Two Yanks Abducted by Czechs Near Eslarn
German border police report two American soldiers from a Seventh Army unit were seized near Eslarn on the West German Čcz boundary. One was disguised in civilian clothes. the other in uniform. Official statements say both were in a U.S. zone. Eyewitness and names withheld pending investigation.
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India Police Quell Stone Bottle Riot
Police opened fire Friday night to break up a fight between rival gangs using stones and lntes as weapons. One man wounded was hospitalized and 12 others arrested. Hundreds of Hindus and Muslims clashed in what was seen as a religious affray. Police, patrolling in loud speaker vans, dispersed the crowds.
Police Push Search for Gallego Victim
Southland police and the FBI searched rugged hill country near the Venta Inn in Palos Verdes Estates for a body after Gallego’s confession. They questioned if his tale of a murder and body dump in Segundo ties to a prior escape and a possible hoax, while Lt. Buckley noted a suspect may seek egress to California.
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Four More Tuapse Russians Seek Formosa Asylum
Four more Russian crewmen from the seized Soviet tanker Tuapse have been granted political asylum in Formosa. The Tuapse, an 8,840-ton Danish-built vessel, was seized by Nationalist warships June 23 in waters between Formosa and the Philippines and is docked at Kaohsiung in southern Formosa.
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Irishman Trapped in Pub Leaves Pub With Bill
In Belfast a man accidentally locked himself inside a pub overnight. He was found by the barmen the next morning amid spilled beer and chairs. A magistrate ordered him to pay 140 pounds to cover the damage and losses.
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Spaak Warns Europe to Reach Accord on Defense Ties
Spaak warned Europe must reach an accord on security, saying if not, the United States may abandon Europe and Britain could follow. He urged exploring alternatives to the European Defense Community as a path to unity. Mentes France signaled a shift by agreeing to brief the Council of Europe, while Mendes-France hinted at West German talks but opposed immediate NATO membership for Germany.
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Bethlehem Union Agree on 12 Cent Wage Increase Pact
Bethlehem Steel Co and CIO Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America announced a contract covering 26,000 workers across eight East Coast plants. The agreement, running to 1955, provides a 12 cent per hour across the board wage increase with a raise after one year.
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California Veterans Board Approves 3 Percent Farm Loans
The California Veterans Board agreed Friday night to continue Farm and Home loans to California veterans at a 3 percent interest rate. They will study reducing the rate to 2 percent next year, following a suggestion from board member Austin M. Healey of Fresno. The 3 percent rate has been in effect since 1946.
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Twenty six autoists injured in Norwalk area crashes
Twenty six drivers were injured five seriously in twenty three traffic crashes in the Norwalk area. Major injuries occurred in Whittier where a head on collision injured three people including Frank Amato and Willa Dean Jones. A second Whittier crash caused four minor injuries and four more people were hurt in a Bellflower three car crash. A Santa Ana Freeway collision left Hugh Venable injured when his car left the road. Minor injuries were reported in another Bellflower crash and on Olive Street near the Los Angeles River.
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We Land Ave
Willa Dean Jones
W. Penn St
Marilyn Hardy
Anaconda St
Santa Ana
Florence Ave
Bellflower Blvd
Borison St
Francis C. Dyer
Eath
Downey
Sebastio Zarbano
Angell St
Ralph J. Hop
Ibbetsor Ave
Hop
Vicki Zar
Legislator and three others face trial in San Diego
Assemblyman Charles W. Lyon aged 117 and Charles E. Berry 57, a liquor control administrator for San Diego and Imperial Counties, were scheduled for a Superior Court trial on October 4. Also ordered to stand trial were Bennett 57, ex San Diego councilman, and Lewis A. Trapani 42, son of a Los Angeles distributor. Bail kept Lyon, Trapani, and Bompensiero free. Frankl Bormpensiero’s arraignment postponed. Harry Steitle 51, previously convicted, had bribes dismissed. The group faces bribery charges tied to liquor license applicants. three indictments were consolidated.
