Quake Shakes Southland as lawmakers convene amid tremors
Washington AP reports a 4% magnitude quake shakes the San Diego area and Southern California, damaging plaster, rattling offices, and spurring safety checks as the 84th Congress opens its second session. In Wyoming, two airmen recount surviving a two day blizzard after a crash near Rock Springs. House and Senate leaders resume work amid election year tensions and State of the Union preparations.
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Three Killed When Truck Brakes Fail
LOS ANGELES three people died when a lumber truck jackknifed and lost control on a five mile grade north of the city. The trailer separated at State Route 99 and 126 and struck two autos killing William John Thomas 40 of Los Angeles Charles Lawrence Hoffman 43 of Glendale and Leonard Leroy Slee Av of Sylmar. The cab continued four miles before stopping. Driver Albert Dale Neil 25 of Caruthers was not hurt.
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Weather outlook shows clearing through Wednesday
Mostly clear conditions persist through Wednesday with increasing fog late tonight and early Wednesday. Temps remain slightly cooler by midweek as visibility improves and high pressure governs the area.
Eisenhower Completes Two Key Messages
President Eisenhower finalized work on the State of the Union and the budget messages. The budget reportedly calls for about 63 billion dollars for the year starting July 1. The State of the Union will be sent to Congress Thursday and the budget message to lawmakers January 16. Budget Director Hughes said a tax cut decision for the new fiscal year may be delayed several months.
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No Rain Expected In Five Day Forecast Across U S
The U S Weather Bureau issued a five day forecast saying no rain is seen here through the period with temperatures around normal for the season. Rain is expected in central California and the mountains could see heavy snowfall.
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Southland Progress industry sections describe growth
The Press Telegram presents three special sections titled Southland Progress, Southland Industries and Harbor and On Development. The 38 page supplement offers insight into Southern California's mushrooming commercial development and regional prosperity.
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Beach Combing and Page References Highlighted
The note lists where to find various sections in the newspaper noting Beach Combing on Page A-17, Bridge on Page A-17, Classified on B-11, Comics on B10, Crossword on A-1, Editorial on 4-1, Shipping Table on Fae 1, News Sports on A-18 to A-21, Theaters on B-8, and a World Page temperate segment.
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Warm storm nears Northern California with heavy rain
A heavy warm storm moving toward Northern California is forecast to bring heavy rain and high runoff in the Sierra and rivers like the Russian and Eel. Winds up to 80 mph are expected on the north coast with precipitation likely in the region. The storm center was about 600 miles off the coast and moving south toward Salinas and Modesto tonight or Wednesday. At least seven injuries were reported and unrest accompanied labor actions near Westinghouse plants, with police cars stoned during early demonstrations.
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Westinghouse Walkout Ends in Rioting Death
In Columbus Ohio about 100 police broke a mass picket at the Westinghouse Electric plant as a 12 week strike exploded into violence. Tadlock a 1 year married father of a 6 year old left a wife and child and had worked there nearly two years. His death is being investigated by the union which promises a statement. Governor Lausche condemned the mass assembly and the striking conduct.
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New Year Weekend Traffic Deaths Reach Three Day High
The Associated Press reports New Year weekend traffic deaths set a three day high totaling 363. Tadlock, 34, died en route to a hospital after a heart attack described by Franklin County officials as possibly linked to injuries from a beating and being stepped on. Earl J Webb, international union representative, commented on Tadlock’s death and the alleged beating.
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New Year Traffic Toll Beats 3 Day Record But Falls Short
Traffic toll for the three day New Year period ending midnight Monday rose to 317, surpassing the prior three day record of 433, though it did not reach the 609 tally of the Christmas holidays. National Safety Council president Ned H. Dearborn called the result discouraging and noted the toll was below pre holiday estimates. States list shows varied counts across Alabama through New Jersey with several irregular figures amid the holiday period tally.
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Nine Crewmen Escape Flying Boxcar Crash
A U.S. Air Force C119 Flying Boxcar crash landed into a plowed field near here tonight but all nine crew members walked away uninjured. Names not released.
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Harvard Trio Killed in Ski Chalet Fire
Three Harvard students died when a two story ski chalet at Mont Tremblant caught fire, with five companions escaping and two injured. The blaze began from a cigarette in a sofa. investigators ruled the deaths accidental. Names include Myron Herrick son of Thomas Gates Jr and other students from Brookline, Westwood, Millbrook, and Mt. Kisco.
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Nurse Saves Life of Son On Hanging Incident
San Pedro mother Helen Brooks, a Harbor General Hospital nurse, saved her 11 year old son Dixon Binns after he was found strangling on a rope in a Jensen home. She applied artificial respiration until firefighters used oxygen, and Dixon regained consciousness after several minutes. His condition improved to under a private physician care.
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Ex Official of U S Held and Robbed
Former United States treasurer Georgia Neese Clark Gray was abducted from her Richland home by three armed men who forced her to open a bank vault and stole about 2200 dollars before releasing her unharmed. Deputies say two to three dozen suspects aged 25 to 30 carried out the assault in Richland Kansas.
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Dutch ship rescues 26 crew from sinking tanker Pedro Avila
Rotterdam based mOpirkewagers Shipping Agency reports Boratia, a Dutch tanker, rescued the 26 crew from the sinking Venezuelan tanker Pedro Avila off the northwest South American coast. The rescue occurred today as Boratia relayed position and aid.
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