Threat Story Frees Man on Bookie Rap
A Los Angeles case ends in acquittal after a defendant testified that a police sergeant threatened him. Judge Ralph K. Pierson questioned the timing of arrests and noted possible bias while noting the sole prosecution witness described a betting action linked to Tony Ungaro and others from a January raid on alleged bookmaking.
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Scott Fails in Freedom Writ Plea
Detroit reports Scott Cohn and Ungaro denied freedom writs to halt extradition to California for the murder of a wealthy wife and forgery, grand theft, and other charges. Extradition to Los Angeles could be delayed pending California warrant actions and state Supreme Court review.
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Ewing Beott
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Scott
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Gabriel Cohn
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Los Angeles
Cincuit Iudak
Miles N.culehan
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Mie
Wayne County
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Joseph T
Peter
J. Mirich
Ike Drafts Radio Plea for Budget
President Eisenhower plans one or two radio TV addresses to urge adoption of his 714.8 billion dollar budget. He told reporters no quick cuts in spending and called for easing world tensions to permit trimming current enormous expenditures. He voiced full support with Secretary Humphrey on tax measures and noted Humphrey hopes to leave the cabinet eventually.
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Waiting for Uncle to Die and Tidelands Funds Dwindle
A columnist recalls a long wait for title lent funds needed for city projects. The Mallon decision limited tides oil revenue, with Side Legialaigre taking half of the oil. Subsidence and harbor repair costs threaten the remaining funds, delaying planned city improvements and signaling continued obligations.
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Legialaigre
Refund Ordered to Gas Customers in Southern California
The State Public Utilities Commission ordered Southern Counties Gas Co to refund 9242,422 to 596,000 residential and commercial customers after settling a rate increase dispute with El Paso Natural Gas Co. Refunds average 10 to 11 cents per customer and will appear on June utility bills.
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Governor Knight signs tougher drunk driving penalty
Independent governor Knight signs a new penalty proposing permanent loss of driving privileges for any felon convicted of drunk driving twice in three years. The note mentions page references and unrelated inserts about a Detroit woman's valve insufficiency.
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Detroit
Beck Refuses Challenge in Senate Rackets Probe
Dave Beck balked at testifying to blow the lid off Teamsters union funds and declined to answer on whether he or his associates profited. He invoked the Fifth Amendment as the Senate committee pressed anew into alleged improper use of union money and ties to Beck’s alcohol business.
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Ezio Pinza, Ex-Star of Met Opera, Dies
Stamford, Conn. Ezio Pinza died at his home at 2 am after a stroke. He was 61, former Metropolitan Opera star, married to Doris Leak, with two daughters Clella and Gloria, and a son Peter. Born Rome May 18, 1892, he rose from little formal training to 78 operatic roles before transitioning to Broadway and popular music.
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Congress Faces Postal Cut Threat Over Extra Funding
Postmaster General Summerfield warned Congress of new postal service cuts starting July 1 unless lawmakers provide an additional 70 to 90 million dollars for size and volume growth. A Senate Appropriations panel had restored 32 million of a 40 million cut, with talks of further restorations and a possible supplemental bill if volumes rise as claimed.
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Mothersingers and Teachers Convene for 58th P T A Session
The 58th annual California Congress of Parents and Teachers opens with a morning program featuring the Mothersingers and a narrative presentation. Delegates attend discussion groups until noon with sessions continuing through 3 p.m. A 7 p.m. general session, moderated by Mrs. Russell Scott, includes an invocation by Rt. Rev. Bernard Dolan and a pledge reading by Dr. John C. Whinnery. An All City Junior High Band concert precedes the event.
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Typhoon Tycoon Odds Hint at Meteorology Change
The WM predicts a face showing this afternoon as the chief forecaster plans to retire with about 80,000 in fortune, built from a decade of work and steady industry. His associate explains the base started poor a decade ago but now guarantees comfort, with 48,890 contributed by a recently deceased colleague.
U S Morocco Open Base Negotiations Open In Rabat
Negotiations between the United States and Morocco to determine the status of five U S air bases in Morocco open in Rabat today. The bases were established in 1951 under a French agreement when Morocco was under French control.
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Massachusetts Faces State of Emergency Over Major Forest Fire
A sweeping forest fire in Myles Standish State Forest prompts Gov. Furcolo to declare a state of emergency. Gusts to 45 mph pushed flames seven miles wide, threatening Cape Cod cottages and forcing evacuations as guards and civil defense assume full firefighting control. Fires rage across New England and beyond, with disruptions in utilities and schools, while arson is suspected in Plymouth.
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