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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1959
Page
1
Underworld figure Sam Locigno confessed killer of Bookie Jack Whalen in a Sherman Oaks case. Locigno, once based in Cleveland, turned himself in and was booked on suspicion of murder as he was urged to testify before the County Grand Jury.
Colombian navy planes sighted the wreckage of a private SAM airline twin engine C 46 missing with 46 aboard. The craft disappeared from San Andres bound for Cartagena and Medellin after a holiday on San Andres. No survivors were reported.
North American Frank Austin Young of Miami was sentenced yesterday by a Cuban military tribunal to 30 years and escaped from the military prison early this morning. He fled with fellow prisoner Sergio Hernandez Reyes who was to be tried Friday on counterrevolutionary charges.
The 11 largest steel firms rejected Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchells bid for a neutral party to suggest a settlement in the steel dispute. The development marks another setback in ongoing labor talks.
The Pasadena Sports Ambassadors celebrate their tenth anniversary Friday night highlighting a move from the Pasadena Little Baseball League to organized ball led by John Van Ornam. The event marks a milestone in youth sports development in Pasadena.
Editor Lee Merriman analyzes the smog control debate on the editorial page The piece discusses present confusion and potential policy directions. It reflects the editor’s diary tone and questions in a concise commentary.
Dr Paul E Hadley of USC warned at a World Affairs session the United States faces a final chance to maintain influence in Latin America. He said a Quito conference in February 1960 will decide the issue and Communist tactics may include violence to counter American activity.
A doctor in Alaska flies to remote villages for free clinics while a Virginia barber gives free haircuts on days off. A New York woman spends spare time cheering tuberculosis patients, illustrating ordinary Americans’ unselfish acts. The Independent Star-News will feature this heartwarming piece Sunday.
Washington investigators questioned textile tycoon Bernard Goldfine about alleged manipulation of funds in two controlled firms. After two hours the panel agreed to close hearings under a rule barring public testimony. he faced 18 questions linked to a $104,973 siphon from a firm he controlled amid earlier Adams-Goldfine disclosures.
In the triangle love murder case Dr. R Bernard Finch and Carole Pappa are before Judge Walter R Evans in Los Angeles Superior Court. Grant B Cooper questions Deputy District Attorney Fred N Whichello about statements attributed to him in a newspaper as he seeks a venue change. Cooper recalls quoted remarks on premeditation and the missing weapon while Whichello denies making those statements.
In New Delhi a throng of over a million swelled around President Eisenhower as his open car crawled through the capital. The crowd shouted praise calling him King and pressed for handshakes while police struggled to control the surge. Prime Minister Nehru appeared moved by the reception during the two hour motorcade from the airport.
Hundreds of officers with planes and bloodhounds scoured North Carolina and nearby states for 19 heavily armed escapees from the Ivy Bluff prison. One was recaptured. four criminals fled the break to Tennessee and Roanoke area. fear spread as residents kept doors bolted and weapons ready.
The Justice Department ordered a grand jury investigation of possible contract rigging concerning rock salt used to melt snow on highways. The inquiry targets procurement practices and potential improper influence in award of salt contracts.
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