Defense Line Given Court by Attorney in McKeon Case
The defense argued Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon owed no apology for the April 8 night march during which six Marine recruits drowned at a tidal creek. Emile Zola Berman, McKeon’s New York attorney, said he would prove methods used were part of Marine Corps tradition. McKeon pleaded innocent to involuntary manslaughter and oppression of recruits. two minor charges he declined to contest. The court-martial opened with Maj. Charles B. Sevier outlining lengthy evidence and a possible area visit to the tragedy site.
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Parris Island
S. C
Matthew C. McKeon
Emile Zola Berman
New York City
McKeon
Berman
Worcester
Mass
Charles B. Savier
Jacksonville
Sevier
Lifesaving Operation Blinds Boy in Miami Sailor Town
A medical operation in Orlando left a four year old boy blind in the left eye after a drunken or insane act by a caregiver. The report details alleged involvement of military drill instructors and Marine corps training context as parents rushed the child to hospital. It notes prior events between the boy and his mother and grandmother and mentions continued coverage on page 5.
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Orlando
Allay
Berman
Alrigide
Mike
Grand
Henry Malone A
Miami
Miss United States Crown At 1956 Pageant Finalists Named
The Miss United States pageant crowns tonight one of 16 finalists from 43 state qualifiers. Nine judges spend three hours reviewing in Municipal Auditorium as contestants display evening gowns and swimsuits. Caral Morris of Ottumwa Iowa wins Most Popular Girl. Miss Photogenic award surprise.
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Marina Orschel
Germany
Carol Morris
Iowa
Miss Iowa
United States of America
Municipal Auditorium
Shil
Maija Bertulson
Arizona
Natey McCollum
Arkansas
Karen Keeler
Colorado
Charlene Holt
Maryland
Barbara Sias
Michigan
Shari Lewis
Nebraska
Dolores Winfield
New Jersey
Shirley Bagwell
North Caroolina
Eleanor Wood
Ohio
Maralyn
Turner
Oregon
Betty] Cherry
South Carolina
Stella J Wilson
Tennessee
Jo Dodson
Texas
Cheryl Brown
Utah
June Svedin
Washington
Xerom
Caral Morris
Ottumwa
Harry Fulton
Independent
Press Telejeram
Pye
News
Mystery Car Owner Disappears in Hollywood Search
Los Angeles detectives say they have little to go on in the case of Eugene H Robertson the 26 year old auto body shop owner missing after his blood marked sports car was found behind a Hollywood hotel. Robertson who arrived in Hollywood three weeks ago from Sudan Texas reportedly spent little and borrowed from his brother William and girlfriend Juanita Walker 29. A blood trail in Echo Park had been ruled out as connected to his disappearance.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
Eugene H. Robertson
Sudan
Tex
Robertson
William
Juanita Walker
Echo Park
Dulles Sees Worldwide Trend Toward Armament Cuts
Secretary of State Dulles spoke of a global shift toward smaller armed forces as nations rely more on atomic weapons. He urged preserving U.S. nuclear power, noted potential reductions overseas, and warned that some factors could require increased foreign forces. He also discussed plans for the San Francisco Republican convention and U.S. funding for development aid and the Aswan Dam talks.
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Washington (Ap
Dulles
United States
Russia
Nel
Soviet Union
America
Eee
Republian
San Fransisco
Ahmad Hussein
World Bank
Aswan Dam
U. S
United Nations
Communist Boss for Hungary Quits
Rakosi resigns as first secretary of the Hungarian Communist Party in Vienna announced by Radio Budapest. He admitted fault for Stalin era dictatorial practices and for trials in Hungary, pledging responsibility while a foe of Marshal Tito in Yugoslavia.
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Hungary
Vienna
Matyas Rakosi
Communist Party
Radio
Budapest
Rakosi
Joseph Stalin
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Tito
Radio Relays Save Snake Bite Victim in National Park
Donald Farmer, 22, bitten by a rattler while with a tree crew east of Generals Highway, was saved by radio relays. Workers alerted a jackout station, then Pinehart Ranger Post, park headquarters, and a doctor with snake bite serum arrived. He was taken by ambulance to Exeter Memorial Hospital.
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Sequoia
Kings Canyon National Parks
Forest Service
Donald Farmer
Generals Highway
Pinehart
Park
Farmer
Exeter Memorial Hospital
Gas Tank Explodes in Collision on Anaheim Street
A fiery two car crash on E Anaheim Street near American Avenue injures four, with Mrs Pearl Kaplan in critical condition at Seaside Memorial Hospital after a gasoline tank explosion. Driver Billie Don Barkycomb 28 was jailed on felony reckless driving charges after allegedly drinking and refusing an intoximeter test.
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Anaheim St
American Ave
Pearl Kaplan
E. Anaheim St
Seaside Memorial Hospital
Covina Ave
Kaplan Auto
Billie Don Barkycomb
Chestnut Ave
Ifolice
Barkyourah
Sayfine
Barkycumb
al 'Paramount Fibre
David Kaplan
Covina ‘Ave
Immigration, Dept
Ter
Robert I. ‘Monroe
Sunfield Ave
Esti
Variable cloudiness and fog late night into morning
A weather update notes variable high clouds with late night and early morning low clouds or fog. Temperature changes are expected with shifting conditions through the period.
Brutality Claim Relayed to Brownell
A Long Beach man’s arrest during Sundays Miss Universe Parade prompted a federal inquiry after a city judge accused police of brutality. The incident involved officer James Anderberg striking the handcuffed suspect, William Welch, and spurred complaints from Police Chief William Dovey and Sgt. Robert Houghton. The FBI and Atty. Gen. Herbert Brownell's office may review civil rights violations.
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Long Beach
Herbert Brownell
Washington
FBI
Ta Brownell
FBL
John F. Malone
Los Angeles
William E. Dovey
Nental
Dovey
Harber
Jimmy Welch
Silva St
Smith
E. Ocean Blvd
Welch
James W. Anderberg
F Anderberg
Robert Houghton
Fist Fight on Airliner Costs Three Their Jobs
A flight from Asst Airport to Sao Paulo ended with a midair brawl among crew members. Co-pilot Julio Pires Caldas steward Jose Santos and radio operator Heli Moreira fought about a practical joke, causing a dive and forcing emergency landing. All three were fired upon arrival in Sao Paulo.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Julio Pires Caldas
José Dos Santos
Asst
Heli Moreira
Sao Paulo
Beach Combing Bounty Sets Maritime Mood
Beach combing results noted on page B-1 detail notable finds and seasonal tidings shaping the coastal scene. Hal Boyle contributes a light feature on coastal habits and seaside curiosities with a nod to readers and local lore.
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Hal Boyle
Wilson
Toddler Run Over by Tow Truck Lives
A 14 month old Seattle boy named Kirk Nothy is recovering after his father's tow truck ran over him. He was crawli ng away when the wheel passed over his back and left tire imprints. Doctors report he remains bruised but has a hearty appetite and may go home soon. Kirk is one of 11 Norby children.
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Seattle
Kirk Nothy
Kirk
Edwin
Norby
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Eisenhower
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