Mercy Slaying Guilty Verdict For Harold Mohr
Harold Mohr is convicted in a Coplay mercy killing of his brother Walter Mohr. District Attorney Kenneth H. Koch hails the verdict and urges mercy killing to end suffering. Defense claims temporary insanity as Mohr admits to shooting after Walter begged for death and a cup of coffee. The judge will consider the jury's recommendation for mercy.
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Creveling
Mobr
Walter
Mohr
Ralph
Coplay
Raymond
Koch
Harold Mohr
Harold
Henninger
President Hopes For More Warm Weather Swims
President Truman aims for at least three swims as warmer weather arrives in Key West. He endures 57 degree noon temps while staff wear topcoats and prepares for a Washington trip with daughter Margaret. The Chilean President Videla will visit the White House for a dinner before heading to Florida.
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Fla
Truman
White House
Mr. Truman
Washington
Margaret
Paul A
Peover
Linghieim
Peach Buds Over Valley May Be Nipped
Peach buds around Hancock fear frost damage as temperatures dipped to 19 in one area. A local orchardist tested a defroster on a truck engine with a propeller to mix warm air with surface air, aided by smudge pots. Forecasters expect a 25 to 29 degree low tonight and a warmer, sunny day tomorrow.
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Hancock
Dillon
Dward Hepburn
California
Hepburn
Shel
Weather Bureau
Maryland urged to admit Negroes to state university
Dr Caliver representing the U.S. Office of Education urged Maryland officials to admit Black students to the University of Maryland graduate and professional schools and later to the undergraduate colleges at College Park. He spoke at a Maryland higher education commission session, stressing democracy and equal opportunity.
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Baltimore
Ambrose J. Caliver
States Office of Education
Maryland
Tr. Caliver
College Pak
Defenses Form Topic Of Talk At YMCA Meeting
Maj. Gen. Russell Hartle described the defenders observed in his Orient and Philippines trip at a Phalanx meeting. He reviewed the military history of the Uhe nation Sroup during the Ohl War, and the group planned a mother’s day program for its next meeting on May 4.
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Philippines
YMCA
Russell Hartle
New Jersey and Iowa Tie in Official State Tie
In a rare cross‑state agreement a New Jersey and Iowa official tie delays key hind actions. The two states reached a consensus on procedural timing affecting intergovernmental coordination, with officials noting synchronized schedules could ease implementation.
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New Jersey
Iowa
Jane Strevig Appointed Red Cross Executive
Jane Strevig became executive for the Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross, effective April, replacing Mrs. A Russell Zentmyer. She will coordinate chapter activities, serve as office manager at 11 South Potomac Street, and assist with blood donor programs, home service, disaster relief, and training activities. She will be the chapter’s only paid worker, working with committee chairmen.
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Robert P. Conrad
Miss Strevig
A. Russell Zentmyer
Red Cross
Red Cros
Washington County
South Potomac Street
Miss Strevie
Red Cross Home Service
M Strevig
Israel Arms Plea Rejected By U S
Washington April 6 report says the United States tentatively rejected Israel’s request for heavy weapons like artillery and tanks. Officials indicate light arms and possible surplus jet fighters may still be allowed. Defense Department cites limited heavy weapons to share with Western Europe and other threatened allies.
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Israel
National Defense Department
Western
Europe
Red Cross appoints new executive secretary amid resignation
The Red Cross district notes the resignation of Mrs Zentinger after years of service. Miss Strev is active in Zion ngelfral and Reformes Church and is set to introduce the new executive secretary at a luncheon on April 12. The organization thanks Mrs Zentinger for her personal service and aid.
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Zion
Red Cross
RedCross
Anchar
Senility Begins At Age Of Thirty
A British Medical Journal report from London in April notes that senility signs may begin to appear after age thirty, based on time and dexterity tests by researchers at a university laboratory. The study suggests that while losing mental sharpness isn’t inevitable at thirty, early signs emerge as age increases.
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London
Cam Weltse
If You're 40, Go Slow On Losing Weight
Washington physician Dr. Edward J. Stieglitz warned that losing weight slowly after age 40 is safer. He urged a pace of about a pound per week or five pounds per month, outlining benefits like fewer recurrences, preserved skin, and better adherence to dietary changes for healthier aging. He emphasized health inventories and the crucial role of diet in preventing early arterial disease and arthritis.
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Capital
Chicago
Edward J. Stieglitz
Journal of the American Medical Association
AMA Council of Foods and Nutrition
Stieglitz
Premier Here To Visit And Renew Wartime Acquaintances
The premier of Northern Ireland arrives in Washington to renew wartime ties with American servicemen and businessmen. He faced booing in New York from Irish Americans opposed to partition, saying the protests worry him but free speech is theirs to exercise.
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Washington
Northern Ireland
Basil
Nations
New York
Ireland
United Ireland
United Kingdom
Republic
Body's defense action may kill germs says Dr Selye
Chicago April 7 LP Dr Hans Selye a leading researcher on adrenal function described a new medical concept that the body's defense reaction against infection often harms the patient more than the germs. He traced stress effects to adrenal glands and nervous system and suggested treatment by helping the body adapt to stress.
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Chicago
Hans Selye
North’ America
Selye
Cal
Taxi Driver Saves Man From Car Fire
Baltimore man Samuel Bowen died from extensive burns after his parked car caught fire while he slept inside. Cab driver Alfred F. Lauer heard a cry and beat out flames, then rushed the victim to Mercy Hospital. Bowen, burned from feet to armpits, could not explain the fire’s start.
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Baltimore
Samuel Bowen
Alfred F. Lauer
Mercy Hospital
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