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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
1
A humorous early 20th century school exam asks who wrote and led key national figures and events. Questions reference figures who defended liberty, independence, and union, with playful judgments of students scoring.
A 23 year old machinist in California is held after a brutal stabbing murder of 19 year old Marilyn Mane Fink. He told police he had to kill someone and admitted premeditation. Police report the knife used and blood on clothing as key evidence.
A Russian Baptist leader told an El Monte church group the atom’s power has no bearing on spiritual life in a featured address. The piece notes the clergyman’s visit as part of today’s Independent.
The Independent presents a new series by Edwin Diamond on natural methods to relieve stress and fatigue. Doctors and psychologists discuss rest recreation and relaxation as remedies for 20th century jitters, starting today on Page 7.
Deputy Defense Secretary Reuben Robertson said the United States is equal to or ahead of the Soviets in the total missile picture and in a very advanced state of technology. He noted future weapons could cover tremendous distances but cautioned that accuracy remains an issue. The remarks come as the Senate appropriations committee reviews the 35.9 billion defense budget and a subcommittee session weighs Russia air supremacy questions.
Police booked Earl James McPherson 30 of 44 Terrace Drive and Upshey Medley Ellis 23 of 1127 Hirk wood Ave on gambling investigations. Witness Andrew Collins 25 of 913 Cypress Ave described a game at 2033 Fair Oaks Ave where a $2 pot was raised for the Pasadena City Fund.
President Eisenhower walked 15 feet to a chair and back to bed 30 hours after major abdominal surgery. Doctors called his recovery excellent and uneventful as he OKayed postponing a White House conference and congratulated his son on his ninth wedding anniversary.
Gov Averell Harriman states that President Eisenhower’s recent operation will have no impact on the Democratic presidential race. He hopes Eisenhower stays in the race and notes the illness is a routine operation. He avoids naming other candidates, calling them fine men and cites leadership as the campaign issue.
The Soviet Union's top leaders Kliminti Voroshilov Bulganin and Nikita Khrushchev sent a joint message to President Eisenhower expressing deep concern over his illness and hoping he recovers to resume his duties within a few days. The message was broadcast by Radio Moscow.
Four killed when a private plane crashed near Kokomo Indiana as the pilot apparently was blinded by the sun. Paul F Eikenberry 35 of Jolierville and Roy Bid die 30 of Kokomo were identified by wallets. The remaining two victims were burned beyond recognition.
Census Bureau advances 1954 retail sales show growth in many categories despite small shops closing. Baby boom and electricity drive gains in infant wear and shoe stores while door to door sales prosper. Food stores remain largest sector, autos strong though refinery and outlet counts decline.
The government announced the defeat of a 12 hour Peronist revolt across four cities including Buenos Aires and Rosario. About 40 rebel leaders were executed on the spot with several more awaiting execution as jet fighters and navy bombers destroyed their strongholds in La Plata and Santa Rosa. Casualties were reported near 100 though official figures were not released. Admiral Isaac Rojas declared the uprising over about midnight after it began Saturday night, blaming elements displaced from the army and civilian sympathizers of the ousted regime. The fast executions marked a brutal crackdown on remaining Peronist factions by the provisional regime.
Post master General Arthur Summerfield voiced strong optimism that Congress will approve postal rate increases. He outlined a four cent first class stamp, 30% higher readable magazine content charges, 120% more for advertising, and 30% for third class rates, saying current rates make the post office the poorest fiscal operation among major nations.
Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson warned in Waltham Mass that the new Russian leaders are every bit as ruthless and dangerous as the old ones. He urged vigilance against Soviet threats amid Cold War tensions.
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