Kidnap figure admits not shooter in Greenlease case
Joseph Costello a key player in the Greenlease ransom inquiry said he did not fire the shot that wounded him. Police plan further questioning as FBI probes the remaining $300,000 of the $600,000 ransom while Costello’s past statements and the arrest of Hall and Hendy are reviewed.
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Expect Vote Looms in Long Beach Area Contests
In the 44th Assembly District Republican Herbert Fr. Istockstein faces Democrat Richard Nussell while in the 7th Republican W. S Grant challenges Democrat Yen Fahrney. A write-in bid for Coy Sanders in the 44th arises after he narrowly lost the Democratic primary to Nussell. Local measures include a civic center proposal for Upflown Atlantic and a school-bond plan, with Prop 3 backed by 345 local groups.
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Death Penalty Sought for Reds by Minister in VIAN
Minister Ahmed Vossugh urged parliament to authorize military courts to hand the death sentence to members of the outlawed Communist Party amid ongoing hostilities. The proposal seeks swift punitive action in the wartime environment.
Editorial Calls Defeat Of Local Editor In Election
In PAKMENUIUM Ilo Wie-Edi tor Jess Stewart of the Farm nngton Press urged St. Franc is County voters to defeat all WPL house officials in Tuesday's general election including editor Jess Stewart. He claimed the voters should decide to make a full time editor out of him. Stewart, a Democrat, has served two terms since being appointed clerk and backs Republican Gene Wei ble.
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Tax Checkup Profits State Reclaims Tax Errors
Sacramento state tax officials report a high return on enforcement efforts. State Franchise Tax Board chairman Robert C. Kirkwood says audits show a net recovery of 5.15 dollars for every dollar spent in chasing errors and evasions, improving on a prior 6.09 to 1 ratio.
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Killer of Wife Seeks Execution After Family Slaying
Los Angeles 4%-Fossman Oscar Euge Brust 45 of Lancaster told newsmen he hopes for the gas chamber after admitting the Saturday slayings of his estranged wife Mildred 40 and stepson Curtis Johnson 16 and wounding his stepdaughter Kay 34. Brust, charged with murder, said he acted because Mrs Brust and the children spurned his affection. He shot the woman and children during a quarrel at her home, then attempted suicide as deputies rushed in. He survived four self-inflicted gunshots and did not harm another child in the house.
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Control of Congress by Slim Margin Seen
Campaigns for voting mobilization by both parties show unclear impact as Eisenhower supporters urged Republicans to push turnout and Democrats countered with appeals to the unemployed and farmers. Predictions point to a tight Senate fight across California to Wyoming and a House balance near 30-25, with no landslide expected.
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Mother of Jane Russell's Son Sees Star Tells Joy
Florence Kavanagh, wife of actor Thomas Kavanagh, took Tommy to America three years ago. Russell, claiming no legal arrangement, praises Miss Kavanagh as a wonderful mother and expresses a desire for Tommy to have a chance at life. Russell calls him her son, though Tommy calls Kavanagh “Mummy” and currently sees his one-year-old son under secrecy.
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Father Seizes Triplet Sons in Disputed Adoption Case
AvELAIDS Austrask I- David Crolla took possession today of his three newborn sons from a maternity hospital and moved them to a two bedroom house with his parents. The estranged wife Betty reportedly refused to see the babies, saying contact might strengthen her resolve to have them adopted. Crolla, 21, declared he would never let the children go and that his mother would care for them.
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Nixon Rebukes NBC Over Free Time Request
Nixon denounced NBC for not providing free air time to respond to Stevenson and the Democrats. He sent a 1500 word telegram to publishers and editors, claiming Stevenson’s Saturday speech was a vicious attack on Eisenhower. NBC declined comment while Nixon prepared a televised recap of Eisenhower administration achievements.
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Wife knifed after trick or treat tour ends in Pacoima
A 30-year-old mother, Matilda Cervantes, was stabbed and beaten by her husband David Cervantes, 28, after Halloween festivities in Pacoima. The assailant was jailed on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. The couple’s children, Carmelita 15 and Dany 10, witnessed the events. The victim was found unconscious at home and taken to Sun Valley hospital with injuries including two black eyes.
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Seven East German Agents Accused as U S Spies
East Berlin radio said seven men tied to a West German intelligence outfit run by Reinhard Gehlen were charged with large scale espionage for the American secret service. They allegedly supplied bombing target data for the Soviet Zone and faced trial after a mass roundup following Otto John’s defection. Names listed include Bandelow, Misera, Datchau, Schrroeder, Komorek, Laux, and Dorn.
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Five Generations Join in Family Reunion
CHICAGO i Alfred Williamson, 82, a Shelby Indiana blacksmith, cradled his great great granddaughter for the first time at a family reunion Sunday. Representing five generations were Williamson, his daughter Mrs William Collins 59, Collins daughter Mrs Bernice Gallardy 38, Gallardy daughter Mrs Patsy Jean Druggan 21, and 3 month old LyneHe Druggan.
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