Hollywood Oscars Night Faces Quietly Reminiscent Mood
Oscar night in Hollywood carries a somber edge as Grace Kelly nears her farewell film appearance and James Dean remains a strong contender posthumously. Ernest Borgnine leads best actor chatter with Cagney and Tracy close behind, while Magnani and Hayward vie for lead actress amid a crowded field.
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Marty) Borgnine
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Eisenhower urges moderation on school integration crisis
President Eisenhower urged calm and moderation as the nation faces desegregation disputes sparked by Supreme Court rulings. He stressed progress is possible and called for restraint amid protests in Montgomery and broader Southern race relations concerns. He also warned that major Middle East unrest would be a world catastrophe and signaled potential veto of farm legislation unless Senate reforms pass.
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Bankers Subpoenaed in Bel-Air Case
In Los Angeles a wave of subpoenas summons bankers and others to a Superior Court hearing next Monday over the estimated 250000 estate of Evelyn Throsby Scott the 63 year old Bel Air socialite missing ten months Her brother seeks appointment as trustee and husband L Ewing Scott is to be deposed The order also requires Scott to bring jewels an insurance policy bank statements and other records while Mrs Scotts attorney must provide her 1953 1954 income tax returns
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Playboy Gets Prison Term For Oil Stock Swindle
Robert H. Schlesinger was sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison for an oil stock swindle that netted about $330,000. Judge John A. Mullen called him “one of the deepest dyed” thieves and imposed the maximum penalty. He used much of the money on jewels for actress Linda Christian. Schlesinger is 38, son of Countess Mona Bismarck, who inherited $12 million in 1953.
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SEEK TORTURER OF POLICE DOG EL CENTRO
Authorities today sought the person responsible for wiring a German police dog to a pound fence by its tongue. The incident prompted an official probe and calls for swift arrests.
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EL Centro
Gunman Steals 32500 From Woman At Bank Branch
A masked bandit approached Peggy Foster at the Security First National Bank branch on Olympic Boulevard, showed a gun, and stole a bag containing 32500 in cash and checks, fleeing on foot. Police report 2500 cash inside the bag with the rest in checks.
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W. Olympic Blvd
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Westinghouse Restart After Long Nationwide Strike
About 44,000 Westinghouse workers returned to work at 30 plants as a five year contract ending 1980 was signed retroactive to Oct. 15 after a strike described by IUE as a clear victory. The deal includes wage rises of at least 25 cents an hour over five years.
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Plant blast kills two at GE facility in Schenectady
A heavy explosion at the General Electric plant in Rock City Schenectady New York killed two workers and injured 11 others. Fire and collapse leveled a chemical materials building. two bodies were not yet identified and at least two workers were hospitalized.
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Market Bonds Sales Report Shows Daily Totals
Bond sales today reach 4,670,000 with year to date 252,077,300. Market figures list prices and changes across several bonds including noted gains and losses.
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Weather Smog Outlook and Coastal Fog Near Moreno
Mostly sunny today and Thursday with considerable coastal fog and low clouds. Highs around 76, lows near 47, with March 70 noted and a bright weather outlook on page A16.
Envoy Resigns as U S Ambassador in Washington
The Chinese Nationalist government announced the resignation of Dr. V K Wellington Koo from his post as ambassador to Washington D C. The move comes as Beijing shapes its diplomatic team during tense cross straits relations.
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CMA proposes relative values for medical services in California
The California Medical Assn. released a statewide table of relative values for medical services. It used data from 3,700 doctors and computing machines to set suggested fees for common procedures and office visits. The CMA does not set exact charges but aims for realistic mathematical relationships to guide practitioners. Noncompliance could trigger disciplinary action by county medical organizations.
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Kefauver Secures Big Win in Minnesota Primary
Senator Estes Kefauver arrives in Montana after a Minnesota primary victory where he claimed to have polled more votes than President Eisenhower. He seeks Montana’s 16 Democratic National Convention votes and touted his statewide showing as significant.
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Stevenson Grabs 26 of 30 Minnesota DNC Votes
In Minnesota the presidential primary added to the tally with Stevenson securing 26 of 30 Democratic National Convention votes. Kefauver won the state overall and collected at large delegates plus two from each district as results near completion.
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Debbie Reynolds' Car Recovered in Hollywood Stolen
Actress Debbie Reynolds' stolen sports car was recovered today. Two suspects, Edward C. Leoblich and Gunnar V. Carson, both residents of 7158 Hawthorne, Hollywood, were booked on grand theft charges after police spotted the vehicle.
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Navy families get day at sea at Long Beach
More than 200 civilians joined wives sweethearts and families of Navy personnel for a day at sea aboard the destroyers USS Keyes and USS Shelton off the Southern California coast. Visitors watched routines as ships cruised offshore.
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Icy blasts sweep cold across Northeast and Southeast
Frigid air blankets the region with temperatures below 20 degrees in parts of New England New York and Pennsylvania. States from the Carolinas to Georgia see near freezing to 40s in Florida. Macon Georgia posts 31 while Chicago records 31, Fargo North Dakota 34 and Jacksonville Florida 39.
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Bomb Found At Cyprus Governor House Invasion Attempt
A time bomb was found in the bedroom of Governor Sir John Harding at government house in Nicosia and was removed before detonation. Harding was away in Famagusta. a Cypriot servant staffer is missing. A soldier was killed and two wounded when a military car was bombed, linked to Arch bishop Makarios and Greek-Cypriot tactics.
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Treasure Hunters Buried Alive in Philippines Cave In
Manila reports say four treasure hunters were buried alive and two others injured when a tunnel they were digging collapsed. The men sought treasure believed left by retreating Japanese soldiers during the 1945 liberation battles.
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No Shape on Ship Skipper Will Sail Without Female
An Australian captain plans a replica Mayflower voyage with 35 aboard the 1620 commemorative trip but drops the idea of including women. Captain Alan Villiers, 55, says the modern voyage should be free of females with no modern conveniences aboard and no place to shampoo hair. Initially he considered women passengers but later showed doubt about including them.
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