Heroic Youth Rescues Woman From Drowning in Alamitos Bay
An 18 year old hero, Ronald D. Humphreys of Wilson High School, halted his car and leapt into Alamitos Bay to save a 56 year old woman who had jumped from the Second Street bridge. He brought her to the west bank and police took her to Community Hospital where doctors reported mental distress. The woman had fastened an empty shell casing around her neck before jumping. Humphreys previously gained fame in October 1951 after escaping a harbor incident alongside several teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamitos Bay
Ronald D. Humphreys
Rive Alto Canal
Second St
Bay
Wilson High School
West Bank
W. W. Braden
C.F. Gantt
Humphreys
Twin Tots Die in Fire as They Embrace in Closet
The June 3 incident in Easton, Massachusetts, reports Priscilla and Edward Greenleaf, two three-year-olds, perished in an attic fire while hiding in a closet during a blaze that started in the attic. A mattress and cans of paint exploded, spreading the flames. Their mother Mrs. David Regan and responding officials described the tragedy, with neighbors and a passing motorist aiding evacuation efforts. The article also notes Gov. Adlai Stevenson’s remarks on a potential draft for the Democratic presidential nomination, stating he would not participate in any draft and would decide if such a move arose. The piece previews coverage from the governors conference and cites Stevenson’s reluctance to seek or avoid political contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Adlai E. Stevenson
Tilinnis
Ilinois
Chicago
Gove «Ernor
Easton
Mass
Priscilla
Edward Greenleaf
David Regan
Regan
Edward
Stevenson
Gentemen
Tliais
Tlingi
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Typhoon Nears Philippines As Winds Reach 90 MPH
Manila reports a powerful typhoon moving westward across the Pacific about 730 miles east of the southern Philippines. The storm is intensifying and advancing west-northwest at 8 miles per hour, with core winds near 90 miles per hour as the Weather Bureau tracks its course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pacific
Philippines
Weather Bureau
Tear gas subdues hoodlums riot at Soledad prison
At Soledad State Prison California a riot in the medium security block ended when guards fired tear gas into two wings housing about 30 prisoners. No officials were hurt and no hostages were taken though windows were shattered. Rioters, described as hoodlums, controlled the area until about 12:15 a.m. Guards defended exits, dispersed the group with tear gas, and confined inmates to cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soledad
Calif
Securiy
Soledad State Prison
C. J. Fitzharris
M. Davis
Frank Rogers
Ray Rollins
Controls Bill to Be Signed by President
Washington June 30 AP Administration leaders say President Truman will sign later today a bill extending wage and price controls for 10 months. Speaker Rayburn notes no reason to reconvene after July conventions. The bill weakens some authority vs two year extension Truman sought. Defense Production Act provisions expire at midnight tonight unless signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Rayburn
D.-Tesas
White House
Joseph Short
Short
Congress
House
Senate
Sen. McFarland
D.-Ariz
Russ Expulsions in Germany stirred Western protests
Berlin June 30 Western Allied high commissioners condemned what they called brutal mass expulsions of Germans from the border area between the western and eastern occupation zones. They protested to Soviet Commander Chuikov, saying the border sealing violates four power accords and separates families and workers from livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Vassily I. Chuikov
Germany
Army Drops Steel Helmets for Office Troops
Washington June 30 The Army announced that soldiers assigned to office work no longer require steel helmets. The move halts helmet issuance to nonoperational personnel and training comments and those away from overseas posts. The Army expects to move about 1000 tons of steel and roughly $1.2 million during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Heat Grips Dixie and Midwest as Heat Wave Persists
A severe heat wave extends across southern and central regions with temperatures from the 90s to over 100. Rain and storms provide brief relief in parts of the East and South. The heat, worst in Chicago and St. Louis, drives millions to beaches and parks while heat prostration sends thousands to hospitals. casualties approach 200, with ongoing high temperatures through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
South Atlantic
Chicago
Lake Michigan
St. Louis
Valiant Dad Fails Drowning Tragedy in Cahaba River
In Birmingham Alabama on June 20 father J H Layton attempted to save his two daughters Alma Layton 11 and June 13 after Alma slipped into Cahaba River. He dove in fully clothed but failed to save them as June pulled Alma from danger and both girls drowned. The mother and four other children witnessed the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biamlygham
Ala
Cahaba
Here
Alma Layton
June
J. H. Layton
Alma
Burglar Wright Ends Life After Brain Surgery Try
