Nude Swim Party Sparks US German tensions in Offenbach
In Offenbach suburb Frankfurt a mixed nude bathing party involving US airmen and German residents led to the alleged rape of 35-year-old stenographer Mrs. Piesel Buddruss. The incident, confirmed by German police, prompted arrests of two airmen and raised the prospect of a curfew for airmen in Germany amid renewed anti American sentiment.
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Frankfurt
Amrave
West Germany
Offenbach
Piesel Buddruss
Germany
Buddruss
Miss Buddruss
James Conant
Bonn
All Hope Dies For Aviatrix Earhart in 1940s War Era
Medford Mass reports renewed doubt over Amelia Earhart after World War II ends. Earhart and navigator Frederick Noonan vanished during a round the world flight near Howland Island. Families cling to rumors of rescue by Japanese fishermen, but searches found no trace of the aircraft or crew.
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Medford
Mass
IWS
Aviatrix
Damelia Earhart
Pacific Ocean
Albert Morrissey
Miss Earhart
George Palmer Putnam
Frederick J. Noonan
Howland Land
Ag Lime
Noonan
Eather
Quizzed In Prison Riot Probes Focus on Leaders
Pleasanton reports fifteen more suspects were rounded up in the Alameda County Rehabilitation Center riot. Capt Kenneth Milgher says 123 men suspected as leaders are being questioned as deputies used tear gas. Ninety eight prisoners were moved to Greystone and Santa Rita for maximum security. Charges have not yet been filed. Jack Gleason says several men will be charged once engineers are identified.
NAACP Urges White House Action for Integration
Detroit report notes Roy Wilkins executive secretary of the NAACP called for strong words from the White House to aid the Negroes’ fight for integration. The plea signals political pressure from civil rights leaders seeking federal support amid rising tensions.
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Detroit
Ins
Roy Wilkins
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
White” House
North State Crashes Kill 14 in Three Days
A California Highway Patrol report states fourteen people died on Northern California highways over the weekend across multiple counties including San Joaquin Valley and Trinity areas. Victims include Patricia Peterson, Corning. Mrs. Josephine Eckhind, Albany. an 11 year old bride. Judy Gambia of Los Gatos. Florence Gaston of North Hollywood. Walling K White of Woodland. and others amid crashes on U.S. 99, State Highways 12 17 and 299, and Highway 10 near Laytonville.
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San Francisco
Secesi
California
Pacel
San Joaquin Valley
Patricia Peterson
Corning
U.S. 99
Red Bluff
Josephine Eckhind
Alvibany
San Pablo Ave
San Pablo Ave. Ands Sutter St
el Cernto
Gwendolyn Fernlead Anderson
James
Trinity Hospital
Arcata
Highway 299
Eur_lylia
Andersons
Cor ‘Bell
Judy Gambia
Los Gatos
Santa Cruz
Florence Gaston
North Holywood
GH. Wood
Wenatehee
Wesh
Laytonville
Walling K. White
Woodland
Napa
New Air Force Chiefs Sworn In
Washington reports the Air Force swore in Gen Thomas D White as chief of staff and Gen Cyris E LeMay as vice chief amid two unresolved issues. Overstated claims on installment buying defense cutbacks were adjusted, while a full Air Force purchasing overhaul is expected. Cordiner pay plan faces White House opposition as Eisenhower grows irritated with push to secure the raise.
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Washington
Iws
Air Force
Thomas D. White
Cyris E. LeMay
Tyage
Fentagon
Isram Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Cordiner Committee
White House
Eisenhower
Roy LeMay
Strategic Air Commander
Congress
Percival Brundage
Firemen Hurt In Blaze And Explosion At Honeymoon Story
Milwaukee firemen were injured battling a blaze and an exploding automobile tank during a secret wedding celebration at St Matthew the Lutheran Church in San Mateo. The incident involved Mary Lucille Werner and LeCummings Jr, with Capt John Figonio among the injured. A civil suit for $500,000 alleges alienation of affections by the bride’s father, Arnold J Werner, against the groom’s family.
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Milwaukee
Penn San Mateo
Moones
G. Cameron Hurst, Jr
San Mateo
Mary Lucille Werner
John Figonio
Cummings Jr
Cummings
Senate approves two for federal jobs amid disputes
The Senate approved two appointments for federal posts amid a dispute over circumstances and loyalty. Indiana’s Lea Hoegh is noted and Val Peterson, famed ambassador to Denmark, is referenced. Richard Horner of California was named assistant secretary of the Air Force.
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Lea
Hoegh
Iowa
Senate
Richard Ek, Horner
California
Air Force
License Awarded For Oakland TV
The Federal Communications Commission granted a license for Channel 2 Oakland to San Francisco Oakland Television Inc reversing a hearing examiner’s grant. The four to three vote favored San Francisco Bay stakeholding directors Ward B. Ingrim and William D. Pabst while Channel Two Inc faced rejection. Channel Two’s chief executive is Stoddard P. Johnston.
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Washington, l
Federal Communications Commission
Odey
Vhe-Tv
Oakland
San Beanchhop
Oakland Television
Television East Bay
Channel Two Inc
FCC
San Francisco-Oakland
Ward BD
Ingrim
Don Lee
Willam D. Pabst
San Francisco
KFRC
Television East
SF Police Nab 34 In Gambling Raid
San Francisco police arrested 34 people in a Chinatown gambling raid early Sunday. Twenty men and five women face gambling charges as authorities continue investigations.
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SF Police
San Francisco
Chinatown
Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery
A new non surgical treatment claims to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain. The ad copy touts a substance named Preparation A as effective and offers money back guarantee from a famous research institute, promoting dramatic results and a drugstore availability.
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Fernander
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Leland Cummings
Wyncote
Arnold J. Werner
Wagner Iron Works
Werner
Harvard
Milwailslkee
Prom
Leland
Oks
Oakland TV
Union Oil
West
Union Oil Company OF California
America
Sia
Syatorn
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