Rebels claim gains as Iraqi upheaval unfolds in Mosul
Rebels said they controlled the oil rich north under air attack while Baghdad claimed the uprising was crushed. Both sides hailed victories in rival broadcasts and Mosul radio challenged Baghdad's reports as the revolt surged near Ramadan.
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Jail Mom Who Left Girl in Bar
A mother surrendered to police and was jailed for leaving her infant daughter in a Wilmington bar. Lylia Brown, 32, is held on $500 bail pending arraignment before Municipal Judge Bernard Lawler. The 4 month old, Darlene, was taken to Los Angeles Juvenile Hall for care.
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Injection stops subsidence in 600 acre tidelands area
Preliminary water injection projects on city tidelands near Wilmington Oil Field in Port Mer show subsidence halted over a 600 acre block after repressuring oil zones with water flooding. The report notes a second area of about 800 acres also sees a slowed sinking rate, with the flooded zone stabilizing for six to nine months.
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Khrushchev offers West Berlin free city proposal
Soviet Premier Khrushchev proposed that West Berlin become a free city with Allied troops kept in the city at a minimum and not interfering in internal affairs. American officials in Washington rejected the plan, stating the Allies had refused similar demands in November and would not alter their stance.
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Light Plane Heads for Rome Nonstop Run from Long Beach
Wartime pilot Bill Mullen, 25, Kerrville Texas, flew the Mooney Mark 20 loaded with 2700 gallons of gasoline from Long Beach Municipal Airport at 5 26 p m aiming to set a new nonstop distance record for a single engine plane. Estimated 40 to 44 hour flight via Houston New York Gander to Rome. The aircraft had previous crashes but was rebuilt in Texas.
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Mullen Aims Nonstop Flight From Manila To Pendleton
Tejas ace Marion Pat Bolingson Mullen plans a solo non stop record flight from Manila to Pendleton Ore. The cockpit veteran prepared after a three hour delay as mechanics checked the wooden winged plane and fuel system. He wore orange coveralls and estimated fuel burn at ten gallons per hour despite a 400 gallon tank capacity.
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Pat) Bolings
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Senate OKs four year draft extension in crisis stance
The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved Eisenhower's four year draft extension. Chairman Russell said amendments would not weaken U S resolve in Berlin. Full Senate expected to act Wednesday with the act expiring July 1.
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UPI
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Ue Wuneepernyte Eeneanes Russell
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Duncan murder case motion denied shocks spectators
Spectators applaud the denial of a mis trial motion in the Eliza beth Duncan murder case while Senator Symington criticizes the administration's defense program, both noted on page A-3.
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Elizabeth Duncan
Sen. Symington
Khrushchev Invites Brandt to Meeting in Berlin
Khrushchev surprised the West by a freer stance and invited Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt to a meeting. Brandt supported the idea, but Berlin city councillors and the council opposed the invitation, bowing to their wishes despite the mayor’s private favor.
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Marine artist and sportsman Joe Dun Gleason dies at 77
Glendale obit notes Joe Dun Gleason a 77 year old marine artist and sportsman died Monday. He was known for waterfront scenes and competitive sailing in the community. Services and memorial arrangements are pending.
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Glendale
Joe Duncan Gleason
Film Stars Enter Gin Tourney in Las Vegas
Las Vegas hosts the 1959 National Gin Runung Tournament with over 400 players, including Cary Grant, Van Johnson, Spike Jones and Helen Grayco. Defending champion Chester Wander of Fullerton, California seeks the $10,000 prize as funds benefit the Las Vegas Charities Foundation.
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Nev
UPI
Cary Grant
van Johnson
Spike Jones
Helen Grayco
Chester Wander
Iterior
Fullerton
Calif
Las Vegas Charities Foundation
Former Chief US Judge Denman Commits Suicide
Retired Chief Judge William Denman of the U S Court of Appeals was found dead in his study in San Francisco. Police said he shot himself with a .38 caliber pistol. Denman, 86, served 22 years on the court and retired in 1957 after a long career. his wife had died earlier in February.
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Leslie Denman
Rubber-Nosed Gang Robs Massapequa Bank for $72000
A four-man white gang armed with machine guns and a tear gas bomb robbed Security National Bank in Massapequa, taking about $72,000 as they used rubber noses for disguises. They dragged the manager, fired no shots, and fled in an aging coupe after blocking customers and staff.
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