Sobbing Miss U S A Denies Marriage Rumor at Finals
Leona Mary Gare, 21, Miss U S A, faced reporters at the Miss Universe eliminations amid rumors she was married and could have two children. She denied the claims, said she had never heard of a man named Ennis, and disclosed she might have driven through Manhattan Beach. The rumor reportedly started in Baltimore, prompting questions about eligibility and family connections.
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Dehydrated WM Seeks Dram In Local Weather Notes
A clipped, clipped style reports WM mentioning weather business and a rare drink to calm nerves. Algiers bombings killed 29, with explosions occurring in separate parts and casualties among unidentified individuals.
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Eyes of the World as Miss Universe is chosen tonight
The piece describes global attention on the Miss Universe pageant, noting it will overshadow local disasters and politics. It highlights Alberto Varga, a judge, and a suggestion about yearly improvements, framing the event as a universal, uplifting spectacle pleasing to diverse audiences.
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Liberace's Mother Beaten in Front of Home Attack
Frances Liberace was assaulted by two hooded men in the garage of the Liberace home in Sherman Oaks. Thepianist’s mother, 64, was kicked and knocked to the floor, suffering bruises and a possible back injury. Liberace was away at the time. Police found no apparent motive for the attack.
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Audit intake stalled on Los Angeles survey funding
Massachusetts firm Arthur Lite Co faced a $256,600 audit for its Los Angeles downtown auditorium survey. The County Board of Supervisors demanded a full audit in February, but progress stalled as County Administrative Officer Arthur Will remains unavailable due to illness. The Little Co. says it sent the requested information months ago. Will’s assistant cites no timeline.
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Bomb Call Forces Air France Plane to Turn Back to Boston
An unverified bomb report on a Paris-bound Air France Constellation caused the flight with 59 passengers and eight crew to divert to Logan Airport. The plane landed safely at 10:43 p.m. police evacuated passengers and searched the aircraft for over an hour and a half, finding nothing. The alarm originated from a call to Idlewild reservations, with Idlewild radio relaying instructions to land at Boston. Passengers reported they were not informed of the landing details.
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Fiesta Days Sale Brings Big Values to Downtown Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach retailers launch a two day World of Values sale linked to Miss Universe Fiesta Days. Stores feature special values on regular items and imported goods with clerks in foreign costumes. Ads in a special Independent section promote the event today and Saturday.
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Egyptians thwart plot to kill Nasser and cabinet
A report reveals a plot to execute President Nasser and his cabinet was foiled. The disclosure came today and details appear on Page A-5. A North ern senators split over the Civil Rights Bill is discussed by Drew Pearson in his column on Page 4-16.
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Atomic air-to-air rocket test to launch today
The U S Air Defense Command prepares to launch an atomic air-to-air rocket from an F89 Scorpion at 7 am today. Gen J H Atkinson says the mock and actual tests show nuclear weapons may redefine air defense and balance of power. Douglas Aircraft Co identifies the MB-1 Genie rocket, produced in Santa Monica, as the arming unit for the mission.
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Gas Fumes Evacuate Red Bud Village Overnight
A fog of anhydrous ammonia forced 1,500 residents to flee Red Bud Illinois early Thursday. No hospitalizations reported, plants and vegetables discolored, mayor Schuchmann Jr coordinated sirens and door to door evacuations as volunteers checked homes with gas masks.
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