Billion-Dollar Rise in Foreign Aid Asked
President Eisenhower urged Congress to approve 4.175 billion dollars in new foreign aid to defend the Free World against Communist expansion. The package would fund 2 billion for weapons aid and 2.175 billion for economic and technical assistance as he cited his Asia Europe and Middle East goodwill tour. He warned that without sustained aid the map of the world would differ due to Communist threat. The Soviet Union and Communist China were noted as growing military and economic powers. AID: See Page 6.
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Brown urges opening border with Mexico after tour
TIJUANA Mexico Gov Brown urged widening the California Mexico border rather than closing it after a news conference following his tour of Tijuana and a border matters conference with Baja California Gov Eligio Esquivel Mendez. Some officials advocate border closings over vice concerns and Brown argued for promoting legitimate tourism and profits.
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Esquivel Mendez
Law panel to probe California license suspensions
Sacramento lawmakers will investigate the State Motor Vehicles Department policy of automatically suspending licenses for convicted drunk drivers. Chairman Randolph Collier says the Feb. 25 session may lead to legislation clarifying the department’s powers after judges challenge the automatic suspensions as a judicial prerogative.
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D-Yreka
Man appeals suspension of license to State Supreme Court
Robert D. Hough of 10944 Rochester Ave. files writ of mandamus with the California Supreme Court challenging State Motor Vehicle Director Robert I. McCarthy's authority to suspend his license. Hough was convicted of drunk driving October 21 in West Los Angeles Municipal Court and fined $150. judge recommended against suspension.
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Three inmates escape Atascadero State Hospital
Three sex psychopaths described as potentially dangerous escaped Monday from Atascadero State Hospital near Paso Robles. Identified as Maynard Berry 21 from Los Angeles, Marion Wells 30 from San Diego, and Norman Troxell 32 from Humboldt County. Guards report they had ground privileges and simply walked away.
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Atascadero State Hospital
Maynard Berry
Los Angeles
Marion Wells
San Diego
Norman Troxell
Humboldt County
Ring Lardner's Widow Dies at 72
Mrs. Ring Lardner aged 72 widow of the writer died yesterday in New Milford Connecticut. She was born in Goshen Indiana and is survived by two sons John and Ring Jr. Ring Lardner died in 1933.
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Conn
Ring Lardner
Candid Camera Visits Pasadena Choir Practices
The Star-News showcases its Community Album with a candid look at a typical choir practice drawing thousands to Pasadena area churches each week. The piece highlights the weekly ritual and community spirit through the lens of a camera crew visiting local venues.
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Pasadena
Educator Voices Concern Over Junior High Athletics
Dr. John B. Conant urges reducing emphasis on junior high sports citing imbalance in activities. Page 2.
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John B. Conant
Bold Goal Urged in Space Race
Dr. Leo Steg of General Electric urged the Eisenhower administration to pursue bold leadership and an extra 4 billion dollars for missiles to outpace the USSR in space. Andrew Haley and Adm. Connolly joined cautions on military use, while Senator Anderson pressed accelerating nuclear rocket development under Project Rover.
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Russia
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Legislature Asked to Call Special Session on Narcotics
The Board of Supervisors renewed its plea to Governor Brown to convene a special legislative session to address narcotics problems and support tougher penalties for narcotics offenders. They endorsed a get tougher program from County Counsel Harold Kennedy developed with the district attorney sheriff and probation departments. Sheriff Peter Pitchess District Attorney William B McKesson and County Probation Officer Karl Holton spoke in support. Also addressing the board were TV commentator George Putnam Mrs Fred S Teasley William J Hunt and Dr Stuart C Knox of the County Medical Association committee on narcotic and alcohol addiction.
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Chessman’s Fight for Life Shifts to Washington DC
The Chessman case moved to Washington DC and the U S Supreme Court as attorney Rosalia Asher filed a habeas petition with Justice Frankfurter. Chessman faces execution in the San Quentin gas chamber Friday after seven stays in an 11 year death row fight and a 9th Circuit panel denial. If no stay from the high court, clemency appeal to Gov. Brown remains as next option.
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Ex Model Wavers Under D A Five
Ex model Carole Tregoff teared under cross examination as prosecutors faulted her police and trial statements in the Barbara Finch murder case. She described the night as a nightmare while Dr. R Bernard Finch claimed the shooting was accidental during a divorce dispute in West Covina California. The trial centers on motive to keep wealth and the garage confrontation after the couple visited to discuss divorce.
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Los Angeles
Carole
Condition of Queen Unchanged in Royal Birth Countdown
London reports Queen Elizabeth II remains unchanged awaiting the birth of her third child. Doctors Lord Evans Sir John Weir and John H Peel examined her at Buckingham Palace and departed quietly. Anesthetist Vernon Hall will join when action is needed. Security tightens as crowd gathers and champagne supplies staff for the new arrival.
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John H. Peel
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Mother Waits Fourth Child on Same Date
BLACKSTONE Massachusetts United Press International reports a Blackstone woman awaiting her fourth child on February 17. Mrs. Arthur R. Sweeney says the date holds no special meaning yet all four children share February 17 birthdays with three daughters already born on that day: Doris 1957 Jeanne 1953 Lucille 1939. She plans to enter a nearby lying-in hospital this afternoon.
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United Press International
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Lucille
Sweeney
Province
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Two Killed in Auto Crash Near Edwards AFB
Two men died and three others were injured when a car side swiped a truck on U S 466 nine miles east of Mojave. Victims were Byron Lloyd Coburn 23 and Dale F Snell 25 both Edwards AFB personnel.
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Edwards Afb
Dale F. Snell
Edwards
Clifford Phillips Jr
James H. Arnett
George A. Dattin
Coburn
Quebec Seminary Fire Rages Four Hours in Wind
A general alarm blaze driven by strong winds burned through the historic Quebec Seminary for four hours in Quebec City. Fire crews fought to control the fire as the landmark building sustained extensive damage and residents evacuated nearby streets.
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Quebec Seminary
Quebec City
Ike's New Look Attacked and the Nuclear Strategy Debate
This article traces the rise of Massive Retaliation from Giulio Douhet ideas to postwar U S policy. It notes WWII bombing failures to end Germany's war effort and the lure of nuclear arsenals, then highlights Korea as a jolt to the strategy and the choice for limited war without atomic weapons.
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Giulio Douhet
Faror
38Th Parallel
Kentucky Bans Child Marriages Across State
FRANKFORT Ky Gov Bert Combs signed a bill raising the minimum marriage age in Kentucky to 18 for males and 16 for females. The reform ends potential marriages by teens including 16 year olds.
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Kentucky
Bert Combs
Coors Case Mystery Deepened by FBI
In Golden Colorado Adolph Coors III vanished en route to his office. The FBI said it remains active in the case and suspects kidnapping. Sheriff Art Wermuth said no ransom demands are known and the FBI declined to comment.
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Adolph Coors
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Jefferson County
Art Wermuth
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