90 Year-Old Farmer Gives Estate to Relatives and Churches
Gallatin Missouri farmer John William Knight a 90 year old bachelor says he has decided to give away his wealth while alive. He has already distributed 15000 dollars of a 60000 dollar estate to 12 nieces and nephews four churches and the Salvation Army. Knight plans to give the remaining 45000 next year if he lives. He rents a 160 acre farm near Gallatin and taxed his first farm purchase sparked his lifelong tax philosophy. He wants a clean heart and clear head when he dies.
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Salvation Army
Blake Place
Ex Network Chief Sent to Prison
Alexander L. Guterman, former president of the Mutual Broadcasting System, received 4 years and 11 months in prison and a 160 000 dollar fine for violating federal securities and exchange regulations. Co-defendant Robert J. Eveleigh was jailed 2 years and 11 months with a 10 000 dollar fine.
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New York
UPI
Alexander L. Guterma
Mutual Broadcasting System
Securities and Exchange
Lloyd F. MacMahon
Guterma
Robert J. Eveleigh
Mystery Sub Roain Attacked in Nuevo Gulf
In Puerto Madryn Argentina the Murature frigate attacked a mystery submarine detected by the King, possibly hitting it with depth charges. Reports say the U boat, undetected for over 36 hours, may be a WWII German design now used by communist nations.
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Argentina
UPI
Murature
Nuevo Gulf
United States
King
Russia
Red China
Rules Committee Frees Rights Bill
The House Rules Committee tentatively frees a stalled Civil Rights bill for early action to end a five month stalemate. The move came at a closed meeting as Senate debate on civil rights measures continued into the third day.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House
Senate
Pasadena centenarian Agnes Whitley observes 100th birthday
Inside Today notes Mrs Agnes Whitley of Pasadena marks her 100th birthday. Born a slave in Mississippi she was five when the Civil War ended and has resided in Pasadena seven years. She remains active at age 100. Also mentions General Taylor criticizing the new defense look.
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Agnes Whitley
Pasadena
Mississippi
Taylor
Supreme Court Refuses Chessman Death Stay
The Supreme Court rejected a last minute appeal to halt the execution of Daryl Chessman at San Quentin. Eight justices opposed, with Chief Justice Warren disqualified. A final chance remains if California's Governor Brown grants clemency after a California Supreme Court recommendation.
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The
Supreme Court Today
Daryl Chessman
California
San Quentin
Farr Warren
Chessman
High Tribunal
Chessman Surrenders Efforts to Halt San Quentin Date
Daryl Chessman, rebuffed by the U.S. Supreme Court for the fifteenth time, abandons further legal moves and hinges his appeal on Governor Edmund G. Brown’s conscience. Brown says he may speak tonight or tomorrow and will not meet Chessman’s lawyers today. Chessman dictated a telegram urging the governor to act per conscience and maintain his denial that he is the red light bandit. He instructed his lawyers to stop pursuing appeals.
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UPI
Daryl Chessman
U.S. Supreme Court
Edmund G. Brown
Brown
San Francisco
Chessman
Stocks Stage Late Hour Recovery
New York stocks halted a sharp afternoon slump and rallied late, with volume near 4.9 million shares. Several major issues posted small losses while many others rose, helping erase earlier declines in a tense trading day.
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New York
Fire at Sam's Seafood Restaurant Closes Pacific Coast Highway
A major blaze at Sam's Seafood Restaurant 16278 Pacific Coast Highway in Surfside closed the Coast Highway for nearly two hours. About 100 Orange County firefighters from five cities battled the fire, which started after a transformer exploded at 3:30 a.m. The loss is estimated at 200000 dollars. The road reopened at 6:15 a.m. Firemen from Sunset Beach Ocean View Seal Beach Midway City and Sun Gardens fought the blaze.
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CNS
Pacific Coast Highway
Orange County
Sam’s Seafood
Bay Boulevard
Seal Beach
Los Patos
Sunset Beach
Danny Antos
Richard, Katsaris
Anaheim
Nick
Lakewood
Sam Arvanitis
Ocean View
Midway City
Sun Gardens
U.S. Plans Huge Radar Missile Ring in Britain
The State Department announced a 120 million dollar radar installation at Fyl ingdales Moor Yorkshire England to spot Soviet missiles thousands of miles away. Defense officials say the big screen radar plus two North American units will detect missiles across a large area of the northern hemisphere with about 3,500 mile range. Top defense officials say they have authority to order an immediate airborne alert of SAC.
