Odd News From Around The World Dumbfound Readers
A collage of bizarre international anecdotes draws attention: a dagger laced with poison in New York, a pregnant woman in England dying, a gas blast in Burton on Trent with no injuries, and a Tokyo star fired for modest dress. London critic salacious cinema trends spark warning of box office “rust on the bust.”
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Mornchurgh
England
Burton
ON + TRE
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Gas Board
Tokyo
Michiko Madeda
Michiko
Japan
London
Bernard McElwaine
McFlwaine
Marilyn Mowroe
Dayne Mansfield
Sophia Laren
Weather snapshots and oddities from a Long Beach page
A jumble of city temperatures and tides including Long Beach 73 63 and Phoenix 99 77, plus scattered notes on Washington life and a peculiar anecdote about Mrs. Detecit’s foot size after long receiving fines. Also lists sunrise sunset times and a delivery label from 1943 Long Beach.
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Tommies Leave Muscat After Suppressing Oman Revolt
British troops completed the operation in Oman driving rebels into hiding. Sultan Said Bin Taimar's forces move to secure the area as Sir Bernard Burrows arrives to assess the situation. Troops boarded planes at Azeiba Airfield and headed to Bahrain or Aden.
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Azeiba
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Pilot Uninjured in Jet Crackup
Boise Tolalia Second Lt Luther Eiserloh of Reseda California crashed an F86A jet fighter during takeoff from Gowen Field He escaped with only dust in his eyes crawled from the severely damaged aircraft after it cartwheeled on takeoff One wheel tip tore into the ground Eiserloh a member of the Iron California Air National Guard unit began two weeks of training here.
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Avid Communist Chief in Bangkok Heads Five Day Visit
In Bangkok Thailand Premier Pibul Jehu and President Ngo Dinh Diem meet amid push for cultural rebirth and anti communist stance. Leaders plan a five day official visit with a news center and closeted discussions on regional policy.
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Thailand
Sheiland
Ngo Dinh Diem
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Brown Keeps Plans Quiet On Next Year Run
General Pat Brown remains noncommittal about his future, avoiding a September 14 deadline to declare if he will run for governor. Analysts note no personal gain for Brown to announce soon, while GOP factions hope a Keight Knowland style scramble may unfold as Democrats seek clarity.
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Brown to Run for Statewide Office Delays Stirring Debate
In a tentative, fragmentary note, Petrontus Ir signals hopefuls and anxiety for statewide races. The piece hints Brown has not announced, suggesting pressure from party allies and a possible shift toward personal ambition beyond the governor and other top posts.
Rams Police Car Drunk Driving Incident Reported
Eureka authorities reported a drunken driving incident involving a Rams Police Car and driver Dorothy M. Skinner, 58, of Eureka, who reportedly drove herself into a jam on Saturday.
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Eureka
Dorothy M. Skinner
Music for Cows in Tokyo Prompts Milk Boost Claim
A New China News Service report cites police Lt. Peter Pracissi claiming tests show Chinese dairy workers use soft light music to increase milk yield. The piece notes skepticism about music influencing drunken driving in U.S. farmers and mentions Mrs Skinner in relation to a blood alcohol test.
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China News Ser
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