Top singer Mary Ann McCall pleads guilty to narcotics
San Francisco AP reports torch singer Mary Ann McCall pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics and said heroin is a false crutch. Superior Court Judge George W Schonfeld will sentence May 19, with possible terms from 90 days to six years. McCall described heroin as ruinous, recalled past fame with Barnet Herman Goodman and Shaw, and cited losing a $14,000 home after spending $400-$500 weekly on the drug. She claimed to be cured, saying she has not used it in three months.
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San Francisco
Mary Ann McCall
George W. Schonfeld
Metronome
Esquire
Downbeat
Charlie Barnet
Woody Herman
Benny Goodman
Artie Shaw
Portland
Ore
New York
Mary Ann
U N Move Against Reds in Indochina Studied by U S
U S Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said the United States may seek United Nations action to curb Communist aggression in Indochina. He testified on foreign aid before Congress, noting Laos and Indochina were under attack and that the U N option was under discussion with France Thailand and Viet Nam.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
United States
United Nations
Southeast Asia
Japan
Eisenhower
France
Indochina
Harold E. Stassen
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stassen
U. S
Dulles
Laos
China
Thailand
Burma
Indonesia
Congress
Executive Department
Asia
Istassen
Laos Invaders Near Thailand 25 Miles From Border
In Indochina, Communist forces in Laos push toward the Mekong border with Siam as French paratroops prepare to act from newly arrived American planes. C-119 Flying Boxcars arrive from Japan while Vietnamese refugee concerns surface along the frontier. 60,000 Viet and Chinese residents live near the river boundary.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Laos
Thailand
Siam
Mekong River
Paksane
Vientiane
Japan
Luang Prabang
Mekong
Fire Destroys Foothill Cafe in Signal Hill
Fire destroyed the Foothill Cafe at 1922 Cherry Ave in Signal Hill early today forcing more than 50 residents of surrounding apartments to flee. The blaze caused about 75000 in damage, with the north half of the cafe and a 50 foot bar destroyed and interior burned to a mass of flames. Firemen, arriving after 5 AM, confined the fire but roof sections collapsed. investigators suspected the origin in the kitchen or end of the bar. The north apartment court suffered heavy smoke damage. liquor, equipment, and instruments were ruined. Owners Bonnie and Charles Price said the business has run for 10 years and only a portion of loss is insured.
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Foothill
Cherry Ave
Signal Hill
Shecare
Bonnie Price
Charles
Duke of York collision saves 500. U S Haiti Victory to port
A pre-dawn crash off Harwich between the Duke of York ferry and the Haiti Victory freighter rescued nearly 500 aboard the damaged Holland England ferry. 436 passengers and 57 crewmen were saved and the captain remained aboard as tugs moved toward port. Norma Hoyt and her 13yearold son were trapped for hours but rescued, another woman injured aboard the hull. No fatalities or missing aboard Haiti Victory. US servicemen aboard the Duke of York were among those saved.
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Harwich
England
U. S
British Railways
Robert Davis
Shipping Services Eastern Region
British Press Association
British Railway
London
Norma Hoyt
Harold
Anchorage
Alaska
North Sea
Rooster Attack Sends Two Toddlers to Hospital
A red Rhode Island rooster named Henry attacked two children in a Carson Street yard. Lily Esparza, age 2, and Jesse Mooneyham, age 14, suffered facial injuries and were treated at Harbor General Hospital in Torrance before release. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigates Henry’s fate as he remains in a secured cage.
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Keystone
Henry
Joe Mooneyhamn
Carson St
Connie Avina
S. Main St
Lily Esparza
Lily
Avina
Effort to Rush Tidelands Bill to Law
The Senate approved the tidelands bill 56-35 after a lengthy debate and moving toward a quick White House action. It would recognize state ownership of submerged lands within historic boundaries, with rights to develop resources if Congress disputes, while the Interior Department would administer the continental shelf under a separate plan. The House leadership considered accepting the Senate version to avoid new talks.
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Senate
House
Martin
R.mass
White House
Gulf
Texas
Florida
Congress
Continental
Secretary of the ‘Interior
Planis
POW Britt Returns to U S from Tokyo Mission
Marine Cpl. Joseph P. Britt, Long Beach prisoner of war liberated by the Communists, arrived at Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco and was met by his mother Mrs C W Horton and her husband. He walked to a bus en route to a base hospital as four Britt brothers await in Long Beach and plans for a spaghetti dinner follow his reunion.
