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Chance Remark Led To Arrest Of Bomb Killer
DENVER—(U.P.)-The Rocky Mountain News in a copyrighted story, said today a chance remark about a Christmas gift led to the arrest of John Gilbert Graham. 23. in the bomb crash Nov. 1 of a United Air Lines DC6B carrying 44 persons.
The mother, Mrs. Daisie E. King 54, was one of the 44 killed aboard the plane. Graham insured her life for $27,500 after driving her to Denver's Stapleton Air Field and kissing her goodbye.
The News said FBI agents focused their attention on Graham after neighbors reported that Graham told them he had placed a surprise gift in his mother's luggage before escorting her to the plane.
"He seems to feel he'll get out of the position he's in," said Capt. Neal Wright, the county jail training officer. "And he talks like he's quite hopeful of making his bond and getting out of jail."
The FBI went into action as soon as it learned Graham opened his mother's packed suitcases in order to insert the surprise gift, the paper said.
In a Denver jail Graham's jailers reported he appears confident of securing release.
District Attorney Bert Keating announced he would demand death in the gas chamber for the 23-year-old explosives expert.
Graham's bond, set before the murder charge was drawn up, is
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Selection of the Military Ball queen will be made from two photographs already submitted by organized houses. From these photographs 12 finalists will be chosen, who will be interviewed at a formal and informal reception. The queen will be chosen by a vote of the girls' 12 escorts and a judging committee.
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SACRAMENTO, Califf—(U.P.)—Coach Dave Strong of Sacramento State College wasn't too disturbed yesterday when he was hanged in effigy. Strong said the incident proved "there's somebody . . . interested in the Hornets' football team and wants a winner. That's good."
$100,000. United Air Lines president William Patterson signed the complaint which charges Graham with the murder of Graham's mother.
He will be arraigned before Judge Edward J. Keating on Thursday, and probably will not be allowed bond.
Roger Thom, Salina junior, was elected president of Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity, for the second semester.
Service Fraternity Elects Officers
Other officers are Charles Gillespie, Topeka sophomore, first vice president; Lynn Johnson, Gardner sophomore, second vice president; Rex Parsons, Fredonia sophomore, recording secretary; Stanley Murrell, Lindsborg sophomore, corresponding secretary; Richard Hinderliter, Wichita sophomore, treasurer; Thomas Davis, Pittsburg junior, historian, and William DeWitt, Kansas City, Mo., senior, sergeant-at-arms. They will be installed in January.
Sultan Back From Exile
RABAT, Morocco—(U.P.)-Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef came back to Morocco today from two years in French-enforced exile and was greeted by thousands of wildly-cheering Moroccans. He became a symbol of Morocco's fight for independence during his exile.
Seven times as many people live in New York City today as occupied all North America north of Mexico when Columbus arrived.
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Three To Attend Governor's Parley
Three faculty members will attend the third annual Governor's Conference on World Affairs in Hutchinson Friday and Saturday.
Doak Barnett, American Universities Field Service representative now lecturing on the campus, will speak on "The Profile of Red China."
They are Dr. Clifford Ketzel, assistant professor of political science, Dr. Ethan Allen, professor of political science, and Dr. Clayton Crosier, associate professor of civil engineering, Dr. Ketzel will lead a discussion on "How Kansas Look at the Alternatives."
Research Contracts Renewed For Six
Six University professors have received contract renewals from the Office of Naval Research.
Those receiving renewals are Theodore G. Metcalf, associate professor of bacteriology; E. Raymond Hall, professor of zoology; Walter M. Kollmorgen and A.W. Kuchler, professors of geography; Paul G. Roofe, professor of anatomy, and Miss Cornelia Downs, professor of bacteriology.
Scholarship Aid Available
Students interested in, and in need of scholarship help for the second semester must apply at the Office of Aids and Awards, 222 Strong, by Thursday, Dec. 1.
A number of positions in men's and women's scholarship halls also will be available, he said.
Some general scholarships will be available for the academic year, Dennis Trueblood, director of aids and awards, said. The cash awards are usually worth between $100 and $300.
Scholarships ordinarily are awarded on academic merit, financial need, and personal character.
Gaston Talk Scheduled
Dr. E. Thayer Gaston, professor of music education, will speak to a student convoction Friday at Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Mo. Dr. Gaston's topic will be "The Influence of Music on Behavior."
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