Major Southern California storm hits coast with heavy rains
A north wind driven rainstorm swept the coast with forecasts of up to two inches by Thursday night. The U S Weather Bureau called it the first major rain since November 22, 53 inches reported in Long Beach by noon, with Santa Barbara and other locales recording varying totals. Winds to 30 mph offshore and higher gusts up to 43 mph inland accompanied the system, which also brought snow to mountains around 5500 feet. Traffic accidents occurred on slick streets as the storm disrupted area life and threatened harbor tides, with officials warning of higher water as winds persisted through late day.
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Ventura
Glendale
Monterey Park
Point Conception
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Rainslick
la Cienega
Angeles
Slauson
Hill St. Snd
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Gary F Moore
Cedar Ave
Hill St
LeRoy GC. Smith
Keener St
Robert T. Peck
Janice Dr
Moore
Smilth
Peel
Kelly Henry
Rhea Apartments
Rhea St
Ue Ee
Harbor Department
John Ferguson
Ferguson
Salt Lake Hotel Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
A bomb threat forced about 300 people to evacuate the Newhouse Hotel in Salt Lake City. Police investigated after a anonymous caller warned of an explosion planned for the 12 story hotel at noon. The chief and detective said the call appeared a hoax but warranted caution as crowds were allowed back after 35 minutes.
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Salt Lake City
Newhouse
Qranager
Don Utley
Utley
Soviet Premier Bulganin Sends Peace Plan Ideas to Ike
President Eisenhower today received a friendly letter from Soviet Premier Bulganin containing ideas for world peace. Soviet Ambassador Zarubin delivered the English translation after reading the Russian text to Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles. The White House said Bulganin has asked the President to study the ideas further, but Hagerty would not reveal contents or public release timing.
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White House
Georgi Zarubin
Bulganin
Eisenhower
Washington
Bulgenin
Grovel NiZazubin
Bulgaria
Dulles
Zarubin
James C. Hagerty
Snewsmen
Prland
Hegerty
Jury Picked for Leggs L A Trial
A Los Angeles jury was chosen to hear perjury charges against County Supervisor Herbert C. Lens. The pool was finished just before noon as the jury was seated to consider whether Legg knowingly misrepresented his familiarity with Andrew W. Hohn a wealthy South Gate garbage collector. Conviction on perjury carries 2 to 14 years in prison.
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Los Angeles
Herbert C. Lens
Legg
Board ‘of Supervisors
Andrew W. Hohn
South Gate
Charles W
Death Ends Boy's Career as Journalist
The Boston Rocket editor Robert Decker died Tuesday at Massachusetts Memorial Hospital from cirrhosis. The 17 year old boy dreamed of becoming a real newspaperman, helmed the bedbound paper from its final days, and had his life brightened by AP clippings and a rare interview before the end of his short story.
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Boston
Boston Rocket
Robert Decker
Hwe
Bobby
Associated Press
Judge hints he will ask Abbott juror count
In the Burton Abbott murder trial judge Charles Wade Snook said he might seek a juror count if the panel fails to reach a verdict before quitting for the day. The case centers on the unwitnessed kidnapping and slaying of Stephanie Bryan, with the jury deliberating after 46 hours.
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Burton Abbott
Long Beach
Charles Wade Ei A
Oee
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Snook
Compton
Stephanie Bryan
Jor
Joseph Nieto
Ington St
Chambers
Stevens
Trenehow
Uv Jiary
Paul Kirk
University
Jet California
Stephanie
Alameda
Tephanie
Georgia
L A Demands Disaster Aid Plan Report
Los Angeles city leaders call for an official report from police and civil defense on disaster plans after charges of incompetence following a Sunday train wreck. Chief Parker and civil defense officers told to report to the city council on preparedness and potential rescue contingencies.
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Los Angeles
Los Anpiles
Willem “H Parker
Jaity Council
Six Children Die as Blaze Levels Rural Home
Bridgeton New Jersey dispatch reports a fire on a rural road three miles from town killed six children and wounded Austin Pitts who saved a four month old before flames trapped the others on the second floor. The two adults Hazel Fierce and Pitts were on the first floor when the blaze started around 1 am. The children aged 14 to 16 were asleep on the second floor of the rented two story frame house. Pitts suffered severe burns while attempting to rescue them.
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Southwastern
New Jersey
Austin Pitts
Hazel Fierce
Cief
Pitts
Andrew Pitts
Chidren
City listings and sections teased in daily page guide
A compact note lists where to find features across the newspaper. It names sections including Beach Combing, Bridge, Classifieds, Comics, Crossword, Editorial, Obituaries, Financial, Radio and TV, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Temperatures, Women, and Your World, with page indicators A or B and specific page numbers.
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Boyle
Wilson
Airmen Escape After Goose Bay Tanker Crash Landing
Seven Air Force crewmen escaped uninjured after a XCQ97 refueling tanker crash landed in Goose Bay near Knik Arm northeast of Anchorage. The aircraft, en route to Elmendorf AFB, diverted when mechanical trouble prevented a safe return. Names of the crew were not immediately learned.
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Alesxader
Air Force
Goose Bay
Knik Arm
Here
Elmendorf Air Force Base
East
Weather outlook shows intermittent rain through Thursday
Forecast warns of intermittent rain through Thursday with moderate showers at times tonight and a slight cooling trend. Colder air moves in as cooler conditions persist, affecting outdoor plans and travel tonight into midweek.
Rock slide blocks Northwestern Pacific rail line
A rock slide and mudflow closed 375 feet of the Northwestern Pacific track near Clagged Rail, swamping the lumber hauling railroad line and ending any chance of immediate reopening. No injuries reported. Local crews assess damage and await inspections to determine repairs and service status.
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Surera
Northwestern Pacific
Lumber-Tealin Railroad
Eisenhower Praises Nixon as 2nd Term Question Looms
President Eisenhower dodged a direct answer on a second term while praising Vice President Nixon at a news conference. He declined to discuss running mate options, noted no family opposition, and joked about a future official announcement. He also hinted at an early medical check and plans a trip to the South as the year advances.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Supreme Court
Warren
GOP
White House
Maj
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