Atomic blast to be televised live from Nevada test site
ABC announced that next Tuesday’s atomic detonation near Las Vegas will be televised with hour precise timing. A large press corps and over 200 staff will witness the blast from News Knob hill four miles from ground zero as footage is relayed to Los Angeles via a system linking Mt Wilkon and Yucca Range for nationwide coverage.
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Mt. Wilkon
Los Angeles
Tig
Passenger says plane jinxed from start
Phoenix resident Joseph Koreness recalls the C-46 airliner crash near Los Angeles after leaving New York and Amarillo with a rough flight and a failing oil cooler. He describes crying, farewells, and the fear of servicemen and other passengers as the ship faced weather and delays before crashing.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Joseph Koreness
Los Angeles
Koreness
United Press
New York
Lou Powell
Burbank
Amarillo
Republican rift over Hosmer endorsement sparks intra party discord
The Republican assembly endorsed Hosmer amid a feud over alleged stacking of the meeting. Many attendees resented the process and accused organizers of bias, reflecting a broader struggle within the party as it battles Democrats.
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Republican Assembly
Hosmer
Twins Arrived for Clerk Robert Howard and Loree Howard
Loree Howard delivered twins at St Marys Hospital yesterday to clerk Robert Howard of the Municipal Court. The event, confirmed by X rays, was a expected duplicate birth. Mother and babies, a boy and a girl, are reported doing well along with the father.
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Harry F. Keeler
Loree Howard
St. Mary's Hospital
Howard
Passengers Hurt In Two Car Collision
Two cars collided early today at Second St and Esperanza Ave injuring John Sanders 22 of Huntington Park with a cut forehead and Phyllis Mullins 26 of Upland with a bruised leg. Also listed are Di and Lin Hoopes 24 of S018 5r BeltNower Blvd with unspecified injuries.
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Second St
Esperanza Ave
John Sanders
Huntington Park
Phyllis Mullins
Upland
Lin Hoopes
BeltNower Blvd
Bellflower Man Hurt In Auto Crash Near Cerritos Drive
Bellflower resident Ralph R. Mack 30 of 5999 Pep. Perret was injured last night when his car hit a parked vehicle on San Antonio Drive near Cerritos Drive. He was treated at Seaside Hospital for nose and rib fractures and facial cuts by police reports.
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Plane Falls Near L A. 29 Die In Canyon Crash
A passenger plane traveling from La Guardia with stops in Cleveland Amarillo and Phoenix crashed in a windswept canyon near southeastern Los Angeles County. Pilot Louis Pawel reported trouble at 433 am and the craft struck a hill then another slope, bursting into flames. The wreckage, spread by gusts and fog, was found around 10 am. 29 fatalities confirmed.
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Bone Beach
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Ta Habra
la Guardia Field
New York
Cleveland
Amarillo
Phoenix
Sheriff's
On Guard as Well Blows Near Hilltop Cafe
Police blocked back roads on Signal Hill after Shell Oil's Martin No. 4 well blew in at 9 50 P.M. when a salvage crew cut pipe at 2200 feet with dynamite. Gas, sand, air, and rocks spewed as officers and firefighters kept watch by mid afternoon awaiting flare or ignition.
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Signal Hill
Trolfic
Shell Oil
Weather Reported High and Low Temperatures
The United States Weather Bureau reported the day's high and low temperatures. Data reflects regional readings and standard meteorological measurements for precision in daily weather summaries.
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United States Weather Bureau
Jury Selection Begins In Lenahan Trial Case
Jury selection started yesterday in Superior Judge Joe Rayerall's court for Jack Lenahan, 46, former Sarong Club operator, on charges of receiving stolen property. Trial may last about 30 days, with selection resuming Tuesday. Lenahan is accused of buying cigarettes, jewelry, and whisky from a Southland burglary ring.
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Jack Lenahan
Signal Mll
Joe Rayerall
Lenahan
Sarong Club
Southland
Efense
Andrew McConnell
Richard J. Tobey
Burglars Take $300 Loot In Three Home Thefts
Police report three burglaries where culprits fled with cash and items. Mrs Georgia Huckingham of 2321 Fashion Ave Little Lindberg lost her wallet and 62 dollars. Ivy Graham of 1134 Pacific Wise reported a 75 dollar radio recorder missing. Two imitation pearl necklaces valued at 145 dollars were taken from Witt Judson Ave home.
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Georgia Huckingham
Fashion Ave
Little Lindberg
Witt Judson Ave
Ivy Graham
Pacific Wise
Crash list names crew and passengers aboard the King flight
The North Continent Airlines manifest lists pilots Lewis Powell and Charles Waldren among many passengers and crew aboard the King crash near Los Angeles. Names include Harriet Parmelle, Tony Branford, Robert Alexander, S. Herszkovietsen, J. Lange, M. Sonedile, B. Yahn, Pfc John Baird, and others across various cities, indicating an extensive roll call of those aboard.
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Burbank
North Continent Airlines
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Los Angeles
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Lewis Powell
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Saint
Charles King Waldren
Tony Branford
Bure Bank
Harriet Parmelle
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Whittler
Robert Alexander
Éutra
Ad Grese
Ibarra
S. Herszkovietsen
New York City
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Little Canyon
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Flushing
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Great Neck
N.Y
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Jamaica’ Plains
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Jamaica Plains
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Methpage
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Cohnes
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Pfc
John Baird
Jamaica
Pavits
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San Jose
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