Indonesian Army Arsenal Explodes And Theft Rings
A scrambled report cites an explosion at an Indonesian Army arsenal and a locksmith-turned-criminal in Mineola New York, dubbed the Hyde figure for burglaries amid Dutch-Indonesian tensions. It notes bank seizures, worker takeovers, and concerns over Indonesia’s export economy as Dutch services are disrupted.
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Santa Maria party draws large crowd at home invite
An awkward notice describes a Santa Maria home party gone large when 159 kids arrived after a daughter invited friends using a mimeograph. The chaotic scene caused a near overflow of the residence as the event spiraled beyond expectations.
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Girl, 16, Runs Away With Infant Sister
Philadelphia police search from Charleston to New York for Lena Scott 16 who fled home with her four month old sister Christine after quarrel with mother over dating. Lena, described as stocky with a ponytail, took $25 cash and two packs of mill and baby clothes in a taxicab. Christine is with Lena. mother Mary Scott 35 works while father is in Charleston. Detectives say Lena may head to relatives in New York or Charleston to see her father.
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New York Warns On Christmas Tree Fire Hazards
A Saturday warning from New York City fire officials cautions residents about Christmas tree fire risks and urges precautions to prevent blazes during the holiday season. Safety tips include keeping trees watered and away from heat sources as colder weather approaches.
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Bus Strike Threat in LB Ended and Negotiations Move On
The Long Beach bus strike threat ended as negotiators reported cooperative efforts to avoid service disruption. A tentative contract includes a 0.5 cent retroactive raise to October, automatic raises every five months, and a contract expiry May 31, 1959. Current wages are $1.90 for drivers, $2.18 for mechanics, and $2.28 for readmen. The deal adds health welfare and pension improvements, four weeks vacation after 23 years, three weeks after 12, and overtime rules. If the contract is rejected, a strike could occur within 48 hours. About 55,000 daily riders rely on 275 employees. A first meeting between Metropolitan Coach Line and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen is set for today in Los Angeles, with Federal Mediator Marty Malcolm presiding.
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Metropolitan
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Life at Huntington Hotel Offer Ends With Private Baths
Fragmentary OCR describes a Huntington Hotel on 1290 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach area. Mentions private baths, wall to wall writing, telephones, daily mail, and a dining room by the ocean. Advertised price listed as 24.50 for room and meals per week, with vague references to weekly stays and outside public areas.
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Weather highs and lows reported by the Weather Bureau
United States Weather Bureau records show city by city temperatures with highs and lows for Long Beach Los Angeles Omaha Las Vegas Chicago Seattle Detroit San Francisco New York Boston Portland Denver Salt Lake City and other locales. Tides indicate high tides around 6.3 feet at Georgia mile and 10:87 pm with low tides near 1.9 feet and later highs of 8.2 feet and 3.8 feet on Tuesday. Sunrise and sunset times listed as well.
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Unsigned U Sounds Loud in Quiet Mail Delivery
In a small town postal clash unfolds as residents report loud U sounds from mail trucks, yet the correspondence remains mailings, with officials urging calm and promising review of delivery routes and equipment.
Nixon Buys Spectacles For Reading Speeches In Washington
Vice President Nixon has begun wearing glasses after a recent physical. He bought several pairs to help with reading speeches and citations, noting candlelight and long readings at a White House dinner to the King of Morocco. He described extemporizing portions of the citation due to poor lighting and his reach.
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Nixon
White House
Morocco
Subside threat in Long Beach sparks compulsory bill push
Fast Life notes rough days ahead as Long Beach faces subsidence. An Assembly Interim Committee will hear oil operators claim extraction does not cause subsidence and oppose compulsory measures. Long Beach seeks a compulsory bill to address the issue.
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Ruptured Men Gift Offer Promises Relief and Trial
An advertisement from Kansas City Missouri promotes a nonrestrictive rupture supporter with a thirty day trial and a $3.50 gift. It claims thousands have benefited over the last year and asks readers to request a descriptive circular from the Physicians Operation and Appliance Company at 2906 Main, Kansas City 8, Missouri.
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