Tornado Tears Through Milford and Oklahoma Towns
A tornado devastated Milford Nebraska population about a thousand causing extensive damage to 100 homes and three businesses, with 14 hospitalized and a nationwide relief effort under way. In Tuldenville Oklahoma winds damaged the downtown, power outages occurred, and damage estimates reached 150 000 dollars while no injuries were reported. Authorities prepared for possible buried debris and warned of further twisters as the region faced tornado alerts.
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Neb
Omaha
Lincoln
Seward
National Guard
Red Cross
Photographer Wins Fortune By Stroke Of Pen In Syracuse
A TV photographer in Syracuse, New York, becomes a multi million air after a judge's decision. The story centers on the man’s rise to wealth tied to a pen stroke and a family dispute with his father.
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Syracuse
Nly
Blanton
Lanton
Cunningham
Dlon
Florida
George Melater
King Hussein declares martial law amid Jordan crisis
In Amman King Hussein imposes military law and curfews across major cities as he moves to quash internal and external threats. He dissolves political parties, intensifies security, and resists outside intervention while seeking to stabilize the kingdom amid regional tension.
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Amman
Jordan
Hussein
Michigan OKs Return of Scott to California
Michigan Governor Williams supports extradition of L Ewing Scott to California on murder charges in the disappearance of his wife. Scott's attorney Gabriel Cahn vows to fight the order in Current Court, insisting a fair trial is impossible if sent back. Scott claims Los Angeles authorities mishandle him and denies involvement in his wife's two year disappearance.
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Lansing
Michigan
G. Mennen Willams
L. Ewing Scott
California
Scott
Gabriel Cahn
Contaclor
Los Angeles
Ike
Veo
Comet Gets Star Billing With Two Tails At Sunset
The Arend-Roland comet, visible in the northwest, shows two tails as it nears sunset. Griffith and Lick Observatories report the phenomenon, with naked eye views possible near the horizon after sunset. Lawyers discuss extradition implications as a separate court matter unfolds in Wayne County.
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Gqhiffith
Pokesmen
Long Beach
Griffith Observatory
Ineli
Heat on Eisenhower budget draws nationwide criticism
Senators and congressmen face pressure as papers nationwide condemn the large Eisenhower budget. The public shows fading apathy toward big spending, but sustained scrutiny is needed for potential cuts. Two cases highlight wasteful government practices, including planned transport spending by the armed forces.
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Congress
Former California Woman Arrested After Bank Robbery Attempt
A former California woman, who lost her job in Wichita, Kansas, Thursday, was jailed within hours after attempting to rob a bank. The Associated Press report notes the incident amid coverage of the largest state budget approval by the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
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Wichita
Kan
Jall
Tage AB
Assembly
Ways Made Means
6th Fleet Sails to Keep Peace in Middle East
The United States moves to back Jordan as King Hussein fights to stabilize Amman. The 6th Fleet sails from Cannes to the eastern Mediterranean in a show of force amid unrest blamed on international communism. President Eisenhower weighs a Middle East approach while diplomacy continues with Jordan’s fragile position.
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Egypt
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Trusseln
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Crisia
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Thelcoln White
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Dulles
Knowland
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D-Mont
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U.S. Mill
Aides Named in Fraud Charges in Los Angeles Case
Carpenter H J Caruso and ten Caruso Inc executives were indicted by the Los Angeles County grand jury on forgery grand theft and conspiracy to defraud based on testimony from about 30 witnesses. The defendants include the Caruso company president and multiple executives connected to Berry and Berry Freeway Pontiac and other firms. Evacuations were reported in Jerusalem as Americans left the old city amid rising tensions in Jordan. Tanks armored cars and troop movements were observed around Amman and Jerusalem, with foreign legations guarded, including the U S embassy. Judge Burke’s court activity and related witness testimony from a sales training school were noted, with Caruso set to surrender voluntarily.
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CNL
H. J. Caruso
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Caruso
Caruso Inc
Long Beach Blvd
Compton
Berry and Berry, Inc
Hussein
Amman
U.S
Laula H. Burke
James V. Leary
Three Imperial Valley Quakes Shake the Border Region
Three earthquakes struck near the Mexico border affecting the Imperial Valley towns of El Centro Calexico Brawley Westmorland Holtville Mexicali Calipatria and surrounding farms. Reports said no major damage though buildings were shaken and groceries toppled. Seismic expert Dr. Charles F. Richter noted tremors measured at intensities around dx and felt across a 2500 square mile area.
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EL Centro
Call
Imperial Valley
Thunday
Mexico
Secs
California
Charles F. Richter
California Iner
Atitute of Technology
Pasadena
Menico
EL Centr
Calexico
Brawley
Westmoreland
Holtville
Mexicali
Calipatria
Irfeatinn
Two Fliers Killed In Plane Crash Near Fort Leonard Wood
A military crash killed two fliers during a mock bombing drill near Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. An officer and an enlisted man died when their aircraft struck a tree and crashed in the valley while maneuvering along a fault line on Tuesday.
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Dr. Richter
FT. Leonard Wood
Mexico
California
Weather Forecasts Turn Fire in the Weatherman's Shade
The Weatherman demands sharper forecasts after a tense reader survey. His assistant, typing a direct statement, notes plans to emphasize rain risks and hot weather while brushing aside praise for clarity.
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Brisk
Wen
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