Punxsutawney Pete Sees Shadow Despite Rival Claims
Punxsutawney Phil and 2 groundhogs observed shadow at Gobbler's Knob ending winter forecast. Pete’s forecasting tradition cited since 1895, amid town’s economic shifts and a new $300,000 meter factory. Rival lodges in Pennsylvania dispute seniority and claim. Emmie, the Greater Philadelphia Zoo groundhog, died recently.
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Punxsutawney
Paul Punxsutawney
Pete
Superior Meter Co
Pennsylvania
Legg Perjury Trial Nears Jury Deliberation Time
In Los Angeles County supervisor Herbert C. Legg perjury case, prosecutors and defense wrapped final arguments as jury deliberations loom. Ball branded Hohn as a scoundrel and pressed doubts on witness testimony linking Legg to bribes, while Finnerty argued proof beyond reasonable doubt exists. The case centers on Legg allegedly meeting Hohn four times despite his denials. Continued on Page A-7.
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Los Angeles
Herbert C. Legg
Joe Bail
Long Beach
Dep
Thomas P. Finnerty ,Jr
Perfury
Lege
Andrew V. Hoi
South Gate
Board of Supervisors
T Hohn
Grand
Legg
Hohn
Ball
Blizzard Looms Over Texas Panhandle and Rio Grande Valley
The Panhandle and much of Texas endure blizzard conditions with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph. Schools closed. Army trucks helped evacuate marooned students while drifts hinder travel and crops in the lower Rio Grande Valley face a threatened freeze.
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Associated Press
Texas
Panhandle
East Texas
West Texas
Bob Burns Dies in California at 65
Bob Burns, famed for tall Arkansas country tales and a steerable pipe and whisky bazooka gag, died of kidney cancer at West Valley Community Hospital. The veteran performer had last been in a coma since Saturday. He entertained the nation with humorous legends of Grandpa Snazzy and Uncle Fud, using gentle satire of Arkansas country folk.
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Encino Lf
Bob Burns
Arkansas
West Valley Community Hospital
Burns
Grandpa’ Snazzy
Cope
Five Children and Mother Die in Portland Home Fire
A Portland area fire killed five children and their mother in a late night blaze. Arthur Mer Graham, 50, escaped after awakening to smoke then flames. Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Hewitt said Graham’s family perished. investigator cites an apparent heater explosion.
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Portland
sJan
Dign
Harwindow
Kett
Robert Hewitt
Barbara
Graham
Robbin
Stephen
Davenport
Egypt Army Trained to Use Commie Arms
Egypts government controlled radio announced troops have completed maneuvers using newly acquired arms. The broadcast said the Graham family including Thelma May Graham 39 and Michael Graham 7 along with Susan Graham 5 Kathleen Joan Graham 3 and Arthur Merrill Graham 2 and a nephew Gerald Maps 13 were in the line ready to repulse the enemy along the frontier.
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CAIRG
Egypt
Egypts
Thelma May Graham
Rich
Michael Graham
Susan Arms
Eden Says Nuclear Peril Reduces War Possibility
The Long Beach Youth Band canceled its Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans due to racial segregation concerns. Director Gordon Carmen announced the decision after discussions with Mayor Vermillion and Councilmen Spangberg and Baker. The band had raised 3200 for the trip, with 2200 for transportation to be city funded. Livingston, Rex parade secretary, did not name his first name but said the Rex organization would not assume moral responsibility for two Negro boys in the parade.
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Long” Beach
New Orleans
Gordon Carmen
George M. Vermillion
Virgil “H. Spangbergl
John F. Baker
Carmen W
Carmen
Baker
Livingston
Rex
Morse and Davis Get Two Week Death Decree Delay
Convicted killers Billy G Morse and John H Davis win a two week postponement in their death sentence case. A 40 minute hearing before Superior Court Judge Fred Miller discussed trial transcript errors and defense claims of Zeman's incapacity. The defense sought lie detector and truth serum tests, while details of a clerk’s shooting in a liquor store are referenced.
