Hiestand accuses Brown over Teamsters $15,500 check
Rep. Hiestand charges Governor Brown with receiving a $15,500 Teamsters check to back his 1962 governor bid. Brown says such gifts exist but denies any improper deal and notes no commitments were made. Page 4 follow-up promised.
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Rose Princess Margaret Rethe Bertelson Volunteers for Royal Court
Inside Today profiles Rose Princess Margaret Rethe Bertelson who volunteers her services as she pursues a hobby of helping others. She is one of seven in the Royal Court from which the Rose Tournament queen will be chosen.
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Margarethe Bertelson
Royal Court
Officer Slays Robber in South Los Angeles Shootout
Plainclothes officer Wilford Knapp shot and killed Waldo M. McNeil after McNeil, armed with a rifle, forced Knapp to drive to a field. Knapp and partner Violet Bennett were questioned. Knapp saved by a shattered belt buckle.
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University
Violet
Vickie) Bennett
Manhattan Beach
MTA Considers Bus Fare Increase For 1960 Budget
Los Angeles UPI reports MTA chief C. M. Gilliss outlined a proposed 1960 budget of 42.5 million dollars and indicated a fare hike for bus and streetcar passengers is likely, though the exact amount has not yet been decided.
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Britain Rejects Cuba Request for 15 Jets
London announces denial of Cuba's bid for 15 new jet fighters until Caribbean tensions ease. Britain cites ongoing regional strain and intends to reassess later.
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Cuba
London
Caribbean
Berlin May Crisis Armament Readied by U S Navy
UPI reports a massive U S Navy task force was positioned to resolve German and European security issues amid Berlin’s May ultimatum. Admiral Smedburg said carriers destroyers and submarines moved last May 18 to dispersed sea rendezvous and could launch strikes within 24 hours if ordered.
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San Juan
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Eldest Lennon Sister to Wed Neighbor Boy
Dianne Lennon, eldest of the Lennon sisters on Lawrence Welk, will marry Dick Gass, 22, an Army paratrooper from nearby Venice. The couple plan a summer wedding as Gass is discharged June 1 at Ft. Bragg. Dianne will stop performing. sisters Peggy Kathy and Janet may continue as a trio.
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U.S. C-47 Crashes Near Oslo Killing Four
A U.S. twin engine military plane crashed and burned in woods north of Oslo killing all four aboard. The C-47 left Fornebu Airport, Oslo, for a northern Norwegian air port and went down minutes into the turn in poor visibility. The aircraft was attached to the U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group in Oslo.
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Workmen killed in Savannah construction collapse
A cave-in at a downtown Savannah construction site killed two workers and injured a third as tons of dirt and rubble collapsed the area. Authorities and investigators began documenting the scene.
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Five More Rainless Days in Prospect
Southern California faces five more rainless days as sunny skies prevail and highs rise 3 to 10 degrees above normal from coast to interior. Los Angeles tied a record with 85 and San Gabriel topped the nation at 93, while San Francisco endures a 75th drought day with no rain in sight.
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Storm Ravages Europe and Africa Amid Mediterranean Center
A fierce storm centered in the Mediterranean caused deaths across Europe and parts of Africa. Officials said fatalities were tallied by last night with more reports expected as the system continued.
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UPI
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Eisenhower Eyes Peace Tour and Nuclear Flexibility
President Eisenhower said on the eve of a 19 day tour he will show the United States as a partner for peace and justice while ready to discuss India Pakistan border issues with Nehru and Red China. He asserted that nuclear decisions could be made quickly from any location and noted Prime Minister Kishi will visit the U S likely in January to discuss a revised mutual defense pact.
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Thor Blasted Over Pacific
A Thor IRBM launched at Vandenberg Air Force Base on a 1,500 mile Pacific flight. It was the first night test from the base. A Royal Air Force crew trained here received a late order for a practice firing. The blazing missile lit the sky and was visible to Laguna Beach before heading toward the sea.
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Eisenhower Signals Action on Freep Strike If Talks Fail
President Eisenhower suggested the government will take decisive steps to resolve the Free Press strike if management and labor do not reach an agreement before the Taft-Hartley injunction lapses. He warned that inaction is not acceptable.
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Washington
Eisenhower
McDonald urges govt probe of Jones & Laughlin over speed-up
Steelworkers' chief David J. McDonald today called for a government investigation to determine if Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. violated a Taft Hartley back to work order by speeding up work.
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Washington
David J. McDonald
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Eisenhower Pushes Settlement In Steel Labor Talks
President Eisenhower urged a settlement to the steel wage dispute during a news conference and a national telecast. He warned it would be a bad day for the United States if the government must intervene to curb free collective bargaining as the injunction expires January 26. Workers will vote in January on the final offer under Taft Hartley. a rejection could trigger a resumed strike after Jan. 26.
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Eisenhower
America
Navy Pilot Killed in Jet Crash Off California Coast
Navy Lt. (j.g.) James H. Thacker 26 died in a jet crash off the Northern California coast. He was son of Mrs. Mary Wilkens of 7441 East 3rd Street Downey.
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Santa and the Ice King Christmas Serial Starts Monday
The Star-News begins a 15 part holiday serial Santa and the Ice King written by Lucrece Hudgins Beale with illustrations by Dick Hodgins. The continues daily except Sundays as readers follow Santa Claus and the Eskimo boy Oonik to calm the Ice King and end winter’s reign.
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