Rioting Convicts Ignite Pittsburgh Prison
Rioting convicts about 1000 strong seized Western State Penitentiary in Pittsburgh defying officials and prompting deployment of 72 state troopers and hundreds of police. Warden Claudy and Gov. Fine rejected surrender terms as the siege continued with hostages and no shots fired.
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Pittsburgh
Big Western State Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
J. W. Claudy
William S. Brown
State Secretary of Welfare
James Malone
Washington
Thomas Whitten
Stephen Adley
Truman Packs for Departure
President Truman faced a final busy day in Washington preparing to leave the White House. He visited the Hamilton National Bank to settle personal financial affairs after a staff meeting in the Oval Room. Aides including John R. Steelman will stay on to assist Eisenhower, with no detail on whether withdrawals or deposits occurred. Roger Tubby did not confirm financial moves.
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Washington
Harry S. Truman
White House
Truman
Hamilton National Bank
14Th and
6 Sts
N. W
Fas
John R. Steelman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Roger Tubby
Eisenhower
Capitol
Weather Outlook: Persistent Clouds Through Tuesday
Considerable high cloudiness at times today through Tuesday with fog or low clouds this evening into mid-morning. Expect little temperature change across the period.
Eisenhower First Lady Gets Hair Do Before Event
Mrs Dwight D. Eisenhower, reportedly tired from a cold, had her hair styled as preparations for a forthcoming event continued. Mary Jane McCaffree noted five personal secretaries and nine on the White House social staff, signaling potential increased social activity.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mary Jane McCaffree
White House
Harry Truman
Traffic deaths total 3618 in California 1952
The California Highway Patrol estimated 1952 traffic fatalities at 3618, a tentative rise of about four percent from 1951 but below the 1946 peak of 2668.
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Sacramento
IUE
California
California Highway’ Patrol
Ten Die in Storm as California Floods Worsen
Flood disasters across northern California and southern Oregon left more than 1000 residents evacuated. The Russian River fell from 18.89 to 13.10 feet while Redwood Creek dropped at Orick. A new storm threatened heavier rain north of Ukiah, with U.S. 101 submerged in multiple spots. Evacuations ordered in Humboldt and Del Norte counties as rescue crews worked amid widespread washouts and flooded towns.
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Oregon
Largo
Mendocing County
Russian River
Eureka
Redwood Creek
Orick
Weather Bureau
Ukiah
Mendocino
Crescent City
Klamath
Trinidad
Oregon Line
Humboldt
del Norte
Wyoming
Dakotas
Kansas
Great Lakes
Calif
Ains
Klamath River
Oregon Plains
Gunman Robs Hollywood Bank Branch for $3000
A gunman robbed the Selma and Vine California Bank branch today of about $3000. Teller Lucille Langley reported a man about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds pointed a gun and demanded $100, 350, 10, and 5 dollar bills before fleeing in an automobile.
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Vine Streets
California Bank Today
Lucille Langley
Rescuers and Crash Toll in South China Patrol
U S Navy patrol plane with 13 aboard crashed off South China coast after reports of ground fire. A second rescue plane also went down while 21 American airmen were aboard both aircraft. Twelve remain missing as ships press search northeast of Swatow and Hong Kong area.
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Formosa
South China
U.S
Piiileiine Sen
Mick
U. S
Hong Kong
Manila
Swatow
Royal Navy
Morecambe Bay
U. S. Navy
Toyo
Navy
Mariner
Okinawa
Costly Discard Costs Fresno Visitor Jewelry
Leetha Ludwig visiting here from Fresno reported losing $2750 in jewelry after tossing cleaning tissue down a drain. She kept two diamond rings and a wristwatch in a bathrobe pocket before discarding the tissue, and the items disappeared down the drain.
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Leetha Ludwig
Fresno
Sunny
Lucy and Desi Welcome Real Boy in Hollywood
Hollywood AP report describes Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz welcoming a baby boy by Caesarean at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces. mother and child in excellent condition.
