Hollywood actress Pat Mowry receives football engagement ring
TV star Pat Mowry received a Christmas gift from Paul Hornung. The ring inside a football was mailed from his home as plans for marriage remain undecided. Mowry, Miss Universe candidate in 1955, is known for roles in Sugarfoot and M Squad.
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Rails' Operating Revenue Falls Half Percent in 1957
The Association of American Railroads announced that operating revenues from freight and passenger service declined by 0.5 percent in 1957, totaling an estimated 10.5 billion dollars. The report notes the change as the industry faced shifting transportation markets and evolving usage patterns.
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Stowaways’ US plane misled by Azores youths landing in France
In 1956 two Azores youths stowed aboard a US Air Force flight at Terceira and believed they reached the United States after landing near Bourges France at Chateauroux base. They were captured after escaping the base and a court case looms over 1957 passenger revenues and related finances.
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Weaker sex statistics cited by Hearth Foundation
The Weaker Sex report claims over 200000 more men than women die in the country and seven million widows exist with numbers rising. Life expectancy favors females by six years at birth, but excess male deaths peak 16 to 24. Continuation noted on Page 4-10.
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Guards Foil Escape Tunnel at State Prison
Walla Walla guards halted an unfinished tunnel escape Wednesday as 10 to 12 inmates attempted to flee. Seven prisoners were restrained after a clash in which some wielded knives and one guard was beaten. Names were not released.
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Bob Rhay
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Auld WM Enters Gin Olt Sang In Liars Derby
The Weatherman enters his friend Gin Olt Sang in the Liars Derby again as the Tibetan tale teller aims to improve his chances by adjusting tall tales for inflation. WM jokes Sang’s chances depend on today’s weather forecast and vows a cup of kindness for Old Sang.
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GI Loans Fall One Third in November VA Reports
Home loan activity declined about one third in November from October according to the Veterans Administration. The report outlines a sharp drop in loan approvals and applications across programs handled by the VA.
Russians Urge Lands to Heed Parley Proposals
Soviet government asks diplomatic missions to carry to capitals the latest disarmament proposals from the Supreme Soviet. The notes suggest a UN General Assembly or international disarmament conference and an East West summit to ease tensions.
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Four buildings damaged in Norfolk fire
A fire in downtown Norfolk destroyed four buildings and damaged a theater crowded with about 300 patrons. No injuries reported. Fire department suspects an accidental cause as investigators survey the scene.
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Confused World Pauses to Observe Christmas
Confused World pauses to observe Christmas as nations mark religious traditions. Eisenhower grandchildren join at the White House for Christmas dinner. Mary Jean, two, wows grandfather with a kiss. Queen Elizabeth II delivers a televised Yuletide message amid global celebrations.
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Holiday Traffic Toll Sets New Record This Christmas
The 1940s holiday traffic toll rose to 190, exceeding the National Safety Council forecast of 180. Fires killed 26 and 19 people died in miscellaneous accidents, totaling 285. Unseasonably mild weather boosted travel while storms in the Midwest and Great Plains brought rain and snow striking homeward routes. Ned Dearborn urged safer driving to prevent further deaths before the homeward rush ends. The record one-day toll remains 253 in 1946.
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Miami Real Estate Broker Gil Gunson Sr. Shot Dead in North Miami
Gil H. Gunson Sr. a 51 year old real estate broker, was found shot in the back at his North Miami home, Tuesday or Wednesday, by his son Gillie after the elder Gunson failed to answer a Christmas morning call. Police say the shooting involved someone he knew and involved undelivered gifts for his son and grandson. Grace Gunson, his ex wife, said she believed he might have had a heart attack before the discovery.
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Long Beach Man Killed in Christmas Day Freeway Crash
A Long Beach man Merrill Dorman 45 died Christmas morning when the car he rode in rammed an abutment at the Civic Center freeway interchange in Los Angeles. Driver William Muller 34 is in critical condition in General Hospital suspected of manslaughter. Norman Van Zant 40 of Santa Ana was killed Christmas afternoon when his sports car lost control on a freeway under construction in Anaheim and crashed into another vehicle. A Long Beach motorcyclist remained in critical condition at Community Hospital from a Christmas Eve crash.
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Bleak Christmas for Wives of Navy Filers Missing Off Oahu
A bleak Christmas day report highlights the impact on wives of Navy sailors missing off Oahu. Scientists on Santa Rosa Island search caves as possible sites dating 37,000 years back, reported on Page A-12.
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