Hearing Set on Merging Safety Agencies in California
A legislative committee plans a September 10 hearing on consolidating six state safety agencies into one Safety Department. The proposal would combine the Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Patrol Office of Civil Defense State Fire Marshal Division of Housing and the Division of Industrial Safety under a single department.
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Sacramento
Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of the
Sen
Highway Patrol
Office of Civil, Id
Defense
Dion
Quieting Nerves Man Wins Tatting Prizes at Fair
Otto Smith, a Joy Dr. barber who tatts cotton thread, wins prizes at the Los Angeles County Fair taming nerves. Entering for the fourth time, he has placed four of five tries, learning tatting from his wife 40 years ago while his leg healed after an accident. He makes unique patterns without copying designs, noting television has altered his hobby’s appeal since radio days.
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Otto Smith
Vailroader
Smith
Los Angeles County Fair
Pamora
Asia Talks Preview Set for Manila Conference
Sydney reports Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies announced preliminary official talks toward a Southeast Asia treaty will begin in Manila next Wednesday. Nine-member Australian delegation led by Sir Alan Watt met in Singapore. Foreign ministers’ meeting set to begin September 6.
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Sydney
Robert G. Menviesas
Manila
Australia
Singapore
Alan Watt
Contila
Grandma Hero Fends Off Robber at Laundry
In Indianapolis a 60 year old grandmother, Mrs Florence Gatewood, resisted a robbery at a downtown laundry branch. When a man pointed a pistol and grabbed cash, she slammed the cash drawer on his hand and punched him, deterring the thief as he fled.
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Indianapolis
Florence Gatewood
Grandma Gatewood
Guatemala Decrees Long Beach Law On Communists
Guatemala's government on August 26 1954 enacted strict penalties for Communist activities. The decree targets all forms of Communist action and condemns engaging with Communist groups or institutions. The measure imposes penalties from a year to death and extends to various anti democratic acts. The decree aims to suppress Communist influence and protect Guatemalan institutions and democracy.
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Guatemala
Long Beach
Calif
Thurs
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