Chessman Loses Bid in Last Round of Appeals
Los Angeles AP Major move in Daryl Chessman’s decade-long bid to escape execution failed as Superior Judge Walter Evans rejected his claim that the trial transcript was faulty. Chessman expected a new trial and said he would again appeal to the California Supreme Court after a 20 day stay was granted. He remains defiant, noting his next departure from prison would be in a box, and acknowledged the hearing was fair but renewed objections to the transcript. The ruling restores the death sentence, with Chessman stating his position is sound despite his dismay.
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Air Force to build 5000 mile Minuteman missile
The Air Force was ordered to develop a new 5000 mile intercontinental missile named Minuteman. A blizzard struck the western plains delivering a stinging blow on Friday as reported on page A-2, page A-11.
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Magazine Association Views on Postal Rates Ahead of Congress
A 20 page booklet from the Magazine Pub Ushers Assn argues the postal deficit and proposed rate hikes will hit magazines hard. It cites that Reader's Digest and Time Inc. pay about 8.5 million yearly, Curtis Publishing 6.5 million, while the Post Office says these are only half the cost. Continued on Page A-8.
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Bandits Bind Oilman and Family In Home Invasion
A Long Beach oil drilling contractor Albert E. Hiles his wife Maxine and her mother Elsie Harrel were bound at 4405 Cerritos Ave by three young gunmen who ransacked rooms and fled with jewelry cash and a diamond studded wristwatch. Mrs Hiles freed herself after about thirty minutes using adhesive tape and strips of pillow slip, noting the assailants were polite and careful not to bind too tightly. Police described the house as thoroughly searched with a broken mirror and scattered drawers while the gunmen escaped in a vehicle that night. The incident highlights the danger of home invasions and the robbery details include the recovered pistol and valuable items taken.
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Senate approves postal rate increases and large pay raises
The Senate backed a bill adding 732 million dollars in postal rate increases and approved pay raises for 1,500,000 federal workers totaling over 320 million dollars. It also passed about 417 million dollars in pay boosts for one million classified civil service workers. Critics say the package, including 12 percent postal raises, exceeds President Eisenhower's request and will be vetoed. The measure moves to a House conference after the House passed a smaller rate bill earlier.
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78-Year-Old Rep Burdick Marries Secretary in Arlington
Washington reports 78 year old Rep Usher L Burdick R ND wed his secretary Jean Rodgers in a quick Arlington office ceremony. The ailing veteran, just days from a hospital stay, left for a small house in Washington with plans to reunite that night. A witness noted Burdick returned to his hotel to tend to business and retrieve his suitcase.
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Metro in New Hands Monday
Metropolitan Transit Authority clears the way for New York financiers to exercise an option on the authority’s 40 million bond issue. On Monday morning the two lines transfer to new ownership, with Fred S. Dean stating riders will notice little, if any, change in service or fares as Los Angeles Trns moves to new management.
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Long Beach
Transit Authority
Bus plunges 50 feet into river killing driver and 27 students
In Prestonburg Kentucky a packed school bus careened over a 50 foot cliff into the Big Sandy River trapping 27 students and the driver. Fourteen students escaped through an emergency door as the bus sank. State police revised casualties to 28 including the driver. recovery efforts continued into the night.
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National Safety Council
Eisenhower Tooth Pulled Amid Stroke Recovery Update
President Eisenhower had an upper molar pulled at Walter Reed on Friday and remained overnight for a follow up as he recovers from a stroke suffered four months earlier. White House officials called the procedure normal and successful. Bourguiba and Murphy met secretly at Saida villa in Tunisia.
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Robert Murphy
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White House
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Weather Forecaster Sees Cloudy Skies and Sprinkles Ahead
The weather man notes cloudiness today with possible sprinkles. He adds a cautious forecast while referencing ongoing discussions in Congress about pay raises for civil service personnel.
Salute to Knowland evening turns sour in California
Washington reporter William Broom recounts a California State Society dinner amid a salute to outgoing senator Knowland. Officers clashed over party etiquette and a contested nomination process for society president, ending in a standing vote and accusations of political influence.
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