Fallon's Earthquake Shakes Nevada Town and Highway
A strong tremor centered near Fallon, Nevada injured 12 sailors with minor wounds and caused walls to buckle. The 4:14 a.m. quake toppled structures, cracked water mains, shut power, and sank a 35 foot stretch of U.S. Route 50. Aftershocks followed as San Francisco Bay Area seismographs recorded magnitude estimates around 6.5 to 7.0.
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Nev
Fallon
Falior Naval Auxiliary Station
San Francisco
Fresno
Calif
LU. S. Hwy
George Wilkins
San Francisco Bay Area
Wendover
Utah State Line
Carson City
Nevada
California Institute’of Technology
University of California
U S Spies and Moscow Retaliation Escalate Tensions
Two American military officers expelled from the U S diplomatic mission in Moscow join two Soviet officials ousted from the United States over spying charges in a retaliatory move. The State Department cites no detailed evidence but vows the action reflects broader tensions as the Kremlin seeks Western cooperation and strains widen among Moscow Washington and London.
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Washington
IPF
United Nations
United States
State Department
U U. S
Moscow
Henry Spydam
Russia
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Czechs Offer to Trade GIs for Fugitives at Border
BAERNAU Germany border police report Czech authorities proposed trading seven U S soldiers captured Sunday for three Czech asylum seekers. U S Army HQ in Heidelberg said it negotiates directly with Czech authorities for the release of six enlisted men and one captain, while noting the three Czech escapees are a separate issue. Border commander Hans Buettner said a swap offer was made at a border meeting with Germans and a second talks session was planned. he cautioned American authorities had told him not to promise results. The three Czechs who fled are held by Germans in the Weiden area, with one linked to alleged acts of violence.
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Germany
U. S
U.S. Army
Heidelbers
Army
Hans Buettner
Buettner
Puta
Weiden
Sone
Record 285000 Jam Beaches for Holiday in 86 Degree Heat
Lifeguards report 30 rescues in inland waters and only five along the oceanfront as 285000 beachgoers gather under 86-degree heat. Captain Rey J. Miller notes no previous crowd this large and cites calm surf and shallow depths drawing crowds to Colorado Lagoon and Alamitos Bay.
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Dutch
Court Calls for Arrest of Haymes in Contempt Hearing
Los Angeles Superior Judge Zimer D. Doyle issued a bench warrant for Dick Haymes after he failed to appear at contempt hearings. The hearing related to charges he owes a board, while a separate incident at Marine Stadium involved a speedboat collision near a ponto. Roy Smith, 25, of Lomita, and three passengers were briefly hospitalized with minor injuries after a left turn around a buoy caused the outboard boat to collide with a buoy. The injured included Al Doone, 27, of Los Angeles, and William Woodward, 42, of Rolling Hills, while Vernon Crum, 28, Torrance, was unhurt. Police said the other boat split on impact. Bennett, 1809 Lorraine St., Whittier, aided by tossing a line to the victims.
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Los Angeles
Zimer D. Doyle
Dick Haymes
Lomita
Haymes Arrest Warrant Issued Amid Support Dispute
The warrant for Haymes’ arrest, the second in five days, followed a Santa Monica judge’s order after he failed to appear on charges of owing ex wife Joanne Dru $4,809 in child support. Nora Flynn Haymes, Rita Hayworth’s husband, claimed to pay $100 weekly but had made only one payment. she sought contempt for another ex husband Errol Flynn who owes $6,500 for their two children and the case was continued until November with Flynn’s $2,500 paid to date and the balance due.
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SVY
Vac Gan
Haymes
Santa Monica
Joanne Dru
Nore Flynn Haymes
Rita Hayworth
Flynn
Weather outlook Mostly clear into Wednesday
A mainly clear pattern continues through Wednesday with night and early morning low clouds lingering. Cooler air settles by Wednesday bringing lower high and low temperatures and lighter winds across the region.
Holiday Good Sense Cheats Death of 100
Across a long holiday period from 6 p m Friday to midnight Monday the U S death toll reached 348 in traffic crashes, with 620 violent deaths nationwide including drownings and misc accidents. The National Safety Council noted 430 expected traffic fatalities for the period, praising motorist restraint and thanking drivers for a “good job.”
