Millionaire Darby death shocks Palmdale hearing scene
At a Palmdale board hearing, Darby clashed with Mrs. Emerson over a zoning change backed by the Emersons to remove Antelope Valley land from the Palmdale area. A post-hearing confrontation led to a punch, a collapse within ten minutes, and an inquest set for Tuesday. Darby, longtime Inglewood official, died of a brain hemorrhage related to emotional stress. his family survives.
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Stalin Dies After Stroke and Kremlin Lying in State
Stalin ruled vast empire, died Thursday night in the Kremlin four days after a stroke. He lay in a coma as mourners filed past his coffin in the Hall of Columns on Red Square. Khrushchev led funeral plans as Moscow observed mass mourning with flags at half staff and long processions to Stalins coffin.
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Warren Standing Pat on New Tax Demands in 1954 Race
Warren says he will run for re election and opposes bond issue without a tax bill to back it. He backs the 132 cent tax hike and cites highway needs estimated at 1 billion dollars over 15 years. Rumors of a federal appointment are dismissed as unfounded by Warren and aides.
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Commons Approves Defense Spending Plan in Testing Time
The House of Commons last night backed a government defense plan to spend over 4.5 billion dollars in the coming financial year. Prime Minister Churchill warned the heavy load was essential in this testing time of the free world.
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