Millard X. Wright, 42, a confessed burglar who had brain surgery in a vain effort to curb theft urges, killed himself after police found over $25,900 in loot. He confessed to 28 burglaries in Pennsylvania and two in West Virginia, slashed his wrist and hanged himself with a T-shirt. His wife Roberta recalled him as a good man undone by an incurable impulse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Millard X. Wright
Wright
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Roberta
Millard
WSB Chief Warns Wages Warner Cuts Doom for Board
Washington report quotes Wage Stabilization Board vice chairman Benjamin Aaron saying House action slashing WSB appropriations in half will effectively kill wage stabilization. He notes a $7.5 million budget vs requested $15.93 million and warns of reduced operations unless Senate restores funds. He cites saving $1.38 million by extending planning to 10 months instead of 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
House
Benjamin Aaron
Senate
Truman
WSB
Aaron
Sharp Quake Jolts Formosa Coast City
A sharp earthquake struck Hua dien on Formosa's east coast early today. There were no reports of casualties or damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa Coast
Taipeh
Formosa
Huadien
Contents list for newspaper pages and sections
The text outlines where to find features in the issue including Beach Combing on Page B I Bagle on A 13 Bridge on 8 4 Classified ads 8 8 to 11 Comics A 10 Crossword B 3 Editorial A 12 Financial B 6 7 Obituaries 8 8 Radio end fleshfon A 8 Shipping B 7 Pages A 14 15 16 Thesters 6 5 Tides temperatures 6 7 Women's activities B 2 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagle
Radio End
Fleshfon
Thesters
Twin Honeymoons fuel twin wedding in Hot Springs ceremony
Margaret and Elizabeth Finch of Jonesboro wed twin farmers Elvin and Melvin Dameier of Lena at an international twin convention two years ago. The ceremony featured twin flower girls, and the couples plan a shared twin honeymoon in Canada before living together in Lena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Margaret
Elizabeth Finch
Jonesboro
Elvin
Melvin Dameier
Lena
Dameiers
Finches
Canada
Taft Seeks Compromise in Seven State Delegation Contests
Chicago, June 30 AP Senator Robert A Taft campaigned through conferences on disputed state delegations with seven seats in play He signalled willingness to televise hearings but urged reasonable compromise on contentious issues Taft claimed over 600 delegates and contrasted his method with AP counts He hinted at appointing Lt Gen Albert C Wedemeyer if elected and avoided specifics on Friday’s Texas case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert A. Taft
Republican National Committee
Taft
Texas
Taft U.ks TV
National Committee
Associated Press
Eisenhower
AFP
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Tait
Weather Outlook With Light Winds and Fog
Mostly clear conditions with early morning fog. Afternoons will be slightly warmer as winds shift from light variable to west and southwest, averaging 10 to 18 mph.
AF Voted Huge Credit Power to Buy Planes
The Senate unanimously approved a plan to fund the Air Force to 143 wings by mid 1935. An amendment by Sen. O Mahoney would shift cash toward credit contracts for planes, reducing new cash but increasing total authority. Republican critics questioned House willingness to approve contract authority, while all backed the amendment for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Air Force
Sen. O'Mahoney
D.wyo
House
O'Mahoney
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Soviet Russia
Bridges
New Hampshire
Ferguson
Michigan
Case
South Dakota
Senate House
Reds Admit Shell Misses Truce Tent in Panmunjom
Panmunjom June 30 A Communist note to the UN liaison admits a 37 millimeter antiaircraft shell fired against UN aircraft landed within 20 feet of the main conference tent. No damage or injuries reported. Chief truce delegates to meet tomorrow after a third recess of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
Trucce
U. N
Charles W. McCarthy
Long Beach
William K. Harrison
Bridge dynamited as coal faction rallies in Kentucky
Manchester Ky June 30 a Pennsylvania railroad bridge near here was dynamited disrupting coal shipments from Clay County mines. The act coincides with a large rally by the United Mine Workers of America escalading tension as union forces in Clay and Leslie County coal fields show strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Clay County
United Mine Workers of America
Clay
Leslie County
Small Stuff on Big Binge Midget Toy Thief Blames Wine
A 29 year old former carnival midget admitted stealing 300 dollars worth of toys from a Dallas wholesale toy warehouse and a second house, saying he got drunk and mixed with bad men. He sought to sell the toys and noted his girlfriend's husband is seeking him. Police arrested him in his rooming house after a break in at the store. The room smelled of toyland as officers recovered more items, including a small bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
UPA
Carnival
Jack Munn
Jack Smith
Walter Fannin
Fe Munn
Smith
Fe Sear
A &Foot
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Jack Bell
Norman Reed
New Betford
GOP
Johnny
Jackie
White's Creek
Nashville
Tenn
Dixie
Midwest
Windy City
Payleys
By Belman Morin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!