Explosion Seen in Three States Across Southern Sky
A meteor fragment struck the Hodges home in Sylacauga Alabama injuring Mrs Tulett Hodges slightly after a six inch diameter rock fell through the roof leaving a three foot hole. A Maxwell Air Force Base helicopter examined the object which was later sent to Air Force labs in Washington. Meteorite identified as sulphide by USGS official George Swindle. Witnesses from Alabama Georgia and Mississippi saw a bright flash and smoke plume, with reports of a spiral descent about 15 minutes after the event.
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Vps
Sylacrucla
Alan
Tulett Hodges
al Forse
Maxwell Air Force Base
Alay
Hodges
James ®. Mills
The
Secians
Birmingham Post-Harald
Birmingham
Frail Marie Dionne Leaves School to Return Home
Marie Dionne the last of the Dionne Quintuplets, told by sister Mrs. Maurice Girouard she is very tired and has left Marguerite Bourgeoys College in Montreal to return to Callander Ontario for rest. Her health improved at home but she chose not to continue studies, with siblings Annette, Yvonne, and Cecile pursuing music and nursing paths in Montreal area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tionne
Toralster
Gir
Marguerite Bourgeays Colles
Gie
Oliva Dionne
Cale Jander Marin
Emilie
Marie
Quebec
Girouard
Shy Hat
Montreal
Annette
Yvonne
Cecile
Montreat
L B Worker Crushed in Steel Plant
A Laing Beach man, William Thurston, 34, suffered critical injuries when a 1,000 pound steel plate fell at the MacCallum Stel Co plant in Campton. He was moved to Community Medical Center then Physicians & Surgeons Hospital. Thurston, employed three years, sustained internal injuries including a ruptured bladder and fractured pelvis while helping move steel at 216 E. Almod St after the plate slipped from a crane.
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Laing Beach
MacCallum Stel Co
Campton
William Thurston
Je. Nard St
Community Medical Center
Campston
Thurston
E. Almod St
Physicians & Surfects Hospital
Compton
Steel Company
Where to Find It Columns and Sections List
A compact guide lists newspaper sections with page references across sections including Beach Combing on G-1 and Boyle on A-21, Bridge on A-21, Comics on C-4, Classifieds C-6 to C-11, Crosswords B-4, Editorial A-20, Financial C-3, Obituaries C-2, Radio TV B-10, Shipping Table C-2, Sports A-23 to A-25, Theaters B-12 and B-13, Tides Temperatures B-6, Wilson A-21, Women IP B-2 and B-3, Your World A-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Wilson
Susan Hayes Testifies in Murder Trial
Susan Hayes testified in the murder trial of Dr. Samuel Sheppard. She described an illicit 1952 romance, shared a bed with Sheppard, and receiving a ring while he spoke of love and divorce. The defense urged acquittal as the state rested its case.
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Cleveland
Samuel Sheppard
Susan Hayes
Edward Blythin
Sheppard
Sheppards
Miss Hayes
California
Fred Garnone
Hi‘vayee
Mayes
Marilyn
Sidlis Hayes
Downey
Calif
Arthur Miller
Miller
Los Angeles
United States Formosa Protection Pact Outlined
The United States and Nationalist China announced a mutual security treaty pledging U S protection for Formosa. A joint statement issued in Washington and Taipei described the pact as following the pattern of other U S security pacts in the Western Pacific.
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Washington
China
U. S
ForMosa
Taipei
Western Pacific
Radio Appeal Spurs Search for Airliner
A faint radio message and a report of wreckage prompted a large ground and air search for a Northeast Airlines plane missing Tuesday with seven aboard. Civil Air Patrol sightings were unconfirmed by Air Force coordinators as teams scoured the snowy Bald Mountain area near Berlin, New Hampshire, in extremely rough conditions with 30 planes.
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North Conway
N.H
Air Ines
Field Hill
Bald Mountain
Berlin
Air Force
Boston
Milan
Balt Mountain
Knowland Won't Vote for Censure
Washington AP Republican Leader Knowland of California said he would not vote to censure Senator McCarthy of Arizona. Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson backed censure. The Senate set a deadline for general debate end as leaders on opposite sides prepared votes. McCarthy attended briefly later. Knowland and Johnson held firm positions as debates moved toward possible amendments or a committee return.
