Queen Elizabeth II Delivers Heir Amid Historic Birth
Buckingham Palace announces a healthy son born at 3:30 p.m. The infant’s christening name kept secret for now. the Queen and baby are said to be well. The birth marks a royal first in over a century, with crowds gathering as the royal family confirms details from the doctors and staff at the palace.
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Symington Again Hits the Stand
Senator Stuart Symington renews charges that the Eisenhower administration misleads Congress and the public on missile strength. He accuses officials of withholding the full facts and warns the public deserves a clear summary of defense details amid debate over classified information.
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Governor Grants 60 Day Stay In Chessman Death Penalty Case
San Francisco Governor Edmund G. Brown halts the execution of Daryl Chessman with a 60 day stay after a State Department plea citing possible anti U S demonstrations during President Eisenhower's South America trip. Brown plans a special call to the legislature in February to consider abolition of capital punishment.
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Satellite Rocket Explosion Ends Thor Agena Attempt
At Vandenberg Air Force Base the 78 foot Thor Agena satellite rocket exploded shortly after launch. It veered right after takeoff and was destroyed by Air Force teams. The post launch failure halted the first post launch blast of the troubled series. Plans aimed for polar orbit with later capsule ejection for recovery.
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Poet Laureate John Masefield's wife dies in Oxfordshire
Constance Masefield, wife of Britain's poet laureate John Masefield, died Thursday at their home in Oxfordshire. She was in her late seventies. The cause of death was not announced.
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Linda Meyers Leads U S Women Skiers at Squaw Valley
Linda Meyers is among the U S women skiers who will lead off the Winter Olympics competition at Squaw Valley tomorrow. The games opened with a brisk start yesterday as 8 inches of fresh snow fell.
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Police Shoot Suspect After Alarm Trip Incident
Police wounded a male suspect who was trapped after triggering a burglar alarm. The incident occurred as officers pursued him following the alarm and ended with gunfire.
Jury locked up four days in Finch murder trial
Los Angeles Superior Court locked the 12 jurors and 3 alternates in a hotel for four days amid tense publicity in the Finch murder trial. Judge Walter Evans cited air of pressure around the case and noted the Chessman execution may have influenced the decision. Dr. R Bernard Finch, 42, and Carole Tregoff, 23, faced charges of murdering his wife last July.
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Cold Tonight Prompts Fruit Frost Advisory in LA
The weather bureau warns of 21 degree minimums in coldest areas tonight. Forecasters anticipate scattered frost may affect lemons after 3 a.m. with the frost service issuing precautions for growers.
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Weather Bureau
California Legislature to again debate death penalty
Gov. Brown granted Cary Chessman a 60 day reprieve as the heavy Democratic legislature prepares to return to debate abolition of capital punishment. Brown backs letting the people decide, while Assembly leaders and senators have repeatedly opposed ending the death penalty.
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Brown grants reprieves for four death row inmates in California
Gov. Edmund G. Brown said he would reprieve four San Quentin death row inmates until the Legislature acts. The group includes Charles Brubaker James Hooten Vernon Atchley and Donald Cash who received 30 days after Chessman’s reprieve. Brown cited personal choice and noted the decision was made between 10 30 and 11 p m last night in a news conference.
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Los Angeles
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Vernon Atchley
Paradise
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Downey
Airlines Suspend Flights Seven Days Over Strike
Flying Tigers Airlines closed for seven days due to a navigators strike and was expected to resume operations today.
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UPI
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Aides Deny Chessman Reprieve Ties to U S Roles
White House and State Department deny any recommendation influence on Daryl Chessman reprieve. Hagerty says the California message to Gov. Brown was routine in relaying Uruguay concerns during Eisenhower’s visit. Earlier, Dulles sent a warning to Alabama Gov. Folsom on the Wilson case, which spurred protests and a commutation.
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Prosecutor Denounces Chessman Reprieve Sparks Outcry
Los Angeles officials react to Daryl Chessman 60 day reprieve from the gas chamber. Deputy District Attorney J Miller Leavy blasts the governor’s plan to convene a special session to revisit capital punishment and condemns perceived international influence on U S justice.
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California
Brown Grants 60-Day Reprieve for Chessman
Gov. Edmund G. Brown announces a 60 day reprieve for condemned prisoner Caryl Chessman in San Quentin. He cites national and local debate on capital punishment and states the Legislature should decide during the period. A telegram from Uruguay’s council raises international concern over demonstrations tied to the execution.
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