Missionary slain in Congo guerilla attack details emerge
Irene Ferrel, 43, a Baptist missionary from Jerome Idaho, was killed by an arrow shot by a guerrilla band led by former Education Minister Pierre Moulele near Mangungu in Kwilu Province. Her last letter warned her life might be at risk as she returned to the Congo in 1961 after induction of independence. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Ernest Ferrel, and her sister remain anxious with no word from another daughter in the Congo.
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Second Fur Theft Costs $15,000 in San Francisco
A Grant Avenue fur salon in San Francisco was burglarized of 45,000 in furs early Sunday, following a prior theft of 110,000 last December. A patrolman, making rounds at 9 am, found the door handle loose and it opened, echoing a past incident when a girl tried the handle.
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Girl Fears Kin in Peril Continued From Page AI
Fragmented text describes fears of danger in Africa during 1960 61 involving a missionary family Jean Culler and her path after studying at Poly High. It references violence against native Christians and political turmoil with Communist dissidents impacting missionary work and local safety.
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Poly
Poto
Africa
Hook Taken From Eye of Fisherman
Donald R. McLean skipper of the Freedom was injured by a fishhook embedded in his left eye and transported by Coast Guard helicopter to Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance. The hook was removed at the hospital and he was released.
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Stanton Sweetheart contest entries rise in city
Eight girls have entered the Stanton Sweetheart contest with at least three more possible competitors for the February 15 event. Coronation will occur at a grand ball after judging and a princess will also be chosen.
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Stanton
City of Stanton
Violence in East Africa prompts British troop actions
News from East Africa reports British troops reinforcing regions around Zanzibar Kenya and Tanganyika after mutinies and uprisings. Prime Minister Kenyatta vows firm discipline while Uganda imposes press limits amid clashes. Demonstrations in Tripoli demand punishment for student deaths in Benghazi.
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Tanganyika
Uganda
Dar Es Satsam
Ghana Referendum Heralds One Party State Under Nkrumah
In Accra Ghana voters faced a yes or no choice on a constitutional referendum that would establish a one party state led by President Kwame Nkrumah and the Convention People’s Party. Official statements declare the party will be the vanguard in building a socialist society.
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Kwame Nkrumah
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Swas Nkumah
Convention Peoples Party
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