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Joseph’ P. Britt
Long Beach
Travis Air [Force Base
San Fran
Cisco
Associated. Press
C.'W. Horton
E. Lith St
Britt
Wilson High School
Tokyo
Charles
Travis
Robert
Richie
Thomas
Donald
Classified Page Guide From A Dated Newspaper
A fragmented note lists where to find sections across pages and sections. It maps Beach Combing Editorial Financial Obituaries Theater and other topics by page and section codes across the issue.
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Boyle
Tolt. Gornics
Samish Surrenders in Tax Evasion Indictment in San Francisco
Artie Samish turned himself in and posted 2500 bond before U S Commissioner Cameron Wolfe. arraignment set for May 21 in federal court. Indicted on eight counts for willfully evading 71878 in taxes for 1946 to 1951 and understating income by 117000. Potential penalties include up to 40 years and 80000 in fines. Witnesses testified as the grand jury heard prior political probes, while the public relations fund and Gallterala State Brewers’ Innit were noted in passing. Samish accompanied by attorney Wilbur Mathewson and aide James Rieden, who described his role as moral support.
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San Francisco
Samish
U.S
Cameron Wolfe
Ifederal
U. S
John Roseen
Wilbur Mathewson
James Rieden
Merced
Warren Olney II
John Lockiey
Justice Department
Been
Bay- Area
Fire in Cleveland National Forest Subdued
A brush fire burned over 1000 acres in the Cleveland National Forest along Highway 80 near the Descanso area and was brought under control today by more than 200 firefighters. Crews from the U S Forest Service and the State Division of Forestry were left on scene bracing for further grass and brush fires. Another fire, over 75 acres north of Turamar, was also contained.
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San. Diego
Cleveland National Forest
Descansol
U. S. Forest Service
State Division of Forestry
Turamar
Defense Department lists 53 casualties in new Korean War roll
The Defense Department today identified 53 casualties in a new Nov. 805 list. It includes 42 dead and 37 wounded, with two additional injured.
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Defense Department
Washington
Zero Headway in Truce Talks
PANMUNJOM AP UN truce negotiator reports zero progress toward a Korean armistice after Reds reject freeing 32,000 North Korean prisoners who refuse to return home. They also reject Allied neutral custodian of 48,500 captives. Gen Nam II calls the plan void of reason and unworthy of refutation. The Reds demand shipment of balking captives to a neutral nation and a clarified neutral role before any decision. Lt Gen Harrison suggests freeing 22,000 North Koreans after a truce with civilian status in Korea. No mention of Chinese captives. Observers debate a compromise to move some prisoners while others stay in Korea under neutral supervision.
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Panmunjom
A. U.N
Reds
Pakistan
Ger. Nam II
William K. Harrison
Kor Rea
U.N
Nose
Korea
U. N
Weather forecast variable cloudiness today and Thursday
Variable high cloudiness expected today and Thursday with some coastal fog late tonight. Cooler conditions on Thursday.
Man Found At Cliff Base In Point Fermin Park
The body of a man was found at the base of a 250 foot cliff in Point Fermin Park near San Pedro just before noon. Two 14 year old boys saw the body on the rocks while a large search continues for Shorter, who was kidnapped after becoming an informant in a murder case.
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Point Fermin Park
San Pedro
Baxter
Los Angeles
Alex Mendoza
Cabrillo St
Larry Weaver
18Th St. San Pedro
Shorter
Haldup
Eisenhower to spend weekend with brother at State College
President Eisenhower will fly to Pennsylvania to spend the weekend at the home of his brother Dr Milton S Eisenhower president of Pennsylvania State College They will travel Saturday morning aboard the presidential plane Columbine landing near Phillipsburg and return to Washington by Sunday night or Monday morning Mrs Eisenhower will remain for the colleges Queen Spring Week as the President and his brother discuss Milton Eisenhower forthcoming trip to South America as his goodwill emissary
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Washington
Eisenhower
Pennsylvania
Milton S. Eisenhower
Pennsylvania State
State College
Columbine
Phillipsburg
White House
James C. Hagerty
Eijsenhower
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U. S. Military Sea Transport Service
Dover
Associated Press
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Artie Samish Income Tax
Cleveland Forest
Robert Tuckman
Lice
Brother
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