Mount Wilson fire drives evacuations near Los Angeles
A large brush fire near Mount Wilson forced more than 2,000 people from homes across Monrovia Canyon and surrounding foothill communities east of Los Angeles. The San Gabriel foothill blaze threatened facilities, prompted evacuations of residents and patients, and expanded into the Gabriel Mountains as firefighters battled the fast-moving flames.
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Mt. Wilson Observatory
ISG
San Gabriel Mountains
Here
Gabriel Mountains
Thane
Forthills
Morterovia
Arcadia
Sierra Marve
Ave Und Fenger Sanatorium
Clinis
Mongovis
Lie
F. Af. Pattenger Sr
Santa Torisita Sanatorium
City of Mere Hospital
Danete
Monrovia Canyons
Hilden Canyon
Gold Hill
Amar Fa
San Anita Canyon
Santa Anita Avenue
Aremtla
Mey Canyon
Piers Madre
Santa Anita Canyon
Angeles Nation
Monrovia
Montiniwod
Court Decides Governor Can't Appoint Solons
Supreme Court upholds constitutional amendment and blocks governor from appointing new legislators. Court ruling preserves current terms and apportionment across Maricopa and Yavapai counties, with vacancies to be filled by elections. The decision clarifies that legislative changes take effect at the next regular session and through the current term.
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Phoenix
I Stile
Supreme Court
Crechise
Yavapai
Arizanes
Fustier Devi
Uilall
Faye Front
Mike Effeet
Tosa
YoMueh
Uthyn Hockhant
Cochee
Hy Cary
Nerit Sitip
Mouse
Senate
Germaine
Tle
Justine Udall
Joseph City Banquet Set
Joseph City chamber of commerce holiday banquet will feature the Christmas fighting contest, a strong speaker lineup led by Chief Justice Levi S Udell of the Arizona State Supreme Court, and remarks by Dawson Grant. W. G. Shelley says a capacity crowd including many community representatives is anticipated with Owen Porter's orchestra providing music.
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the Sun
Oivy
Joseph City
Chamber of Commerce
Onight
Pacific Restaurant Principel
Levi S. Udell
Arizona Tate Supreme Court
W. G. Shelley
Channel
Udall
J. AL. Shipley
Winslow
Joseprh
Dawson Grant
St. Johns
Shelley
Crawi
Owen Porter
Senate privacy check on 1800 staff bogged down
A proposed royalty security check of about 1800 Senate employees stalled despite a unanimous Senate vote 10 months earlier. Senate secretary J. Mark Trice and unnamed senators cited three reasons for the plan’s appeal: legal limits on disclosing FDA data, failure to vote on FBI special access cards for the checkup, and disinterest among some senators.
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Senate
Washington
J. Mark Trice
FBI
Defense program praised but some materials scarce
A Senate House committee overseeing defense mobilization says the program has worked well overall but notes some materials remain in short supply. The report highlights efficiency gains and identifies gaps that could affect ongoing operations.
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Washington
Senate House
Gouzenko Sees Hundreds of Soviet Spies in U.S.
Gouzenko warns of hundreds of Soviet spy rings in the United States amid calls for investigations. He suggests spies may operate openly and urges disclosure of their documents. The Senate security committees are interviewing Gouzenko as part of a broader subversion inquiry.
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U.S
Wasiington Aavenko
Canius
United Sives
Goenka
Fle Vars
Gore
Ollawa
Docie
Senate Informd
Security of Committees
Gerials
Jenner ReInd
Gall Fha
Atales Merle
Finn
Isaeva Ege
Hed Inteligenes
Drivers Provide Merry Vule For News Vendor
Santa Claus visited a news vendor Cochran proprietor of the Post Offic news stand. Cochran commuted to Blay staff on a city bus when a group of drivers aided by several merchants staged a surprise party on Christmas Eve. A large quantity of folk clothing bags and cash were found on the bus. Also involved were St. K.ucker Greyhound division superintendent Amily Burtin and Leis Boyt, local firm agents.
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Santa Claus
Cophivnn Junit Santa
St. K
Chiang Assured US Aid To Be Continued
CATPEH vormann-Adin and Arthur Radford, chair of the U S Joint Chiefs of Staff, say American aid will continue as planned. They met nationalist leaders and then left for Manila to attend the inauguration of President elect Hae mon Moagsuysny.
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Chiang
Catpeh
Vormann
Adin
Arthur Radford
U. S. Spimt
Glia
Rotary of
Stite Wa
Tonferen
Manila
Presidint Oleck Haemon Moagsuysny
New Hospital To Open Jan 1
New facility on Biordan Road near Mercy Hospital set to open at noon on January 1. Doctors and staff invite public to attend a welcome reception. Fundraising continues with donations of labor and money via the Doctors Hospital. checks payable to Doctors Hospital.
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Mercy
Biordan Road
Dngtuns
Coechinn Community Hospital
Woodruff Soldier Now On Duty In Germany
Woodruff, Arkansas private Floyd L Kartcher of Woodruff recently arrived in Germany for duty with the 6th Infantry Regiment. He serves as an anti aircraft bearer in Company WM and entered the Army in May after training at Fort Ord. The unit is stationed to guard U S military installations in Berlin as Allied forces occupy the German capital following World War II.
