New Driver's Car Hits Tots Kills Sisters
Two sisters, Jeanette Griffiths seven and Alexandra five, were struck by a car while walking home from the first day of school near Haughan Elementary. A third girl was scalded by radiator water but not seriously hurt. Driver Richard Dombeck sixteen, who had a new permit, lost control after a sharp turn, hit a lamp post, and crashed onto the sidewalk. He fled to a police station, became agitated, and is under juvenile custody awaiting inquest.
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SP to Have Own Seven-State Phone System
Southern Pacific Railroad announced a private seven-state intercity dialing network is being installed with branches in Oakland and Los Angeles. Direct dialing will reach Portland Ogden and El Paso with Houston and New Orleans added later, completing a system wide changeover on Sept. 14.
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San Jose papers offer Nina Ponomareva a $100 hat
San Jose Mercury News executives plan a $100 custom hat for Nina Ponomareva, Russia’s top woman discus thrower. They commissioned a leading New York hat stylist after viewing photos to suit her image, with the hat ready by September 12 and to be sent to Nina as a goodwill gesture amid a recent hat theft controversy that affected a track meet.
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Premier Cyrankiewicz Pushes Five Year Plan in Poland
In a Vienna speech Polish Premier Cyrankiewicz says faith in leaders has waned and outlines a five year plan to restore confidence. He pledges shortages relief, higher living standards, new democratic elements, and a shift to distant planning with boards in 32 cities. Radio reports quote Parliament remarks.
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