Pasadena mayor win assured as Jessup withdraws from race
Roger W. Jessup a 66 year old Los Angeles County supervisor from Sun District ends reelection bid and urges support for Warren M. Dorn for Pasadena mayor. Jessup will stay on the ballot but will not campaign and Dorn leads with 118652 votes to 79892 in June primary.
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Roger W. Jessup
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Sun District
Warren M. Dorn
Pasadena
Jessup
Dorn
San Fernando Valley
Merced
Los Angeles
Dorn Plans Smog Crash Program After Endorsement
Mayor Warren Dorn announced a crash program to curb smog if elected in November. He thanked opponent Roger Jessup for endorsing his bid and said he would visit the Fifth Supervisorial district to hear voter concerns before the November 6 election.
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Tam
Red Probe Opens Into Los Angeles Public Schools
The State Senate Un American Activities Committee opened a two day hearing into alleged Red infiltration in public schools and public utilities in room 115 of the State Building. Atty Richard Combs said 20 witnesses were under subpoena and at least three cooperative witnesses are expected. The session was closed to the public to avoid unjust damage to named individuals. Testimony will be released later after screening. The hearing serves as a precursor to a fuller inquiry in two months.
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Los Angeles
CNS
State Senate Un-American Activities Committee
State Building
Richard Combs
Combs
Ed Sullivan Injured in 2 Car Crash
Ed Sullivan, 53, TV and newspaper columnist, suffers several broken ribs in a head on collision in Seymour Connecticut. He will appear on his air show next Sunday. Three others injured, including his son in law and a private detective. All taken to Griffin Hospital in Derby in fair condition.
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Conn
Ed Sullivan
CBS
New York
Sullivan
Griffin Hospital
Derby
Southbury
Bridgeport
McGuire Air Force Base
New Jersey
Robert H. Precht Jr
Scarsdale
N.Y
Ralph Cacace
New Haven
Missing Montoya's Handkerchief Ties to Kidnap Claim
Fragmentary report notes a handkerchief tied to Felix M. Montoya and a claim of kidnapping involving a Mrs. Jacques Griffon and a gunman. The text mentions a baptism, a vault, and a grandson, with unclear dates or locations.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Felix M. Montoya
Joan Angers
France
Jacques Griffon
Floods Kill 12 as Monongahela Rises Over Banks
Flood waters from storms in Ohio Valley flood eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, causing at least 12 deaths and damage over three million dollars. Canonsburg evacuates 50 families as Monongahela rises five feet above capacity. Red Cross docks shelters in Carnegie.
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Ohio
Pensylvania
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Monongahela River
Canonsburg
Pittsburgh
Red Cross
Carnegie
Cleveland
Akron
Canton
Convicts Succeed in Breaking Legs in Georgia Prisons
Georgia reports a renewed leg breaking incident as two inmates at Buford’s state rock quarry prison had legs hammered but not broken last week and then a third inmate shattered a bone at the Reidsville prison last night. Governor Griffin orders another inquiry into alleged humane treatment. Corrections Director Forrester confirms the events.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Marvin Griffin
Buford
Reidsville
Jack Forrester
Czech swimmer beaten fleeing Danube attempt in Vienna
A Czech swimmer attempting to reach freedom by crossing the Danube was beaten unconscious by rowers pursuing him, according to Vienna newspapers.
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Vienna
Danube
Denver execution delayed as Gra ham appeal filed
The scheduled execution of John Gilbert Graham, convicted in the airliner bombing that killed 44 people, was indefinitely postponed after introductory documents for a Colorado State Supreme Court appeal were filed.
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Denver
John Gilbert Graham
Colorado State Supreme Court
Love Never Fades Ends 60 Year Hoax for Tiverton Couple
Benjamin French aged 82 and Mrs Mabel Smith Kibbe 79 married after a hoax kept them apart since 1894. A jealous woman forged a report of French’s death, leading Kibbe to marry twice before reuniting with French during a Tiverton reunion last May. Their.
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French
Tiverton
New Hampshire
Kibbe
Warships Sail in Suez Crisis Actions from London and Cairo
British carrier Bulwark sails from Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean as Egypt's Suez action deepens. U S Navy 6th Fleet ships led by carrier Randolph depart Naples for an undisclosed destination for several days of routine exercises amid regional tension. Cairo reports claim the Soviet Union seeks port visits from August 15 as Suez talks loom. Iraq backs Egypt in a government communique.
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Bulwark
Portsmouth
Mediterranean
Egypt
Suez Canal
U.S
Randolph
Naples
Cairo
Damascus
Soviet Union
Iraq
Suez
Niagara Falls Blast Kills Two
A large explosion at an Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp plant in Niagara Falls New York killed two people and injured at least twenty others. The blast occurred shortly after noon and rocked the city.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Tijuana Border Closure Considered to Clean Up City
Baja California Governor Maldonado warned he may close the Mexican border to American tourists to address alleged prostitution, gambling, and narcotics in Tijuana. He said he personally leads a clean up campaign and may sacrifice economic interests for health and dignity.
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San Diego
Braulio Maldonado
Baja California
Tijuana
Mexico
Here
Maldonado
Stocks Tumble In New York Pre Noon Trade
Stocks fell about two billion in quoted value in early trade on the New York Stock Exchange as tensions rise in world capitals over the Suez Canal situation. International oils suffered the heaviest losses.
