University Daily Kansan Wednesday, April 1, 1953
Londoner Arraigned On Murder Charges
London—(U.P.)—John R. Christie, the London clerk suspected of being one of the most vicious sex killers of criminal history, was held without bail today after being arraigned on charges of strangling his wife.
Christie, so nervous he had trouble keeping his teeth from chattering, was sent to prison for a week at the request of Scotland Yards. He was jeered by crowds that packed the street outside West London Magistrate's court during the brief hearing.
Christie, suspected of murdering at least six women, was found wandering unshaven and hungry in London yesterday after the greatest manhunt since the days of Jack the Ripper. He was charged last night with strangling his wife Ethel, 50.
A police official explained Christie
tie was charged with only the murder
of his wife because "you can
only hang a man once."
Remains of five other bodies were found in Christie's "House of Death" on Notting Hill and Scotland Yard detectives are searching for more.
At today's hearing Christie wore
Opera Workshop Postdoned
The opera workshop originally scheduled for Thursday afternoon has been postponed until May, the School of Fine Arts announced today.
a shabby grey suit, black shoes, horn-rimmed spectacles and was clean shaven. He kept his eyes averted from the courtroom which was jammed with newsmen and spectators.
Beechcraft Head Speaks on Design
M. J. Gordon, Chief of Aerodynamics at the Beech Aircraft Corporation spoke on "The Aerodynamists Part in Aircraft Design," Monday in Lindley hall.
His talk was centered on the development of various Beechcraft airplanes. He pointed out how the aeronautical engineer fitted into the over-all picture of producing airplanes.
Mr. Gordon illustrated some of the problems he faced in developing the present Beechcraft.
He concluded by showing films, "Elmer Gets a Workout," which showed some of the testing work of the Beech Aircraft corporation, in connection with their development of safety devices.
Freshmen and sophomores in the College are urged to see their advisers today, tomorrow, or Friday.
Students to Discuss Progress This Week
The purpose of the meetings is to discuss the student's progress in planning his major and his program for the coming semester. Advisors also will tell students of any unsatisfactory grade reports.
Lists of College freshmen and sophomores, their advisers, and office hours are posted on the bulletin board across from the College office in Strong hall.
'Gentleman' Marine Kills 5; Begs Police to Free His Girl
Dubuque, Iowa—(U,P)—A teen-age Marine, described as "clean-cut and gentlemanly", calmly admitted five wanton murders in four days and then begged police today to free his blond girl friend.
But the love-struck girl sobbed "I want the same punishment as he gets."
Pvt. Fred E. McManus, 18, of Valley Stream, N.Y., was captured last night and signed a confession to the slayings of a Rochester, N.Y. man Friday, the double killing of an Illinois couple Saturday and another
double murder at Spring Valley,
Minn. early Monday.
"I best leave the part about sound mind out of this," he wrote in his confession.
McManus, one day AWOL, was arrested in a stolen car four miles north of Dubuque. With him was a hitchhiker and Diane Marie Weggeland.
"I am just as guilty as he is," Miss Wegelgau, who said she was 16 years old, told police. But McManus insisted she knew nothing of the slayings.
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