Storms Bring Light Rain and Uncertain Forecast
A light rain fell across the Southland with more showers expected today and into Saturday. Long Beach recorded 0.08 inch by noon as forecasts shifted repeatedly. Officials note a low west of San Francisco and another Gulf of Alaska low moving southeast, with December expected to bring above normal rainfall and near normal temperatures. The Pope Pius XII’s condition improved slightly and he appeared more relaxed, with Vatican officials cancelling tonight’s medical bulletin but stressing continued concern for his health.
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Southland
Vatican City
Vatican
Pius XII
Mame
Angela Dell'Acqua
Holy Father
Msgr
Giovanni Batista Martini
Riccardo Galeazzi- Lisi
Sailor Dies in Mystery Accident Near Golden Ave
A 21 year old sailor, Robert Q Ward of the USS Have, died early today on W Ocean Blvd east of Golden Ave after a puzzling accident involving a car. The event occurred at 2 05 a m in light rain. Police noted a woman pedestrian fatality earlier in the week and a bridge congestion plus a five car pile up on Commodore Helm bridge and at Long Beach Douglas plant.
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25Th St
Loretta Wishart
Pasadena Ave
Commodore Helm
Long Beach Douglas
Richard D. Heim
Hillmark Ave
Artesia Skt
Atlantic Ave
Seas
Continued newspaper notes across pages
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U S Pushes UN Aid to Free 11 American Prisoners
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles press United Nations to act on freeing 11 Americans captured in China while serving under UN banner in Korea. Lodge convenes 15 Korean allies to push for release. 43 Americans in total in various fates. 11 fliers are captured.
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Weather outlook shows clouds through Saturday
Considerable cloudiness continues through Saturday with occasional rain and a slight cooling trend. The sky remains overcast with periodic showers, and temperatures trend a bit cooler than recent days. Continuous light rainfall is possible in several areas.
Luxury Type Levies Asked by Governor Knight
Sacramento (UP) Governor Goodwin J. Knight called for new and higher luxury type state taxes to balance the 1955 56 budget. He did not specify exact taxes but hinted at proposing later cigarette tax increases and higher levies on beer hard liquor and horse race revenues. He will take office January 3 for a full term.
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Sacramento
Goodwin J. Knight
Knight
McCarthy censured by Senate in historic move
Washington AP Sen Joseph R McCarthy said the Senate censure will complicate his anti Communist drive but will not stop him from exposing Communists in government He vowed to continue the campaign without pause The Senate vote 22 to 6 condemned him for abusing a 1951 52 elections subcommittee and for calling the censure committee an unwitting hand maiden of the Communist Party The action ends a turbulent dispute as lawmakers ponder the political impact on Mc Carthy and Senate prestige
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Caldwell criticizes County Smog District leadership in report
Los Angeles State Highway Commissioner Bernard Caldwell, temporarily heading Los Angeles County smog enforcement, tells County Supervisors the Air Pollution Control District lacks public confidence and usefulness. He cites a 42 page report criticizing Director Gordon Larson’s administration and the enforcement structure. Capt. Louis Fuller appointed as permanent smog officer.
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WAP
Bernard Caldwell
Los Angeles County
Caldwell
Louis Fuller
Newspaper Page Index Entry for World and Local News
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Dog makes straight A's in fifth grade class
In Alameda Grade School Lakewood Nicodemus a German shepherd attends class with Mrs Johnson's fifth graders earning A's in English math history health and safety. He scratches to leave recess stands for the pledge and is praised for behavior though spelling remains weak. The playful pup spelling game shows him saluting the flag and obeying classroom rules.
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Elizabeth Johnson
Nick
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Collins Case Heads to Jury in Santa Ana
In Santa Ana a Superior Court jury began deliberations on whether a 7500 payment to former Assembly Speaker Sam L. Collins and his son Sam E. Collins constituted grand theft or was legitimate. Judge Stanley Mosk sent the case to the jury before noon. Indictments from the Orange County grand jury linked to liquor license scandals led to further court appearances, while Tossas of Long Beach won a Jan. 28 postponement for his case on conspiracy and grand theft charges. he is free on bond.
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Sam Ll. Collins
Sam E. Collins
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Stanley Mosk
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Long Beach
Thraday
Judge Frees Du Pont Trust Suit in Major Antitrust Case
U S District Judge Walter LaBay dismissed a civil antitrust suit against the Du Pont family General Motors and U S Rubber ending a prolonged trial. The government failed to prove conspiracy monopolization or any restraint of trade. The 1949 case sought to force limits on the companies involved in alleged captive markets for Du Pont products.
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Capture of two fugitives ends New Mexico manhunt
In Isleta Pueblo New Mexico a massive law enforcement sweep captured James Isted 25 a California parole violator and Lawrence Snow after a multi day chase. Police say they killed Patrolman Frank Stolander and wounded Patrolman Eugene Casey during the Wednesday ambush. A 300 strong posse tracked the fugitives through a nine mile by two mile swamp along the Rio Grande with bloodhounds foot patrols and a helicopter aiding the effort. Both men surrendered without a struggle ending the largest manhunt in state history.
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New Mexico
James Isted
California
Archie White
Lawrence Snow
Albusquerane
Snow
Rio Grande River
White
Frank Stolander
Eugene Casey
Posse
Solons Pledge Tax Hike Fight In State Legislature
Senator Ber Huiso, a member of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, pledges to oppose any tax increase amid calls for new revenue. Governor Knight backs possibilities of a cigarette tax or a 10 percent tax on other tobacco products to raise funds as California faces rapid population growth and rising costs.
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Ber Huiso
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RA Heat
Knight
California
Joh M. Peirce
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Wife Flies to Join Gravely Ill Hilton
Mrs. Hilton, wife of novelist James Hilton, flies from Abingdon Virginia to Long Beach to be at his bedside as doctors from Seaside Hospital report his condition remains grave. Attorney Martin Gang notes a general infection with unknown type and high fever as Dr. David Wigod oversees treatment.
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James Hilton
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Moepital
Martin Gang
Jillion
Abingdon
Hilton
David Wigod
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