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Charles W. Lyon
Charles E. Berry
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Berry
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Lewis A. Trapani
Los Angeles
Frankl Bormpensiero
Harry W. Steetle
Bennet
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Three Seized in Bank Fraud Case Details
Authorities report three men charged in a bank fraud scheme with overlapping offenses. Manehin faces an April 7, 1954 count of $1,201.17 Meredith charged with $3,145, while Hallford notes these charges are part of a broader series to be lodged.
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Doyle Hints Reds Active in Aircraft Industry
Rep. Clyde Doyle says Communist infiltration suspected in Southern California aircraft plants. Two former employees cited for refusing to answer questions about Communist affiliations. Doyle warned the aircraft industry could be a prime target for Communist influence critical to national defense.
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la Mesa
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Boy slain in Utah as killer hunted
A six year old boy Gregory Macomb was found murdered in Salt Lake City after his mother reported him missing. He was sexually assaulted and killed by a blunt force trauma and strangulation. Police hunt a heavyset man driving a two tone car.
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Akron Hotel Hit by Lightning Blasts Debris Across Street
A lightning strike hit a corner of Akron's Mayflower Hotel damaging brick and sandstone and injuring at least one man. Howard B. Pratt, 47, of Battle Creek Michigan, a salesman, was loading luggage into his car when debris fell. Doorman Ossie McMuller described a heavy downpour of debris.
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Papal Physician Says Pope Wears Fatigue Not Illness
Vatican physician Galeazzi-Lisi said Pope Pius XII is tired but not sick, fatigued by a heavy schedule and lack of rest at Castel Gandolfo. Reports note hiccup-related gastritis concerns but sources deny any comment to reporters about the Pope’s burden.
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Godfrey Flies Again Finds Wings Like Old Shoes
Arthur Godfrey, grounded for six months by the Civil Aeronautics Board after the buzzing incident in January, regained his pilot license after a brief test flight in a DC3. He described the feeling as very good and joked with reporters after the certification.
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Hunger Strike By Wrens Over Fatty Naval Rations
About two hundred Wrens of the Women’s Royal Naval Service at Lee-on-Solent stage a hunger strike amid a row over lunch. They argue the menu heavy on bean purée sausages fried onions and pudding is unsuitable and complain male cooks do not know what women want to eat. The commanding officer orders them to eat or go hungry.
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Healy Premier OKs Piccioni Resignation in Rome
Premier Mario Scervo reluctantly accepts the resignation of Foreign Minister Attilio Piccioni amid pressure to dismiss the youth scandal linked to his son Piero Piccioni. Efforts to persuade Piccioni to stay continue as talks with party leaders unfold.
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Wilma Montesi
Volunteers Sought to Help Retarded Children at Local Center
Mentally retarded youngsters need loving care and acceptance. Volunteers are desperately needed at the training center. The Community Volunteer Office urges volunteers to help provide happy, well-adjusted lives and invite personal interviews with Mrs. Clara Andrews at 1213 Cedar Ave in the Red Feather Building.
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Obituaries Henry Simpson and Capt Kennedy Lawrence
Henry Robert Simpson t4 of 1717 Eeth St. died Friday in a Long Beach hospital. A Bolivar Missouri native who came to the area in 1936 he was a real estate broker World War I veteran and past president of several groups. Surviving are his wife Luella Maude a son and two daughters two sisters and a brother. Services Monday at 1 p.m. at Mottell's Mortuary chapel with Westminster Memorial Park interment. Lawrence Captain Kennedy Lawrence 58 of 105118 Deres Ave Whittier died Tuesday in a Los Angeles hospital. A New Zealand native who came to Southern California in 1919 he is survived by his wife Alla and two sisters and two brothers. Service held today at Chapel of the Chimes Ingleswood Park Cemetery with Bishop John Collings officiating. Chr istensen Pine Mortuary directed arrangements.
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