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T&hour
Council
Ned H. Deathorn
Associated Press
Carol Hayward
Harvey, ML
David Colby
Augusta
Meine
Walter Kessler
Ebensburg
Utah
California
Michigan
Texas
Autopsy Set in Death of Andy's Son
John Joseph Correll seven died after four days in hospital with acute kidney failure. Correll of radio show Amos N Andy is the father. authorities probe insecticide or poison as possible cause. Rosary and requiem mass planned at Church of the Good Shepherd Beverly Hills.
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Correll
Gosden
Two Refuse to Say If They Were Communists Before Senate Hearing
Two Army Information and Education Division veterans refused to answer whether they were or had been Communists before or during World War II. Two other witnesses testified they faced Red propaganda in the division. Chairman Jenner said hearings show the pattern of Communist indoctrination aimed at molding soldiers minds. Richard L. Criley of Chicago and Lute W. Wilson of Wellsfleet Mass provided names.
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Army
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
Jenner
P.ind
Information and Education Invision
Richard L. Criley
Chicago
Lute W. Wilson
Wellsfleet
Mass
Information Division
Row Stirred by Criticism on Testifying
Washington AP A House Judiciary Subcommittee criticized Justice Tom C Clark for declining to testify after joining the Supreme Court while saying the report shows no proof of wrongdoing by Clark. Rep. Byron G Rogers condemned the release as a sneaky political maneuver. Keating defended the action as a necessary inquiry into Truman era matters.
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Clark
Truman
Judiciary Group
Dusties Department
Supreme Court
Keating
New York Republican
Subcommittee
Classifieds fragment hints at page listings and sections
A cropped header lists newspaper sections and page designations such as Beach Combing on B-1, Editorial on A-10, Obituaries on B-2, and Sports on A-12. It references multiple columns and segment labels indicating where content can be found rather than reporting a story.
Oklahoma Votes Amid Heat As Guards Guard Polls
Oklahoma voters faced 100 degree heat as Gov. Murray ordered national guardsmen and plainclothes officers in five eastern counties to ensure fair primaries for U S Senate Governor and other races. About 500000 votes expected with heavy turnout in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties. Guardsmen, many teens, observed polling and reported irregularities to election inspectors. Senator Kerr defends bid for a second term against former Gov Turner. gubernatorial field includes 16 candidates with Willie Murray running due to term limits.
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Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
Nationall
Tulsa
U. S. Senate
Congress
Sequoyah
Adair
Cherokee
Leflore
Fittsburg
Murray
Pottawatomie
Latimer
Creek
Robert S. Kerr
Roy J. Turner
Kerr
Senate
Willie E. Murray
Jet Crashes in Tioga County After Fuel Runout
An Air Force jet piloted by William Heiss ran out of fuel and crashed near Mansfield, six miles north on Route 15. Heiss was pulled from the wreckage by passersby and was in serious but nonfatal condition. He stated he attempted an emergency landing before impact and the plane did not burn.
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Vpi
U.S. ‘Air Force
Tioga County
Ss. Route 15
Mansfield
Pfe
William Heiss
Lette
Heiss
Eisenhower Returns to White House After Holiday
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower resume duties after a four day holiday at Camp David Maryland. The couple and guests spent the Fourth of July weekend atop a mountain near Thurment.
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Eisenhower
White House
Maryland
Catocia
Camp David
Thurment
Mad
Coast Guard Seeks 3 on Sinking L. B. Boat
Coast Guard crews search Mexican waters near San Martin Island for the sinking fishing boat California Bear and its crew after abandoning ship amid poor visibility. Owner Richard Karlsson, captain of the vessel valued at 22 000 dollars, and crewman Henry Thorn and Pasco Hansen are missing. A second vessel the 42 foot Anomer, also listed as California Bear, reported trouble and was checked by San Diego officials. A rescue boat and Coast Guard plane were en route with a cutter expected to arrive later today.
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Coast Guard
San Diego
Hichard Karlsoon
Mountain View St
Seman
Cal Man
Karleson
Henry
Thorn
First St. San Pe
Dro
Pasco ‘Hansen
Perseus
San Martin Island
Karlsson
San Pedro
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