Chuckles In The News
A roundup of quirky UPI items from across the country. Chaos at Mt Gleaton Junior High amid bomb threats that never existed, a dog Fritz inhaling exhaust fumes for kicks in Vermillion, boxing return in Leesburg after four years, Jersey City to close free baths as home standards rise, and a Kyoto dog named Kuri awarded for returning money found on the street.
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UPI
Mt. Gleaton Junior High School
Chris Anderson
Fritz
Anderson
Kyoto
Japan
Inday
Kuri
CNPA Announces Newspaper Awards Across California
California Newspapers Publishers Association released winners and honorable mentions for its Better Newspaper Contest. Honors cover Best Spot News, Sports, Editorials, Women’s Interest, and General Excellence across multiple circulations from Los Angeles to San Diego, Oakland, Fresno, and beyond.
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Los Angeles
California
Pidlishersi, Assn
Hayward Daily Review
Palo Alto ‘Times
Fullerton Daily News Tribune
Makersfield Californian
Grange Daily News
Burbank
Daily Review
San Francisco Chronidte
Redwool City Tribune
Los Angeles Examiner
Oakland Tribune
Santa Rosia Press Democrat
Long Beach Independent
Pittsburgh
Post Pisbaleh
Concord Transcript
Los Angeles Times
Walnut Creek Sun
Visalia Times- Delta
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Sanford Sentinel
Brawley, News
San Diego Union-Evening Tribune
San Jose Mercury; & News
San Bernardino San-Telegram
Riverside Daily Press Enterprise
Tanford Sentinel
Fontana Herald-News
San Francisco Call-Bubie
Bay
Hlanford Setinel
Hanford Sentinel
Fowaiateratl- News
San Frese
San Diego Union
Riverside Daily Enterprise
Hollywood Citizen-News
Berkeley
Daily Gazette
Inla Monica Evening Outlook
San Diego Evening Tribune
Monor
Long Beach Press
Telegram
Anaheim Billetin
Vigalia Trrdes
Delta
Tulave
Advance Register
Santa Paula Chronicle
Palo Alto Times
Richmond Independent
Oswald Press-Courier
Los Angeles A Miner
San Jose Mercury
Orange Daily New
Conco
Daily Transcript
Costa Mesa Globe Herald & Files
Finch Murder Trial Tells Wife's Last Words
In Los Angeles a jury hears doctor testimony as Barbara Finch utters a last line about scams and tragedy. The defense cites accident while investigators probe motive for a divorce, detailing a garage confrontation and a fatal discharge.
Alaska Senate moves to legalize certain lotteries and events
In Juneau the State Senate approved a bill to sanction forms of lotteries and raffles such as church and fraternal fundraisers, salmon derbies and the Nenana Ice Classic. If enacted, tickets at 1 each could trigger large prizes when the ice breaks on the Tanana River.
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Juneau
State Senate
Maska
Tanana
Nenana
Alaska
State Department of Public Safety
Ralph Moody
Anchorage
Dining Out Availability Expands Across Thousands of Eateries
Dining out options grow as Americans can access about 330 1 000 restaurants cafeterias lunch counters refreshment stands and taverns.
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Iimericans
Plane Crash in San Francisco Kills Three
SAN FRANCISCO AD reports a plane crash Friday night near the University of California Medical Center left three dead and a fourth severely injured. Pilot Anthony Kirsimayi, 27, of Santa Clara, and John Prew, 21, of Redwood City died at the scene, while Joseph Pardo, 34, of Redwood City, died eight hours later after being trapped in the wreckage. The aircraft, returning from Napa work, hit a eucalyptus and stalled amid drizzle. rescue teams located the wreckage after about three hours.
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Joseph Pardo
Redwood City
Anthony Kirsimayi
Santa Clara
John Prew
Tresiren
Napa
American Shower ! Door Co
San Carlos
University of Caliifornia Medical Center
Mt. Sutro
The
Treas
Almanac Today Highlights Historic Events and Weather Note
Almanac notes today as Saturday February 6 with Mars Jupiter Saturn and Venus visible. Historical highlights include France recognizing the U S in 1778 and Alabama expelling its first Negro student in 1956. Quote warns watch temper for quick boiling.
