Northland Set Killer Traps In San Francisco Case
San Francisco police launched a nationwide hunt after a missing teen linked to a smother-slaying and a stolen car. Investigators described a broad search with roadblocks in Napa and Santa Clara counties and a description of a youth matching Lena Miller. The case connects to the earlier discovery of a body in Long Beach and a stolen 1957 sedan from Scranton Lace Co.
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Federal Reserve Cuts Discount Rate at Four Banks
The Federal Reserve Board authorized four of its 12 district banks to lower their discount rate from 3 4 2 10 3 percent, effective today. The move aims to ease borrowing costs for member banks and spur lending as inflation cools, with Atlanta New York Richmond and St Louis acting and others likely to follow.
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Medea is Strong Suit for Long Beach State Drama
Long Beach State College drama students excel in Medea adapted by Robinson Jeffers. The production marks a notable entry in a foreign tour contemporary experience presented by the Greek drama program.
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Private School Tax Drive Reignites Local Petition Effort
In Louisiana the drive to tax private and church schools resurfaces as petitions circulate to place the issue on the ballot next year. Advocates seek equal tax treatment for non profit schools, while opponents note current exemptions across states and courts. This page teaser hints at broader political action.
Mays Deal Protesters Squelched By City Battle and Yacht-Top News
Pan American Stratocruiser Ro mance of the Skies debris spread across 33 square miles in the Pacific as 17 of 44 missing aboard the San Francisco to Hawaii flight were recovered. Navy ships and Coast Guard joined the search near 1040 miles northeast of Hawaii. Willie Mays sale to a San Francisco neighbor becomes contentious as residents object to the center fielder’s move, with owner accepting first offer amid neighborhood pressure.
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Baby Abandoned on Church Doorstep in Compton
A baby boy three to five months old was abandoned on the doorstep of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Compton Thursday afternoon. The infant was found by the rectory housekeeper after someone rang the doorbell and left. Police said the baby was wrapped in two old blankets and left at the church.
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Criminal Overlords Rounded Up
APALACHIN NY state police and U S Treasury agents rounded up 67 men led by mobster Vito Genovese in a meeting described as the Eastern Seaboard criminal world hierarchy. Most were released after identification, with a few held briefly. Genovese, 58, linked to Atlantic Highlands NJ, was among those questioned. A large cache of expensive cars prompted the sweep in the village near time.
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Sewer break gulps land in Seattle Ravenna crater
Seattle engineers devised a by pass sewer line to avoid the Ravenna crater expanding toward nearly a dozen North End homes. Seventy five residents were evacuated as the 200 by 120 by 60 foot cave grew after a trunk sewer burst, flooding basements and threatening several houses.
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Liz Taylor models sugar bag gag in Australia
Actress Liz Taylor posed with a sugar bag as a gag after saying she had nothing to wear to a dinner party. Beautiful Light and husband producer Mike Todd are visiting Melbourne, Australia, according to AP Wire.
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Missile Reentry Problem Said Solved By Russians
Washington AP reports Maj General Medaris says Russians solved the re entry problem for missiles and the U S Army also claims a solution. Tass labels Eisenhower speech bellicose and the Army plans a multi stage Jupiter C satellite similar in weight to Vanguard.
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Absorption plan sparks CIO AFL conflict in California
The AFL-CIO and California CIO clash over absorbing versus merging structures as talks stretch toward December. Key figures Manuel Dias Despot and G. J. Haggerty push for a paid four-officer leadership and a general board, while AFL critics resist expanding governance before a full merger is agreed. Delegates meet in Lafayette Hotel amid ongoing negotiations.
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