Seventy Killed in Mexican Bus Disaster
A bus carrying villagers from San Dionisio Ocaterer to Tlacotola plunged into a ravine near Oaxaca on Sunday. The vehicle, packed beyond its 90 passenger capacity, toppled after losing control on a curve. Rescue crews and locals searched the wreckage as authorities confirmed fatalities including one bus line owner, Talla Cruiz Diaz.
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Rescue on improvised raft saves 24 sailors near Wake Island
Captain Von Weien of the Pendleton recounted how 24 crew members from the Japanese fishing boat Chiyah Maru survived a breach in the hull by using a makeshift liferaft built from oil drums wooden boxes and nets. The raft carried them 29 hours until aboard Pendleton rescued them near Apra Harbor. All sailors were saved before the ship sank later that day.
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Time Reverser Dedication of Big Pine Telescope
Director John G. Bolton described ambitions for a time travel era by 1.4 million dollar Tada observatory in Owens Valley. The project, joining the Navy and Caltech, aims to explore time and space with twin 50 meter antennas and rapid worldwide reception.
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Birth of Dennis Crosby’s grandson in Santa Monica
A wife in Santa Monica II gave birth to an 8 pound 13 ounce son at St John’s Hospital. Dennis Crosby, 24, watched a pro football game from the hospital room after his birth while his family details include a previous marriage and an adoption. Separately, a Palomar Observatory report notes radio astronomy advances, with Navy funding and future prospects to observe and guide space probes.
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Port Tie Up By ILWU Due Today
Longshoremen begin a 24 hour work stoppage in Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors at 8 am to protest lack of progress in negotiations over cargo containers and mechanization of stevedoring. 4000 to 5000 dockside workers idle as a mass meeting is called at ILWU headquarters Wilmington at 1 pm to hear reports on talks with the Pacific Maritime Association.
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Thief Reported After Theft From Long Braich State College
A theft at the Natural Science Building of Long Branch State College led to losses totaling 623 dollars in science equipment. Police were notified Sunday about the incident and are investigating.
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Rebels Hit Near U S Cuban Base Capture and Clash
Cuban rebels claim capturing the 19nan garrison at Cai mantra across from Guantanamo Bay and seizing Fomento after a one hour and forty five minute fight. A rebel broadcast said a naval lieutenant was among the prisoners as two Cuban frigates shelled Malgarejo and Sevilla causing casualties. Rebels clashed with an army unit near Santiago and advanced with plans for 30 new combat battalions.
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Eight Pigeons Stolen From New York Home
Eight pigeons valued at $250 were reported stolen by owner Robert F Seguine, 38, of 63rd Street, from his home on Sunday. Police were notified of the theft and are investigating the incident.
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Wind Forecast Keeps Men on Fire Lines
Wind predictions kept crews on fire lines as California’s largest brush fire this year remained under control. About 2,700 firefighters have mopped up along an 8,167,000-acre Cleveland National Forest perimeter, with backfires still burning and 19 homes destroyed. More firefighters were to withdraw as winds eased today.
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San Francisco broker James Schwabacher dies at 16
James H. Schwabacher co founder of Schwabacher Frey stationery firm and partner at Schwabacher Co died Sunday in San Francisco. He held leadership roles as president of the Schwabacher firm and was a notable figure in local business circles. His death marks the loss of a prominent merchant and investor in the city.
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Vienna Embraces Popular Hula Hoop Craze
Vienna shoppers, led by Christ mas buyers, rushed to buy brightly colored hoops. Officials note the fad reached the city and spread through western Europe while interest wanes in parts of the United States. Wide-hipped frauleins buy hoops for themselves and children, signaling a playful trend in local life.
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