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Billy G. Morse
John H. Davis
Uperior
Fred Miller
Ned R. Nelson
Morse
Zeman
Duct
Jansemse
Grace Edger
Miller
Nelson
S ‘Morse
Lin St. Louis
Lynn V. Peaster
Log Beach Blvd
Wee
Suit Filed for Million in Wreck in Los Angeles
A one million dollar suit was filed in Los Angeles against the Santa Fe Railway Co. for the deaths of two of the 30 people killed in the January 22 wreck of a San Diego bound two car train. The action seeks damages for five minor Fenn children Anita Louise 10 Yvonne Annette 9 William Jr 8 Joyce Adele and Louis Marvin 3 plus shares for six other siblings and a former marriage child. The Fenn parents were in the city to visit their ill son Harvey Donono 14 in a hospital brain tumor case.
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Los Angeles
UPA
Santa Fe Railway Ca
Mwo
William Albert Fenn
Anita Louise
Yvonne Annette
William Jr
Joyce’ Adele
Louis Marvin
Fenn
Fenns
Harvey Donono
Eisenhower May Need More Time to Decide on Second Term
Washington reports that Eisenhower will seek to answer questions about a possible second term after doctors say he is four and a half months past his heart attack. White House physician notes he needs more time to decide, with Gen Snyder and others cautious about predicting a rapid decision.
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Eisenhower
White House
Maj
Howard M. Snyder
Thomas E. ‘Dewey
Eisen
New
Lyovis
Eee
Spe
Mow
Snyder
Denby
United
Firemen Fight Blaze in Freezing Rain North Baltimore Plant Fire
Firefighters battled a 40 alarm blaze in freezing rain that destroyed the Baltimore Aircoil Co plant and damaged the Dietrich Brothers steel plant in North Baltimore. Initial damage estimates exceed $500,000 as explosions and collapsing structures hampered efforts. several firemen were injured.
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Balin
Baltimore
Morse
Davis
Baltimore Aircoil Co
Dietrich=Brothers steel
World and Local Notices Broadcast Across Pages
A compact note lists where to find features across the newspaper. It specifies sections for Beach Combing on page B-1, Boyle on page S-19, Bridge on A-19, Classifieds E-2 to 7, Crossword B-7, Editorial 4-18, Financial B-3, Obituaries B-2, Radio and TV IV L, Shipping Table B-2, Sports A-20 to A-23, Theaters A-16, Tides Temperatures B-2, Wilson A-19, Women B-4 to B-6, and Your World A-2.
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Boyle
Wilson
Family rescues mark fourth life saved by McAuliffe clan
Donald McAuliffe aged 24 became the fourth family member to earn a lifesaving feat with the Massachusetts Humane Society. He helped pull 13 year old Jay Curley from Lake Quannapowitt after the boy slipped through thin ice on Wednesday. His brother, father, and grandfather previously received medals for similar rescues.
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Wakefield, Stass
Donald McAuliffe
Jay Curley
Lake Quannapowitt
Massachusetts Humane Society
Eden Warns Of World Struggle And Nuclear Age Peril
British Prime Minister Anthony Eden tells Congress the direct threat of world conflict has diminished but dangers remain in the nuclear era. He cites Soviet expansion and dangers to Western ideals, urges not relying on old hatreds or force alone, and calls for friendship, freedom, and aid to raise living standards. He addresses Senate and House before a press conference at the National Press Club.
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Congress
Europe
Kremlin
What
All
Asia
Anthony Eden
U.S
HEI
KNX
KAJ
Eape
BRCA
Sir Anthony
National Press Club
Miss Suzuki Escapes Attack by AAMAMATSU in Japan
A husky high school boy attacked Miss Misao Suzuki in Japan Wednesday night. She fought him to a standstill and he barely escaped. It was the second time she has been attacked recently. last time she caught the fellow and took him to the police. Suzuki, 29, is a policewoman.
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Aamamatsu
Japan
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