Tragic Sink Of Converted Landing Craft Signal Hill
A converted landing craft named Signal Hill sank during a weekend fishing trip for Paramount Steel Corp. employees in Catalina Channel. Four men died and sixteen were rescued by the Coast Guard and the Norwegian liner Hindanger after over two hours in rough water. Survivors and dead listed with home addresses, including Joseph A. Robinson and Pelletier among the deceased. Page 4, column 3 continues.
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Robert Walters
Chestnut
Walter Umstead
Peabody Sti
Rudy Costello
Rose Ave
Walt
Howard Miller
South Gate
Clarence Shermer
Myrtle Ave
Pelle
Fishing Boat Survivor Recalls Catalina tragedy ordeal
Albert G. LeBlanc Jr, 24, one of 20 survivors from the fishing boat Sigmal Hil, recounts a two hour nightmare at sea off Catalina Channel. They clung to a 20 foot long lime as waves roared, water poured in through two port holes after bilge pump failures.
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Albert G. LeBlanc Jr
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Lakewood ‘Blvd
LeBlanc
Quake Rocks Mendoza Argentina Tonight
A violent earthquake was felt in Mendoza Argentina at 5 35 tonight as details from witnesses describe a strong quake causing fear and damage in the city and surrounding areas. Local officials urged safety precautions and emergency assessments continue.
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Argentina
Mendoza
Coast Guard planes aid rescue in rough Catalina Channel fishing boat incident
Coast Guard air units including Helmat fighters from Los Alamitos assisted in a rescue after a fishing boat disaster. A life boat was spotted by Schlieper near an oil slick marking the incident. Rescue crews tended survivors aboard a rescue boat as seas remained rough around six yesterday.
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Tevels
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Catalina Channel
Vacation Planning Guide in Southland Magazine
The Press-Telegram presents the 36-page Southland Magazine to help readers plan a western vacation. It offers suggestions on preparing trips and finding scenic and historic spots and new highways to explore for pleasure and enjoyment.
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Southland Magazine
Press-Telegram
Death Takes Mother of Palm Springs 82
Nellie Coffman founder of Palm Springs Desert Inn and mother of the desert resort, dies at 82 in Indiana after moving there from California in 1908. She transformed a tent and frame inn into a thriving landmark and guided civic and development efforts shaping the town’s early growth and older district.
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Anning
Nellie Coffman
Calif
Desert Inn
Coffman
Indiana
Bi Springs
Santa Monea
New York June 10 7B A SQS Sent
Fragmentary OCR item reports a June event in New York with a reference to SQS and unspecified details. Limited readable names or places appear, no clear action or outcome is evident.
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York
Brush Fire Near Reservoir Rages In San Diego Area
A brush fire fanned by a western wind raged out of control along the southeastern shore of El Capitan Reservoir, burning over 3000 acres and moving toward Cleveland National Forest. Federal crews had battled a separate 5000 acre blaze at Camp Pendleton, now largely controlled.
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Cleveland National Forest
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Military Reservation
Rains Douse Fires Near Three Towns
Heavy rains halted fierce fires threatening Grand Falls Windsor and nearby towns near Gander Airport in mid June. Fire crews fought to protect storage tanks holding two million gallons of high octane aviation gas as the blaze neared tanks and infrastructure.
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Free World's Gains Hailed by President
President Truman, speaking in St Louis at the Jefferson Memorial dedication, accused Soviet leaders of preparing for war and fomenting aggression while the free world grows stronger. He urged unity with the United Nations and warned of infiltration and propaganda by the USSR.
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National Memorial
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St Louis
Missouri
Girl 15 Fatally Wounded by Mystery Bullet at Park
In Syracuse on June 10 a .22 caliber bullet from nearby woods struck 15 year old Arlene Banyas at an amusement park. She died shortly after sinking beside her father's car as onlookers watched. Police investigated the incident as a mystery shooting with unclear motive and no immediate arrests.
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Woods
Arlene Banyas
Hughes Two Pals Said to Fly Too Low
Millionaire Howard Hughes rode as a passenger on a luxurious flying boat when police investigated reports of the craft flying near shore at Nieto Avenue. Owners Glen Odekirk and Swedson, and pilot trainee Hughes were present. airport officials said water landings were being practiced and no dangerous dives occurred. Civil Aeronautics Admin officials planned to report the incident.
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H. C. Trigg
Ocean Blvd
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Ye Swediow
Dick Davis
Odekirk
Swedson
Davis
Harf
Civil Aeronautics ' Administration
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Milk Supply Strikes Hit Washington Area
Violence and a two day old strike by A F L dairy workers cut off most milk deliveries in Pittsburgh region and western Pennsylvania. State police kept order while 9250 milk and dairy workers pressed for a five day week with full pay. Hospitals, orphans, and aged homes still received emergency milk as more highway patrols aided patrols.
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Dairies
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Henry P. Parker
Pittsburgh
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Rising Trend Assured Until Close of Year
Washington reports rising prices and high consumer credit, with optimism that inflation may persist into year end. Economists warn of food and meat price pressures and possible decontrol shifts if votes pass. Building shows a housing boom not seen since the 1920s, while production capacity expands.
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Washington
Russ Jet Planes Play Tag With Yankee Transport
Berlin reports two Viet jet fighters rocketed into the international air corridor over Berlin today to play tag with an American C84 transport. The jets swayed and did not engage guns. Three incidents have occurred in the corridors this month as four power officials monitor radar tests. no protest was lodged.
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International Air Corridor
Matecys
U. S
Hemisphere census marks first global count
Summary of today’s news notes a population milestone with the first hemisphere census. The report references political news, public forums, and various sections such as realty, sports, and theater across different pages, signaling a broad, periodic coverage.
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