Grandma Forced Out of Air Race
A mass air race segment notes that manywomen fliers from the central states arrive late, with a handicap system to level speeds between single and multiengine planes. One pilot, Mrs Mickey Clark, vanished en route from Phoenix to El Paso and was found after a Mexico detour. An all day search by Air Force and Civil Air Patrol covered the Missouri pilot. Two Tulsa flyers, Mrs Faye Melford and Mrs Tissie Lawrence, damaged a wingtip during landing but continued after repairs.
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Freight Derailment Near Moapa Causes 24 Cars Off Track
Twenty four cars of an eighty car Union Pacific freight train derailed near Moapa Nevada at 5:45 a.m. No injuries reported. The derailment likely blocks the Los Angeles to Salt Lake City main line until about 6 p.m. Crews from Las Vegas worked to build a detour. Cause was not immediately determined.
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U. S. Sabre Jet Unit Takes Formosa Duty
Tokyo dispatch reports the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron flying Sabre jets replacing the 16th Fighter Interceptor Squadron on Formosa duty. Far East squadrons rotate for mobility practice under provisional Air Task Force 12 led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin Davis.
Police Officer's Son Killed in Las Vegas
Las Vegas police report Donslé Scott Hanson, 18, son of Pomona California officer Donald R. Hanson, died from injuries after a hit by a car Saturday. Max M. Guttierrry, 26, of Reno, Nev, was booked on suspicion of reckless driving.
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Fog sparks Bay Area fires across 40 sites
Western weather explains fires started by thick pole dust and dry spell moisture causing mud on power lines to short circuit. Damage was minor but power outages hit Parks Air Force Base Alameda County Fairgrounds Santa Rita Prison Farm and the Third Street Bridge over China Basin in San Francisco.
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Calif Leads Nation in Highway Carnage During Holiday Toll
A government survey shows 342 traffic deaths, 111 drownings, and 62 other accidents during the Independence Day weekend, with California leading. The report notes 623 total deaths for the period and forecasts higher risks as travelers return. A deadly crash near Iowa City claimed multiple lives, while a lightning strike at a picnic in Columbus Ohio killed a mother and three children. The tally by state lists California with 32 traffic deaths and other figures across the nation.
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Arthritis Cure Promises Lasting Health Improvement
A Long Beach description notes that after an initial treatment by Dr. Parican D.C., patients report joint and muscle relief, improved circulation and gland function, quieter nerves, better digestion, more energy, and deeper sleep. Exam and first treatment priced at 83.4 with offices at 2315 E. 7th.
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NATO Chief Arrives in West Germany for Rearming Talks
NATO secretary-general Lord Ismay arrived in West Germany to confer on rearment plans. He will meet Chancellor Adenauer, Foreign Minister von Brentano, Defense Minister Blank, and NATO representative Blankenhorn, ahead of a meeting with President Theodor Heuss.
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Youth Arrests Over Fireworks Purchase in Mexico incident
Police seized four adults and two juveniles after they were found with cherry bombs fire crackers Roman candles sparkers piccolo Petes and four quarts of tequila in a car. Adults booked for vagrancy and juveniles for being wayward.
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Tijuane
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Population Growth: US Hits 165 Million Milestone
The United States population rose from 3 million at the time of independence to 185,250,000 today. Census Bureau reports a 1954 net gain of 2,823,000, the largest yearly increase in history, with about 1,333,000 added in the first half of the current year. The note recalls 1790 births exceeded the then total population.
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Noted Chinese Doctor Leaves Hong Kong for Beijing
Kung Sheung, a pro Nationalist Chinese newspaper, reported that 74 year old Wong Shing Sam, living in Hong Kong for 30 years, departed suddenly with his wife and son for Beijing. The unconfirmed report suggested he was summoned to attend a leading Communist official.
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Third Person Dies After Beach Crash
Santa Ana reports sailor Robert L. Potter of San Diego died at El Toro Marine Base from injuries from a Saturday head on crash near San Juan Capistrano. He was the driver in one car. Everett Rollins of Bell Gardens and Ampars Macedo of Los Angeles died as passengers in the other car driven by Daniel Macedo of Los Angeles.
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Body of Santa Ana Man Found in Bay
A man identified as Alfonso Colander David, 63, of 15252 Harbor Blvd Santa Ana, was recovered Sunday from San Diego Bay. His briefcase and coat were left on a Coronado Terry last Monday. His car was found near the ferry slip. Santa Ana police said he was wanted on a bad check charge. David had left a note to his wife saying I am taking the best way out.
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Fire in Calif Tunnel Delays Train Service
Pacific Railroad officials say it will take at least a week to restore service through the Flaus tunnel wrecked by fire seventy miles south of Eureka. The fire, extinguished Sunday, destroyed supporting timbers and caused caverns and slides at the tunnel’s eastern end. Trains now operate from San Francisco north to Willits.
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Solons Praise Johnson Amid Illness
Johnson 46 suffered a heart attack in Virginia while visiting a friend. He was treated at Bethesda Hospital with two Mayo Clinic doctors in attendance. Colleagues and leaders praised his leadership while he remains seriously ill and away from the Senate business.
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Woman Bootlegger Released by Police in Decatur
Decatur Georgia police released 44 year old Soy after a neighbor complained. Officers found her ill with incurable leukemia and evidence of whisky bootlegging intended to finance her son's treatment. Lt Boone said insufficient evidence to arrest and would help find her a job.
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Richard A. Boone
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Cable Whips Crowd at Fun Park 7 Hurt
Seven people were injured when a 350 foot amusement ride cable at Walled Lake Amusement Park snapped and whipped through a crowd. Detroit residents Beatrice Schwartz and Harriet Ross were among the injured, with others from Pontiac Hazel Park and Toledo. Park staff shut the ride off but the momentum caused further harm as onlookers dove for cover.
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Walled Lake Amusement Park
Beatrice Schwartz
Harriett Ross
Ray Fischer
Donna Spehar
Maurice Lechner
Pontiac
Mick
George A. Smith
Hazel Park
Father races with infant to hospital in emergency drive
A Taft father sped 128 miles to Los Angeles to rush his two day old son Joseph Jr to Children's Hospital for treatment of two stomach disorders. He ran a red light to attract a police officer who helped complete the journey in an oxygen tent. the baby's condition was listed as critical.
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UPI
Taft
Joseph Caldero
Children's Hospital
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Surprise Fourth of July banquet for visiting American chess team
Soviet chess authorities hosted a 19 course Fourth of July luncheon at a National Hotel table with red, white and blue flowers for American team officials and supporters. Many Americans quit after the 12th course. Mrs. Charles Bohlen invited Russian squad members and their wives to the embassy celebration, the first private Russian guests in years.
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