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New York
Child Disappears on Beach Outing in Newport Beach
A 3-year-old Anaheim girl named Barbara Blasier vanished yesterday during a beach outing with her parents. Dragging operations were used in the harbor area while police investigated kidnapping by a sex deviate. Police Chief John Upson identified the Blasiers of 10232 Brookside Dr. as the family involved.
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Newport Beach
Anaheim
John Upson
Gordon Blasier
Brookside Dr
Barbara
Weather Page Teases Sunny Outlook for Local Area
Weather report notes mostly sunny conditions today and tomorrow with little temperature change. The feature appears on Page A7 beneath sections including Altadena Calling and Radio TV listings, alongside other classified and editorial items.
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Bo Gasenvacnes
BOBS
Altadena
Vent Svat
Ceceecees
Coke Radio
San Gabriel Valley
Society
Hak
World News
Arab nations rally as Iraq shifts stance over Suez crisis
Crisis deepens as Iraq joins pro Western bloc and hints at oil nationalization fears. Arab League delays Cairo talks to plan a united front against Western moves on Egypt and Suez. Nasser to chair an extraordinary cabinet meeting to decide attendance at London conference and push for unity.
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Arab League
Cairo
Egypt
Suez
Gamal Abdel Nasser
London
United Arab Front
Steel Nearing Full Production Reaches Three Year Pact
Pittsburgh report says the basic steel industry moves toward full output under a three year no strike contract. The five week walkout by 650000 United Steelworkers ended as Armco Steel Corp signed the agreement.
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Pittsburgh
America
United Steelworkers
Armco Steel Corp
Semi private funeral set Wednesday for Pasadena congressman
Carl Hinshaw 62 Pasadena's longtime congressman died unexpectedly in Bethesda Maryland. A semi private funeral is planned for 2 15 p m Wednesday at Gawler Funeral Home Washington D C with Dr Bernard Braskamp officiating. Interment will be at Rock Creek Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Roberta and two sons William and John. Officials move to name a party candidate for the November ballot and set a September 27 deadline for vacancy rules. Hinshaw was ranking member of the California delegation and a leading aviation authority.
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Pasadena
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Naval Hospital
Los Angeles
Gawler Funeral Home
Washington, D.C
Bernard Braskamp
House of Representatives
Rock Creek Cemetery
Washington
William Wade Hinshaw
Metropolitan Opera Co
Roberta Hinshaw
William R. Hinshaw
John V. Hinshaw
New York
Hinshaw
California
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
GOP chiefs eye possible nominees for 20th District
Los Angeles Republican leaders plan to select a candidate after the death of incumbent Carl Hinshaw. Possible nominees include H Allen Smith of Glendale Ed Shattuck and Ross Barrett. Democrat challenger is Eugene Radding who won the nomination with 18 459 votes in the June 1 primary.
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Carl Hinshaw
H. Allen Smith
Glendale
Ed Shattuck
Ross Barrett
Pasadena
Eugene Radding
Burbank
Hinshaw
Radding
Fires Set in Seven New York Churches
Small blazes struck seven midtown Manhattan churches over the weekend including St Patrick's Cathedral and three other Roman Catholic parishes and three Episcopal houses of worship. The fires caused minor damage as worshipers were scarce. Police questioned a 66 year old unemployed man found with matches and lighter fluid.
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New York
Manhattan
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Midtown
Therchurches
Couple Shot to Death in Massive Domestic Tragedy
In Haverhill Massachusetts Charles W Testa 39 died from chest wounds hours after his girlfriend Janet Koehler 25 was killed in their car at a traffic light. Police issued a murder warrant for Arthur Koehler 31 Janet's ex husband who Testa identified as the shooter before dying.
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Haverhill
Mass
Charles W. Testa
Janet Koehler
Testa
Lawrence Street
Kenora Avenue
Arthur Koehler
Alarming heat triggers Arkansas home fire alarm
In Little Rock, a 104 degree Sunday heat set off a fire alarm at Archie Williams' house. Fire crews found the alarm bell ringing in a closed room while the family was away.
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Little Rock
Ark
Archie Williams
Yellow Cab Drivers Strike Reaches Sixth Day Without Settlement
The sixth day of a turnout by 1,750 Yellow Cab Co. drivers shows no signs of a negotiated settlement as negotiations stalemate continues.
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Los Angeles
CNS
Yellow Cab Co
Picasso and guests witness surprise striptease at Vallauris bullfight
A special Vallauris bullfight honoring Pablo Picasso turned chaotic when an unidentified brunette performed a strip tease on the stage. Picasso and French dramatist Jean Coteau watched in costume as three Spanish bullfighters contended six bulls amid the distraction.
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Vallauris
France
Pablo Picasso
Picasso
Jean Coteau
Coteau
Eight Face Trial in Brink's Robbery
Eight men go on trial in Suffolk Superior Court for the record Brink's robbery of January 17 1950. Defense counsel plans motions to dismiss most indictments and halt the proceedings. about 2000 jurors have been summoned.
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Brink
Boston
Suffolk
Baseball Today Major League Games and Probable Pitchers
National League game at New York postponed. St Louis at Cincinnati Jones vs Kuppateln? Chicago at Milwaukee Jones vs Crome in night game. American League Cleveland at Detroit Seere vs Feytack. New York at Boston Larses vs Brewer in night game.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ce Jums
Kuppateln
Chicago
Milwaukee
Jones
Crome
Cleveland
Detroit
Seere
Feytack
Boston
Larses
Brewer
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