04 Apr 1956
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1956
Page
1
A two day tornado outbreak across ten states left at least 45 dead and more than 325 injured. Destructive winds and storms caused millions in property damage from the Midwest to Mississippi.
In St. Louis the 10 year old workhouse suffered a third riot in 10 months after a Circuit Court grand jury condemned it as a public disgrace. About 256 inmates smashed windows and doors, burned rags, ripped plumbing, and water flooded the second floor before firefighters and police halted the disturbance around 11 p.m.
A heavy fog blanketed New York City halting arrivals at Idlewild and LaGuardia around 8 am. Incoming flights were diverted to Boston and Washington while several departures were canceled due to weather along the coast.
The New York local of the American Federation of Musicians supports James Petrillo in his conflict with Hollywood Local 47. The dispute centers on leadership and policy issues within the national union's entertainment sector.
At Sterling Products Inc in Chicago twenty women workers arrived for shift as stockings ran all over. One wearer had fourteen runs while Betty Hoffman boasted fourteen runs. Charles Craft suggested fumes from a nearby factory infiltrated ventilating systems.
Los Angeles Health Department announced a mass citywide dog inoculation program to begin on April 14. Dr. George M. Uhl said the effort is sponsored by the City Health Department, the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn and the Los Angeles County Medical Assn with PTA groups, local coordinating and health councils.
Sir Winston Churchill vacationing on the French Riviera played roulette for hours but did not break the bank. The former British prime minister left a winner as he enjoyed games of chance during his stay.
President Eisenhower visited the Burning Tree Club in Washington for lunch and an afternoon round of golf. He played a full round under clear conditions with other club members present.
A debtor’s hearing in Los Angeles over a $6,000 printing judgment against L. Ewing Scott was postponed to tomorrow after his attorney cited a deposition in another matter. Scott’s wife Evelyn vanished last May from their Bel-Air home. The Wolfer Printing Co. won the judgment for costs of a book titled How to Fascinate Men. The case involves a joint Van Nuys bank account of Scott and his missing wife, now in sheriff custody. The Dist. Atty. will pursue Mrs. Scott’s financial affairs in Milwaukee.
Los Angeles Mayor Norris Poulson asked the city council for over 3 million dollars to launch citywide municipal rubbish collection by October 1 1957. He also proposed budget hikes for most departments and a 1 million dollar appropriation to fund municipal elections in 1957. The rubbish plan would keep the service public and narrow any private firm takeover amid prior racketeering concerns.
The FDA warned that Hoxsey’s cancer therapy is worthless and dangerous if it dissuades patients from other care. It cited potassium iodide in the medicine and noted evidence it may speed some cancers. Hoxsey disputed the claims and noted 10,000 patients at his Dallas clinics.
A 39 year old San Gabriel woman Mrs Mildred Cannon died from an apparent overdose of sleeping pills after writing three suicide notes asking to be buried in blue. She was found at 8607 Garvey Blvd in a home she shared with a friend. deputies note she recently separated from her husband.
Union Oil of California reveals a sale of 120 million dollars in convertible debentures to Gulf Oil Corp. president Reese H. Taylor states the move is not a merger and Union will retain its historic independence of management, policies and operations.
In Salerno Italy farmer Antonio Liberti tied a rope to his cow to prevent theft. He slept with the other end tied to his waist. The frightened cow pulled loose dragging Liberti more than half a mile to a hospital with serious injuries.
Motorcycle officer R. J. Rush responded to a stalled car carrying Mrs. Gloria Mattick and her infant, rushing them to a hospital where the mother gave birth shortly after arrival.
The report notes a red smog outlook with later forecast updates. It says mostly sunny skies with some cloudiness today and tomorrow, maximum readings near 66 and minimum around 46. Details appear on Page A5 under Ganthie report.
Grace Kelly leaves the United States aboard the Constitution for Monaco to marry Prince Rainier. She expresses hope for a large family and says she plans to return to America often after her wedding.
At Oundle England Margaret Collins wed Patrick Cunningham. A bee crawled under her bolero and stung her near the end of the ceremony. She finished the vows then rushed to a drug store for treatment with her husband following. She removed the lace bolero and treated the swelling before attending the reception.
In Lennox California an entire Grant family of six was overcome by a gas leak in their home. A baby and two other family members were killed. Sam Grant 35 Bertha 30 Chou-Chou 7 Cherie 4 a five month old Mimi and Mrs Horowitz were all found unconscious Fire department rescue units responded and a cousin Roland Grunbeck reported the scene saying he kicked in a window and called an ambulance.
Yale researchers Mark Keller and Vera Efron report San Francisco has the highest alcoholism rate among major cities in 1950 with 4 190 alcoholics with complications per 100 000 adults. Sacramento Louisville and other cities follow in the top 25.
In Wisconsin Kefauver wins the slate with 42 percent of the vote while Eisenhower gains 55 percent overall. The result boosts Democratic hopes in farm regions, though Eisenhower leads in most districts. Wisconsin elected 56 Kefauver and 30 Eisenhower delegates with party rules unclear to voters.
In Azerou Mbechar village near Constantine French forces killed 23 Algerian rebels and seized arms and ammunition. Casualties overall rose to 35 in Algeria and Morocco with four more kidnapped in South Tunisia as France escalates efforts to crush the rebellion.
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