Grace Kelly Brando Favored to Win Oscars
Hollywood plans a photo finish for the 27th Academy Awards tonight at the Pantages Theater. Grace Kelly and Marlon Brando lead contenders with critics split on the best actress prize, while Bing Crosby seeks a second Oscar and Judy Garland is seen as a strong contender for her comeback role.
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Eisenhower warns against war talk amid Quemoy speculation
President Eisenhower urged an end to speculation about war and denied any new U S information of an imminent attack on Quemoy and Matsui by Chinese Communists. He noted no plan to reprimand Admiral Carney and left open the possibility of a mid April contingency.
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Wreckage Found for L. B. Plane Missing Since Saturday
Air searchers near Puenta Blanca recovered debris from Rex Bibler’s twin engine Long Beach plane that vanished off Baja California shore in heavy fog. Coast Guard boat later found wreckage of a second plane near Los Angeles Bay with pilot Matt Stahl dead.
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Louis Rodriguez
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Senate approves 750 million military pay increase
The Senate passed a 750 million dollar pay hike for more than 1.6 million armed services personnel by a unanimous voice vote. If the House accepts two amendments and President Eisenhower signs, the pay rise could take effect on April 1.
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Eiseenhower
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Navy
Air Force
Lakewood Bank Holdup Nets $1260
A lone bandit robbed the Lakewood Center People's Bank on Hazelbrook Street, taking about $1260 after showing a threatening note and claiming a gun. Deputies described the suspect as a 35 to 50 year old man, 5 feet 1 inch, about 145 pounds, wearing a gray business suit and carrying a large briefcase. A car was seen leaving the bank parking lot toward Del Amo Boulevard.
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Two Men Die in Queretaro Witchcraft Mob Lynching
In Juarez, Queretaro State, authorities report two men accused of witchcraft were killed by a mob on Tuesday. The incident marks the second mob fatality in two weeks in the region 90 miles northwest of Mexico City.
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Weather report notes patchy low clouds and variable afternoon sky
Early morning low clouds persist with patchy coverage. During the day high cloudiness varies while temperatures hold steady.
Guards Claim Mass Prison in Grip of Desperate Inmates
Six Massachusetts State Prison guards alleged that liquor production and organized gambling flourished inside the facility where inmates have terrorized staff. They said rebellious convicts seized control after a 4 hour hostage incident in January and warned guards’ lives are daily endangered as no punishments followed the breakout attempt.
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Sabotage Probe Grounds Air Fleet at Nellis Base
Grounding order issued by Brig. Gen. James Roberts after fuel tanks at Nellis Air Force Base were tampered with and fuel drained from 24 tanks. Ramp includes 288 aircraft such as F86 Saber Jets and FLOO Super Sabers.
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Fear Fighting in Saigon May Start Again
Fears of a fresh battle for power rose in Saigon after a brief revolt against Premier Nga Dinh Diem. Nationalist troops concentrated in key city areas while the Binh Xuyen private army remained on the left. Casualties exceeded 100 with 26 dead and 122 wounded as fighting raged for over four hours.
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Newspaper index listing sections and page references
A catalog of section page numbers and topics including Beach Combing Bridge Classified Comics Crossword Editorial Financial Obituaries Radio and TV Shipping Table Sports Theaters Tides Temperatures Wilson Women and Your World with page assignments for each.
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Titusville mother plans own delivery for eighth child
Mrs. Ellerbe W. Carter Sr. of Titusville, age 40 plus, expects her eighth baby in April and plans to deliver it herself. She follows a meatless diet, attributes energy to natural childbirth, and administers whisky highballs to relax before labor. The family, including a retired Army general husband and seven other children, view her method as normal.
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Ellerbe W. Carter Sr
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Lenough
Blood transfusion saves man as donors rally
Campbellsville Kentucky reports Marion Imhoff, a Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. supervisor with five children, was treated after a ruptured chest vein caused massive blood loss. Sister Angelica and 74 co workers provided blood, with Imhoff receiving 30 pints plus 3 of plasma and facing a 30-50 chance of survival.
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Josing
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Angelica
Rosary Hospital
Imhoff
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Revolt Ends at Nebraska State Prison After 63 Hours
Eight rebels released the three hostages unharmed and surrendered after talks with Gov. Victor E. Anderson. Guards Swanson and Miller reported fair treatment as insurgents shared bread and sugar. the governor ordered extreme penalties including 15 days in the hole and 60 days in solitary confinement for the convicts. Newsmen found the prison in ruins inside the penitentiary grounds.
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Forenson
Victor E. Anderson
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Warren B. Miller
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