Marie McDonald Reported Kidnapped in Van Nuys
Police said actress Marie McDonald telephoned columnist Harrison Carroll claiming two men one Mexican one colored abducted her from her home and planned to steal her money. Carroll quoted her as saying she was held in a house and given a drug while servants supposedly left. The case was discussed at Van Nuys City Hall with ongoing investigation.
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Carroll
Inc
Marie
Dan Mealo
van Nuys City Hall
Rikelo
Insteac Aa
No Bleeding Cut in Half by Train, He Lives 5 Hrs
Hannibal Missouri dated report: John Bobbitt, 46, was cut in two by a switch engine Thursday but survived over five hours. He spoke to his wife, a minister, and doctors before dying two hours after a pentothietic treatment. He claimed he threw himself in front of the switcher. Relatives say the incident occurred about a month earlier.
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John ‘Bobbitt
J.W. Well
Well
Bobbite
Elvis Presley Faces Draft Induction Exam Before 22nd Birthday
The 1935 draft timeline shows Elvis Presley, age 22, likely to be called up after passing a physical examination. Presley has traditionally avoided discussing the subject, but the past indicates he would be ready when called. The induction exam appears ordered by Draft Board 86 just before his 22nd birthday.
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al Yese
Presley
Personal Income Rise Highlights 1957 Trends
A clipped OCR summary notes a $1 billion increase in personal income with November pace likely sustaining a 12 month period. It mentions wage and salary payments rising and references a $750 million rise linked to car industry production in 1957 models.
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Car-Indus
Government reports mixed income shift from farms to nonfarms
Government data show nonfarm property and investment income near half a billion dollars, while farm property income fell sharply. The report notes overall personal income shifting away from agriculture with several incomplete phrases but emphasizes the divergence between farm and nonfarm earnings.
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Was-Ag
MERVY Bandit Robs Officer and Flees in Windsor
A gunman robs an officer in Windsor Ontario citywide and escapes. Police hunt the suspect, described as a MERVY bandit, with no immediate details on weapon or route. Citizens advised to stay vigilant as investigators pursue leads.
Mrs Truman Breaks Independence Bone Foot
Mrs Harry S Truman is at Independence Hospital after breaking a small bone in her left foot.
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Harry S. Truman
Dependence
Senate Rules Fat Begins Vote Tonight
Washington AP reports Senators push a fight to curb filibusters as a vote on Senate rules is set for 3 p.m. Pacific time to advance standby authority for President Eisenhower to use American troops against any Communist danger. Leaders seek swift action before a Saturday House joint session. Opponents argue approval would tie the Senate in knots. The debate centers on how far to alter procedure to curb obstruction.
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Senate
House
Eisenhower
Man, 76, Kills One and Wounds Two in County Shootout
In Klamath Falls Oregon a 76 year old man opened fire during a welfare check debate at the county courthouse. Peterson died within minutes and County Judge E. Reeder and Commissioner Ed Gown were among three others wounded as the gunman fired a fusillade that narrowly missed others seated at the table.
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President Koerner Dies at 83 in Austria
A terse obituary notes Koerner, identified as an Austrian president figure, died at age 83. The item hints at tightened procedures and state traffic measures, urging stricter enforcement as part of the broader news brief.
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Austria
Weird plot to assassinate Truman linked to Alaska vet
A Nova Scotia inmate claiming to be a veteran described a plan to kill former President Harry S. Truman. The man, a 102 pound coal miner from West Virginia, allegedly planned the 1955 attempt from a federal penitentiary and later tried to execute the scheme near Truman’s Missouri home. He is awaiting April trial on related charges seeking a $15,000 bond.
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Vienna
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Dent
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Carlie
Truman
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Albemarle
Heartwell Bldg Sold to L A Investor for $1 Million
The 12 story Heartwell Building at Pine Avenue and Ocean Boulevard in downtown Long Beach was sold to a Los Angeles investor for about one million dollars. Gulf Investment Co and Henry Bargar Co will manage the property with Ralph Webster already brought in to oversee management. Purchase price unverified. details to be announced Monday.
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Ocean Blvd
Angeles
Gulf. Investment’ Co
Henry Bargar
Los Angeles
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Tauhy
Bendix
Bargar
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Touchstone’ Bros
Pasadena
Heartwell-Rowe Co
Bixby
Max" Lowe
Foom
Unitil
Heart
Eeltere Co
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Gult-Co
Rainy Long Beach Morning With Heavy Weather On Way
Sprinkles covered Long Beach this morning as the U S Weather Bureau forecast heavier rain arriving tonight. Coastal clouds caused the light showers, with a storm centered 450 miles west of Santa Maria moving eastward. Forecasters expected light rain late tonight and through Saturday, the first since December 5. A separate report from Washington notes Senator Mansfield urged Congress to require Eisenhower to disclose costs of defense changes and discussed standby military authority in the Middle East amid questions from four new Democratic senators.
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Eisenhower
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Hungary Gold in Flux as Olympians Back Aid Plan
Melbourne era remains a backdrop as 12 Olympians rally to back Hungary and other nations in need amid Soviet tension. Officials report Khrushchev’s stance on Middle East, refugee relief, and economic aid while leaders discuss filling a power vacuum. Berkes, a water polo athlete, is cited among the readied figures though absence from public events continues.
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