Jury Convicts Former Student For Setting Fatal College Fire
A nine plus three jury convicts 21 year old Paul D. Matovich of second degree murder for setting the Gault Hall blaze that killed three fellow students at University of Idaho. The defense claimed insanity while prosecutors sought the death penalty. a psychiatric commitment was recommended.
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Paul D. Matovich
Kellogg
Idaho
University of Idaho
Marovich
Gaul
Matovich
Paul F. Johnson
Davenport
Wash
William C. Schuldberg
Terreton
John R. Knudsen
Hungarian invitation to Hammarskjold to visit Budapest
United Nations reports Hungary has extended a clear invitation to U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold to visit Budapest. Hammarskjold is not expected to accept due to lack of progress on clarifying Soviet actions in Hungary's 1956 revolt and the invitation’s limited impact on his aims. Hungary's Peter Mod delivered the offer to Hammarskjold in New York.
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N.y.pi
Hungary
Dag Hammarskjold
Budapest
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Hammarskjold
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Imre Horvath
Langley Trial Draws Toward Its Conclusion
The trial of Portland District Attorney William Langley nears end as jurors weigh a misdemeanor conviction with potential removal from office and fines. Langley faces six other charges including perjury and obstruction. mayor Terry Schrunk pleads innocent to bribery and false statements.
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Portland
Ore
Wiliam Langley
Multnomah County
Langley
Terry Schrunk
Schrunk
Big Jim Elkins
Elkins
Senate
K. C. Tanner
Tanner
Lanely
FDR Eulogized By Moscow Radio
Moscow radio praised Franklin D Roosevelt on the 12th anniversary of his death and criticized his successors for reversing Soviet relations. The broadcast called Roosevelt a leader with a clear grasp of historical events and noted Soviet cooperation during his presidency.
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Moscow
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Soviet Union
Roosevelt
Virginia Livestock Market Feeder Sale Sees Broad Buyer Interest
Six spring sales sponsored by the Virginia Beef Cattle Producers Assn and the State Extension Division attract buyers from Virginia to Massachusetts. James H. Herbert of Delaplane led purchases with 119 Hereford steers for 19266.81, while Paul M. Haldeman of Winchester bought 107 heifers for 9447.37.
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Delaplane
Paul M. Haldeman
Winchester
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Chatham
Kenneth McDonald
Stephens City
Frederick, Clarke
Loudoun
Fauquier
Rappahannock
Page, Warren
Shenandoah
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Fairfax
Hampshire
Berkeley
Jefferson
Ernest Strawbridge
Hungerford
Hal Jackson
Middleburg
Leesport
M. W. Bowman
Edinburg
J. H. Clagett
Berryville
French A. Lee
Howard Dawkins
Stone Spring Farm
Broadway
Farmers’ Livestock Exchange
Friendship to Dedicate New Fire Hall Tomorrow
The Friendship Fire Company will dedicate its new building at Cameron and Leicester Streets tomorrow at 2 p.m. A cornerstone ceremony, remarks by Marion Anderson and speeches by State Senator Harry F Byrd Jr and Congressman Barry Harrison follow, with open house until 5 p.m. The event includes a 1:30 p.m. majorettes demonstration and music by The Teens.
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Leicester Streets
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
Marion Anderson
Friendship Fire Company
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Barry Harrison
Virginia
Flickinser
Friendship
Cameron St
Cork Street
Loudoun and
Braddock
Cork Ct
Loudoun
Market Street Methodist Church
Doubt Cast on Seaworthiness of Mayflower II
Mayflower II faces skepticism from London press about a safe Atlantic crossing with Cmdr Alan Villiers defending the voyage. The replica, in Brixham Harbor awaiting cargo, aims to depart for Plymouth Massachusetts next week despite veteran seamen's concerns.
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England
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Today
Stanley Bennett
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London Daily Mail
Atlantic
Plymouth
Brixham Harbor
Rev J Robert Keever to Speak at First Presbyterian
The Rev J Robert Keever of the University of Virginia will address the 11 o clock service at First Presbyterian Church. A Charlotte native, he studied at Davidson and Duke, earned a Master of Arts, and finished at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1955 before serving at his current post. His wife is Ellen Clyde Hull of Marion.
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University of Virginia
Charoottesville
First Presbyterian Church
Keever
Charlotte
N. C
Davidson College
Davidson
Duke University
Durham
Princeton Theological Seminary
Ellen Clyde Hull
And
Marion
Post Office Bill Hints Funds After Congressional Action
Summerfield reiterated that mail service reductions can be canceled only after additional money becomes available, meaning after the bill clears Congress and is signed by President Eisenhower. The House will consider the committee recommendation Monday and the Senate will act soon after, with funds likely by the end of next week.
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Senate
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