Conviction in 22 minutes for plane hijacking case
Leon Bearden, 38, convicted of hijacking a Continental jet over New Mexico on August 3. He was found guilty of kidnapping, obstruction of interstate commerce, and violating the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Act, with sentencing pending for both him and his son Cody.
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Dist
R. E. Thoma
Ceive
Leon
Pine
Bearden
U.S
Mary Ruth
Lawrence Fuller
Cody
Beardens
Columbus
N.M
Phoenix
el Paso
Leon Bearden
Cuba
Firefighters get county radio monitor system
Ray Boyce president of the Frederick County Firemen Association accepts a radio monitor from Ernie Nesselrodt Shawnee VFD president at the FCFA October meeting. William H. Lawrence Jr. coordinated with Mr Nesselrodt to provide two way radio service for all county trucks and halls. Polly's Cab acts as central dispatcher with Frederick County alarm MO 2 4500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Boyce
Frederick County Firemen's Association
Ernie Nesselrodt
Shawnee Vfd
FCFA
William H. Lawrence, Jr
Camel Driver Bashir Ahmad Captivates U S Visit
Bashir Ahmad a camel driver from Pakistan travels with Johnson in Washington meeting Truman and touring the White House. He enjoys autograph requests and celebrity status while his family back home receives 20 rupees daily support from the U S Embassy.
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Washington
Pakistan
Bashir Ahmad
Bashir
United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
Karachi
America
Harry S. Truman
Independence
Mo. Bashir
Saeed Khan
Truman
U.S
It's No Fun Fighting Fire In Fun House
Cleveland firemen battled a blaze in Euclid Peach Park Fun House causing an estimated 25000 in damage. They navigated a maze of partitions and ran hoses through dark passages before extinguishing the fire in 30 minutes. Sparks from a workman's torch started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Ohio
Euclid Peach Park
Emmet H. Byrne
Busy Highway Construction Season Ends in Virginia
Richmond AP reports Virginia's Highway Department shows a record 237 active projects across four road systems totaling 518 miles. Interstate work comprises $118.58 million across 200 miles from 93 contracts, with Culpeper District leading in interstate value and secondary work.
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Richmond
Highway Department
Culpeper
Virginia
ODRINEX weight loss drug ad promises quick fat loss
An advertisement for ODRINEX claims easy weight reduction in seven days without exercise or drastic dieting. The pill supposedly suppresses appetite while allowing normal meals and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Ray's Drug Store on W Boscawen Street with mail orders available.
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Ray’s Drug Store
W. Boscawen ST
Harrison Pearson Make Pitch to Covington Voters
Republican H Clyde Pearson campaigns near Covington urging scrutiny of the Pupil Placement Board and its $120000 biennial request. Harrison warns a Pearson win could split government and harm Virginia.
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Harrison
Pearson
Covington
Meing
H. Clyde Pearson
GOP
Ginia
Virginia
General Assembly
Pear
Rayburn Takes Illness To Dallas Hospital
House Speaker Sam Rayburn, 79, is gravely ill with cancer in Dallas. Doctors say cancer cannot be cured by drugs or radiation, though treatment may slow progression if his condition allows. He was admitted October 2 and remains seriously ill as doctors weigh options.
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Dallas
Tex
Sam Rayburn
Texas Democrat
Rayburn
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