ICC to probe Salinas grade crossing crash
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a formal hearing starting Oct. 16 in San Francisco to determine the cause of a train truck collision near Salinas California. The crash killed 32 people including 65 migrant workers and left 37 injured.
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Washington
API
Interstate Commerce Commission
Salinas
Ceif
San Francisco
Labor Department
ICC
Mint
Kenneth H. Tuggle
Henry J. Winskey
Southern Pacific
California Chairman Flies to Washington for Talks
Eugene L. Wyman California Democratic state chairman left Los Angeles for 24 hours of talks in Washington with national committee officials and Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation. He met Rep James Roosevelt at a dinner and will confer with National Chairman John Batley before returning home.
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Gene L. Wyman
California
Washington
National Committee
Wyman
James Roosevelt
Los Angeles
John Batley
Premier Ben Bella Threatens Algerian Nationalization
In Algiers Premier Ahmed Ben Bella warned that all remaining French property in Algeria would be nationalized if France resumes nuclear tests in the Sahara. Paris reports said France may cancel a $20 million loan over Algeria's recent nationalizations, with Ben Bella calling Evian protections a non Koran and urging renegotiation.
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Algiers
UPI
Ahmed Ben Bella
France
Sahara Desert
Paris
Algeria
Ben Bella
Evian
Candy Bar Size Sparks Debate on Wrapper or Content
A reader notes the candy bar may be shrinking or wrappers growing, suggesting an economic indicator depending on whether net weight changes or packaging expands. The remark points to consumer questions about value and marketing practices in confectionery.
Wisecracking Richard Boone Released From Hospital
Wisecracking Richard Boone, star of Have Gun Will Travel, was released from St John’s Hospital in Santa Monica after treatment for injuries from a crash in Pacific Palisades. He showed a nose bandage but no serious effects, though a cracked rib kept him from work on The Richard Boone Show for three weeks.
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Santa Monica
UPI
Richard Boon
Boone
St. John's Hospital
Pacific Palisades
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Quang Lo
An Xuyen
Exchange Club
Thunderbird Hotel
Las Vegas
Richard Boone
Vision Series
Boone's
Enclose
Jack Schofield
Better Living, Inc
Bonanza Appliance Center
Charleston TV
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Sears Roebuck and Company
Sunset Appliance
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