Knight's plea for jailed drunk drivers gains judges backing
Sacramento AP report shows Charles Jameson, president of the California Judges Marshals and Constables Assn, urging all judges to support Gov Knight's call for jail sentences for drunk or reckless drivers during the New Year weekend.
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California
Association of Traffic Judges
Gov. Knight
Dist
Charles Jameson
Woodland
Judges, Marshals and Constables Assn
Eee
Eisenhower urges safest New Year weekend on highways
President Eisenhower deplored the holiday highway toll and urged motorists to observe traffic laws to avoid further deaths. Governor Knight announced aggressive measures, ordering all leaves canceled and every patrol car on duty with emphasis on roadblocks to prevent more accidents.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Knight
County reviews drunken driving costs in Pittsburgh area
Allegheny County commissioners report financial losses from drunken driving cases. Each arrest leads to medical examinations and doctor payments, exceeding fines collected. They will meet with the Criminal Court judge to seek a solution, possibly increasing fines.
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Pittsburgh
Alegheny County
Criminal Court
Ike Son and Doctor Leave for Augusta
President Eisenhower departed for Augusta Georgia to relax and golf. Accompanying him were his son and daughter-in-law Major and Mrs John Eisenhower Major General Howard M Snyder the President’s personal physician and Murray Snyder assistant White House secretary. Mrs Mamie Eisenhower stayed at the White House.
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Eisenhower
Augusta
Columbine NL
John Eisenhower
Howard M. Snyder
Murray Snyder
White House
Mamie Eisenhower
Arson Seen as Possibility in Malibu Blazes
Firefighters battle two major Malibu area brush fires for a third day as Lake Sherwood cottages face threat. Fire Chief cites possible arson with one blaze labeled incendiary. Gov, Knight declares disaster. federal and state aid activated. authorities report homes saved along beach front amid widespread scorched canyons.
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Corral
Flat Rock
Keith Klinger
Hume Canyon
Bacchos Summit
Latigo Canyon
Malina Sheriff's Station
Pacific Coast
Santa Monica
Sheriff's Station
Goodwin Knight
Stanley Fierson
State Disaster Office
Philip Batson
Federal Civil Defense
John Anson Ford
County Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles
Imogene Coca
Quake Felt Near New Zealand Recorded Today
A strong earthquake about 6% on the Richter scale was recorded southwest of Berkeley, near New Zealand, at 19:37:49 and lasted about two hours. UC seismologist Dr Don Tosker reported the event and compared it to the 1906 San Francisco quake.
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Burkeley
Berkeley
New Zealand
Don Tosker
University of California
San Fransisto
Fire Destroys Center of Tahiti Capital
A blaze devastated the center of Papeete in Tahiti Saturday, destroying the heart of the city including a department store, a popular night club, and several shops and restaurants. No loss of life was reported.
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Hywi
Papeete
Tahiti
Rebel Chief Escapes in Sumatra Air War Rumors Rise
Jakarta AP report says Malydin Simbolon fled Medan after a rebel army leader in North Sumatra escaped. Mustang fighters and B25 bombers were readied from Jakarta to northern Sumatra as Simbolon’s loyalists claimed command while Hussein demanded cabinet resignations. Feuding tribal loyalties fuel tensions amid calls for reconciliation with Sukarno and Hatta.
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Cal
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Medan
North Sumatran
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Loree
Ui Sastroamnndjajo
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Comemand
Djamin Gintings
Sumatra
Sukarno
Gentral
Achmad Hussein
Sastroamidjoje
Ins
Mohammed Hatta
Hussein
Gintings
Suimatra
North
Five Abducted High School Band Leader Attacked
Camden high school band director Guy Hutchins said five masked men dragged a reader into a car, beat him with boards and rods, and burned threats to drive him from town after accusing him of supporting racial integration. He was hospitalized with severe bruises but survived and was ordered to leave town. Hutchins had been in Charlotte performing with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra when the assault happened.
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Tum
Guy Hutchins
Levee
Camden High School
Charlotte
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
California Employment Hits Record High in 1956
California non agricultural employment reached a historic peak in 1956 with December showing over 4.44 million wage and salary workers. The yearly average rose to 4.345 million, up 6 percent from 1955, reflecting a 35 percent gain since 1950 across six years.
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San Francisco
California
Ernest B. Webb
Gales and SnowHit Britain Across Regions
A harsh weather blast blankets the British Isles with gales heavy rain and snow. Twenty one roads blocked in the Midlands Wales and Scotland as floods threaten homes and transport in Axminster area.
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British Isles
London
Walker
Britain
Tosin
Midlands
Wales
Scoiland
Axminster
Knight Seeks Return for Bonelli From Mexico
Governor Knight plans to confer with extradition secretary Joseph Babich on options to bring William G. Bonelli back from Mexico. Knight called a Christmas card received from Cuernavaca, Mexico, signed "Bill Gonelli" sarcastic and not reflective of Bonelli’s position.
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Sacramento
Knight
Joseph Babich
William G. Bonelli
Mexico
Bill Gonelli
Cuernavaca
Mox
Bonelli
Wanted official recalls Bonelli in bribery probe in San Diego
Former L A member of the State Board of Equalization Bonelli is sought for trial in connection with inexcusable bribery cases. He disappeared from his Aviara ranch while a House inquiry continued. Extradi tion talks with Washington were noted as the case developed.
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Bonelli
Los Angeles
State Board of Equalization
San Diego
Con Pee
Hie Ranch
California
Washington, D.C
Trial for Driver in Fatal Crash in Granada Hills
Wan Nays Up Alex Suniga 30 of Nortaridge held for trial on manslaughter and felony drunken driving charges after a Dec 2 crash that killed Scoutmaster Walter A Warice 41 and injured four Boy Scouts. Judge O Benton Worley ordered arraignment in Los Angeles Superior Court Jan 10. Witnesses said the group was pushing a stalled truck when Suniga's car struck them.
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Alex Suniga
Nortaridge
San Fernando
O. Benton Worley
Suniga
Los Angeles Superior Court
Walter A. Warlce
Granada Hills
Weather Update Reports Clear Days Ahead
A weather note states clear skies through Saturday with little change in temperature. No precipitation expected and daily highs remain steady while overnight lows stay mild. Residents are advised to enjoy dry conditions and light winds across the region.
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