Seven Die as Bus Plunges From Bridge
A Greyhound bus from Salt Lake City to San Francisco plunged 50 feet from the Bay Bridge after striking a concrete block in the roadway. Seven people were killed and 23 injured as the wreck tore through guard rails, trapping many aboard. The crash occurred within two minutes of another earlier automobile wreck, with no warning given about the hidden obstruction. The bus landed near the Key System yards on Helen Street, toppled railing, and caused widespread damage before coming to rest upside down.
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Oakland
Greyhound
San Francisco Bay Bridge
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Key System
Helen St
Feeing Tetophatad
Nude Woman Found Crammed in Trunk in Los Angeles
The nude body of a woman, estimated 35 to 40, was found today crammed into a 32 inch long steamer trunk in a vacant east side lot. She weighed 121 pounds, stood about 5 feet 7 inches, and had her own hair and a blue stone ring. A complete autopsy was ordered. deputies noted no immediate homicide clues beyond the trunk confinement. The trunk contained a flowered housecoat, white nylon undergarments, a brown and white checked dress, and a newspaper dated Oct 13 1931. Authorities withheld identity pending investigation.
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Los Angeles
Helen Kingsley
Gil Leslie
A Military Decision Debated Over Atomic Bomb Use
The piece argues that Korean War infantry fights rely on pre World War I era weapons and questions the value of American casualties versus Chinese or Korean troops. It critiques modern warfare and suggests atomic bomb options as a possible course, noting the discussion continues on page 16.
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Korea
Gambling Ring Raided. 14 Arrested At Signal Hill Parlor
Sheriff anti-vice officers raided the Kid Mexico Line-O-Line parlor in Signal Hill, seizing money and equipment after a front page expose. Fourteen suspects including The Kia and two women were jailed on suspicion of operating a lottery and later released on bail, with arraignment scheduled for 9 am today before Judge Roberta Butzbach in Signal Hill Justice Court. Bail amounts ranged from 250 to 1000 dollars for the listed defendants.
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Independent
Mexico
Signal Hill
Kia
Los Angeles
Justice of Peace Court
Roberta Butzbach
Butzbach
Todd
Chestnut St
Lykins
Ruby J. Lykins
20Th St
Marvin J. Knutson
Les Raiders
Realtor's Wife Disappears With $380000 Missing
Dover Eddy reports his wife Edna Louise vanished four days ago from St. Louis. He says more than 380000 in cash, bonds, and securities were taken from their home and safe deposit boxes, with sizable withdrawals from two banks and other missing items. Authorities investigate possible mental blackout.
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ST. Louis
Dover Eddy
Edna Louise
Typhoon Thelma Threatens Seas Near Guam
The typhoon Thelma churns mountainous seas with 100 mph winds as it moves northeast between Guam and Okinawa after bypassing Saipan, keeping ships safe though in motion.
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Guam
Okinawa
Saipan
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Law
Drew Pearson
Raille
Ray Tucker
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