Honor fall retirements of probation chief Van Blair
Chester W. Van Blair 54 longtime Long Beach probation chief retires after 15 years at the office and will become a rancher in Sacramento Valley. The farewell reception honored him and Ruth with gifts including a grinder and hydraulic lift. The native of Quinby, Illinois, served since 1938 in various roles and leaves with two children, He plans to move and work on a ranch near Sacramento.
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U N Aid's Wife and 3 Children Die in Fire
Frances Hall a former United Nations interpreter and mother of John 544 Spence 4 and Patricia 2 perished with her three children as a Mt Risco New York home burned. Ronald Hall a UN staff member survived with cuts burns and bruises after attempting to rescue his family and calling for help. Firemen said the mother may have delayed clothing the children due to Cold weather, leading to suffocation.
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Admiral Urges Workers to Save Democracy at Naval Convention
Admiral tells Naval Civilian Administrators Association workers to supply performance and support to save democracy. At the 10th National Convention in Lafayette Hotel, leaders install new officers including John S. Kenn and J. Flattley Bowen. D. M. Hendrickson retires as president.
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National Organizaion
Liner Slowdown Hurts New York Dock Traffic
Liner operations on the New York waterfront slowed as longshoremen stamp down loadings amid a federal court order extending the Taft Hartley ban to nine days. Queen Mary and Niner Roma sailed with limited cargo as port activity dropped to 50 80 percent. Authorities call it a partial strike while unions cite court action and workers resentment.
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Honey Thieving Skunks Alarm North Texas Bees
In Paris Texas residents report skunks raiding honey from beehives. Skunks stand outside hives and scratch at entrances while bees swarm. Farmers note bees and honey are consumed, with carcasses left nearby and local beekeeper Era win Glow commenting on the scene.
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Lamar County
Assembly Speaker Race Widely Open in Sacramento
Sacramento report shows Assemblyman Ernest Seddas of Claremont claiming he is within striking distance of 41 votes but notes undecided lower house members may alter the contest. Speaker L H Linvolly of Oakland seeks reelection with early backing buoying expectations for January 7 results.
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Ernest Seddas
Claremont
Weary Brie Sees Third Snowfall In Nine Days
BRIE, ba, wet Highway crews concentrated on clearing roads after its third big snow in nine days. The latest storm dumped more than seven inches on Thursday atop a four inch layer and a two inch cover from Thanksgiving Day. A highway official said, It seems like we get every thing in good shape and in. We get another storm.
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London Paris agree on Egypt policy amid troop pullout hints
Britain and France reportedly reached a common position on early steps in Egypt, with talks suggesting a phased withdrawal of troops by Christmas while denying a full pullout before political and military conditions are settled. Washington signaled Middle East oil support as European storage concerns rise, and NATO allies eyed Syria to counter Soviet influence.
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Two American turncoats set to return to U S from Hong Kong
Two former Korean War prisoners, Anton Wilson and Pete Pale, long who chose to live in China, are due at Lew checkpoint on Hong Kong's border. They face immigration questions, possible U S citizenship forfeiture, and arranged stay while consular and Red Cross coordinate repatriation, with funding by families or a consular loan. They were among 21 Americans captured in Korea who refused to return home. four have since returned, and one died.
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Couple Held in Bilking of Blind Widow
Hillsboro Missouri report says farm couple Mx and Mrs Barney Finchem were charged with defrauding widow Rose Marie Tilker of 2600, plus 210 from a prior farm sale. They were jailed after a coroner’s jury ruled the death of 10 year old Gestemner under investigation, with bonds set at 2500 each.
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State probes insurance commissions in California
Sacramento reports say state officials halted new policies amid alleged discord over commissions paid to 28 agents linked to Governor Knight. State Finance Director John M. Pierce revealed the system shifted about 50,000 annually to agents chosen by Pierce. Knight and Pierce defend the practice, noting commissions were due despite direct issuance. An investigative inquiry spans Assembly Finance and Insurance Committee and the attorney general's office, with four assembly members and a state senator among backers of 28 agents.
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Miss U Courted Should Care Ride L B or Iowa Float
Diplomatic strains appear between Long Beach and Iowa over who should host Miss Universe Carol Morris in the Pasadena Rose Parade. Iowa plans a Big Ten Rose Bowl entry, while Long Beach cites Morris ties as Miss Universe. Officials say migration effects are not disclosed.
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Teachers Strike Briefly Shuts Fairview Schools
In Fairview Ni a brief teachers strike ended after an emergency board meeting Friday night. Teachers from three elementary schools and one junior high agreed to return Monday after withholding duty and sick calls. A return discuss planned for Tuesday amid pay dispute.
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Hollywood stars aid Hungarian relief at benefit
Hollywood celebrities gathered at Shrine Auditorium on Friday for a fund raising rally for Hungarian relief. Actor George Murphy served as master of ceremonies for Americans for a Free Hungary, with Frank Sinatra Anna Maria Alberghetti Danny Thomas Dear Martin Zsa Zsa Gabor and Cornel Wilde among the performers.
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Hundred Acres Burn as San Diego Fire Grows
Fire crews battled a fresh blaze adding about one hundred acres to San Diego area damage while guard crews protected the Cleveland National Forest. The new fire lay north of Arscondide and roughly 25 miles north northeast of the already scorched zone. Gilbert Psipa, 15, named as the arson suspect, allegedly started the forest fire and faced juvenile court detention as authorities investigate the case.
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Jessup Successor to Be Installed in County Seat
Mayor Warren Dern of Pasadena to be installed as County Supervisor in the 5th District during ceremonies in the Hall of Records Sunday. He succeeds Roger Ys Jessup. The board will elect a chairman for a two year term at the same session.
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