Ex-Scandal Editor Slays Wife and Self in Taxi
New York police say Howard Rushmere, former editor of Confidential Magazine and ex Communist, killed his wife a former Powers Model with a pistol in a taxi on Friday night as the vehicle headed to a police station. He then shot himself in the head. The couple had separated two days before Christmas.
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Howard Rushmere
Confidential Magazine
Powers
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Sen
Joseph McCarthy
Communist Hunting Investigation Committee
97Th St
Madison Ave
Red Scientist Defects to United States from Poland
Jerzy Leon Nowinski a Warsaw University mathematician and noted Polish scientist sought asylum in the United States saying he fled Communist rule for freedom. He arrived Nov 16 and his wife Maria Francizka and daughter Kristina were already safe in England with plans for asylum approval followed by final family asylum.
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West
Jerzy Leon Nowinski
University of Warsaw
Poland
Johns Hopkins University
Washington
Nowinski
Hopkins
Maria Francizka
Kristina
England
FBI Berge
Atty
Gen. Rogers
Cold Grip Weather Caps East and Midwest
The report notes extreme cold across the East and Midwest with subzero readings in Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa and Canada. Heavy snow accumulations up to 28 inches stretch from New York near Lake Ontario to Oswego County. Frigid winds and storms hold ground while a thermoplasticity scientist Dr Nowinski comments on Russia and missile progress.
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Wis
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Rockford
Old Forge
Dubuque
Iowa
Russia
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Mid- United States
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Towa
Sile
South
Florida
World Population Projections in UN Yearbook
A brief column notes rapid population growth with estimates in a United Nations Yearbook. It states global population increases per minute and day, projects reaching 5.4 billion by century's end, and hints at continued discussion on page A-6. The piece cites UN estimates from multiple regions.
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Rome Still Burns Star Apologizes
Maria Meneghini Callas sent a letter of apology to President Giovanni Gronchi after walking out of Bellini Norma amid a Rome audience of about 3,000. Critics blamed her temper more than her voice while her illness was cited by doctors. Her husband Milan financier Giovanni Batista Meneghini disputed the need for an apology.
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Giovanni Gronchi
Rome Opera
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Bellini
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Fiusie World
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Callas
Gallas
Milan
Giovanni Battista Meneghini
Elsa Minell
Miss Callas
WM’s Tune Brings Tears at California Here I Come Recital
An elderly California native sobs as WM struggles with the piano during a recital of California Here I Come. A gray-haired man mutters dismissively, ambushing the touching moment with a curt remark.
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Sid
Hillary Reaches U.S. South Pole Station After 1200 Mile Trek
Sir Edmund Hillary, 38, from New Zealand, completes a 1200 mile polar crossing to the U.S. South Pole station, linking with 17 Americans after a 70 mile sprint in 24 hours. He had radioed the Scott Base message Friday and braved soft snow and crevasses, noting fuel reserves and tractor wear.
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Mt. Everest
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Scott Base
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Nim
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Fuchs
Scott
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Boy Confesses Slaying Mother After Park Lure
In Bayonne New Jersey a 15 year old boy lured his mother to a park with a ruse then attacked her with a knife and robbed her of $48 before slitting her throat He allegedly dragged the body and returned home Police say the juvenile was charged with delinquency The motive linked to his dating dispute with a girl and authorities note the mother Mrs Mary Gaydos 36 was killed near Veterans Park and the home farm weekend plan was cited in the investigation
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Eisenhower
Veterans’ Park
Charles Finn Sentenced for Touching Argo Lane Dispute
Charles Finn of the Flying Twins received two days in jail after touching the argo lane, a key point in a four year civil dispute. A six member federal civil rights commission was sworn in Friday to address tough issues.
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The
Flying Twins
Long Beach Police Nab Escapee in Shot Race
An honor farm escapee, Daniel Frangiu tto, 25, from San Diego, fled from a bar on 624 Long Beach Blvd and was tackled by Officers William G. Stull and Allan G. Evenson after Stull fired three shots in the air. Police recovered a revolver and $114 from the suspect’s car. He had escaped Wayside Honor Ranch prison farm and is wanted for liquor store holdups in Santa Monica and Culver City.
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Honor Ranchero Prison
Santa
Mohica
Culver City
Tests of Giant ICBM Planned Tests of Giant ICBM Planned
The Air Force announced that future ICBM testing will fire missiles from Camp Cooke AFB across a 5,000 mile Pacific range as graduation training for crews. Officials said there would be no immediate firings, with launches limited to dummy warheads and rare demonstrations.
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Air Force
Air Force Base
Pacific Ocean
Here
Algo
Air
Pacific
Mary
Power
Schriever
Army Brass Talks in Vain at Bristol School
Four British army officers including a major general and a brigadier spoke at a Bristol school to promote army careers but failed to sway students. Only one boy listened and chose to become a pharmacist.
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Bristol
England
Polaris funds sought for atomic submarines with missiles
Washington reports the Defense Department will request Congress funds to build three atomic powered submarines armed with 1500 mile Polaris missiles. The push aims to accelerate production to ensure readiness once Polaris is deployed. Navy plans include submarines capable of launching missiles from under water within two to three years. The Navy currently has 19 nuclear powered submarines afloat or under construction, including four designed for the Regulus missile.
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Defense Department
Congress
Navy
Dfileiala
Johnson says Gaither report likely kept from investigators
Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson said he is not optimistic the White House will release the Gaither report to congressional investigators. He voiced confidence the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee can uncover all facts and proposals to strengthen U S defenses, while denying charges that Democrats are politicking with the inquiry. He offered staff access to Republicans for a briefing and noted improvements in the ongoing investigation.
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White House
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Flanders
Congress
Subcommittee
Pomona College Awards $1.3 Million Biology Building Contract
CLAREMONT CP Pomona College trustees on Friday awarded a 1.3 million dollar contract for the construction of a nine biology facility on the campus.
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Pomona College
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