Gas-Fed Fire Destroys Five Homes. Boy Dies
A garage fire in the 1500 block of Cedar Ave sparked by a butane tank and gasoline play led to five homes and garages suffering heavy damage. Four-year-old Richard Ashley died after neighbors and Maurice Panama tried to rescue him. Richard’s brothers Donald 5 and Stephen Jacobs 7 and Larry Pryor 5 survived. Donald sustained minor burns. Firefighters treated at least 10 injured. Authorities continue investigations as neighbors recall the tragedy.
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Ground Swell Sweeps Surfer Dies Off Resort Point
Lifeguards Albert and Alfred Hart of Los Angeles and South Bay Lifeguard squad reached the scene near Resort Point as a surfer named Martin was pulled ashore. Resuscitation lasted about two hours before his death was pronounced. His body was taken by paddleboard toward Redondo.
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Stalin Stirs Hope for Atomic Controls and Trust
Washington Oct 6 AP Congress shows little excitement over Stalin's claim of testing A bombs. Lawmakers debate expanding the atomic program while experts warn Russia's move may be propaganda. UN General Assembly in Paris looms as a possible arena for controls.
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Ex Torch Singer Libby Holman Wins 6 Million Share
Libby Holman, once a torch singer, receives six million dollars as her late son Christopher Reynolds's portion of the Reynolds tobacco fortune. The 18 year old was killed scaling Mount Whitney in August 1950, years after her marriage to Zachary Reynolds.
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Princess Elizabeth to visit Canada and United States in royal tour
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip plan a 40 day tour starting with a flight from London to Montreal aboard a luxury airliner. They will travel coast to coast across Canada, visit Washington for three days with President Truman, and cruise home on the Empress of Scotland. The trip emphasizes royal duties with five free days and strict security on the transatlantic flight.
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Long Beach Heat Wave Continues With Record Readings
Long Beach, forecasters warn of persistent heat with little relief. A high of 92 to 95 degrees is expected today with west to southwest winds 8 to 16 mph. Tomorrow may bring cooler conditions due to morning fog after yesterday’s heat record of 95 degrees. Los Angeles and Oceanside near 92, San Gabriel at 95, while LA Coliseum field thermometer reportedly hit 120 during UCLA game.
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OPS Waves Tax Club at Floaters
Washington October first price director Michael V Di Salle reported ceiling violations by 740 meat companies and announced a plan to penalize offenders through tax laws. The government may disallow deductions for over ceiling payments and the Internal Revenue Bureau may play a major role in enforcement. President Truman said federal agencies will cooperate in meat price enforcement. The defense Production Act lets Truman determine how such payments are treated for tax purposes.
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Pitched Battle Pends Today as Reds Read
North Korea and China urged resumption of truce talks as U.S. forces mass in western Korea. A First Cavalry Division officer reported signs of a major engagement near 35 miles north of Seoul while Red negotiators sent a message to Gen Ridgway. Panmunjon was named as a possible site for renewed talks, six miles from Kaesong. Allied shells pounded the Yonchon valley as Allied forces advanced, deepening their drive in the western front.
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Five Escape Jail Break Ends in Prisoner’s Death
In Jacksonville Florida on October 6 a mass escape from the city prison farm left one man dead and five others on the run. Warren Griffis 22 of Glen St Mary was shot in the back and killed as he tried to flee with the group after failing to pay a $100 fine for drunken driving. Local alarm spread county wide as officers hunted the escapees.
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Sain to face Maglie in fourth Series clash at Polo Grounds
The Yankees trail 2 to win the World Series and will start ex NL pitcher Johnny Sain against Sal Maglie of the Giants at the Polo Grounds. The NL champs gained a one game edge with a 6-2 win, sparked by Whitey Lockman’s homer after two Yankee errors. college football highlights follow with USC tumbling Washington 24-13, Cal routing Minnesota 55-16, UCLA topping Santa Clara 44-17, and other major results across the nation.
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Television aids landings on USS Forrestal supercarrier
The article notes that television will be used to assist pilots during landings aboard the new U S supercarrier USS Forrestal. It explains the system implemented to improve approach accuracy and safety during carrier operations.
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