26 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1960
Page
1
Princess Margaret will marry Anthony Armstrong-Jones a 29 year old English society photographer announced by Clarence House. The couple’s engagement marks a major royal event in London with widespread public attention reported by UPI.
President Eisenhower lands at Ezeiza Airport and tours to the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires as demonstrators demand the return of ousted Juan Peron. Five bombs explode at night injuring three. two strikes hit American firms, and security is tightened during the Latin American visit.
In Philadelphia Myron Haber left his car in a restaurant lot during rain. Upon return the car and the supposed parking attendant were both gone. Staff denied ever employing an attendant.
Light sprinkles fell in western Southern California with the Weather Bureau predicting widespread showers tomorrow. Coastal highs stayed in the 60s while deserts reached near 68. Los Angeles saw morning sprinkles and gusty winds affected interior regions with snow levels at 4000 feet. Pasadena dipped to 48 after a high of 59 yesterday.
Brownsville Texas reports say a gas tank exploded and caught fire at a storage plant near a highway. State police and sheriff's officials indicate several killed and several injured as ambulances and fire crews rush to the scene.
Town officials in Hampton Court England announced a project to build a bridge over the River Ember connecting to Cigarette Island. The proposal outlines construction by local authorities with no stated timeline.
Silver Spoon aims to become the first filly to win the Santa Anita Handicap in tomorrow’s $145,000 renewal. She faces 11 colts led by Bagdad and First Landing as top favorites, with Silver Spoon at 4-1.
Final arguments in the Fineh murder trial were postponed by a juror’s toothache, with a seven woman and five man jury to resume Thursday or Friday. Defense attorney Neeb spoke for Carole Tregoff before recess, then Bringgold Eagan Cooper and Grant B. Cooper were lined up to present. Dr. R Bernard Finch and his 23 year old mistress face murder and conspiracy charges in the July 18 slaying of Barbara Jean Finch in the couple’s West Covina driveway. Judge Walter R. Evans resumed the case after the dentist consult.
A fire at the Salem office of the Portland Oregonian erupted at 5 06 am causing extensive damage. Fire Chief Robert Mills said investigators suspect a bomb or explosive may be involved.
A train carrying about 200 passengers plunged into a creek as a flood weakened bridge collapsed crossing. Seven people died and 30 were injured in central Queensland, about 100 miles west of Rockhampton.
Two air tragedies in 24 hours killed nearly 100. Shannon Airport Ireland crash killed 27, 23 others injured, 2 missing. Rio collision over Sugarloaf Mountain killed at least 61, possibly 67, about 40 Americans among the dead or missing. Survivors included U S Navy men and a Capucin priest. A US Navy DC6 collided with a Brazilian DC3 while en route to Rio for Eisenhower visit.
Kay Dickey appeals President Eisenhower in Argentina to free Floyd Johnson a 37 year old Ada Oklahoma meteorologist marooned with Argentine experts in Antarctica Johnson hoped to return for a leap year wedding but ice conditions stranded the party The Glacier icebreaker was ordered to assist the Gen Martin as Johnson faced a possible 750 mile dogsled journey in relentlessly cold temps to reach aid later summaries indicate the long wait could extend eight months
President Eisenhower's South American goodwill trip suffered a tragedy when a US Navy plane crashed into Guanabara Bay near Rio de Janeiro. The incident canceled a formal farewell dinner, leaving Eisenhower and Brazilian President Kubitschek to share a private moment of mourning and resolve. In Rio, crowds braved rain to greet Ike just before the accident.
Independent Star-News announces a reader poll on the death penalty tied to the Chessman case. This is the second poll following a censorship-focused survey, with responses due by Monday March 7 and results to be reported on Sunday March 13.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla UPI America launched a 2 ton earth satellite to test an infrared sky spy to detect Russian missile launches. Separation of the second stage was reported but telemetry loss left ignition certainty unclear.
The Senate Labor Management Committee accuses Teamsters Union President James R. Hoffa of contempt toward the Senate and law, citing a purported anti racketeering commission used to hide Hoffa’s ties to racketeers. It names George H. Bender as former head, notes Bender resignation, and details subsidies to Local 329 in Miami with Harold Gross, a described labor extortionist, directing the post.
The Grange, Hamiltons 1801 West Side house once linked to Washington era, now a museum in dilapidation. The maintaining organization cannot raise the $400 000 needed to move and restore the two story frame landmark.
A cruise ship with about 500 American passengers docked at Yalta in the Black Sea resort as part of a larger influx of roughly 20 000 tourists expected in the Soviet Union this year. The Greek liner Olympia is the first of four tourist ships bound for the Soviet Union.
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