Indictments in Riesel acid attack case reach seven
A federal grand jury indicted seven men on a single count conspiracy charge for plotting to fling acid at labor columnist Victor Riesel to intimidate witnesses testifying before a grand jury. Defendants include Dioguardi and six others plus a new indictment of Leo Telvi. Thomas Dioguardi was released on bail. Each faces up to five years and ten thousand dollars fine if convicted.
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Military Men End 6 Day SEATO Meet
Military advisers from eight SEATO nations wrapped a six day conference at Mansion House Baguso Philippines pledging stronger joint action against Communist aggression. Delegates from United States Great Britain France Australia New Zealand Pakistan Thailand and the Philippines plan to present recommendations to the SEATO council next year in Bangkok where the permanent military staff will be headquartered.
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Russia to raise wages for low paid workers
Moscow radio reported a planned wage hike for low salaried laborers and white collar staff. The increase, effective January 1, 1937, sets minimums of 300 to 350 rubles monthly for industrial, building, transport, and communications workers, with 300 rubles in towns and settlements and 270 rubles in villages.
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American forecasts lunar landing before century’s end
An American rocket expert told the British Interplanetary Society that man will land on the moon before year 2000. F C Durant of a U S defense firm said the moon weigh 200 pounds with 400 pounds of equipment, and the first lunar trip could take six hours to a day within 25 years. He cited his NASA defense background and predicted lunar landing from Earth within the century.
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Court OKs Tide Funds Compromise
The Long Beach case ends in a compromise after the State Supreme Court ruled state control of half the oil revenue. Assembly bill 77 clears the way for Long Beach to use funds for state trust purposes while preserving a future claim for Gabrielson, and the city may pay the state its share pending possible appeals.
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Auto Skids 900 Feet in Florida Crash
Fort Walton Beach report by Highway Patrolman Charis White describes a car that skidded more than 900 feet on a dry highway, overturned after leaving the road while four occupants were involved and one sustained a minor injury. The driver was said to be speeding through a curve on Florida I 85 before the long slip. The patrolman noted slick tires as a possible cause.
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Woman 34 Hangs Self in Long Beach Jail
Elizabeth Louise Yan dell Grigsby, 34, hanged herself in the Long Beach city jail after arrest for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. She had prior suicide attempts and mental illness history and was reportedly in Norwalk state institution for months. Police say her husband, an oil field worker, learned of her death after brief contact with officers and noted children in Costa Mesa boarding school.
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Freighter Aground on Luzon With 103 Safe
Manila report says the Nationalist Chinese freighter Eddie ran aground at Luzon northern tip amid heavy rains from typhoon Kimme. All 103 aboard were rescued and landed at Aparri.
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Adlai Seeks Peace and Prosperity Approach
Adlai Stevenson framed the 1956 election theme as not merely peace and prosperity but how to obtain them. He spoke at a Springfield reception warning against selling America short while Truman critiqued Eisenhower’s administration for passing duties to others. The GOP countered with warnings about nuclear policy and Democratic fault lines.
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Million Fire Rates Grain Firm in New York
In New York a fire damaged a grain firm with about one third of its 92 employees on duty. Former Gov Thames E Dewey rejected Javits plan to seek U.S. Senate nomination. Stevenson Kefauver campaigns slated for five day tour in NY NJ CT. Mississippi Democrats mock Kefauver referencing states rights slate. Census Bureau projects 104.4 to 105 million voting age Americans in November.
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Bellflower Grain Fire Destroys 5000 Tons and Shelters
A large blaze at Triangle Co grain processing in Bellflower engulfed oats barley and orange pulp storage of about 40 000 square feet. Flames and explosions damaged offices and trucks as workers evacuated while investigators estimated losses led by George Glaser co owner. The incident followed a nearby grain elevator fire two days earlier on Imperial Highway.
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EOKA Raiders Loot Kyrenia Police Station For Weapons
In a predawn raid on Kyrenia police station a raiding EOKA unit seized two machineguns six revolvers and 260 pounds of ammunition after a loud clash with police. No police casualties were reported while investigators tracked a blood trail from the scene. The attack comes amid EOKA raids on police and army sites as British forces heighten Cyprus security for the Suez emergency.
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Killer Dies in Colorado Gas Chamber
CANON CITY Colo UPi Killer Besalires Martinez 44 died calmly in the Colorado penitentiary gas chamber Friday night grieved by his wife and eight children as a good man The stocky greying slayer a crucifix hanging from a neck and a rosary in hand perished in a cyanide gas execution at 8 05 p m The 69th person executed in the state's history Martinez showed no emotion as guards strapped him to the chair and a clergyman offered a final prayer
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Anti Integrationist Tensions Across Southern Towns Rise
Read: clashes and police actions flare in Mansfield and Roelville amid moves to curb student integration. Texas Rangers stabilize tensions after threats to an Episcopal priest. Other sites report boycotts, firings, and registration snarls as communities react to school desegregation efforts.
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Ex-Chino Physician Plunges to His Death
Los Angeles police report an 80 year old former Chino physician, Dr Phillip H Stevens, plunging from a fourth floor room at Good Samaritan Hospital after being admitted 12 hours earlier for a stroke.
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