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University of Alabama
Monday Decision on Chessman's Appeal
United States Circuit Court of Appeals judge said he would decide by Monday morning whether to send convicted killer Crryl Chessman back to the appeals court for a review of his death sentence. Chessman, 38, faces execution in San Quentin for kidnapping with bodily harm of two Los Angeles women. The defense challenged trial transcripts and notes, while prosecutors argued the transcript accuracy is crucial to the case.
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Tucson
Ariz
Crryl Chessman
Mondiay
Elvlianl J. Chamber
U.S
Chessman
Appeals Court
Chesman
San Quentin
Calif
JMS
Los Angeles
U8. Supreme Court
Chambers
Arlo E. Statth
California
Regina Johnson
Mary Alice Mesa
Loyola College
Wirin
Davis
Ernest R. Perry
Stanley Praser
Chine
Smith
Fraser
New York Sniper Wounds Two Pedestrians at Empire State Building
A mysterious sniper fired on pedestrians near the Empire State Building in midtown Manhattan over three hours. Kathleen Cleary, 44, of Brooklyn, and Knute Kyryk, 38, of Brooklyn, were wounded but in good condition after treatment. Police searched the area with no clues as of press time.
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New York
Evhpite State Building
Thia
Midtown Manhattan
Kathleen Cleary
Brooklyn
Hil Street
Grandson of Chiang Cited in Oakland Speeding Case
Chiang Kai-Shek’s grandson Alan Chiang, 5, a student at Armstrong Business College, faced possible jail for speeding 80 mph on an Oakland boulevard. He sought diplomatic immunity. Municipal Court judge delayed ruling to Feb 11, noting potential conflict with court policy on jail sentences for speeding. He is son of Lt. Gen. Chiang Ching-kuo.
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Oakland
Calif
Chiang Kai-Shek
Alan
Chiang
Nyeday
Armstrong Business College Fere
Patrick Pichi Sun
I Municipal Court
Charles W. Fisher
Tim
Chiang Ching-kuo
Texas Leader Anson Jones, Last Republic President, Dies
Dr Anson Jones, last president of the Republic of Texas, died in 1858. He led Texas to statehood, shaping early state history and political development. His death marks the end of an era in Texas leadership and heritage.
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Republic of Texas
Anson Jones
Judge Favors Life Sentence For Chessman
Gov Brown quoted Judge Louis E. Goodman saying he would commute Caryl Chessman’s death sentence to life without parole while acting with humanity. The case involves a sex offender’s appeals to avoid San Quentin’s death chamber. Chessman was scheduled to die February 19. his latest appeal was before Chief Judge Richard Chambers in Tucson.
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NTO
Redmund O. Brown
Louis E. Goodman
San Francisco
Caryl Chessman
San Quentin
Bas Chamber
Brown
Chessman
Angeles
Johnson Won't Seek 1960 Presidential Bid At Western Confab
Sen. Nymon Johnson at the Western Democratic conference in Albuquerque said he will not seek the 1960 presidential nomination. He refused to commit to a bid if pressed at the Los Angeles national convention, and defended his liberal record while criticizing Eisenhower era Republican policy.
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Njm
Nymon Johnson
Los Angeles
Texas
Jolingon
Tle
Johnson
Pan
Ziffren
California
Critren
Newman
Pele
Jarvis
Congress
Senate
Tenan
Seaate
Johson
Eisenhower
Bec
Agriculace
Bara Benson
Earth
Aulee
United States
Elvatiere
Edmund
Pat) Brown
Brown
Sun Valley
Idaho
Statewide Weather Forecast for Northern and Central California
Fair and warmer conditions split by region through Sunday with morning fog and low clouds in parts. Northern coast possible rain on Cape Mendocino. Bay Area partly cloudy tonight through Sunday with little temperature change. Sacramento and valleys expect slightly warmer days, fog patches mornings, highs mid 50s to mid 60s, light to variable winds. Monterey Bay to Santa Maria coastal areas fair with morning fog, variable winds up to 15 mph.
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Californ Fair
Warner
Cape Mondocino
Coasta
San Francisco Bay Area
Mt. Shasta-Siskiyou
Sierra - Nevada
Northern Ranges
Sierra
Sacramento Valley
San Joaquin
Sivilias
Liversmore
Santa Clara Valley
Monterey Bay
Santa Maria San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria
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