Slaying Suspect Held in Torture Death of Attorney
In San Pedro a prime suspect, Lamar Mitchell, 18, of 707 W. F Siston, is in custody over the torture slaying of attorney Milo S. Smith. Authorities say Mitchell, an apparent accomplice, faces adult or juvenile trial as detectives say Turville and Mitchell planned the fatal beating to force reveals of a sale. Turville, 22, extradited from New York with two others held as accessories, allegedly helped escape. Mitchell's account claims a robbery motive and a claim of “up to 50,000” in Smith’s office.
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Nine Killed During First Holiday Tour
A Labor Day weekend crash claimed nine lives shortly after the holiday began. An observer noted millions of Americans hit the highways for the last summer holiday as Mrs. Yola Tidewell Green of Thomaston Georgia died in a wreck at an intersection near North Culladon.
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New Missile Fired Believed to Be Thor
COCOA BEACH Florida AP a mid range missile believed to be the Air Force Thor was launched from Cape Canaveral Missile Test Center shortly after 3 pm Friday It was the second test firing this week following the Army Jupiter launch on Tuesday The Thor rose about 3 10 pm in a white plume and stayed in view for nearly four minutes as it climbed rapidly The booster section separated briefly and reportedly fell into the ocean The missile trail curved eastward toward the sea Observers could not determine if the launch was a full success Secretary of the Army Brucker had called Wednesday Jupiter launch a spectacular success
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Magazine Trial to Visit Theater Los Angeles libel trial heads to Grauman's
Confidential Magazine's obscenity libel trial resumes at Grauman's Chinese Theater. The defense and prosecution prepare for a key week with seven witnesses set for a limited jury tour, and stars expected to be questioned only if they deny the article's claims.
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$100 Billion Freeway Plan Transforms National Roads
The report foresees 41 000 miles of controlled freeways linking every city and state within decades, a drastic increase from today's 7 000 miles. The project would cost taxpayers about $100 billion, the largest road expenditure in U S history according to the commission.
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Truman tells teachers buildings can’t replace study
Former President Truman told about a thousand Jackson County teachers that lazy parents, babysitters and a shortage of switches have made their job hard. He questioned if new buildings and gymnasiums improve citizens, saying learning comes from study and discipline. He cited weak home discipline as a prime cause of juvenile delinquency and noted teachers lack switches and face parent associations harassing them.
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Bandits Hold Up Long Beach Safeway Quietly
Two gunmen and a middle aged woman accomplice robbed the Safeway at 311 West Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach of about $2,000 Friday night. The holdup occurred quietly as customers were unaware. A gunman signaled with his companion after she cased the store, and one man ordered the clerk to fill a bag with the cash.
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Molotov Named Soviet Envoy to Outer Mongolia
Moscow announces V. M. Molotov, fallen ex premier and foreign minister, will serve as Soviet ambassador to Mongolia. The move places him in Ulan Bator, a capital of 70,000 at 4300 feet, amid a nation once under Russia’s influence with industries from saddle shops to brick works. Molotov, 87 and in poor health, aligns with Khrushchev’s criticism of Kremlin rebels and comes after Malenkov’s fall from power.
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Flu Eyed in Santa Ana Death
Santa Ana health officials said a 25 year old woman, Arlene Mitch ey Hampsher, died Thursday at 311 E Pine St under serious circumstances. The landlord found her in bed, her 20 month old son crying nearby. an UC Berkeley virus test was sent for analysis and a week for results was anticipated. Deputy Coroner Burnham ruled out suicide or foul play. the husband was at El Toro Marine Air Station at the time.
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Former Editor Dies in New York at 62
Frank J. Hause longtime managing editor of the New York Daily News from 1825 to 19a died Thursday after a long illness. The obituary notes his leadership and influence in the paper's newsroom.
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Brownell Declines Bid for New York Governor
Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr said on Friday he will not run for governor of New York and would not accept a nomination for the office. He said he would not be in a position to pursue the nomination.
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Congress Closes Torn Session Amid Mixed Victories
Washington reports show the 85th Congress adjourned after a rough session with clashes over minimum wage extension and foreign aid. Despite near misses in key bills, lawmakers touted cuts in allocations, an Eisenhower Middle East doctrine, and the first civil rights measure in 82 years, while President Eisenhower prepared to head home as officials flagged ongoing debates.
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Stassen Sees Hope for East West Disarmament Talks
Harold Stassen reported to President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles on the London disarmament crisis. He said the Soviet Union remains seriously negotiating despite Western attacks. Stassen, after meeting, said progress is possible though no agreement is imminent. He noted双方 closer than in 12 years and that a Western plan on nuclear arms reduction, a warning system, and reduced forces is being considered by the Soviet Union.
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Film Star Kim Novak Suspended by Studio
Columbia Pictures on Friday suspended film star Kim Novak for refusing to report to Paramount Studios to co star with Jimmy Stewart unless her contract was revised. The studio called the failure a flagrant violation of her contractual obligation and said she had known of the commitment for months.
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WM CAUGHT HORSING AROUND IN DAWN RUSH
A fragmented reminiscence recalls WM as a stable boy who loved horses, tamed wild and shy ones, and later became a politician after Democrats recruited him. The text notes warm sunny days and his early rising rituals, with references to gloves and co stars.
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Independent traveler Lidia Jedays in Russia
A well known traveler, Lidia Jedays, departs Friday for her first journey to Russia. The body of Benito Mussolini is returned ignominiously to his sobbing widow Friday.
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