Physician Confesses to Killing Wife and Children
Oklahoma physician Galbraith, 24, confessed during questioning to killing his wife Mary Katherine Gabraith and their three children in Norman before setting the house ablaze with kerosene and other combustibles. He gave himself sedative and stimulant injections, said he woke at 1:30 a.m., and claimed he intended to kill himself and his wife. He was arraigned on a murder charge. charges in connection with the children's deaths were not filed. He was jailed after a dramatic escape attempt during transport.
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U S Losing Cold War in Asia Says Senator Smith
Senator H Alexander Smith of New Jersey warned that the United States is losing the cold war in Asia. He urged rapid expansion of cold war weapons and aid, private investment, and exchange programs after discussions with Eisenhower officials, noting Communist gains in minds of local populations and the need to expose Sino Soviet appeals.
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Mechanic 21 Held in Killing at Coliseum
A 21 year old mechanic was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of fatally stabbing Henry Cerny 42 whose body was found in Exposition Park. Richard W. Fink Jr said they argued after drinking late Friday in the park and Cerny made advances. Detectives say Fink burned blood spattered clothing and owned the knife found at the scene. He reportedly told police I know I hit him.
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Jewish Women Back School Integration Support Drives
The National Council of Jewish Women pledges help for fall efforts to end segregation in the South’s public schools. The Supreme Court ruled segregation unconstitutional on May 17 but has yet to enforce the decision.
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New Soviet Culture Chief Takes Over
Nikolai A. Mikhaилov, former Soviet ambassador to Poland, becomes minister of culture in Moscow. He replaces Georgi F. Alexandrov, fired Monday, in the 12th top government post shift since Premier Nikolai Bulyanin took office last February. The outgoing head was blamed for ministry readership failures over theater, music, film, literature, art, graphics, and publishing.
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Defective bins bought by U S aid storage scandal
Washington report shows the government purchased large quantities of defective farm storage bins. Investigators allege mishandling by the Agriculture Department while officials promise action to remedy defects with manufacturers or contractors. The testimony was released by a House Appropriations Subcommittee and cites GAO findings regarding 200 million bushels of capacity ordered last year. The Digest notes widespread advertising in a major magazine.
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Istanbul Likes Hilton in Calif. Petroleum Buys Denver Company
A fire at a Denver box car on a California siding ignited by a suspected arsonist involved Southern Pacific and Basins Petroleum Co. Detected near 223rd and Colo streets, the blaze damaged equipment and cash. Sheriff’s deputies and the California Public Utilities Commission opened an investigation as shares and a new Hilton hotel venture were discussed by officials in Los Angeles.
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Two Women Injured in Skating Mishaps
Helen Deaton, 40, of S21 E 6th St, fell and broke her wrist Monday at the rink on 278 Alamitos Ave and was treated at Seaside Hospital. Sybella Wilkins, 39, of 01S Atlantic Ave, also fell at the same rink and sprained her ankle, receiving treatment at Seaside Hospital.
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Plane Crash on Hawaiian Peak Kills 66
The Moffett Naval Air Station flight under Military Air Transport Service crashed into a Hawaii ridge line about 2,000 feet from the depot gate, marking Hawaii’s worst air disaster with 66 fatalities. Washington officials note MATS Pacific division has carried over one million passengers and crossed the Pacific more than 40,000 times without a passenger fatality since 1951.
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Ike Opposes Meeting With Russians Now
Sen Sparkman and others defend a potential conference with the Soviet Union while arguing for cautious talks. Knowland questions a four power meeting and emphasizes no clear objective yet. Dulles stance: force in force German Austrian unification to justify talks. Bridges notes Russia mood but calls for full facts before a big meeting.
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Panel OKs State Sick Pay Boost
The assembly backed a state sick pay boost amid partisan commentary, with critics predicting Senate rejection. A high source alleged a plan to bring the bill to the House floor to pressure pro AFL lawmakers, while Governor Knight noted lagging workers comp payments. Stanley Burke warned the measure could impact the state's economy.
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