Piracy of the Santa Maria: Captain's account from Recife
Brazilian port authorities and U S Navy helped after pirates led by Galvao seized the liner Santa Maria in January. Captain Simoes describes gunpoint takeovers on the bridge, crew loyalty, and a decision to surrender to protect lives. One officer died and three wounded as hostiles held the ship, with mixed crew origins including Portuguese, Spaniards, Venezuelans, and Cubans.
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Caribbean
Santa Maria
Morris W. Rosenberg
Associated Press
Recife
Tinane
Mario Simoes Mara
Recuwe
Brazil
API
Galvao
Adm
Dias Fernandes
Sient
Pal
U.S
Allen E. Smith
Galvan
Man
U.S. Navy
Russia
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Henrique Galvan
Humberto Delgadco
Galyao
Actress Crawford's Husband Was Broke
New York reports Alfred N. Rubin Baum and Levin Steele, late husband of actress Joan Crawford and president of a company, left a gross estate of 607128 but is insolvent. Lillian Steele seeks to examine executors Crawford Textor Morris as surrogates sign orders. Steele died at 37 on April 19, 1959. Estate accounting shows 383000 held in escrow by Pepsi Cola due to stockholder suit. Major claims include 93500 federal tax, 21000 state tax, 17150 admin fees, 21750 to Lillian Steele, 16150 to her son Alfred, and 97534 loaned by Crawford. Executors lack funds to pay nonpriority claims.
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New York
Alfred N. Rubin
Baum and
Levin. Com
Steele
Lillian Steele
Joan Crawford
Pepsi-Cola Co
Joseph A. Cox Thursiday
Miss Crawford
George C. Textor
J. Lincoln Morris
Pepsi-Cola
Lil-lian Steele
Alfred
Miss. Crawford
Lillian
Alfred Nelson
NYC Fashion Warms Ears With Unlikely Hats In Cold
In brisk New York days Park Avenue shoppers ditch usual attire for quirky hats and scarves to warm ears. Fur, canvas, and wool headgear flood streets as women in parkas and postmen sport ear protectors. A Bolivian three foot knitted cap draws attention from Fifth Avenue windows. Comedian Jimmy Durante’s nose remains exposed, turning heads amid the cold.
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New York
Park Avenue
Bolivia
Fifth Avenue
Jimmy Durante
Jimmy Thursday
Grand Champion Steer Auctioned In Fort Worth
Fort Worth AP report highlights the grand champion steer of the 1961 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show shown by Kenneth Eitel of Green Castle Missouri. The sale lists 177 steers to be auctioned today with reserve champion steer shown by Lile Lewter of Lubbock. Also noted are junior dairy and Guernsey results and other breed champions with owners named.
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Fort Worth
Prilly Winterthur Pontiac
Bill Mathis
Mansfield
Guernsey
Ferris Watson
Garland
Tex
Lavon Farms
Gem
Myra
Ali Guerkink
Ardmore
Oklo
Gayms View Fame
Emory
Fom Cooper Farm
King's Home
W. le Moore
Mane
Moner
Laven Farm
Tuesday Weld Keeps Gossip Stirred Up
Hollywood gossip centers on Tuesday Weld as she navigates constant press about her liaisons with John Ireland and Elvis Presley. The article recalls her teen fame, Lolita links, and her savvy stance that publicity matters less than proven acting.
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Tuesday
John Ireland
Elvis Presley
Ireland
Presley
Hollywood
Forbes Air Force
Hyebrows
Fresno
Calif
Visalia
Betty Posa
Lolita
California
Sue i Lyon
James Mason
Rove
Natalie Wood
Raymond Burr
Lana Turner
Clara Bow
Conversation details remain personal says CUILFgeO
Maj. Eugene Pusa marked his 35th birthday today while a conference speaker declined to share specifics, noting the discussion was personal and not for public release.
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Maj
Eugene Pusa
City Expands Traffic Enforcement and Court Costs
The city reports higher traffic case handling and police patrol expansion. Judge Ward notes more enforcement due to five added patrolmen, with 1960 court revenue at 60,269 and most common violations including speeding and drunkenness.
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John Marsh
Bay
Salsons
Com
Catober
Ward
Coal Is Dumped Into Wrong Hole In Chicago
AP report details a mishap by 14 tons of coal delivery workers who backed into the wrong hole in the Boyce Building alley. The round hole fed sewer connections of another building causing coal and water to flood the alley and inundate a basement printing press. Charles Holland, VP of the coal firm, said the error was 50-50 and that the men made no mistake.
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Chicago
Boyce
Coal Company
Charles Holland
Nevada seeks six week voters plea in divorce debate
Assemblyman Don Crawford proposes aligning voting eligibility with divorce residency rules in Nevada. He urges residents be eligible to vote after six weeks of residence, contrasting the current six month requirement in Nevada law.
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Nevada
Carson City
Nev
Don Crawford
Washoe County
Democrat
Education Board Hears Case On Nuns Uniforms
The Bremond school dispute over Catholic sisters teaching in public schools reaches the State Education Board. The case, tied to a 1959 Protestant suit, centers on nun attire and church property use. The matter, pending legislation and court rulings, involves religious garb in public education and church leasing practices.
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Education Board
Bremond Board
Austin (Ap
Bremond
Edgar
State Board
Robertson County
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's
Chamber chief says JFK not socialist in view
Los Angeles AP report quotes Arthur Motley, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, asserting Kennedy lacks a socialist bone while praising anti-recession pump priming. Motley also questions faith in the economy’s capacity and cautions about the administration’s plans to boost growth.
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Los Angeles
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Kennedy
Arthur Motley
Motley
National Bowling League Yeasts Start Of Season
Dallas AP reports the National Bowling League moves toward its first season with a dozen arenas costing 24 million under construction. Season begins October 13 with five-man teams, five-nights weekly play through April 2, 66 home dates per club, and a lucrative TV contract plus magazine revenue. Comissioner Dick Charles cites projected profits and low attendance thresholds as key to early confidence.
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Dallas
NBL
Dick Charles
Don Carter
Detroit
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Fresno
Birmingham
Ami
Omaha
New York
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Dean Phillips
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