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England
State Department
Fylingdales Moor
Yorkshire
North America
Strategic Air Command
Queen Elizabeth II Moves to Buckingham Palace Maternity Suite
Queen Elizabeth II moves to the Belgian suite at Buckingham Palace for expected childbirth. Physicians say she is healthy and complications are unlikely as Prince Philip plans to attend an engagement. Prime Minister Macmillan met and discussed Africa. Princess Anne’s Brownie pack note excitement for a sister.
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Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth
Philip
Cone
Portland Place
Fourth Child Born to Pair on February 17
A Blackstone woman today gave birth to her fourth child, a boy, at Providence Lying-in Hospital. The baby joins three siblings all born on February 17 with years 1957, 1958, and 1959. The parents are Mrs. Arthur Sweeney and her factory worker husband.
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R.L
Blackstone
Mass
Arthur Sweeney
Providence Lying-in
Old Brokenhearted Finds New Home in Alabama
Detroit report says Old Brokenhearted, the mongrel who fasted six days grieving a missing master, has been adopted by a Birmingham family. The Humane Society notes the dog still mourns but is in better spirits and eating again.
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Birmingham
Humane Society
X-15 Rocket Ship Undergoes Low Altitude Tests
Edwards Air Force Base California reports Jet Black Experimental X-15 piloted by Scott Crossfield conducted a low altitude systems reliability test. The P test focused on evaluating aircraft systems and flight performance during ground proximity operations.
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Calif
Scott Crossfield
Eisenhower to address defense on Sunday night
President Eisenhower will speak to the nation on defense matters and his South American tour on Sunday evening. He defended his record on national security, saying the defense is strong and respected, and noted networks will carry the 15 minute address from 6 15 p m EST. Major radio and TV outlets will broadcast the remarks. He also referenced plans for Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay visits and discussed ongoing defense policy debates in Congress.
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Eisenhower
Ractar
Pasadena
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Uruguay
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Boy Army Volunteer Killed by WW2 Era Shell Near Reims
Benjamin Baudry a 15 year old found an artillery shell in a woods near Reims exploded killing him. Military experts say the shell dated from World War II and was still active when touched.
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Reims
France
Lupi
Benjamin Baudry
Here
Air Force Withdraws Manual Tied to Communist Allegations
The Air Force ordered an investigation into a controversial instruction manual attacked by the National Council of Churches for linking churches with communism. Secretary Dudley Sharp repudiated the publication and directed inquiries into its development and any similar material in Air Force releases.
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Washington
Air Force Today
National Council of Churches
Air Force
Dudley Sharp
Sharp
Air Force Reserve
Council
United States
James Wine
The
Defense
Thomas S. Gates Jr
National Council of Churchs
Latin Trip Holds No Fear
President Eisenhower said he has no fear for his safety during his forthcoming Latin American trip. He noted the Secret Service has not raised concerns and that while some elements may wish to cause trouble, a visit aligned with the wishes of the people makes personal safety less of a worry.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Secret Service
Richard M. Nixon
Reds Set Nixon Reception Report Sparks Latin Links
El Diario de Nueva York claims a Nixon reception plan for President Eisenhower during his South American tour. The Spanish language paper cites sources tied to Fidel Castro and alleges Latin American Communists, traveling with Cuban diplomatic passports, organized the event.
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New York
UPI
Eisenhower
el Diario de Nueva York
Fidel Castro
Economist Leifur Magnusson Dies at 77 in Crash
Claremont dispatched obituary notes longtime government economist Leifur Magnusson a prominent labor specialist died Monday night from injuries after an auto collision He was 77 and served in public service for decades with notable influence in economic policy and labor affairs.
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Claremont
UPI
Leifur Magnusson
Independent and Star-News classified ad success
George Melendy of Los Angeles says one ad in the Independent and Star-News yielded many calls and led to a sale. He urges others to place classified ads and notes the numbers to contact for placing ads.
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George Melendy
Alpha
Los Angeles
Melendy
Sycamore
Zenith
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