Murder of Omaha coed baffles police on campus
The body of Carolyn Marie Nevins, 20, University of Omaha junior, was found on campus early Saturday with four .32 caliber gunshot wounds. Police cited no clear motive and did not rule out a possible sex act, though no evidence of rape or robbery emerged. The victim, an honor student and library worker, showed no signs of a struggle, with shoes and headscarf nearby and powder burns indicating close range shots. Her father notified police after she did not return home.
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Omaha
University of Omaha
Carolyn Marie Nevins
University Library
George Sullivan
University
Arthur J. Nevins
Butte Night Shopping Attracts Crowds In Second Session
Weather cooperated as shoppers filled uptown streets for the second night shopping session of the season in Butte. Merchants announced two more late dates with stores staying open until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, and Monday, Dec. 19, followed by Christmas Eve hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Butte
Argentine Admiral Takes Own Life in Buenos Aires Home
Rear Adm. Carlos Julian Martinez, retired commander of Argentine naval operations under the Peron era, was found shot in his Buenos Aires home this Saturday. Official sources say he died by his own actions.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Carlos Julian Martinez
Peron
Wichita Falls oilman pays workers to quit smoking
J. S. Bridwell of Bridwell Oil Co offered 255 employees $50 each to quit smoking, with 32 taking the offer and receiving $1,600 at a Christmas party. About 40 employees who quit earlier received $20 checks, along with a health message and a talk by Dr. Kenneth Bebb. Bridwell emphasized health and welfare, not firing holdouts.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
J. S. Bridwell
Bridwell Oil Co
Bridwell
American Cancer Society
Kenneth Bebb
Wichita Fall
British Antarctic Expedition Sets Sail From Montevideo
The British Antarctic expedition sailed on Saturday aboard the Theron after refueling in Montevideo Uruguay. Among the crew is Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand noted as a co conqueror of Mount Everest and part of the expedition team.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Theron
Sir Edmund Hillary
New Zealand
Mt. Everest
Holiday Gift Spotter Adds Christmas Shopping Help
Holiday Helper promotes bulk wrapping paper and ribbons at Want Ad section Gift-Spotter stores. Hi-Lo Motors is highlighted as a Gift-Spotter advertiser aiding Christmas shopping.
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Hi-Lo Motors
Meaderville Yale Display Draws Crowds and Praise
Meaderville volunteers stage their annual Christmas greeting display along the highway near Meade rco and MVFD. The ten year effort attracts hundreds of visitors from Butte and beyond who call it the best yet and note the message of Christmas cheer. Frank Gorsch chair of the MVFD says they aim to surpass last year’s effort.
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Meaderville
Butte
Meaderco
MVFD
Frank Gorsh
Benson Orders Study of Middleman's Bite in Farm Picture
Secretary of Agriculture Benson ordered a detailed study to determine if middlemen take an excessive share of consumers’ dollars before reaching farmers. He urged analysis of the spread between marketing costs and farm production costs and noted retail food prices have risen while farm prices declined. Farmers seek maximum returns via efficient marketing, with 1955 civilian consumer spending on farm foods totaling about 46.3 billion dollars and farmers receiving around 18 billion.
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Benson
Middleman
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Eisenhower
Menzies Defeats Labor in Australian General Election
Sydney report notes Prime Minister Robert Menzies crushed Herbert Evatt and Labor in the general election for the House of Representatives. Coalition gains promise a large majority. final Senate results awaited as voters faced fines for nonattendance.
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Sydney
Australia
Robert G. Menzies
Herbert Evatt
Labor Party
House of Representatives
Evatt
Senate
Menzies
Liberal Party
the Country Party
Labor
Liberal-Country Party
Scalise Sentenced to Year in State Prison
ANACONDA Montana Leo F. Scalise 41 former Deer Lodge county board chairman was sentenced to one year in the State Penitentiary at Deer Lodge by Judge William R Taylor in district court Saturday. Scalise was taken to the prison Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Frank H LaForest and Deputy Richard Keefe after pleading guilty Nov 21 to obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Leo F. Scalise
Deer Lodge
Montana Indian Girl Dies From Gas Fumes Sniffing
Crow Indian Mary Alden aged 16 died minutes after inhaling fumes from a gasoline tank at St Xaviers. Three other girls were present and fled from the truck when she collapsed with stomach cramps. Walter Willett says sniffing gas among Indian youths is common but this is the first Montana incident.
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Willett
Montana
George predicts quick House tax cut move
Senator George predicts the Democratic House will move quickly next month to cut individual income taxes, with Senate action likely later. He expects House Ways and Means to act promptly and notes possible support from Speaker Rayburn, while the Senate may delay until budget balance clarity emerges. He hopes the personal exemption rises from 600 to 700 dollars.