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Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
the Cedars of Lebanon ,Hospital
Lucie Desiree
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV
Joseph Harris
Arnaz
Jess Oppenheimer
Lucy
Oppenheimer
U S Air Guards Shoot Two Intruders at Nouaceur Base
U S Air Force guards at Nouaceur Base opened fire on three Moroccans early Sunday night. One man was killed and another wounded, a third escaped. Officials have not yet determined the intruders’ intent on the base.
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Ladablainla
Mmorocco
Inaugural on Air Listed Page B-7
Information on radio and television coverage of Tuesday's inaugural is listed on Page B-7 of today's Press Telegram.
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On Air
Washington, D. C
Tragic Double Death Near San Bernardino
Two young Long Beach victims, Sheila McClain 17 of Bell Gardens and Richard McLaughlin 19, were found shot to death in a car east of San Bernardino. Sheriff’s detectives term it murder death by own action with McLaughlin the shooter. Sheila wore engagement ring. no notes were found. Bodies removed to Grove Kircher Mortuary. coroner Harry Evans said both died almost instantly.
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McLaughlin
San ‘Bernardino
Sheila
Grove Kircher Mortuary
L. A. MacDonald
MecLaughlin
0. W. McLaughlin
Harry Evans
San Bernardino County
Lt. Wilson
U S Drops Radio TV Antitrust Jury Probe
Attorney General McGranery announced the Justice Department has dropped a grand jury investigation into the radio and television manufacturing industry begun last January under the antitrust laws. The New York grand jury found no grounds for criminal action, but subpoenaed documents are being reviewed for a possible civil antitrust suit.
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McGranery
Justice Department
J. Howard McGrath
Sitsting
New York
Baby calls for food as sick father begs for help
The Lynch family of Oklahoma City faced freezing hardship with four children while father Lee F Leh 36 unable to work due to influenza and illness. He sent Donald 12 and Eula Mae 9 to beg at stores after welfare aid was denied for not enough residency. A cafe owner learned of the plight and alerted police. officers and charities aided the family, with food and groceries arriving as the father vowed to recover and support his family once able.
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Oklahoma City
Lee F. Leh
Oklahoma
Lee Lynch
Dallas
Donald
Eula Mae
Mary Jo Clanton
Bula Mae
Aes Clanton
Lynch
Nellie Lynch
Darrel
Herbert
Capital Welcomes Eisenhower Inauguration Day Buzz
Washington drowns in carnival atmosphere as thousands arrive for Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration. Eisenhower rests in the Statler Hotel suite while aides visit, and preparations continue at the Capitol as leaders push to clear the way for the new president.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Howe
Joe
Eisenhower
Statler
Bernard J. Shanley
Shanley
Robert J. Cutler
Boston
Cutler
James Hagerty
Capitol
Elsen
Race on Highway Fatal for Three
The California Highway Patrol reported a highway race southeast of Fresno ended in a fatal collision killing three Fresno County residents and injuring four others. Victims were Joe P. Renteria 22 of Fresno the driver, Betty Martinez 18 passenger, and James H. Wells 42 of Selma. Manuel G. Jaramilla 28 of Biola the second racing car driver was arrested for questioning and admitted racing with Renteria. Estimed speed 85 to 90 mph. The crash sent Wells’ car 94 feet.
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Fresno
California Highway Patrol
Here
Fresno County
Joe P. Renteria
Betty Martinez
James H. Wells
Selma
Renteria
Wells
Adrian. F. Dillon
Manuel G. Jaramilla
Biola
Thas
Jaramilla
Berteria
Sunshine Forecast for Presidential Inauguration Day
The Weather Bureau revised forecasts to allow for considerable cloudiness with some sun. Temperatures will range from 45 to 50 degrees as partial sunshine is expected 11 p m to 4 30 p m, just before the outdoor ceremonies and parade. Fog slowed travel into Washington with hundreds of air passengers unable to land. normal airport operations resumed by 10 a m, affecting several dozen flights.
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Weather Bureau
Mont
National
New York
Richmond
Eisenhower Plans 15 Minute Inauguration Talk
President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower outlines a 2300 word inaugural address expected to run about 15 minutes. He completed a speech draft before leaving New York for Washington, as reports detail preparations for the ceremony.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Dwight D. . Eisenhower
New York
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