Man Convicted of Slaying Jazz Guitarist’s Mother in Law
A Los Angeles jury found 40 year old Robert Mason guilty of first degree murder in the Feb 1 shooting death of Susan Jamerson, mother in law of jazz guitarist Zorro, also known as Rona Perrazzo. Mason claimed self defense as the trial recessed for sentencing.
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House Unit Votes State 260 Million for Road Reimbursement
The House Public Works Committee approved legislation to reimburse California 260 million dollars for 550 miles of roads and Nevada 5700,000 for 227 miles. Reimbursement covers free and toll roads now part of the interstate system. The measure goes to the Rules Committee for clearance before House action.
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Air Force Academy Grants First Graduation Honors
COLORADO SPRINGS Colorado 207 graduates mark the first Air Force Academy class four years after enrollment at Lowry Air Force Base. Secretary James H Douglas commends the event as one of pride while Gen Thomas D White presents second lieutenants commissions. One-third of graduates are to marry within 60 days.
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Bess Truman Returns Home After Surgery
Mrs. Bess Truman is back in Independence after a Kansas City hospital stay. She is described by officials as in excellent condition following surgery to remove two breast tumors.
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One Port Authority Plan Eyed
A California Assembly resolution calls for a feasibility study of a single port authority for the Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors. The study by the Assembly Committee on Interstate Cooperation would compare port authorities in states such as New York and Texas and report by session end.
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Vera Miles Seeks Legal Separation From Husband Farzan
Actress Vera Miles announces a plan to seek a legal separation from Tarzana Gordon Scott after three years of marriage. She cites ongoing problems but says divorce is not planned yet. Scott remains at the home while Miles tours and prepares for a Europe filming stint. their year-old son Michael will travel with her.
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Judge Warns as Prisoners Wed in Court
In Napa, Harold Ecgere Griffiths 36 and Theresa Lorraign Stafford 49 wed while facing charges. Griffiths pleads to receiving stolen property and bad checks. Stafford serves a year in jail. Judge noted marriage risks but proceedings continued as sentences await.
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Water District Petition for South L A Certified
The formation petition for a South Los Angeles water replenishment district passed its first test with 116275 valid signatures, 79367 above minimum. County Registrar Ben Hite certifies the petition meets legal requirements and transmits to the State Department of Water Resources for a hearing within 60 days, possibly extended to six months. The district would span much of southern Los Angeles County and aim to buy and distribute water from Colorado sources to offset shortages.
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