Man Charged With Murder After Bond for First Wife
In Casper Wyoming James Alexander 48 faces first degree murder charges for the death of his second wife Barbara after posting a $10 000 bond for his former wife Rose. Barbara’s remains were found in a basement tomb 37 days earlier amid an 18 month search. Rose 42 testified at a coroner inquest that Barbara died July 1953 in an accidental cave in and that she helped bury Barbara thereafter. Alexander and Rose were divorced in 1950 and Rose had been jailed then released on Alexander posting bond. Alexander’s preliminary hearing is set for January 16.
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Casper
Wyo
James Alexander
Barbara
Alexander
Rose Alexander
Rose
Women slightly outnumber men in U S population
In 1950 women formed 50.3 percent and men 49.7 percent of the population. By 1955 estimates show women at 50.4 percent and men at 49.6 percent, continuing a gradual rise in women's share.
Governor outlines Virginia budget and highway needs
The governor, continuing from page one, cites rising personal and per capita income, record coal output, and diversified agriculture. He aims for a 1956 57 teacher pay rise, more state aid teaching positions, and a billion dollar tourist industry by 1956. He urges 405 miles of four lane highways, higher drunk driving penalties, 600 state police, and capital outlay boosts for hospitals, colleges, and prisons.
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Ments
Virginia
Jamestown
Stanley
Highway Department
Capitol
Western Airline Flight Personnel Put On Furlough
Western Air Lines furloughs most flight staff after a west coast strike by 850 reservation clerks baggage handlers. About 249 pilots 42 flight engineers and 159 stewardesses are affected as the company winds down operations amid stalled negotiations.
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Los Angeles
Western Air Lines
Western
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship
Ohio Supreme Court to Review Sheppard Appeal
Ohio's Supreme Court agrees to review the conviction of Dr Samuel H. Sheppard for the murder of his pregnant wife Marilyn. He is serving a life sentence at Ohio Penitentiary after a July 4 1954 incident in Bay Village near Cleveland. He entered prison last July 20 and pursued a two way appeal. The court will examine merits of the appeal while denying a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
Samuel H. Sheppard
Marilyn
Sheppard
Ohio Penitentiary
Budgeon
Bay Village
Cleveland
Lake Irie
Astropath
Destroyer Basilone Floated Free Of Sand Bar
The escort destroyer Basilone, grounded off Cape Henry since Thursday, was floated this morning and pulled clear. The salvage tug Seneca remains grounded about 100 yards away, with hopes it will be freed today after repeated attempts.
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Norfolk
Basilone
Cape Henry
Seneca
Navy
Brown Service Held Yesterday
Funeral service for Walter R. Brown who died Saturday in a truck accident was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Robert O. Hickman officiating. Pallbearers included Eddie G. Shanholtz Melvin J. Patton Kenneth C. Patton Hugh M. Rush. Interment followed at Sacred Cemetery with Winchester Units of the National Guard and American Legion Post No. 21 conducting graveside rites.
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Walter R. Brown
Jones Funeral Home
Robert O. Hickman
Eddie G. Shanholtz
Melvin J. Patton
Kenneth C. Patton
Hugh M. Rush
William W. Bridgeforth
Loring L. Pingley
Winchester
National Guard
American Legion Post No. 21
Governor urges changes to taxes and unemployment benefits
Governor advocates Virginia tax payment timing reforms and higher unemployment and workmen's compensation benefits. Proposals include extending benefit duration from 16 to 18 weeks, raising minimum benefits from 6 to 8 dollars, and increasing weekly maximum from 27 to 30 dollars for workers disabled on the job.
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Virginia
Stanley
Unseasonable Cold Grips Florida and Southeast
Unseasonable cold snaps grip Florida and the Southeast with near freezing lows and temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Miami dipped to 42 with 67 during the day, while Knoxville saw snow on the ground and northeastern areas faced fog, rain, and flooding threats.
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Florida
Miami
New Jersey
Gulf States
Knoxville
Tenn
Carolinas
Louisiana
Georgia
Alabama
Great Lakes Region
Ohio Valley
New England
Rockies
Eisenhower shows continued recovery after heart attack
Snyder, the President's physician, and three doctors report good electrocardiogram and blood tests as Eisenhower progresses. They note his condition is excellent and aided by recent Key West trip with exercise and relaxation. Leonard Hall says Eisenhower may seek a second term if able. Bridges and Nixon praise his appearance and health.
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Snyder
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Key West
Leonard W. Hall
Bridges
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Nixon
Florida
Secret Talks In Westinghouse Strike Seek Bargaining Basis
Federal mediator John Murray opened new negotiations in Philadelphia to end the 13 week Westinghouse Electric strike. He cautioned a settlement would take at least two weeks even if talks progress.
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Philadelphia
Westinghouse Electric Corp
John Murray
U.S. Air Force Symphony Orchestra
Mrs. Lucy Conard Dies at 82 in Sunnyside Home
Mrs. Lucy H. Conard 82 widow of John W. Conard of Rio W Va died at her daughter Mrs George Pennington's Sunnyside home after four weeks illness Born June 18 1873 in Rio she married in Rio December 26 1900 Survived by four daughters two sons 20 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Rio conducted by Rev Gordon Zirkle and Rev G Raymond Womeldorf with pallbearers listed Interment Rio Cemetery remains at Jones Funeral Home prior to service
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Lucy H. Conard
John W. Conard
Rio
W. Va
George Pennington
Sunnyside
Benjamin and
Elanora Miller Longacre
Conard
Zion Lutheran Church
Arkansas
Pennington
Virgie Stewart
Wardensville
Ira Mills
East Riverdale
Myrtie Hoke
Weirton
Annie Link
Ivan Conard
Stephens City
Roy Conard
Jones Funeral Home
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
Gordon Zirkle
G. Raymond Womeldorf
Glenn Combs
Walter Lupton
L. F P. Combs
C. L. Loy
C. E. Fry
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