Saar election returns back French-backed rule by majority
In Saarbrucken the French backed government wins a clear majority with Hoffmann’s Christian People's Party at 55 percent of valid votes, likely securing 29 of 50 seats. Social Democrats second with 33 percent and about 17 seats, Communists 9 percent for four seats, Democratic People's Party 3 percent. Turnout high despite chilly, wet weather. 24 percent of ballots invalid. Frankreich seeks European integration while Germany argues Saar remains part of the Fatherlands.
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France
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Europe
Tornado kills and injures many in Johannesburg slum
A Sunday night tornado ripped through Albertynsville, a mud and brick squatter settlement near Johannesburg, killing about 35 Black residents and injuring over 400. The mile square suburb held 5000 people and collapsed houses buried victims while whites rallied to help with rescue and relief efforts under a strict apartheid regime.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Albertynsville
Arthritis cured by new treatment method in Long Beach
A Long Beach doctor claims his therapy normalizes body systems, reducing joint pain and muscle tension, improving digestion and sleep, and boosting energy. Reported results include better circulation, gland function, and nerve calm, with exams and treatments noted. Contact Dr. Dun can, B.C., at 1423 FB. 7th St. Ph. 6-2065.
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Duncan
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Proxied 12 year old marriage leads to police action in San Diego
Walder Christian Billa a 48 year old Sacramento hotel cook and Virginia Lee Wills a Grass Valley student wed by proxy in Tijuana Mexico. The marriage was not consummated and both were detained on arrival by U S immigration. Virginia was placed in a juvenile home and Billa jailed on child stealing suspicions. Police say the girl’s mother reported her missing after a Friday movie date with Billa.
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Sacramento
Virginia Lee Wills
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Tijuana
Mexico
Billa
U. S
Morelos
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Robert L. Willis
Bella
Shoot Jail Holdup Men Shoot In Los Angeles
Two holdup attempts in Los Angeles left one suspect in critical condition and another jailed. Ambrose Lucero, 26, was shot and wounded during a suspected liquor-store robbery and admitted to General Hospital prison ward. Amos G. Bielzener, 21, allegedly tried a stickup at a West Los Angeles service station but was knocked out by the station operator, Charles Smith, 31.
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Ambrose Lucero
Clarence O. Griffith
General Hospital
Amos G. Bielsener
Charles Smith
Parents Keep Man Naked in Cold Attic
Police in Aurich Germany found a naked 2 year old living in an unheated attic for two years. The boy, Rupert Frerichs, weighs about 110 pounds with hair to his shoulders and asked for bread. He will be admitted for observation while authorities investigate his parents for mistreatment amid freezing conditions.
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Aurich
Germany
Rupert Frerichs
Frerichs
Submarine Escape Shocks Philippines Defense Dept
Manila The Defense Department reports an unidentified submarine attacked by Philippine Navy patrol boats off the east coast of central Luzon Friday escaped. A spokesman said searches found no signs of damage or destruction and the sub remains elusive.
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Defense Department
Luzon
Department
Ike’s aide critically wounded in Korea shock
Mrs Alien Dulles arrived in Tokyo to visit her son Marine Second Lt Allen M. Dulles who was badly wounded by shrapnel in Korea. He was rushed to Yokosuka Naval Hospital as his mother and Secretary of State designate John Foster Dulles’ sister-in-law sought word on his condition.
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Korea
Alien Dulles
John Foster Dulles
Yokosuka Naval Hospital
Allen M. Dulles
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