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Washington
Knowland
Calif
Sen
McCarthy
Lyndon
Johnson
Tex
Senate
Knowhmi
Dirksen
Sen. Purtell
R.-Conn
East German Soldier Repelled While Fleeing to West Berlin
An East German soldier attempted to swim the Havel River to West Berlin but was halted by Communist border guards. Police reported he was beaten and trampled on after forcing a return to the eastern shore.
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Berlin
UPI
West Berlin
Havel
Red
Lottery Windfall Transforms Japanese Family in 1953
Yaeko Matsi, a housewife, won a government lottery ticket worth one million yen found on the street. The modest windfall, about $2,700 then, will fund charity, government bonds, and new house installations such as gas and running water.
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Wea Imigal
Yaeko Matsi
Love-Crazed Fan Slain at Los Angeles Burlesque Theater
Roger Wing Whittier, 28, of Bend Oregon, shot by police while on a deserted stage caressing pictures of Loretta Miller, the red-haired dancer. He had sent rambling letters declaring his love and sought publicity for Miss Milan. A note in his pocket read Angel free goodbye. Police responded after he telephoned a news office.
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Los Angeles
Oregon
Lcense
Lorettir Miller
Whittler
Whitter
Angel
Loretta
At & A
Ronny Nathan
Loretta Miller
Roger W. Whittier
Vandals Paint Chace Office and Lumber Co. in Long Beach
Vandals poured gallons of paint over County Supervisor Burton Chace’s Long Beach office and the adjoining Chace Lumber Co. office at 26 E Market St. Estimated damage ranges from three to four hundred dollars. Police say entry used a passkey and the act likely occurred about 3 or 4 a m. They doubt juveniles were involved.
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Burton W. Chace
E. Market St
Long Beach
Burton IV
Chace
Chace Lumber Co
Market St. Pollee
Mannager
Wade
Price
Chad
Ware
Foiled Airborne Prison Break At Isle of Pines
Guards halted a light plane flown from Florida by Cesar A Fuentes in an abortive bid to rescue Rafael Rodriguez Diaz serving a long sentence for robbery. Diaz played baseball with the prison team when the escape attempt occurred. both brothers in law are now incarcerated.
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Havana
UPI
Isle of Pines
Cesar A. Fuentes
Florida
Rafael Rodriguez Diaz
Joan
Fuentes
Rodriguez
Judge Hints Dismissal of Collins Case
Santa Ana reports Judge Stanley Mosk signals possible dismissal as prosecutors press Collins and son in liquor license bribery case. Testimony links Bonelli and other officials. defense argues no direct bribe evidence and invokes potential for ruling on motions for acquittal and dismissal within hours.
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Santa Ana
Sam Colins
State Assembly
Sam E
Bonelli
Stanley Mosk
Collinses
Collins
Robert Penue
Defonsa
Charles W Carr
Catro
Mosk
Kneeland
Harald E. Mace Kenzie
Hauer Central Board
Berman Pause
Orange County
Tinereloml
Dige Mosk
Inee- Jand
Toner
Jand
Knestand
Agong
Iman
Greenbrier
Iden Grove
Richard R
Roy Green
Cas
Maven iWeniin Fry
Collinson
Sefone
Jave Firng
Dent
Pause
Hal
Rain and Wind Storm Heads Toward Los Barrios
A strong storm off Monterey Bay aims at Southern California bringing heavy rain and strong winds by late today through Thursday. Forecasts show 1 to 3 inches of rain coastal areas and gusty 15 to 30 mph winds, with mountain snow expected up to 4,000 feet.
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California
Santa Barbara Smith
Amal Pratt
Ace Byfran Palnt
Concepcion
Newpar
Bay
Pfastas
Monterey Bay
Weather Bureau
San Bernardino Mountains
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Susan
Murde Wial
Imur Glering
Alabama
Marie Dionne
L.B
Pago AB
U. S., Formosa
Mary McEttrick
M'Carthy
Sen. Schoeppel
R.-Kan
Consure McClarthy
Long
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L.A
the Shepherd's & Chrismas
the Fooat
Luke
Julien C. Hyer
Boralli
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