Youth, 17, Shot in Escape Attempt During Theft Probe
A 17 year old suspect fleeing a stolen scooter incident fired a gun in the air and was wounded in the left thigh after being cornered near Harbor Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. Officer James H. Dixon pursued the youth who had seized a 4 year old bystander before surrendering at a shed. The suspect Leroy Howard J. Dorsey of 1216 E 10th Street was turned over to juvenile authorities for investigation of grand theft and parole violation after treatment at Solalde Honey Hospital.
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James H. Dixon
Harbor Ave
Pacific Coast Hwy
Pollice
Caspian Ave
Dixon
Jage Harbor Ave
Leroy Howard J. Dorsey
10Th St
Soaalde Honeypital
Solons Rebuke Ike on Farm and USIA Budgets
President Eisenhower defended his budget stance at a news conference but faced swift resistance from Congress. The House voted 122 to 187 to kill the sail bank program after farm subsidies, while the Senate approved a 37 percent cut in USIA funding.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
House
Senate
U. S. Information Agency
USIA
May and June in changing wedding and economy tides
Fragmented lines discuss months as symbols for marriage and weather, noting May and June roles. The text swerves into a garbled reference to weddings and a broader statement about budgets and economy, ending with a clipped remark on declaration versus possibility.
Beck Plan of Union and $71,500 real estate scheme
Senate witnesses described Nathan Shefferman and Dave Beck allying to buy union land for a glittering headquarters at $15 a square foot then resell to the Teamsters for $18. The plan allegedly netted $71,500 with $12,000 paid to Beck after a failed deal, as Shefferman sought to influence union purchases and price terms.
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Washington
Dave Beck
Teamsters’ Union
Teamsters
Senate
Raymond H. Fielda
Nathan Shefferman
Beck
Union
Shefferman
Local Tax Burden Grows as Budgets Rise
The piece argues county taxes will rise sharply with an alleged 17 percent increase in the county budget while federal spending and taxes remain contested. It hints at upcoming state and city budget talks and warns readers of possible fiscal shocks ahead.
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Long Beach
Graham launches New York revival as nation hears call for change
Evangelist Billy Graham opens the Crusade for Christ in Madison Square Garden drawing about 20 000 worshippers. He warns of moral sag and urges a spiritual revolution while Eisenhower notes disarmament talks need hope and explores open skies inspection plans with Dulles.
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New York
Billy Graham
Madison Square Garden
America
Christ
Graham
New York City
Billy Sunday
Jesus
John Foater Dulles
Alaska-Siberia
Northern
Canada
Stem
USS Franklin D Roosevelt Hits Object Off Florida Coast
The 51,000 ton aircraft carrier USS Franklin D Roosevelt struck a submerged object about 35 to 40 miles off Mayport. An oil slick was seen, but Capt. T. W. Hopkins said no leak or confirmed damage and no casualties were reported. The ship returned to Mayport for survey as diver inspected the hull. The navy discounted a submarine collision theory and noted radar would reveal any submarine presence.
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Jacksonville
Fla. U
Franklin D Roosevelt
Florida
Lta
T. W. Hopkins
Roosevelt
Mayport
Navy
Hopkins
Florind
Patrick Air Force Base
Cocoa
Indictment Secretly Filed Against Confidential Magazine
Los Angeles County Grand Jury returned a secret indictment against Confidential magazine and publisher Robert Harrison and several associates. Named were printing and distributing firms and individuals including Francesca De Scala and Marjorie Meade, with indictments tied to Hollywood material sources. The case involved executives across Hollywood Research and publishers distributing the magazine.
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Francesca de Scaffa
Bruce Cabot
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Los Angeles
Robert Harrison
California
Ninedividuals
Harrison
Francesca de Scala
Mra
Marjorie Meade
Hollywood Research Nc
Fred S. Meade
Edith Tobias
Michael Tobias
Hollywood Research, Inc
Helen Studin
Slater
Dan Studin
Hubert Kable
Kable Publishing Co
Richard Cox
Diatributing Co
Tornado Toll Reported in Silverton Texas
A deadly tornado struck Silverton Texas and the nearby town of Tulia injuring several and killing twelve people. Hospitals in Silverton and Tulia were overwhelmed as communications failed and ambulances from Plainview rushed to the area. Witness A L Chick described the moment the hail and power outage hit the hotel lobby. The storm was centered about four blocks from the hotel with multiple residents killed in one house and others unidentified or unrecorded.
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Silverton
Tex
Texas
Amarillo Globe News
Chick
John Burson
Bean, Tex
Veral Vaught
Iral
Steenselm-inn
Rance
Stevens
Grand Vury Sons
Burson
Thompson
Libel Case Sees O'Hara and Liberace Testify on Conspiracies
The charges include conspiracy to circulate obscene material abortion related material male rejuvenation and criminal libel. Screen actress Maureen O'Hara and planner Liberace appeared before the jury after Confidential articles labeled libelous. Liberace then filed a $25 million defamation suit against the magazine.
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Maureen O'Hara
Planner Liberace
Liberace
Atom charge from Tokyo radio on Korea truce violations
Tokyo radio on Wednesday alleged that the Alflex are undisguisedly scheming to introduce atomic weapons to Korea, claiming such actions violate the truce.
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Tokyo
North Korea
Pyongyang
Alflex
Korea
State authority moves to jail repeat drunk drivers
State officials approved a measure mandating jail time for those convicted more than once of drunk driving. The article also notes President Eisenhower withdrew from involvement in a Gettysburg anniversary event after Southern critics questioned justice and leadership amid Civil War references.
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Seriste
Eisenhower
Tice
Robert Z. Lee
Forgery Suspect Nabbed After Market Check Attempt
A 30-year-old woman identified under multiple names was arrested after Glendale clerks stopped her May 5 when she tried to pass a worthless $20 check at Safeway Market. She fled on a malfunctioning motorcycle but was caught. Police say she is wanted in several California cities including San Francisco and Oakland for passing the forged check.
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Glendale
Feen Marie Harris
Frances Miles
Jeannie Rae Jana Diane Webb
Burlingame
Safeway
Pacific Coast Hwy
San Francisco
San Mateo
Oakland
Redwood City
San Jose
Porterville
Freano
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