Arrests in Austrian vote battle as Reds lose big
In Vienna the parliamentary election reduced both Reds and neo-Nazis. 40 Socialists were arrested in the Russian zone while posters cited executed Communists. The People’s Party led with 74 seats, Socialists 73, Independents 14, Communists 4. Chancellor Leopold Figl to resign. coalition likely to persist.
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Thief Uses Milky Way Clue to Burglarize Home
Police report a burglar entered a residence via a milk bottle hiding place for a house key left by William T Laurent of 5706 Linden Ave. The thief stole 28 dollars from a bedroom on Sunday.
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L.A.C SAYS 25 Percent Tax Limitation
The piece reports on a proposed 25 percent ceiling for the federal income tax, noting supporters urge a constitutional amendment or convention with 28 states already ratified. It suggests mandatory action for Congress if 32 states ratify, with continuation hinted on Page 8.
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Firemen Battle Major Blaze at Signal Hill Tank Farm
Flames gushed from an oil storage tank at Manco Oil Co on Willow Street as sparks from welding touched off a major blaze. Firefighters directed by Chief R A Jenkins contained the fire after a half hour, with 10 000 spectators watching and traffic blocked for over an hour as the blast and smoke risked other tanks in the field.
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Driver Killed At Gardena AAA Stock Car Race
Harold E. Morse a 27 year old from Towanda Pa died after the rear axle snapped on a Bell Hower car in the 100th lap of the 200 lap AAA national championship at Carrell Speedway Gardena. More than 11 000 spectators witnessed the crash as two other accidents from broken axles occurred during the afternoon. Frank Mundy of Atlanta Ga won the race with a time of 2 01:08.34 finishing ahead of Fred Steintroner of Los Angeles and Johnny Mantz of Monrovia.
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Weatherman Warns of Cold Front and Banner Winters
The forecaster warned of a chilly draft and colder winds despite clear skies. Bundle up for a bitter day with temperatures not reaching 62 as breezes push from the north.
Actor Broderick Crawford’s Boat Crashes in Newport
Newport Beach Coast Guard reports a 32 foot cabin cruiser owned by actor Broderick Crawford and Mortie Guterman crashed into a 25 foot vessel. Crawford was not aboard the Banshee. Guterman operated it on automatic pilot when the collision occurred.
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No School Today Banks Closed In Honor Of George Washington
The birthday of George Washington observed as a legal holiday leads to closures for banks schools and most city and county offices. Washington born Feb 22 1732 is honored nationwide in today’s local notices.
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Troops to Train in Atomic Tests at Desert Rock Nevada
The Defense Department disclosed 20 300 officers and men from Army Navy Marine Corps and Air Force will take part in atomic tests at the Nevada proving grounds. Troops will learn assault tactics under atomic conditions with safety experts and observe military effects research led by Maj Gen H B Loper and Brig Gen L Strahan.
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Foothills Fire Sparks Readable Bodoni Headlines
A brush and forest fire in the San Bernardino foothills burned over 100 acres Sunday, the first February blaze in over a decade near the mountains. The Independent announces a new Bodoni typeface across pages to improve readability and modernize its look, after consultations with typography experts and UCLA journalism leaders.
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Chicago Woman Gives Birth to Siamese Twin Girls
A Chicago woman, 23, Jessica Stickney, wife of Edwin Stickney, a medical student, gave birth at Home Hospital in Lafayette Ind to Siamese twin girls born two months early. Doctors say the babies are joined at the side near the waist but otherwise appear normal.
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Jack Benny Hospitalized for Mild Intestinal Infection
Comedian Jack Benny was hospitalized at Cedars of Lebanon with severe stomach cramps and canceled a television appearance. Dr Myron Prinzmetal diagnosed a mild intestinal infection after Benny was up all night and is reportedly doing well. A filmed show featuring Ann Sothern was substituted. Benny had planned a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde spoof for his program.
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Korean War Germ Warfare Allegations Broadcast
Peiping radio aired a Pro China Propaganda broadcast claiming Maj. Roy H. Bley and Col. Frank H. Schwable confessed U S Joint Chiefs ordered germ warfare in Korea. The Defense Department lists both as missing in action with Bley's Santa Ana home noted. The broadcast timed with U N General Assembly in New York and cited a Dec 6 1952 Schwable statement.
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Reds Fail to Answer Clark Exchange Offer
In Panmunjom Korea on Monday Communist commanders offered no reaction to Gen Mark W Clark s plea for immediate exchange of sick and wounded prisoners of war. A letter handed to North Korean commander Kim Il Sung and Red China General Peng Teh Huai via a brief officers meeting conveyed the UN request. The note accompanied a plan by Joint Chiefs to Gen Ridgway for cooperation in germ warfare tests with a proposed contamination belt in North Korea using cholera yellow fever and typhus agents delivered by Sky Raiders and Corsair aircraft.
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Pilot's Wife Reacts To Radio Confession Claims
Santa Ana Mrs Margaret Bley expresses relief upon learning her Marine Major husband Roy H Bley was alive after a Chinese radio report alleged his involvement in germ warfare. She and his parents, who moved to the area three years ago, say the word brings comfort despite doubts about the accusation.
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