Wind-Driven Inferno Endangers Plymouth
A wind driven forest fire blackened 15 square miles behind Plymouth Massachusetts endangering the town as it raged for days. Firefighters and volunteers struggled to control outbreaks across New England amid hot sun and strong winds. Fire crews warned of worsening conditions without prolonged rain while a separate Moscow report noted calls to halt nuclear tests amid disarmament efforts.
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Beck Accused by Former Adviser of Union Enrichment
Washington police report says Fred P. Loome, former investment adviser to Teamsters President Dave Beck, testified to a Senate committee that Beck used union power to enrich himself and family. Loome cited funding a wife’s nephew in a mortgage firm and Beck’s involvement with Anheuser-Busch to secure Budweiser distributorships for Beck’s son.
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Oliciala
St. Louis, Mo
House Bill OKd Sent to Senate
Washington The House approved a package housing measure to lower down payments and ease FHA mortgage credit. It cuts down payments on FHA loans to 3 percent on the first 9,000 and 15 percent on the next 6,000 with 30 percent on the remainder to 25,000, omitting veteran preferences and a national service life insurance funding plan. The bill arose from a late compromise to bridge GOP and Democratic positions, with opposition to some veteran benefits.
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Parsley Ends State P T A Convention Today
Four thousand delegates conclude the 38th annual California Congress of Parents and Teachers convention at Municipal Auditorium. Final general session set for 8:45 a.m. Programs include meetings led by Long Beach officials and educators, with speakers from Groton and Poly High School. Next year’s gathering will be in San Francisco.
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Theron Sreese
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Radiotv Educaion
Marc Ross
Poly Ugh School
Joh Jenkins
Millikan High School
Alvin Trashkow
Milikan
Margaret Hlalr Johnstone
Groton
Mass
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Will Apeak
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P-T.a
Mitt
Trillingham
American Association of School Administrators
San Francisco
Douglas DC 8 plant dedication signals growth
New Douglas plant line opened over a year ago, a one million square foot facility costing over 20 million dollars. The plant’s rapid erection highlights Douglas efficiency and, within another year, is expected to employ 8000 to 10000 people. Airlines have placed over half a billion dollars in orders for the new jet. Continued on Page A-12.
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Coffee and weather mix in a puzzling notice
A fragmentary weather and coffee note describes fog, sun, and cloudiness with a confusing aside about coffee and a doctor recommending quitting. The muddled text mentions a he and Sal and a suggestion to change beverage habits, ending with unclear advice on tea or coffee preparation.
Forces Woman From Car In Market Robbery Getaway
A bandit robbed Ralph's Market of about 200 dollars then forced a woman from a car at gunpoint to flee. He used a snub revolver on assistant manager Earl L. Risley and fled in a gray Ford station wagon, license HPK 684, with the occupants of a nearby car left at gunpoint. Police describe the suspect as 35 to 40, about 5 feet 6 inches, 150 pounds, wearing a khaki hat and gray trousers.
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E. St. St
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Ede
Maudie Alberta Trumbo
Dawson Ave
Art Perle
Paul Kinrade
Eisenhower Sets 3.88 Billion Foreign Aid Plan
President Eisenhower pegged the foreign aid program at 3.88 billion dollars and announced two TV addresses in the next two weeks to champion the budget. White House aides said networks were asked for 30 minutes of air time to explain the cost of government and the national security importance of the proposal. A bipartisan White House briefing followed a meeting with congressional leaders to rally support for the plan.
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Eisenhower
Mother seeks blood donors for daughter’s surgery
Esther Glazner of 4431 Deltflower Blvd appeals for volunteers with A positive blood to standby at Harbor General Hospital Tuesday morning for tests and possible transfusion as her seven year old daughter undergoes congenital heart surgery. Doctors say more than one donor should be available.
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Ideltfower Bivd
Harbor General Hospital
California Assembly approves education funding and teacher raises
The California Assembly on Thursday approved legislation to count school aid and raise teachers' salaries by 73 million dollars. The action passed 69 to four as reported on page A-21.
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Plan Board Stands Against Sign Ban Change
Planning officials oppose retaining the word primarily in a freeway sign ban ordinance urged by the Chamber of Commerce. The Planning Commission recommends striking primarily to avoid vagueness, while supporting the overall aim to keep signage unreadable to freeway travelers. A compromise is possible if the term is removed, the report says. Spanish airliner Aviaco crashes near Madrid killing 37 aboard, including possibly an American.
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Aviaco
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Three Die in Surge of Waters
Denver and surrounding areas faced flash floods that forced mass evacuations. A three-foot wall roared through Toll Gate Creek in Aurora, drowning a 20-year-old mother and her two infants, while rivers and creeks overflowed, damaging homes, roads, and utilities. Red Cross mobilized kitchens as authorities warned of more rain and possible tornadoes in Texas regions nearby.
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Linda Pauline
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