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Sen
George
D-Ga
House
Congress
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Vienna
Ways and Means Committee
Eisenhower
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Montana Weather: Cloudy With Snow Likely Across Regions
Montana forecast notes east region mostly cloudy with scattered snow in west and central mountains, highs 28 to 38. Northeast milder, temps hold. west region cloudy with occasional snow Sunday to Monday, little temperature change, highs 25 to 32.
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Montana
Russia Delivers Ultimatum on UN Membership Vote
The Soviet Union pressed the United Nations Security Council with an all or nothing ultimatum on admitting 18 applicant states. They warned of a veto if voting did not follow Moscow dictated procedure, while opposing separate country votes in favor of a package approval.
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United Nations
Russia
Security Council
U. N
Moscow
Soviet Union
Arkady A. Sobolev
Leslie Munro
New Zealand
Cyro de Freitas Valle
Brazil
Favors Withholding 1956 Decision Until Mid-February
President Eisenhower's physician says he should slow his workload while recovering from a heart attack and would not likely make a satisfactory decision on running again until mid February. Doctors note fatigue after long conferences but emphasize steady recovery, fueling debate among Republicans about the 1956 nomination.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Eisenhower
Maj. Gen
Howard
M. Snyder
Snyder
Sen
Knowland
California
Senate
White House
Bridges
Republican Policy Committee
New Hampshire
Russians Return Two Yanks Seized by Reds
BERLIN The Russians returned to the U S Army Saturday night two young American soldiers nabbed by East German police after a street fight Wednesday in East Berlin. Pvt. Richard L. Calbert 22 of Kansas City Missouri and Pvt. Willie J. Holden 19 from Poplarville Mississippi were handed to Lt. Col. Vernon Hammonds at Soviet headquarters per a Soviet Western powers agreement. They were brought to the American sector for medical exams and were said to be in good health. East German authorities faced potential legal action but the case was dropped.
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Berlin
U. S
East Berlin
East Germany
Richard L. Calbert
Kansas City
Willie J. Holden
Poplarville
Miss
U. S. Army
Vernon Hammonds
Hammonds
Neues Deutsch
Butte to Host Pioneer League Debut May 2 at New Park
Pioneer League directors set the schedule for pro ball in Butte with a May 2 home opener against Twin Falls at the city’s new $200000 baseball park. The season opens April 25, and the meeting in the Finlen Hotel confirmed the eight team circuit.
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Pioneer League
Butte
Twin Falls
Magic Valley
Finlen Hotel
Cincinnati Redlegs
Ogden
Utah
Hebgen Park
Jo McGinnity
Butte Pioneer Baseball Club, Inc
Claude Engberg
Salt Lake City
League
Baltimore Man Slays Family Then Ends His Life
Police said Eugene McNeal, 50, killed his wife Madeline, 6 year old Lydia, his mother, and wounded a police officer before shooting himself. The incident occurred at a tavern near the Little Italy area as officers entered to arrest him. Officer Sgt. Joseph Heming was wounded and is in critical condition.
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Baltimore
Eugene McNeal
McNeal
Joseph A. Heming
Heming
Madeline
Lydia
Little Italy
Sgt. Heming
F B Lee resigns as CAA chief. Lowen named deputy administrator
President Eisenhower accepted Frederick B. Lees resignation as Civil Aeronautics Administration administrator. Charles J. Lowen Jr. of Denver was named deputy administrator. The move followed pressure concerns and an exchange of letters at the White House. Lowen, 40, received a recess appointment. Lees tenure spanned almost ten years with the last two and a half as administrator.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Frederick B. Lee
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Charles J. Lowen Jr
Denver
Colo
Lee
Gettysburg
White House
Sen
Magnuson
D-Wash
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn
AOPA
Dept. of Commerce
Lowen
Aronson Sees Road Progress and Higher Spending Ahead
Montana Governor J. Hugo Aronson reported at the Billings gathering of the Montana Automobile Dealers Association that road work will top 19.2 million dollars this year, spanning 665 miles. He warned gains may accelerate next year with full-year revenue, and estimated an adequate highway system may take 15 years to complete.
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Billings
J. Hugo Aronson
Montana Automobile Dealers Assn
Aronson
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
F. O. Burrell
Helena
Indian Believed Hit-Run Victim Near Hardin
Crow Indian 37 year old HARDIN resident Warren Bends was found dead early Saturday one-fourth mile west of Hardin on U S Highway 87. Police suspect a hit and run driver and are investigating whether the body was thrown from or struck by a car.
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Hardin
W — Warren Bends
Bends
W. L. Hollibaugh
Caf
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