Half Clothed Body Found by Gl-Male
An 18-year-old Army wife Oleta Johnson was found dead in a Costa Mesa trailer park cabin with a single stab wound in the heart. Pvt Harold Johnson, 19, reported returning from duty at 12:25 a.m. The attack is linked to a male suspect. Henry Garcia, 22, is being questioned as investigators compare the case to a similar unsolved knife slaying in Van Nuys. The couple had a two month old son in Houston hospital. the baby’s condition was improving as authorities investigate at Santa Ana Army Air Base and surrounding locations.
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Weather outlook with fog and low clouds overnight
Fog and low clouds roll in tonight and Friday morning, then mostly sunny skies on Friday. Temperatures trend cooler overall with a noticeable drop in feel.
Grief Stricken Husband Recalls Wife Slaying at Costa Mesa Cabin
Pvt. Harold Lloyd Johnson, 19, returns from Santa Ana missile base to find his wife slain in their Costa Mesa cabin. He tells Costa Mesa police the harrowing story as officers take notes at the station, holding a picture of the victim.
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Mexican Ship Motul Sinks After Fire Rescue Total 32
In Progreso Mexico the Motul burned and sank in the Gulf of Campeche with all aboard saved. Coast Guard boat Virgile Uribie and an amphibian plane rescued 21 passengers and 11 crew, including Captain Ignacio Ferre_Tira, and ferried them to Campeche on the Yucatan peninsula.
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Narcotics Indictment for Rochester's Son
Federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted Billy Anderson, 28, son of comedian Eddie Rochester Anderson, on possession and sale of marijuana. He was among about 200 suspects rounded up by federal, state, county and city officials last weekend. Anderson was a former star track and football athlete at Compton College and was Chicago Bears' first draft choice in 1953.
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Eisenhowers to Spend Easter at White House
President and Mrs. Eisenhower plan to spend Easter at the White House. White House press secretary James C. Hagerty said he did not yet know if the couple would attend the annual Easter Monday egg rolling on the grounds.
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Adlai in L A Charges Kefauver Divides Democratic Party
Adlai Stevenson assailed Senator Estes Kefauver in Los Angeles for using false and boss-like tactics to win California support. He warned that denigrating California Democratic leaders weakens the party and aids Republicans, signaling a tougher, broader campaign and a push for a major school-improvement program. He pledged to campaign vigorously and contrasted his bid with rivals, noting past bids were outspent.
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California lawmaker to buy Baja California for United States
Sacramento Assemblyman John Collier proposes a joint resolution urging the U S government to purchase Baja California to make Ensenada a U S city and convert Tijuanas stripteasers into citizens. He questions funding and national response while recapping his Rose Bowl efforts.
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Ike Accepts 3 Missing 84 Injured Resignation in Mighty Phila
President Eisenhower accepts the resignation of Interior Secretary Douglas McKay effective April 15 and notes his campaign for senator in Oregon. McKay aims for the Senate seat held by Wayne Morse as Morse shifts to the Democrats. White House releases the resignation letter and Eisenhower’s reply.
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Commuter Train Hits Herd of Deer Near Dover Station
A New Haven Railroad commuter train from West Medford to Boston struck a herd of about 15 deer three-quarters of a mile west of Dover station. Seven deer were killed and several others injured in the collision.
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Assembly OK Assured in 64 Sign Measure on tidelands split
In Sacramento 64 assemblymen sponsored a bill to implement a compromise over Long Beach tidelands oil revenue, pledging a 50 50 split with the city and state. The plan funds $120 million to the state from the $171 million accrued, with staged payments and subsidies for subsidence projects.
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Where to Find It Beach Combing and More
Classifieds list section pages for various features including Beach Combing on C-1, Jlal Boyle on A-21, Bridge on A-21, Classifieds C-4 to C-11, Comics on B-10, Crossword A-17, Editorial A-20, Financial C-3, Obituaries C-2, TV Radio B-6, Shipping C-2, Sports A-22 to A-25, Theaters B-8, Tides Temperatures C-2, Wilson A-21, Women B-2 to B-4, and Your World 4-2.
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Traffic Deaths Rise for 12th Straight Month in February
Chicago based UPI report notes February fatalities reached 2,630, tying all February highs and up 16 percent from February 1955. NSC cites that deaths outpaced travel growth, suggesting riskier driving. Through two months, 5,596 fatalities reflect about a 10 percent rise from 1955.
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