Skid Row Drifter Admits Role in Grimes Sisters Slaying
Edward Bennie Bedwell, a skid row drifter, says he spent a week with 15 year old Barbara and 13 year old Pat Grimes in West Madison Street saloons and sleazy hotels. He describes a car trip to the southwest suburbs, assaults, and the girls’ nude bodies found near a Willow Springs culvert after a thaw. Police have not charged him.
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Bennie) Bedwell
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Hungarians Jailed 34 in Budapest Arrests
Hungarian police announced 34 new arrests in Budapest as two alleged counter revolutionary bands were captured with large arms and ammunition. One group appeared teenaged, with youths to be sent to juvenile court while 14 others were nabbed for criminal freedom from jails during October.
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American Freed By Reds Thanks God for Citizenship
Vienna report states Georgette Meyer Chapelle, a Milwaukee native and New York resident, was freed after seven weeks in a Budapest jail. Convicted of illegal entry, she described harsh conditions including no heating, hard beds, early wakeups, and skimpy meals while thanking God for being American.
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Dickey) Chapelle
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Attempted bombing of King home sparks Montgomery violence
In Montgomery Alabama a second bombing attempt on the home of Rev Martin Luther King Jr failed while another bomb exploded damaging two Negro sites. No major injuries reported as authorities post rewards and King urges non violence amid rising racial tension and calls to Eisenhower for action.
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Light Snow Lifts Butte Hopes for Warmer Break
Clouds and light snow brightened Butte residents as observers predicted the weather would ease the cold snap that had held since Wednesday. A southwest wind kept Sunday morning at -33 after forecast -45, with Sunday afternoon up to 4 above. Temperatures hovered near zero into Sunday night, while Park and Main reached 2 above. Monday and Tuesday outlooks promise a warmup near 10 above and a slight chance of more snow.
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Southwest Winds Help Warm State
Montana's cold spell eased as southwest winds lifted plains temperatures above zero. Western and southwestern Montana stayed 10 to 30 below zero, while a northward push was forecast to bring a slight warm-up to some areas Monday.
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Why You Can't Beat The Horse Races
An advice piece notes that 99 percent of horse race bettors lose money long term due to track and government take percentages under pari mutuel. It suggests placing a Want Ad to rent, sell, or find a better job as a surer bet.
Montana Weather: East and West Reports
Montana east may see mostly cloudy skies with snow ending Monday, then a mix of sun and clouds. Highs range from 5 to 15 above zero, with wind shifting northwest and cooling Monday night. Montana west expects light snow ending Monday, then improving with rising temps. highs stay around zero to 5 Monday, and near zero Tuesday.
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Madison School Director Myrta MacLeod Dies at 58
Mrs Myrta MacLeod longtime Madison County superintendent died at Sheri dan Hospital after a two month illness. Born July 21 1898 in Idaho Falls Idaho she taught in Washington Idaho and Norris before 1947 election. Surviving relatives include Helene McKay James McKay and Mary Ann McKay of Spokane. Funeral services by OES listed for Wednesday at 2 pm with burial Hillside Cemetery.
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Last ships freed from Suez sail into Red Sea
Egypt reports the last three vessels marooned in the Suez Canal since October 31 have sailed into the Red Sea. A temporary southern channel was opened to pass sunken obstacles and clear the canal.
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Final Decision Due Soon On Tito Visit
Final decisions are due soon on whether President Tito of Yugoslavia should visit the United States in late April. The Eisenhower administration seeks to bolster Tito as an independent Communist ally while weighing military aid and potential political risk. In Congress, critics press for tougher Yugoslav relations and related issues with Hungary Poland and broader East European policy.
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32 Men and 2 Trains Trapped by Snow on Cumbres Pass
Thirty-two men and two trains were trapped on Cumbres Pass at the Colorado New Mexico border by 15 feet of snow with four feet already on the pass since Saturday. Amos Cordova, D&RGW agent, said those on the pass were well supplied with food and shelter. Trapped crews totaled 15 on the freight trains and 17 on a section gang, with a section house and living quarters reported among the stranded.
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Des Moines Hotel Fire Kills At Least Two
Des Moines Iowa two men were killed and a third injured when a three story hotel fire swept the Nelson House Hotel on the east side of the business district. About 10 or 12 escaped by ropes or fire escapes while three women survived by jumping from a cafe sign.
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Israel offers to negotiate peace with Egypt at UN
Israel stated at the United Nations it is ready to discuss a peaceful settlement with Egypt. The move follows Hammarskjold's plan for post war peace talks and comes as Egypt declined to comment. Officials expect formal replies from Mahmoud Fawzi and Abba Eban.
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Carl Daniel Named 1957 Red Cross Drive Chairman
Butte Red Cross directors appoint Carl Daniel as chairman for the 1957 campaign for memberships and funds. At the annual meeting in Butte headquarters 62 West Broadway officers and directors were chosen and plans discussed. chapter quota set at 19 587 dollars.
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Humphrey Leads Attack on Ike's Aide in Senate
Sen. Humphrey D Minn launches a drive to investigate Secretary of State Dulles amid calls from Sparkman Kefauver and Fulbright for probes into Dulles foreign policy. He argues the administration plan misdiagnoses Middle East dangers and warns of waning Cabinet confidence.
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National Guard Council Criticizes Defense and Army Plans
Washington The National Guard Assn executive council charges a long range conspiracy by the Defense Department and Army to downgrade the Army National Guard. It backs an 11 week and a six month active duty training plan for new guard enlistees and urges mandatory training for those joining after April 1. The council calls for flexible options for existing guardsmen and those already in the program.
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Bill to Lift Oil Royalty Ceiling Heads to House Vote
A Montana House measure to remove the 12 42 percent royalty ceiling on oil from state school lands moves to a final vote this week. The session shows a rush of bills with Thursday's deadline looming, as leaders note growing legislative activity and new measures including property tax equalization.
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Sunland March of Dimes Parade Cancelled by Snow and Rain
Floridans note that the Sunland California parade to support the March of Dimes was canceled on Sunday due to heavy snow and rain conditions.
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Railway Policeman Hands Man a Gun and a Death
At a Hudson River pier a railway policeman, Walter Rayn, 36, handed a gun to Robert Ponton, 35, jobless. Ponton reportedly said if he had a gun he would kill himself, then fired once to fatally wound himself. Rayn was arrested on an abetting death charge.
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Dozer Kills Five in Manila Bus Slashing
A Philippine army bulldozer cut into a moving passenger bus Sunday night killing five occupants and injuring another. The bus carried a group returning from a picnic toward Manila.
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Butte Policeman Tom Nixon Dies After 30 Years Service
Thomas Nixon a Butte police officer for thirty years until his retirement last October died Sunday afternoon at his home 508 North Main He joined the force October 20 1926 and served until ill health forced his retirement He was a native of Ireland and had worked in Pennsylvania coal mines and Cleveland gas works before moving to Montana He was a devout member of St Mary Church and leaves a widow Margaret three daughters Marie Theresa and Eileen Nixon a brother and sister in Scranton Pa and many relatives in Ireland New York and Cleveland.
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Snow Deluges Suburban Los Angeles Over Weekend
Snow blanketed many suburban Los Angeles communities Saturday night and Sunday, a rare weather event described as scarce as Florida oranges in the area. Local residents reported slippery roads and unusual winter conditions across the L. A. area.
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