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Woodruff
Germany
Berlin
Floyd L. Kartelner
Ind Mes
Nowlitt Kartchner
Ariza
6Th
Ath Regiment
Guaids Aner Ican
Fdmner
Gaurman
Kartchner
Ord
Catié
1953 Divorces Highlight Human Facade in Court
In 1953 divorce cases reveal harsh grounds and complex breaks in couples from Boston and beyond. The article, by Richard Xleuxer, notes gender tensions and social pressures shaping judicial outcomes as restraining patterns emerge amid domestic strife. Continued on page 2.
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Richard Xleuxer
Sun
Iu Hile
Tan
Wowan
Doris
Shy
Boston
Holiday Wrecks Claim 6 Lives
The Christmas weekend wreck toll rises to six with victims including Maile Lovey Strivehall of Phoenix and Marine Detachment T G Bind. Sgt Tom P Alford, Arina J Sandige, and others died in crashes near Williams and Taesen. Gov Hearant Pyte named eight members to a new State Traffic Safety committee as part of a broader safety drive.
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Associated Press
Avivena
Maile Lovey Strivehall
Phoe
Taesen
Hindman
Wiliams Comuity Hospital
Williams
Paul Hindman
Tusson
Madrton
Meg Dolly Hindman
Plow
Martine
Williams Wish School
Hearant Pyte
Tnter
Affioy
Arizens
Paving Hearing Slated Tonight At City Hall
A hearing is set this evening at city hall about the Southside paving district assessments. Over 600 parcels are affected as the city engineering department completes the computations for the surface project. Arizona Sand and Rock Company Phoenix holds the general contract with work anticipated to proceed through December 30, after which bonds will be issued to cover unpaid assessments.
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Arizan Sandamt
Phoenix
Tnt
Nixon Relaxing After Long Tour
Nixon rests at Key Biscayne with his ailing father Frank A. Nixon recovering in a Phoenix hospital after a gaslic humor Thage injury. He signs autographs and poses for photos as crowds gather on the colorful island near Miami.
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Miami
Bla
Richard al Nixon
Amonger
Nixon
Key Biscvyne
Frank A. Nixon
Phoenix
Ariz
Birmingham
Whittler, Cay
Smrike Man-Days Show Steep Drop
Secretary of Labor Mitchell said yesterday that strikes this year cost 25 million man-days, down from 33 million in 1962. A manday equals one man’s work for a day.
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Washington
Lathor Mitchell
Extra Special Yule Giff Arrives Via Depot Stork
An unusual delivery arrives at the depot as a special Yuletide gift. The event notes a child named Bradley and mentions Suda Ont and Ghikstye, with references to the depot and a new arrival. The fragmented text records a festive arrival linked to local individuals and places.
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Depot Stork
Beadley
Suda Ontus
Kannwih Muene Bradley
State To Get Highway Fund Allocation Figures
Washington D C funding details show 2.65 billion dollars for local road projects, 0.66 billion for secondary roads, and 374 million for interstate highways. Forest road and highway programs are allocated under the Federal Aid Highway Act of June 125 1952, with July 1 1954 start under the Bureau of Public Roads.
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Washington
Povyern- Men
Avizens
Iingeans
Arizona
Melhways
Tureau
Dale Barney Wins Navy Promotion
Navy promotions follow competitive written tests among three northern Arizona men. Ralph Dale Barney of Flagstaff is promoted to journalist second class aboard USS St Paul. Leon K. Pelimon of Collonwand becomes boatswain's mate third class aboard USS St Paul.
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Navy
Northern Arizona
Ralph Dale Barney
R. G. Barney
Flagslar
St. Paul
Waller
Whitnett
Joseph H. Whitnell
Chirkdale
Misa Lethal
Pierre
Plage
Cass
Coysaly
Leon K. Pelimom
Mr. S
Mos
Louis Peterson
Ate
Steard Bie
Population Growth In State Tops US For 3 Age Groups
A census study shows Arizona leads in three of four age brackets with strong gains in preschool under five at 23.4 percent and elderly 63 plus at 14 percent, while working-age adults 18 to 64 fall 1.5 percent. Nevada trails in overall growth. U S youth and elderly rise but working-age numbers shrink.
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Welrington
Knownizena Nate
Cen Sus
Acixona
Arizona
Juny
Nevada
LAY Ctu
Census Bureau
United States
Arkansas
Auto Wrecks Blamed For 519 Deaths
National Safety Council reports 519 traffic deaths during a 78 hour Christmas period. Of these, 310 died on streets and highways, 38 by fire, and 171 in other fatal accidents. The Associated Press survey found 310 street and highway deaths in the 78 hour window.
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PBPSS
National Safety Council
Palou- Sule
As Igosiated
43 Rescued From Atlantic Ship Split in Storm
A freighter Oklahoma split in two in a fierce Atlantic storm. Forty three crew members and one stewardess were rescued by the U S Military Sea Transport Bluejacket and the Finnish Orion before waves continued to hamper the search. The Coast Guard reported the survivors were believed to be European.
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New York
Adrintic
Waterboard
Oklahoma
U.S
Miliary Sea Transport
Bluejacket
Orion
The
Coast Guard
Fire blocks Holyoke block of flats and stores
A pre dawn fire swept a Holyoke city block on High Street housing apartments and shops. It endangered about 75 people including many women and children. Firefighters battled the blaze four hours, rescuing residents as some were hurled from windows to awaiting rescuers. About 33 were lowered to safety and 30 were hospitalized with smoke inhalation and related injuries.
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Holyoke
Mass
Providence
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