Parakeet cage escape nets two in dramatic chase
In Chicago a blue and a green parakeet named THE BIRDS owned by Corene Speller escaped their cage at La Salle Street station. Workers used a hydraulic hoist and net to corral the birds after a long chase across pillars, finally capturing the blue on the ninth attempt and the green on the twenty sixth. A fourth grader from New London, Thomas Treland, then explained an astronomy lesson from a textbook.
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la Salle Street Station
Chicago
Corene Speller
Battle Creek
Mich
Speller
New London
Conn
Thomas H. Treland
Britain Approves U S Missiles Stationing Policy
Britain’s Conservative government wins parliamentary approval for stationing American missiles. The House of Commons backs the defense policy 317 to 261 after a two day debate, while an opposition Labor amendment condemning the plan is defeated 318 to 263. War Minister Christopher Soames warns that dissolving the NATO alliance would quickly turn Western Europe into a major danger zone.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
Christopher Soames
Boss Sets Up Swim Hours Mistaken Eclipse Caption
In Bonn Germany a schoolboy Tommy corrected a textbook illustration mislabeling a annular solar eclipse as a moon scene. The error was acknowledged by American Book Co. and will be fixed in the next edition.
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Bonn
Germany
Walter Christmas
LE Yhoughy
Tommy
Bulletin
American Book Co
New York City
Donald A. MacGregor
Airlines Wage Board Urged by White House to Act
A presidential emergency board was created to study wage disputes in seven major airlines amid threatened strikes by machinists. The board will report within 30 days on wage demands and work rule changes, as Boston and United workers vote to strike and other lines face potential action. The move aims to avert disruption of air service and maintain interstate commerce.
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Eisenhower
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Association of Machinists
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Trans World
Unitbor
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Northeast
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National Ened
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United
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Minister Leonard Boyett Shot on Rectory Steps
Rev. Leonard Boyett about 50 was shot once in the back on the rectory stoop while whittling a switch. Police say his son John fired after Boyett called him. Carolyn Boyett 17 told officers John grabbed the revolver and fired through a screen door, Boyett collapsing on the switch.
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Carolyn
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Teasing Other Tots Arm Break Sparks Stepdad Arrest
A 38 year old unemployed surveyor's helper John Lemke Van Haren was jailed on charges of corporal injury to a child and assault after he admitted breaking his six year old stepson's left arm to stop teasing. He claimed he beat the boy with a belt and later threatened more harm. His common law wife Dorothy 35 reported he struck her and threatened to kill her. Police also cited prior beatings of five month old Richard and severe abuse of stepson Tudy by the same man. Officers Vogel and Howard arrested him at home after he allegedly admitted the belt beatings and the theft motive for the boy’s earlier act.
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Michael Hall
Michael
Cox
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Edward J. Vogel
Richard K. Howard
Fast Life and Tax Battles in Quinn Reelection Bid
John Quinn, a long serving county assessor and former state commander of the American Legion, faces criticism linked to tax levels in a tough reelection year. The veteran public servant emphasizes his limited role in tax setting while highlighting his decades of service and cabinet tenure for veterans.
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American Legion
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Wood Alcohol Deaths Reach Twelve in East Harlem
The death toll from drinking wood alcohol in East Harlem rose to 12, linked to a weekend party attended by victims. Three people were arrested for possessing illegal liquor. Nine others suffered strokes, paralysis, and nausea.
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New York
Jgeath
East Harlem
Weather Ban Wheelbarrows High and Low Temps Reported
Long Beach and several cities report weather advisories and traffic concerns as a stormy pattern affects temperatures and pedestrian safety. A Kennedy family birth noted amid scattered city notices including tides and court actions.
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United State
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Okla
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Senate
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Wick's Girl Back From N.Y. to Change Daughter's Home
Miss Renay, tied to New York grand jury questions about Albert Anastasia, arrives to testify amid underworld links. She details plans to move Brenda and Marine husband, and notes dinner with Cappy Coppola. Renay says authorities may use her to wrap up cases.
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N.Y
Mickey Cohen
Brenda
Los Angeles
Miss Renax
Tress
Liz Renay
New York
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Edward’ I. Gritz
Ellis
I Mendal
Chicago
Cappy Coppola
Anthony
Cappy
Anastasia
Murder, Inc
Miss Renay
Underworld
Kimball Named Engle Chairman in California
Los Angeles Thursday was named state chairman for Rep. Clair Engle in his candidacy for U S senator. Kimball cited Engle's record as proof of devotion to the state and effectiveness in enacting proposed legislation.
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Los Angeles
Dan A. Kimball
Aerojét-General Corp
Navy
Rep
Clair Engle
U. S
Kimball
Engle
Secord
Truman
Long Beach Hotel Offers Oceanfront Dining and Rooms
The Huntington Hotel at 44 of a Bluct Long 1290 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach features baroque detailing and private-path rooms with wall-to-wall carpeting desks and telephone service. Dining room faces the ocean serving choice steaks spring greens roasts turkey Virginia ham and more. Room and meals $23.50 weekly per person. Phone HE 8 6253. Dining room welcomes outside patrons. Breakfasts and regular meals offered.
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Huntington Hotel
Ocean Blvd
Long Beach
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