Lethal blast injures two Lomita youths at home
William Long 16 and Dave Schuhmann 17 were critically injured when a volatile mix of gun powder potassium nitrate phosphorus glycerine and shotgun pellets exploded in the Long residence in Lomita. Long lost a hand and Schuhmann sustained multiple wounds as the blast destroyed a kitchen table and damaged the house. Sheriff investigators found empty rifle and shotgun shells and noted prior explosive charges by Long in the backyard.
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Harry Long
William
Narbonne Ave
Lomita
Baxter Omohundso
Trenaxe
Harbor General Hospital
William Long
Narborne
Dave Schuh
Bill Nfess
Across the Nation Security Tax Up for Millions
Millions of American workers begin paying higher social security taxes while future benefits rise. Congress lifted the employer and employee rate to 24 percent each and raised the taxable wage base to $4,800, effective with the first 1959 paycheck. Also notes births fell in 1958 and various incidents reported from Santa Cruz to New Orleans and Los Alamos, ending with a note on Gene Krup and Patricia Bauer greeting each other at Chicago Midway Airport as they plan marriage.
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Washington
Congress
Gene Krup
Patricia Bawler
Chicago Midway Airport
AP Whit
Mikoyan Flight to New York Believed Stated Saturday
In Copenhagen UPI reports Soviet First Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan is expected to arrive Saturday en route to the United States. SAS officials said Mikoyan, second to Premier Khrushchev in the Kremlin, has not publicly announced travel plans.
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Copenhagen
UPI
Anastas Mikoyan
United States
Ivavian Airlines
SAS
Mikoyan
Nikita S. Kheushchev
Kremlin
Strike ends as Eastern Air Lines engineers settle
Page A-1 brief notes that the strike of flight engineers against Eastern Air Lines is over. The item lists the event under Page B-1 with a short note on the Independent section and a 1998 context.
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Foel
Eastern Air Lines
Fires Race From Mountains To Sea Endangering Celebrities
A major brush fire swept from the Santa Monica mountains to the ocean near Topanga Canyon and Hollywood areas, destroying about eight homes and threatening many more. Some 1,200 firefighters fought the blaze as it leaped into the coast, with 10,000 acres burned. A second fire near Beverly Hills threatened beach homes and drew aid from Long Beach Navy Base and sheriff stations. The fires began in midafternoon and spread rapidly, reaching inland and along two canyons to the sea.
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Topanga
Long Beach
Topanga Canyon
Norwalk
Hivestone Park
Woodland Hills
Santa Monica Mountains
Los Angeles
Fernwood
New Year Jitters Echo Through Town Gossip
In a garbled, old-time exchange, residents debate leaving the old year behind and welcoming the new. Witty exchanges reference familiar names and a sense of unchanged daily life amid smog and hazy sunshine. The mood remains light but puzzled over the phrase out with the old.
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Arry
Amplorentos
Long Beach 1958 remembers envelopes and vows in a quirky year
The 1958 year memory spans Sputniks Alaska Democrats and jazz, with a goofy note on Mexicans Catalina and romance between Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay. Long Beach reports 86 warrants tied to West Coast intrigue. envelopes for political mailing become court fodder as Democrats and Republicans clash over district race logistics. Dr. Magis helps anchor news with a later misadventure, while a cargo plane rumor hints at progress.
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Alaska
Red
Catalina
Jayne
Mickey
Hayden, Alveraft, Co
Bellflower Au
South America
Long Beach City
College Technical Institute
Iters
Jayne Mansfield
Mickey Hargitay
Lima
Robert W. Magis
First Congregational Church
Magin
Wilton Hotel
Demos
Knight
Democrats
Republicans
Democratic National Committee
Landon
Joe Wyatt
Californa Democratic Council
Doe Raycraft
Majestic Floats and Rose Parade Set Amid Weather Warmth
Pasadena prepares for the 70th Rose Parade with 63 majestic floats, 25 million TV viewers, and up to 1 million in person along the route. Grand Marshal is Senate-elect Ly L Bartlett of Alaska. Rose Queen Parl Prather and six princesses ride a large float. Pasadena traffic cautions urge specific alternate routes and safety for spectators and children.
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Ly L. Bartlett
Alaska
Rose
Parl Prather
Caph Willian B. Kununer
Long Beach
Buremi
Long Beach Area
Parale
Tong Boge
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Setahmann
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Harry Tang
Dater
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National Office of ‘Vital Statistics
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Los Alamos
NLM
Cosiley Kelley
Los Alamos Scientific
New Orleans
Missisaigy
Coast Guard
Nb Navy
N.Y
Rode
Homes of Stars
Lin Path
Ardis Moore
Ferne Harvey
FLUE
Topanga Canyon Fire
Lang
Politicos
By Bob Wells
Sarah Ann Warner
Moon
Monroe Green
San Francisco
Green
Fount
Arbor St
Supreme Court
Catalina Island
Pasadena
Majestic
Colorado St
Santa Ana
Civic Guiter
Pasasiona
Bech
Alyantig Ave
Atlante
Gelling Ave
Lakewood Blvd
Colorado Ave
Arlene Howell
Jacqueline Ter
Long Fetch
Agay Colorado Ave
Colorado SL
Sierra Madea Blvd
Victory Park
Tasadena Polos
Clarenve HL
Morris
Thi Ave
Chile
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