Drama In Fremont Brings Out Big Rescue Scene
A three year old boy, Jerry Bettencourt, was pulled to safety after a three hour rescue from an abandoned well in the Irvington area. He spent the night under observation and was released with bruises and a swollen ankle. Nearly 100 people helped, turning a quiet orchard block into a floodlit, chaotic scene with many onlookers cheering.
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Rremont
Jerry Betlenicourt
Irvington
Jerry
Gary G. Bettencourt
Washington Township
Ted
Boy Rescued From Narrow Well Shaft After Hours of Rescue
Jerry, 12, fell 25 feet into a concrete shaft in an empty field after his cap was removed. Police officers Duane Watson and James McClellan aided the rescue, as a drilling rig bored to reach him. Firefighters and civil defense workers helped, with Watson finally lifting Jerry free by looping a rope around his arms. The incident occurred near Hayward, California, amid a large-scale rescue effort and ended with the boy’s safe extraction.
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Duane Watson
James McClellan
Jerry
California
Kathy Fiscus
Tn Jerry
Hale
Patricia
Mel
Rosemary Aguiar
Public Works
Fremont
Alameda County
Watson
McClelan
Ian
Ken McRae
Hayward
Jer
Hlesperian
Blaze Destroys Insecticide Plant
Firefighters responded to a 12715 alarm this morning and by 12 40 had the blaze under control with mop up underway. Structural damage was estimated at 20000 dollars and factory machinery valued at least 25000 dollars. The building belonged to Western Garden Nursery owner Charles Grimshaw and was leased to the chemical firm. A truck near the blaze suffered about 2000 dollars in damage.
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Jimenez
May ‘Chinery
GOP Solon Seeks Constitutional Loophole Change
New York Republican Paul A. Finn proposes a constitutional amendment require Senate and House candidates to reside in a state for one year before election. He targets Kennedy and Salinger, arguing carpetbagger politics harms state interests and reflects poorly on Congress. He warns of future unqualified candidates exploiting famous names.
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Washington
New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Pierre Salinger
D-Calif
Paul A. Finn
U. S. Senate
House
Congress
Robert Kennedy
Massachusetts
Virginia
Fine
Florres
Kennedy
Democratic Party
Senate
Long Island
Salinger
John F. Kennedy
Johnson
Clair Engle
Pcalif
California
Finn
Johnson seeks FBI probe into kickback charges in DC stadium deal
President Johnson asked the Justice Department to urge the FBI to examine alleged kickbacks linked to a DC Stadium contract. Senator Williams charged 35 000 was diverted into the 1960 Kennedy campaign, with 25 000 said to have gone to Reynolds. White House aides indicated the inquiry could involve the Democratic National Committee and Bobby Baker associations.
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Washington
Johnson
FBI
John J. Willams
Rdel
Matthew
Closkey
Williams
White House
George Reedy
Justice Department
Reedy
Democratic National Committee
Curtain Up On State Fair Opens In California
The California State Fair began a 12 day run with Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr attending the opening ceremonies and welcoming visitors. He called the fair a real showcase of California s rich economy. The Maid of California pageant featured contestants from across the state.
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Facramento
UPI
California
Henry IV, Taylor cautions against overoptimism in business
Editorial page by Henry IV Taylor urges caution about an overly optimistic business outlook. He warns readers and outlets to weigh risks, inflation, and market volatility before committing capital, stressing prudent planning and steady measures to protect economic stability.
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Henry
Taylor
War Hero Sgt. York Dies at 76
Sgt Alvin Cullum York, famed World War I hero and conscientious objector, dies at 76 in Tennessee after 15 years of declining health. He lived near Pall Mall, Tenn., survived by his widow and several children, and was celebrated for earning the French Croix de Guerre in 1918.
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Nashville
Tenn
Alvin Cullum York
America
York
Pall Mall
Marshal Joch
Europe
Demo Loses Primary In Michigan
In Michigan's primary, Northern Democrat John Lesinski failed to unseat Rep. John Dingell in the reapportioned 11th District, as turnout showed white backlash limited. The scene also highlighted Elly Peterson's upset Republican Senate nomination and Gov. Romney's renomination margin amid statewide returns from 4,851 of 5,269 precincts.
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John iLesinski
Mich
Michigan
John Dingsellin
Elly Peterson
U.S. Senate
George Romney
Lesinski
Detroit
Af Lesinski
Romney
George Higgins
Neil Stacbler
U.S. Senate — Mrs. Peterson 204,726, James O'Neil
Edward Meany
Philip Hart
Today’s Prayer Emphasizes Shared Responsibility and Help
A devotional prayer urges readers to accept brothers as keepers and to recognize personal influence on others. It cautions strong individuals to see the moral weight of their actions and the chance to prevent others from falling over moral precipices. Amen.
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Ethera
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