Ex Pasadena debutante tells of strangling son
Mary Redfield McElwain, 28, of Pasadena, admitted to police she killed her 2 month old son William H. McElwain Jr and buried him in a wooded area near the Merrimack River. She led officers to the shallow grave after a bloodhound search and was found wounded and taken to Concord State Hospital.
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Pasadena
William H. McElwain Jr
Fechfield
N. H
Merrimack River
Mary Redfield McElwain
Merrimack
Eee
Ody
McElwain
Concord State Hospital
Big Men Impress Gen Ridgway With 40th Division
In Sendai Japan on June 6 General Matthew Ridgway supreme allied commander inspected California's 40th Infantry Division. He praised their size and fitness after viewing A and B I artillery tests at Camp Younghans and a rifle-range drill by the 228th Infantry Regiment. A five mile per hour road march at Camp Haugen drew his note that the pace seemed fast. Benoit and Black guided the visit while Ott noted Ridgway asked about mail, comforts and food. He reassured that luxuries here do not undermine a fighting unit.
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Sendai
Japan
Matthew B. Ridgway
California
40Th Infantry
Camp Younghans
Co. Ho
228Rd Infantry
Camp Haugen
Ridgway
iGo
Charles Ott
Santa Barbara
Benoit
Wives Granted Control of Earnings in California Bill
Sacramento reports that state senators approved a bill by 31 to 3 shielding a wife’s earned income from a husband’s access without her consent. Supporters say it reduces family conflict over money while opponents fear continued dispute over finances.
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Sacramento
Earl D. Desmond
Burt W. Busch
R.lakeport
California Adult Adoption Bill Signed by Governor Warren
Sacramento reports Gov. Warren signed into law a bill allowing adults to adopt each other under certain conditions. Both parties and the Superior Court must agree, the adoptee must be the youngest, and the adoptee cannot be the spouse of the other. The spouse of the adoptee must consent.
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Sacramento
California
Legislature approves teacher minimum pay raise plan
The Legislature approves increasing fully credentialed public school teachers' minimum pay from 2400 to 3000 dollars a year. The Senate backed the Assembly bill 25 to 7, with concurrence to be sent to Governor Warren for signature.
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Dpalkamenty
Senate
California
Assembly
Fred H. Kraft
San Diego
Tax on Urban County Areas Nearing Vote
Sacramento June 5. The Assembly debated AB3217 by Albert Stewart aiming to let counties set a single tax rate for general services across counties including cities and rural areas. Urban unincorporated zones would pay extra for police fire and other services. The League supports the bill while County Supervisors' Association deems it harsh and hastily drawn, fearing forced annexations and urging further study.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Albert I. Stewart
Pasadena
League of California Cities
County Supervisors’ Association
Earthquake rocks Kyushu island at 2:58 a.m.
KOXKYO June 6 A sharp earthquake shook Japan's southern island of Kyushu at 2 58 a m The central meteorological observatory located the epicenter near Oku Island off the southwest coast Minor structural damage reported no injuries at this time and officials warned residents to remain alert for aftershocks.
California lawmakers race against time as budget adjourns
California lawmakers begin a race against time with millions in special appropriation bills at stake as adjournment nears. Gov. Warren pushes welfare proposals and a new crime commission while the budget lags in the Senate. The Assembly passes a veteran home loan measure and a disloyalty bill moves forward as repeal of the Chinese exclusion article looms.
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Acramento
California
Senate
Warren
State Commission
Kefauver Committee
Assembly
George H. McLain
Supreme Court
Ben Hulse
R-El Centro
Senate Finance Committee
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