Marquess Joins Uproar Over Royal Social Squalor
London reports a young Irish noble and jazz musician, the ninth Marquess of Londonderry, backing Lord Altrincham’s criticisms of the Queen’s court. He called for removal of upper class social squalor and better royal dress, while asserting the monarchy must shed its pretensions in a modern democracy. Princess Margaret heads to Trinidad for a West Indies parliament opening on April 22.
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Silver Load Overload Problem Crashes Montreal Store
A 2 year old hearted storekeeper who only accepts silver money has paid off a large debt. A paint company employee was sent home from work with a strained back after attempting collection. The scene involves 81,700 inches of silver and a controversial coin payment method.
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Weatherman Blows Like Hurricane Tale
Weather broadcastman lectures on weather naming in a playful exchange. He explains hurricanes were once named after boys before eight boys blew the system changed and switched to girls names. The tone mimics a casual, local newspaper joke item with a weather theme.
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Merchants Question Cost of Living Index in LA
The Merchants and Manufacturers Association in Los Angeles challenges the accuracy of the Cost of Living Index which governs pay raises for millions of workers. The piece recalls Taber’s past arguments about the index failing to reflect actual price increases after the war, noting wartime price controls and black markets.
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Los Angeles
Taber Wions
Convicted Pair Freed in Retrial Murder Case
Billy G. Morse aged 25 and John H. Davis aged 43 were dismissed on insufficent evidence by Superior Judge Joseph M. Manley after a two year legal fight. Defense lawyers cited the state’s case collapse as the judge freed them at the Long Beach liquor store murder scene involving Fred Feaster in December 1953. The two had faced possible executions after earlier convictions were overturned by the state Supreme Court. Family members expressed relief as the court terminated the informations. A deputy public defender criticized the public for perceiving guilt despite the dismissal.
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Rocket nose cone survives extreme re entry speed tests
An Army three stage rocket nose cone reportedly re entered earth’s atmosphere at 33 000 mph traveling about 1 200 miles and landing within 400 yards of its target. The material withstood temperatures up to 20 000 degrees but officials did not reveal its composition. The test occurred at Patrick Air Force Base Florida as part of a long range missile program.
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KLAN Terrorists Prominent in Alabama Activities
Sparse two line snippet notes KLAN terrorists active in Alabama. Mentions Page A-16 and a sweeping campaign. References Hungary 43 and a Red regime sweep targeting opposition, Page AA.
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Suspects Deny Guilt in Drive-In Slaying
Five suspects detained after the slaying of a boy at a drive-in theater deny guilt following 24 hours of intensive questioning. Deputies aided Tor rance police in interviewing suspects from Los Angeles Willowbrook Hawthorne and other areas.
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Stars Will Have Day in Court in Libel Trial
Hollywood witnesses may be called by defense in the criminal libel trial of Confidential and Whisper magazines. Subpoenas target Rory Calhoun Tab Hunter Gary Cooper Walter Pidgeon Lana Turner Sonny Tufts and others. Judge Welker has not ruled on admissibility. Crowley plans to call film stars and newsroom figures while keeping the list flexible.
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Links Beck to Bogus Union Vote
Former head of the New York Teamsters testified that President Becks international headquarters bypassed him in issuing charters to seven bogus locals in the New York area. Lacey said the charters were issued without his prior approval as Hoffa and Dio were accused of conspiring to rig a 1956 election. Witnesses invoked the Fifth Amendment extensively during the Senate Rackets Committee hearing.
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House Cuts Foreign Aid Bill Amid GOP Revolt
Washington AP report says the House passed an aid appropriation 252 to 130 after slashing 809.83 million from Eisenhower's request, with an earlier 254 to 129 vote against enlarging the bill by 715 million. The chamber approved a 3.19181 billion fund for the fiscal year, despite protests the sum was too small.
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Burglar Evans Strikes Again at Old Table
London man John Evans, already jailed in 1952 for breaking and entering, received a nine month sentence after once more being found at the same table in a brewery night watchman's office. The curious repeat offense highlights the old adage.
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Thomas Sturrock
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Wealthy builder pleads guilty over after party disturbance
William Tietz of Royal Palm Drive pleaded guilty to counts of unauthorized public display of fireworks and disturbing the peace after a Saturday party that neighbors said woke children at midnight. A probation and sentence hearing is set for Sept. 4. fines range from 500 to 1,000 dollars or a year in jail for the fireworks charge plus up to 200 dollars or 96 days for disturbing the peace. City Attorney Willard Pool filed the complaint and considered personal drafting only if Tietz pleaded guilty.
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Girl electrocuted by iron in bathtub tragedy
Three year old Joy Darlene Fuller of 18856 Wilmington Blvd died after an electric iron, plugged in nearby, sent a shock into a water filled tub while she bathed. Brother Bruce, 11, heard a thud and, upon reaching the bathroom, found her face down in the tub. He was shocked when he reached for her. He unplugged the iron and pulled her from the water. She died at Harbor General Hospital. funeral plans are pending at Moreland Mortuary. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuller.
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Four Frenchmen Killed in Ambush in Algeria
In the Frenia region of Western Algeria, nationalist rebels ambushed two cars on Thursday killing four Frenchmen. Among the dead was Robert Tarlas, 54, newly appointed deputy governor of the region.
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