France minister and Lecourt eyed ticket heist case
A garage owner Barrier faces a legal storm over 2 500 parking tickets placed on cars in a legal zone near his shop. He appealed to France's Finance Minister Pierre Pellin and Justice Minister Robert Lecourt to cancel the tickets. The case threatens potential penalties totaling 347 629 francs and up to 170 years in jail, starkly illustrating the extent of the alleged scheme. The report also notes opera star Blanche Thebom's reception in Moscow after a three week tour and describes Russian audiences as initially restrained before warming to her Carmen performance.
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Committee leaves littered milk carton with reward note downtown
A Keep Detroit Beautify committee placed a milk carton with a $16 reward for picking up litter at a busy downtown intersection. Passersby numbered in the hundreds as the carton sat, a member chased it, recovered the money, and the group dispersed discouraged but wiser.
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Bridge on the River Kwai Tops National Board Awards
The Bridge on the River Kwai won top honors at the National Board of Review 87th annual film ratings. David Lean earned best director and Alec Guinness was named best actor, with Sessue Hayakawa voted best supporting actor for his role in the film.
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Weather makes a hot dog blanket backfire in California
A weather report notes a heated electric blanket used at Atherton California caused a doghouse fire after shorting out. Penny the dalmatian was unharmed but the blaze burned the doghouse and threatened the home before crews doused it. High tides were forecast at 5.4 feet with a 1h25 a.m. incident time and sunset at 6: something.
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Giant 300000-ton Crair Silo Opens in Long Beach
A colossal grain storage facility, touted as one of the world’s largest, was placed in service near Court, Los Angeles County. The 300,000-ton silo, built for the Seboxentine government to store grain during surpluses, was opened amid efforts to expand national grain reserves.
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French Bride in Tears Arrives for Husband's Death
Nicole Wilson, 25, arriving in New York from a liner at the pier, sought her husband George Wilson, 24, an Army engineer. He had died Friday night in France after serving near Orleans. A forged check led to a market arrest of Frank Wheelus, 42, as the event unfolded. The bride had planned a life in Yonkers with plans for permanent residence in the United States.
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Hope Dims for Warra Freighter Crew of 28
Rescue fleets from Britain Norway West Germany the Netherlands Denmark and Sweden searched the North Sea for 38 missing crewmen of the British freighter Warra as a dangerous storm raged off the Norwegian coast. Lifeboats and lifebuoys were found adrift while oil slicks spread, with no signs of survivors.
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Robbers Take Cash and Checks in $15,000 Grocery Heist
Gunmen abducted Mr. and Mrs. Groo at their Oakland home and forced them to open two safes at a nearby grocery. They fled with $15,000 in cash and checks after threatening to throw acid in Mrs. Groo’s face. The crime occurred early Monday with the suspects using a car previously listed in the advertisement.
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Scott Defense to Appeal on New Evidence
Los Angeles reports that Scott 61 was convicted of murder in the long missing wife Evelyn 63. The life sentence was postponed until after Christmas. Defense attorney P Basil Lambros said he will appeal, citing new evidence from a mystery witness from St Louis Scott's former hometown.
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Rackets Face New Inquiry Into Labor Racketeering Case
Washington reports a field probe into alleged connections among gangsters, union officials, and an international labor movement. The Senate rackets committee studied hearings across major cities, tying to a 1950s mob past, with Kennedy leading the investigation and McGovern absent.
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Nikita Optimistic on World Peace Says Khrushchev Hopeful
London LP Moscow Radio 1 reports Nikita Khrushchev told a British editor on Monday night he is now more optimistic than ever about the chances for world peace.
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Roadblock Warnings Urge Safe Driving Over Holidays
Officials set up county roadblocks to curb drunk driving as holidays approach. They warn drivers about breath tests and possible jail time, fines, or license suspensions for those found intoxicated. Authorities hope common sense and sobriety reduce deaths and serious injuries in the coming ten days.
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Meadow mice outbreak hits California fields
Reports from Sacramento indicate severe meadow mouse infestations across North California agricultural zones. The situation worsened Monday as farmers faced crop damage and heightened pest pressures, with authorities urged to implement control measures.
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