Atom Defense Rocket Test at Nevada Site
A jet fighter fired the air to air atomic Genie rocket over the Nevada test site to prove civilians could survive nuclear warfare. It marked the first successful atomic rocket launch from a fighter plane and adds a new weapon to the U.S. defense arsenal.
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Observers Report Unusual Rocket Sighting Nearby
Observers within about a dozen miles described a rocket blazing in the morning sky. It remained visible for roughly 20 seconds before forming a doughnut shaped cloud rather than a mushroom cloud. The cloud appeared light at first and darkened to a coated, conical shape with wispy spore-like tails.
1600 Birds Loose After Truck Crash In Indiana
Deputy sheriffs rounded up on Indiana Route 27 after a truck carrying 1600 chickens lost control, sending the birds scatter. The incident led to a major rural cleanup and traffic disruption, with responders coordinating a wide-area rescue.
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Miss Universe Pageant Faces Disqualification Fallout
LAC says Miss Universe Long Beach pageant gains global publicity as Miss U S A is disqualified. The Pageant Committee action in removing the contestant boosts event prestige and shows rules are enforced, despite disappointment that no United States finalist is present.
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Miss U S A title up in air as Ennis loses crown
Maryland born Mrs Mary Leona Gage Ennis who held Miss U S A was forced from the title after admitting a husband and two sons. She received a flood of show business offers while replacements Chicago Utah Salt Lake City and Argentina’s Monica Tames moved up the ranks amid a chaotic judging sequence Friday night. Kathy Gabriel Miss Ohio became a fourth runner up and Miss Argentina voiced mixed feelings about the upheaval.
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Liberace and mother guarded after home invasion
Hollywood pianist Liberace and his 68 year old mother Frances Liberace were placed under police guard after two masked men beat her in their Sherman Oaks home. The attack, described as brutal yet not robbery related, left Mrs Liberace with a fractured rib and contusions.
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New Appointee Named Assistant Deputy Controller
Sacramento State Controller Robert Kirkwood announced the appointment of Perry Stauffer of Sacramento as assistant deputy state controller.
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Miller Fined and Plans Appeal in Contempt Case
Washington reports Arthur Miller was fined 1000 and given a one month suspended jail sentence for contempt of Congress, with three months probation. Judge McLaughlin denied May 31 conviction set aside, noting Miller answered most questions before the 1955 House subcommittee. Miller, husband of Marilyn Monroe, plans further appeals citing recent high court rulings related to congressional questions.
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West Germany ratifies historic six nation market and atomic energy pacts
West Germany Friday became the first nation to ratify the historic treaties for a six nation common European market and atomic energy pact. The Bundesrat completed ratification unanimously, following approval already given by the Bundestag.
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Gail Russell Charged in Drunk Driving
Hollywood actress Gail Russell faces felony drunk driving charges after a West Hollywood restaurant crash. Held for trial by Municipal Judge Louis Kaufman with arraignment set in Superior Court. Bail status noted and details refer to the August 2 incident.
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Brazilian Lovely in 2nd Spot at Miss Universe
An 18 year old Peruvian socialite Gladys Zender became the first South American to win Miss Universe as she topped a field of 14 semifinalists. Terezinha Goncalves Morango Miss Brazil finished second followed by Sonia Hamilton Miss England third, Marie Rosa Gamio Miss Cuba fourth and Gerti Daub Miss Germany fifth. Monica Lamas Miss Argentina replaced Miss U S A after the latter was disqualified for being married. The new Miss Universe, Carol Morris of Iowa, received a $85,000 Catalina contract and a $35,000 Max Factor tour. She also earned a $3,700 Chevrolet, luggage, jewelry and a fox stole from local merchants. Runners up and semifinalists won Max Factor awards.
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Weather Forecast Promises Warm Weekend for All
WM predicts best rapid summer weather this weekend as the town buzzes about attractive women. The piece notes a bitter critic who argues misogyny stems from girls becoming women and references a man who jokes about crosses reducing the number of women walking.
Governor to revisit Sam Sheppard case in clemency review
Ohio governor plans to give imprisoned osteopath Dr. Sam Sheppard another chance to clear himself, a development reported in The Independent. The paper notes the potential for clemency action in the long running murder case.
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Scope Builder Dies at 72 in Bohemian Grove
Capri oc. S. McDowell, USN-Retired engineer in charge of the Mt. Palomar giant telescope, died Thursday of a heart attack at Bohemian Grove on the Russian River. He was 72.
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