Skelton Recalls Turbulent European Trip and Pope Audience
RED SKELTON recalls his son Richard's illness and bravery as he and wife Agness Underwood describe their Rome audience with Pope Pius XII. He condemns cruel press coverage in London, notes Richard’s silver medal of courage, and cherishes their Vatican memories and family moments.
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Southland Brush Fires Destroy Three Canyon Homes
Rampaging brush fires swept Southern California destroying three homes as 100 firefighters battled the flames. The worst blaze moved toward Soledad Canyon after starting in Mint Canyon, burning over 200 acres and spreading rapidly to nearby houses.
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Probe Ordered Into Mt Washington Fire Losses
Mt Washington residents who lost homes in last week’s fire won a full investigation into water shortages hindering firefighting. Los Angeles City Council ordered a threefold inquiry by the Fire Commission on protection, the Traffic Commission on narrow streets, and parking regulations to aid future responses.
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Youngest Chamber Member Claims North Adams
A North Adams chamber says its youngest member is Neil Jacobs, 16, a high school student who runs his own venetian blind repairing and cleaning business. He started the venture while still in school and represents a rare young entrepreneur in the United States.
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