Torrance Beauty Miss California crown goes to Sandra Constance
Sandra Constance an 8 year old Torrance girl with green eyes and a 36 23 36 figure won the California beauty title at the Los Angeles Ambassador Hotel Tuesday night. She has captured four beauty contest wins in a year and hopes to advance to Miss Universe. Her clover leaves, tucked in her swimsuit, were cited as luck along with her appeal. Christine Martel of France crowned the new Miss California.
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Oppenheimer Plea Hearing Considered by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower said the government will entertain an appeal by J Robert Oppenheimer if he seeks fee reversal of the 4 1 vote denying him security clearance The AEC found Oppenheimer unfit to handle secrets because of defects of character and dangerous associations He appealed after clearance was suspended six months ago and a special security panel voted 2 1 against him The president indicated he would consult the attorney general on prerogatives if the appeal moves forward Oppenheimer voiced confidence in american scientists and praised Henry D Smyth for a fair statement
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Eisenhower Says No Treaty That Makes Anyone a Slave
President Eisenhower, at a news conference, defended peaceful coexistence with the Communists but insisted he would not join any treaty that makes anyone a slave. He framed the stance against appeasement, urging world nations to live together without subordination to outside powers. He also defended Vice President Nixon regarding questions on a Vietnam partition discussion and criticized past policies blamed on Dean Acheson.
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Where to Find It on the Newspaper Page List
A compact index lists section locations across the paper. It enumerates columns such as Reach Combing Page B 1 Billy Rose Page A 17 Boyle Page A L and multiple other departments like Classified B 10 15 Comics B 7 Editorial A 16 Obituaries B 2 Sports A 19 20 21 and more, guiding readers to page coordinates and sections.
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House Asked to Add Farm Price Funds
Washington The administration asked Congress for an additional 1.5 billion dollars to support farm prices via CCC purchases of surpluses. President Eisenhower sent a Benson letter urging more borrowing authority beyond 8.5 billion, as House debates a new farm law. Speaker Martin noted a bill to embody Benson’s request for 10 billion in borrowing authority. Benson warned 1954 price support needs may exceed nine billion and requested a 10 billion margin.
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Two Senate aides barred from clearance in McCarthy probe
Sen Mundt reported Defense Department has refused clearance for two Senate staffers to handle classified material. The letter cited affirmative evidence against granting clearance, while identities and nature of accusations remained undisclosed. Mundt called a committee session to review the Army's status report on the matter.
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Army
Publisher Eyraud Assassinated in Casablanca Terror Attack
In Casablanca the publisher of La Vigie Marocaine Emile Eyraud, a government council member, was shot to death by two gunmen while walking to work. Two bystanders were wounded by stray bullets. one assassin escaped, the other was arrested.
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Weather outlook into Thursday with sun in afternoon
Night and morning low clouds give way to mostly sunny skies by afternoon. Temperature change remains minimal with little variation through Thursday.
Flood Toll Conflicting Reports From Piedras Negras
Mexican officials estimated 200 to 500 dead in Piedras Negras after the Rio Grande flood with unconfirmed claims up to 1000. Authorities on the U S side reported aerial sightings over the Mexican side showing few bodies, while rumors spread of people on rooftops and buildings collapsing. Continued on Page A-3.
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Republicans Propose Tax Cut Split From Democrats
Senate Republicans unveiled a general income tax cut plan aimed at offsetting a Democratic proposal. The plan would boost personal exemptions by 100 dollars for most filers in the middle and upper brackets, lowering the yearly tax by at least 20 dollars for individuals and 400 for couples, with the exemption rise effective July 1. It would also cut in half the relief on dividend income for stockholders.
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Theda Bara Improves After Emergency Surgery
Hollywood reports Theda Bara progressing satisfactorily after an emergency abdominal operation at California Hospital. A spokesman said her condition is good, following earlier reports that she was gravely ill. Theda Bara, famed as the silent screen vamp of early talkless cinema, remains a celebrated figure from 30 to 35 years ago.
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Long Beach Civil Defense Plans Pet Disaster Guide
Long Beach leaders announce a dog and pet safety manual for atomic disaster. Lt Bill Mooney says 21000 dogs 1700 horses and many cats will be accounted for. plan includes keeping pets indoors during warnings and taking pets along if possible. Animal Shelter head James Bibb coordinates vets and pet groups while emphasizing reinforced concrete shelter value at 3001 E Willow St.
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Spectacular Celestial Battle Eclipse Captivates Nation
Millions woke early to witness a total solar eclipse spanning a 70 mile wide path across five states. Crowds viewed totality for 76 seconds from buses planes and vantage points. Scientists used planes and telescopes to record data aiding future measurements and continental movement theories. The shadow moved from Nebraska toward India crossing Canada Greenland Iceland Norway Sweden Russia the Middle East Pakistan and into India.
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Two Crashes Kill Three Navy Fliers
In Pensacola Florida three naval airmen died and three were injured in two crashes nearby. The dead include Marine 2nd Lt. George Hoehn of Milwaukee Lt. J H Pressley of Florenceville Tennessee and a French cadet unnamed. One trainer collided during an instrument flight and another stalled and crashed during a landing.
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Thief Steals Wardrobe for Years from Covina Menswear
A Covina man’s break in yields 197 men’s suits in sizes 36 to 44 and 350 pairs of slacks in sizes 29 to 38. Police report the loot valued at 7595.50 dollars and say the thief could outfit himself and friends for years.
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House Approves Restricted Foreign Aid Bill
Washington The House passed a foreign aid bill totaling 3.37 billion dollars with a clause opposing nonaggression pacts with Asian Communists. The final vote was 260 to 125, with an 396 to 0 approval of an amendment to withhold aid from nations joining Locarno type treaties. Eisenhower signaled he would not oppose the restriction.
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Mad Gunman Kills Wife After 24 Hour Siege
Indianapolis police battled a mental patient, Howard Ellis, 64, in his frame home after he shot his wife Janie, 56, and wounded eight officers. Ellis was killed by a machinegun volley as tear gas and shells filled the house. Several officers were hospitalized in critical condition.
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