Slaying Confessed by Compton Woman
Lynwood authorities report a Compton mother of seven has confessed to murdering her second husband with strychnine in Franklin Kentucky about three years ago. Naomi Gormley Lee, 39, was in Lynwood when she allegedly told officers she killed Arthur Lee, 56, at his Franklin home, with an inquest listing the cause as inconclusive though poison was suspected. An extradition order was filed to bring her to Kentucky for murder trial.
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Naomi Gormley
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Arthur Lee
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Naomi Gormley Lee
Heat wave draws large crowds to Long Beach beaches
Temperatures reached 89 in Long Beach and 98 in Los Angeles as about 125000 people gathered at local beaches. The U S Weather Bureau forecast highs near 88 today with a cooling trend expected to start Thursday. Inshore breezes are to strengthen, desert air fueling the heat.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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Ryreighter Banned By Egyptian Authorities
Egyptian authorities blacklist the Danish freighter Ryreighter after a cargo delivery through the Suez Canal. The move follows a recent shipment that sparked regulatory action and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The denial blocks the ship from entering ports as authorities review the cargo and operations.
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Suez, Canal
Tiny Satellite Tests Projected
Washington authorities say small earth satellites may be launched in early November as prelude to the Baby Moon. One or more tiny four pounders could briefly orbit Earth with mini tracking gear, but without the instrumentation of the larger satellite.
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Washington
Satelite
Senate subcommittee probes tax writeoffs for stock holders
De Tiare tea De Tiare tea quit grabbing air space needed by commercial airliners is the order of the CAB to military services. A Senate subcommittee heard a report Tuesday that 13 public 2 had paid tax-f fee bonanzas for stock holders, using sayings from fast tax writeoffs.
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Senate
Public
Planes raise noise near Long Beach air freight plans
The article recalls former New York and Chicago L noise comparisons and notes that planes now create similar or greater disturbance as Long Beach plans a major air freight terminal. It signals a citywide noise consideration as preparations proceed, with continuation hinted on Page A-16.
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Long Beach
Effort to Ease Libel Case Discussed in Hollywood
Hollywood sources report Tuesday talks between district attorney and state attorney general representatives aimed at settling the criminal libel case against Confidential magazine without a full trial. The discussions followed reports of renewed efforts to resolve the matter quietly amid publicity concerns.
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Hollywood
Dew Line completes radar net from Alaska to Baffin Island
A 3000 mile Dew Line radar network completed on schedule in 32 months will enter operation. The land based system from Cape Lisburne Alaska to Baffin Island provides several hours warning of a Soviet attack and costs about 600 million dollars. A Mid Canadian line and the Pine Tree Chain extend southern and along the U S Canada border to bolster intercept and warning capabilities.
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United States
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Baffin Island
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Navy
Powers Daughter to Marry in August
Jane Powers daughter of Lt. Gov Harold J. Powers will wed Kenneth Federar of Cheyenne Wyoming on August 21 at Eagleville Congregational Church The bride attended high school in Eagleville and Sacramento State College in Sacramento California.
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Jane Powers
Harold J. Powers
Kenneth Federar
Cheyenne
Wyo
Eagleville Congregational Church
Miss Powers
Eagleville
Sacramento State College
Board Seeks Active Role for Civic Auditorium Plan
County supervisors urged Mrs. Norman Chandler's advisory group to stay alive and study feasibility of separating the $51 million Los Angeles Civic Auditorium and Music Center project amid backers shelving plans. They praised the citizens committee and debated need, cost, and legal hurdles without a public vote.
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Los Angeles Civic Auditorium
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Warren M. Dorn
Harald W. Kennedy
Kenneth Hahn
Chambers of Commerce
Threat to Poison Santa Barbara Water Outlet
A mysterious extortionist demanded 25000 dollars in gold bills to poison Santa Barbara's water supply. Mayor Floyd Bohnette reported a threat letter, police and FBI investigated, guards were placed at reservoirs, and chlorine levels increased as Claude Phipps acted as a courier per instructions.
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Bohnestte
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Rand
FBI
Claude ©. Phipps
Phipps
Crisis hits ex senator George in serious heart ailment
In Vienna Ga former senator Walter P George remained critically ill after a heart ailment described as coronary atherosclerosis. Doctors said he survived a grave crisis Monday night and had episodes of chest pain and increasing shortness of breath during a 12 day Emory University Hospital stay.
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Martin L. Mallow
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Statesman
J. Wollis
Atlanta
Emory University Hospital
Morse Rules Out Recess in Civil Rights Showdown
Washington AP Senator Morris of Oregon blocked a move to lay aside the civil rights bill to tackle other business, demanding action. He rejected a unanimous consent plan by Majority Leader Johnson as Johnson and Knowland listened. Morse warned retreat is not acceptable and noted the bill’s passage may require delaying other legislation.
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Knowland
R-Calif
Defense and Agriculture Departments
Kohler Wins Wisconsin Republican Primary in Tight Race
In Wisconsin the GOP contest to succeed late Senator Joseph McCarthy saw Walter J Kohler Jr., former governor, edge Glenn R Davis with 108,694 to 100,041 votes as 3,345 of 3,261 precincts reported. State Sen Gerald Lorge touted a hard line stance while Democrat William Proxmire led in Madison with 79,150 votes and Clement Zablocki trailed in Milwaukee as 3,107 precincts reported.
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Hisenhower
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Anderson
Gerald P. Lorge
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Prison Board
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Clement J
Zablocki
Proxmire
Give Up Hostages in Truce Ends Prison Riot
After hours of rioting at the Montana state prison and a fire in the main administration building, inmates released as many as five guards and agreed to return to their cells if the state would study 19 prison reform demands including how officers are chosen and mail rules. About 200 National Guardsmen were on standby for a possible assault as Atty. Gen. Forrest Anderson announced the plans to review the grievances and the revolt ended with the hostages freed and the prisoners surrendering.
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Anderson
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jBbae
Non-Violent Foes Plan Nevada Test Site Civil Disobedience
The National Committee for Non Violent Action Against Nuclear Weapons says some members will enter the Nevada test site on Aug 6 as a peaceful protest. They plan Las Vegas and New York demonstrations, while AEC warns the area is a security zone and unauthorized entry will be prevented.
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National Committee For Non-Violent Action Against Nuclear Weapons
Nevada
Las Vegas
United States
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Albert Bigelow
Society of Friends—Quakers
Weather Job Drives Young Applicant Quip
An applicant joked about 30 years of weather experience while applying for assistant meteorologist roles at WM. A WM reporter questioned how someone so young could claim decades of experience, prompting the hopeful to quip that the years added up in overtime.
Crash Kills Woman for Lynwood
ANAHEIM Mrs. Anne Kroge stad 45 of 4000 Platt Ave Lynwood died Tuesday afternoon from injuries after a traffic accident at Houston Freeway and Piecentia Ave. The passenger in a car driven by her husband John Krogstad 52 suffered fractured ribs and multiple cuts. His daughter Judy Isine 15 also a passenger was not hurt nor was the truck driver Fred Dietsch 52.
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Piecentia Ave
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Kris Krogstad
Fred
Dietsch
Southgate St. Fullerton
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Judy
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