward Lee Miller
St. Louis
Jack Randall
Melvin Moe
Richard Williams
North Dakota
Robert Decker
Kensett
Ed McCall
Bishop Horton
McCall
Fort Worth Hotel Fire Kills Three in Downtown Blaze
Fire gutted a small downtown Fort Worth hotel early today killing three people including 83 year old Mrs Hattie McCroskey and a man identified as James Burton Shearer Jr 36. Spectators restrained the night clerk Arthur Davis when he tried to return inside to rescue his mother. There were 32 guests registered at midnight. The alarm sounded at 118 a.m. and firemen battle ended at 5 a.m. with 50 off duty firefighters aiding.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Hattie McCroskey
James Burton Shearer Jr
Pantix
Tex
Putnam Presses to Restart Stabilization Program
Washington reports Putnam seeks authority to run wage stabilization alone after the Wage Stabilization Board collapse. With seven industry members resigning over the coal miners pay hike, officials warn disruption could threaten wage controls. labor leaders urge lifting all controls while Truman's term winds down and Republicans assume power.
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Indianapolis holdup suspect shot, killed by police
Shelby Miller of Indianapolis was killed by a police officer after fleeing custody following a tavern hold up attempt at the Liberty Grill in Chicago. Miller and companion Jerry Wigham were restrained by cashier Theodore Pappas and two customers. Miller broke away from the squad car and was fatally shot when he ran.
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Chicago
Shelby Miller
Indianapolis
Miller
Jerry Wigham
Liberty Grill
E. 63Rd St
Theodore Pappas
Pappas
Wigham
Rites Held Today for Mrs Wallace Independence Funeral
Independence Mo December 8 funeral services were held today for Mrs David W Wallace 90 mother of the first lady The president Mrs Truman and their daughter Margaret attended in seclusion at the little White House home where Mrs Wallace lived since the Civil War era until her son in law moved to the White House in Washington The president had arrived the night before and kept staff aboard the presidential train until Kansas City then the Trumans stayed with the Wallace and Truman families.
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Independence
White House
David W. Wallace
Truman
Margaret
Kansas City
Trumans
Wallace
Purdue extention conference attendees listed
Vigo County Agent A. D. Luers Assistant Agent Lyle Hutson and Home Demonstration Agent Betty Moles will attend the extension department conference at Purdue University Tuesday through Friday.
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Extension Department
Purdue University
Vigo County
A. D. Luers
Lyle Hutson
Betty Moles
Chicago Produce Market Report December Prices and Totals
Chicago live poultry and other produce prices listed for December 8 show steady markets with numerous figures. Hens, springs, fryers, broilers, and capons across multiple breeds and weights are detailed alongside ducks, turkeys, guineas, geese, butter, carrots, and eggs with current receipts and quality scores noted.
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Chicago
White Rock
Plymouth Rock
Gray Cross
White Cross
Chicago Livestock Market Report Describes Hogs and Cattle
Salable hogs 7,000 with most butchers 180 to 320 pounds at 16.75 to 17.00 and 230 to 270 pounds at 16.35 to 16.50. Sows mostly 13.50 to 15.50, some heavier weights to 13.00. Cattle 21,000 with calves 700, most sales 29.00 to 33.00, high quality steers up to 1,350 pounds at 33 to 36.00.
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Chicago
Loss and found notices and help wanted ads blend in Tribune-Star
Classified items include lost beagle near Cory Indiana a diamond wrist watch at a church bazaar details on rewards for various items like a brown billfold and a bowling ball plus numerous employment offers from auto body training nursing courses government job prospects and sales manager positions listings for stores shops a three way licensed restaurant and a neighborhood grocery with rent options plus a tank driver and district sales manager postings all presented in a dense catalog style typical of a tribune star classifieds page
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Cory
Ind
Church Bazaar
Indianapolis Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Prices
Hog sales steady to 25 higher with choicest hogs at 16.75 to 17.25 for 170 to 240 pounds. Cattle and calves open slow with good and choice cattle 27 to 32 dollars, commercials around 16 dollars. Sheep slaughter lambs steady with early top around 22.50 to 23.00.
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Indianapolis
Choice
Notice of Additional School Fund Appropriations in Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek Township Vigo County Indiana officers will meet December 11 at 7:00 PM to consider additional appropriations for the Special School Fund totaling 345.00 for repairs of buildings pay of drivers and telephone service. Taxpayers may be heard and final appropriations referred to the State Tax Corners for a second hearing within fifteen days at the County Auditor's office or other designated place.
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Sugar Creek Township
Vigo County
Indiana
Sugar Creek Eee
Coun
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