Mercy Airlift Resumes as Feather River Flood Drops Relief
Six Los Alamitos men take part in the latest airlift delivering supplies to flooded areas. The operation follows days of emergency prep with 100 on standby, while officials report rising death tolls across Eureka, Yuba City, Santa Cruz, and Colfax. Roads reopen gradually as rail lines face washouts and landslides. thousands remain displaced with Civil Defense and Red Cross aiding. Weather improves but rainfall persists in northern California.
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Car Crash Kills Santa Fe Man Near Pagosa Springs
Gilbert Richard Vigil, 22, of Santa Fe New Mexico died after his car overturned on a downgrade curve on U S 160 half a mile west of Pagosa Springs. The vehicle plunged eight feet and rolled, hurling Vigil 80 feet. two other Santa Fe men were injured. State patrolmen reported the crash occurred six hours earlier and that the car rolled sidewise twice and inverted once.
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Weekend Death Toll in Algeria Rises to 26
A nationalist hand grenade killed two children, ages 13 and seven months, and wounded six other Europeans in a Sunday attack in Corneille near Constantine. The Christmas weekend toll in Algeria stood at least 26.
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L. A. Industrialist's Funeral Friday
Funeral services for Edgar Kenan Price, 53, will be held Friday in Tarrytown, New York, for the Los Angeles area industrialist who died at his home on Christmas Eve after a long illness. He was the son of Edgar F. Price, a founder of Union Carbide, and formerly lived in Niagara Falls, New York, before moving to Los Angeles. He is survived by his son John Price and daughter Miss Sarah Price.
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Strike hits Vienna hotels and restaurants over pay
About 83 Viennese hotels and around 100 famed restaurants coffee houses and bars went on strike for a week demanding extra pay. The walkout remained confined to the First District but could widen across the Austrian capital if owners reject the demand. Union officials warned the strike could extend through New Year's Eve.
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Vandals Damage La Canada Elementary School During Christmas
Paradise Canyon Elementary School faced vandalism over the Christmas weekend as mustard and ketchup sauces were thrown in the cafeteria, and furniture was overturned. Thermometers in the nurse’s office were broken amid the damage.
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Cave Discovered in Kentucky Largest Known System
Explorers claim Floyd Collins Crystal Cave in Kentucky is the world’s largest cave, with more than 32 miles of passages. American Association for the Advancement of Science officials cite survey results and suggest undiscovered passages remain. Names include Roger W. Brucker David B. Jones William Austin and Brother G Nicholas.
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Panhandlers Queen Made in By Pills in Los Angeles
Tina Dutton known as Queen of the Panhandlers was hospitalized after an overdose of sleeping pills. Police found her unconscious in bed at home. the 22 year old has a history of panhandling arrests dating back 15 years and recently lost custody of her three children due to concerns over fitness as a mother.
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Man Collapses Dies Aboard Airliner
Virgil W. Gates a 65 year old Denton Texas businessman collapsed aboard an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and Phoenix and died on arrival at a hospital. He was father to actress Nancy Gates and composer Peter Gates. Pilot William Hayes said Gates apparently suffered a heart attack.
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Beery Widow Dies of Heart Attack in California Hospital
W. L. Beery widow of actor Noah Beery Sr., aged 72, died Monday night at California Hospital from a heart attack after a weeklong hospitalization for an appendectomy. She had lived recently with her actor son Noah Beery Jr. in Sherman.
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Three Red Leaders Seized in Viet Nam
SAIGON Viet Nam civil guards captured three provincial leaders of the Indo Chinese Communist Party in central Viet Nam. Huynh Cong Fruc secretary general of the Tourane provincial committee, Duong Treng Lien liaison member who surrendered and revealed documents, and Niny yen Chach member of the Tourane committee were seized.
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Wife, Ill Mate Spend Yule Together Die
Mrs Minnie Heidorn 70 sat with her husband George 73 in a Kansas hospital on Christmas Day. She later suffered a heart attack and died at home after hospital reports that her husband had died. Police broke in after unanswered telephone calls.
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Keaton Rebounds at Home After Illness
Buster Keaton, the silent film comedian known for his stoic persona, has recovered enough from a serious illness to spend Christmas at home. The 59 year old entertainer faced a gastro intestinal ailment in December and was reported in a semicoma for several days.
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Flood Devastates Humboldt Heartland and Redwoods
Associated Press report from Eureka describes ten days of heavy rain and floods that left Humboldt County's towns like Klamath, Pepperwood, Ferndale, and Others isolated, with 2000 homeless and at least several dead. Bridges washed out and roads undermined. Civil defense, National Guard and volunteers mobilized. damage near 30 million dollars. Photo by Bill Chambers captures mud encrusted pastures and submerged landmarks.
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Flood area swallows 3300-acre island amid levee collapse
In Stockton area a 3300 acre island eight miles northwest flooded after a levee breach on Potato Slough of the San Joaquin River system. About 45 workers were rescued or escaped to safety while two men remained unaccounted. Army ducks and helicopters aided 30 more stranded workmen. Governor Goodwin Knight discussed relief measures including veterans loan extensions and tax considerations.
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Makeshift Christmas for Yuba Refugees Braved Flood Waters
Neil Johnson, a Yuba City builder and Mormon church member, waded two miles through waist high flood waters with his son Gary to reach Colusa and deliver a Christmas to his wife and seven children. He dodged helicopters while aiding fellow church volunteers, helping distribute improvised gifts to families driven from their homes as the Feather and Yuba rivers flooded the area.
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Judging Under Way for Maid of Cotton
Judges began the two day selection to pick the 1955 Maid of Cotton from a field representing nearly every cotton state. The winner will be named Wednesday night after public appearances and a two day judging event. She will tour Europe and South America modeling cotton fashions and receive a new convertible car at the end of the tour.
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