Laguna Beach Officer Slain by Bogus-Check Suspect
Officer Gordon G. French was shot on the Laguna Beach police steps by Carl Law Miller with Miller then killing himself less than two hours later after a pursuit that spanned Laguna Beach and nearby motels. Miller, 33, was captured with his mother Mary Miller, 52, when police closed in at the Harry Green automobile agency where he tried to pay a garage bill with a bad $50 check. French died en route to Newport Beach hospital. Miller died at his hiding place after a pistol exchange with authorities.
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Laguna Beach
Gordon G. French
Carl Lawson Miller
Mary Miller
French
Miller
Newport Beach
Presbyterian Hospital
la Posada
San Clemente
Tommy Thompson
Laguna Thompson
Harry Green Automobile Agency
Eisenhower Meets House Democrats in Reassuring Lunch
President Eisenhower dined with House Democrats on Friday and the delegation leader said the party is eager to cooperate with the new Republican administration. Rep. McCormack credited Democrats with aiding government reorganization and pledged to support the president when he makes strong, nation‑wide policy moves.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
Rep
McCormack
D.-Mass
Congress
Settlement Ends Greenspun Suit Against McCarran Casinos
LAS VEGAS Nev AP a publisher suit charging conspiracy against Sen Pat McCarran and twenty Las Vegas gambling hotels was settled mid trial The publisher sought 225000 in damages with reports the final amount ranging 8000 to 86000 The judge dismissed the case with prejudice absorbing all parties and dissolved a temporary advertising injunction restored accounts to the Las Vegas Sun
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Las Vegas
Nev
Pat McCarran
D.-Nev
H. M. Greenspun
The
Las Vegas Sun
Greenspun
Sen. McCarran
McCarran
Oilers
U. S. Dist
Roger Foley
Foley
Gunman Robs Liquor Store on Orange Avenue
A mustached bandit robbed a liquor store at 6207 Orange Ave late Friday night, fleeing with more than 200 dollars. Ross J. Streva, 46, owner of the shop, said a man entered, brandished a .38 revolver, ordered the cash, and escaped in a waiting car.
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Orange Ave
Malian
Eee
Ross J. Streva
Brayton Ave
Theman
Streva
Valentine Day Marriage Surge Reports 23 Licenses
The County Marriage License Bureau in the Jergins Trust Building reported 23 couples obtained licenses on Friday, spurred by superstition about Friday the 13th. Clerks note many plans to marry today with varied ages and styles, describing some applicants and fashion details.
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Jergins Trust Bldg
Streva
Tax Race In California Government Spending
The article discusses a tax race between federal and state governments in California. It notes two thirds of tax money goes to the federal level and forecasts heavy tax news as the State Legislature convenes, with about 605 dollars per person in total taxes this year.
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California
Car Smashes Into Los Angeles Café in Full-Throttle Crash
Mrs. Myrtle Ann Wells, 65, of 3575 Lime Ave, backed her hydromatic car into drive and sped across American Ave crashing into the Wooden Shoe Cafe at 426 American Ave. The car smashed a wall and booths, injuring no one inside beyond Mrs. Wells who was treated at Seaside Hospital for possible fractured ribs and bruises. Blanche Becker, a waitress nearby, described the scene as diners ducked for cover.
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Ann Wells
Wells
American Ave
Myrtle Ann Wells
Lime Ave
Mrs.Wells
Wooden Shoe Cafe
Blanche Becker
E. Seventh St
Uranium Vein Found Near Limoges in Central France
French atomic scientists report a rich uranium vein near Limoges in central France with an 85 percent metal content. The discovery marked one of the world's richest uranium deposits.
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France
Paris
Limoges
Britain France split on defense cooperation
Britain and France failed to reach agreement on new French proposals to align with the European Defense Community. An official communique announced the two day talks, but sources said Churchill and Mayer still aimed to prevent a wider war in the Far East and pursue closer military cooperation.
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London
Britain
France
Winston Churchill
Rene Mayer
Far East
Godfrey and Lemay Arrive in London Amid Air Tour
Defense Department reports Arthur Godfrey the radio and TV star and General Curtis Lemay arrived in London on an extended global air tour. Earlier, Strategic Air Command denied reports of any crash, injury, or death. France seeks greater British commitment to a European defense army to counter fears of revived German power, with Britain to consider the proposals though no date for a decision is set.
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Defense
Arthur’ Godfrey
London
Curtis
Lemay
al Global
Earler
Strategic’ Air Command
Godfrey
Britain
Airport Club Loser Seeks Restitution After Losses
Robert Morris a musician disclosed in Friday's Independent that losses at Seal Beach's Airport Club cost him 33300 and led to a jail sentence on a bad check charge. Probation officer Murray Johnson reported Morris will have a probation violation hearing next Friday at 9 20 a m in Judge George Francis Morris court. He voluntarily revealed new check difficulties tied to the club and offered restitution if given a chance.
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Robert Morris
Seal Beach
Airport Club
Murray Johnson
Morris
George
Francis Morris
Probation
Dope Trade Focal Point Block in Long Beach City Block
Police and witnesses told the State Board of Equalization that the 200 block of West Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach houses the most narcotics and juvenile delinquency activity. They cited dope peddling, prostitution, drunkenness, and numerous liquor outlets, with frequent meetings between dealers and customers in that block.
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W. Ocean Blvd
Long Beach
State Board of Equalization
James T. Starr
George Doyle
Doyle
Pacific Ave
Lincoln Park
E.R. Anderson
Joseph M. Kenrick
Juvenile Bureau
Fine Weekend Weather in Long Area Promises 72 Degrees
Warm weather today and Sunday brings ideal conditions for golf, strolls, and drives. Winds fade after Friday’s gusts. skies stay sunny with coastal fog possible in early hours. Temperatures peak near 72, making outdoor plans enjoyable.
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Tong Beaen
Newport Beach Discharges Two Officers in Burglary Case
Newport Beach police discharge Patrolman Douglas James 22 and Traffic Officer Merle Coe 33 amid a burglary probe that has led to arrests of four others. Judges list Sgt Harris Cottle Jr 34 Sgt Richard Atkinson 27 Patrolman Harry Jasper 24 and ex Patrolman William Dugan Jr 26 held on two burglary counts each. formal charges pending.
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Nan Douglas James
R. R. Hodgkinson
James
Merle Coe
Donald J. Dodge
C. Newport Beach Judicial District
Court, Costa, Mesa
Harris L."cottle Jr
Richard ‘M. Atkinson
Harry
G. Jasper
William J. Dugan Jr
Hodgkinson J
Nel
James Nor’ Coe
Mercy plane crash kills seven in fogbound mountains
A U S air ambulance aircraft en route to a hospital crashed in fog on a mountain, killing all seven aboard. The Tokyo operative station reported the incident occurred Friday around noon as the plane was returning from a mission. Authorities and rescue teams are investigating the crash site.
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U. S
Ats
Jaboaru
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