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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1959

Page

10

Pope Proclaims Two New Saints In Historic Canonization

In St Peter's Basilica Pope John XXIII canonizes St Joaquina de Vedruna and St Carlo da Sezze after dramatic rites. A miracle cure linked to Carlo da Sezze is cited as one of two miracles validating his sainthood. The ceremony includes a public plea for church unity and peace.

Vatican City UPD John XXIII Pontifical St. Peter’s Basilica Universal Church Joasquina de Vedruna de Mas Carlo da Sezze Basilica Ida Passamonti Minturno da, Sezze Tether John

Stricken Councilman Improves in Capital

Washington reports councilman Rawson Callicott improving from illness in Georgetown Hospital after being taken from an oxygen tent. Doctor James Nugent says he is “much, much better” though still critical as tests determine his condition amid Republican National Committee plans. In San Francisco Mrs Callicott was rescued from a hotel fire near the King Hotel, with firefighters saving ten from upper floors. the blaze began around 6 am and caused no serious damage to the building.

Washington Rawson Callicott Los Angeles Callicott San Francisco UPI

Earthquake Topples Buildings In Cordoba Mexico

A strong quake hit Cordoba causing several old buildings to topple and prompting residents to flee into the streets. It was felt as far as Mexico City 198 miles away, with tremors recorded at level five on the Mercalli scale. No casualties were reported. Cordoba, founded in 1618, holds notable colonial architecture.

Mexico City UPI Cordoba Tucabaya

Driver ordered to write essays on safe driving

Elroy Martinez, 16, quit school a year ago. Municipal Judge Jane Watts found him guilty of reckless driving and ordered him to complete 11 essays of 500 words each on safe driving as part of his sentence in Durango, Colorado.

Durango Colo Elroy Martinez Jane Watts Martinez

18-Unit Birdhouse Stolen in Houston

In Houston, thieves took J. M. Perkins' 18 unit Colonial style birdhouse apartment house weighing about 90 pounds. Perkins said the structure was built for the birds.

Houston Tex J. M. Perkins Perkins

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