29 Mar 1956
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1956
Page
1
Mexican motor ship Matul burned and sank in the Bay of Campeche near the Yucatan Peninsula after an engine room explosion. Coast Guard units from the United States and Mexico aided 35 to 38 survivors reported safe today.
Iceland’s parliament votes 31-18 to withdraw all NATO forces from the island citing altered defense needs. The U S military presence includes a battalion sized Army force an Air Force interceptor squadron and other units under NATO command. Washington officials say they will review the request amid security concerns.
An 18 year old Santa Ana bride Olita Johnson wife of Airman Harold Johnson 19 was found stabbed to death in her Costa Mesa trailer home. Coast Guard and police said an empty life raft and burned wood were seen nearby and a long bladed knife may be the weapon though not found. FBI and local detectives said the killer may have attacked after she was brought home by a companion.
M'Coy, accused of fixing fights, denies secretly controlling half of featherweight Gil Cadilli's contract. His attorney Ehrlich signals the governor's inquiry may seek license revocation, with the matter to go before the State Athletic Commission. Cadilli testified about deals involving Kahakoff, Kearns, and contract funding.
Navy dependents to travel in two Pullman cars of the Imperial makeup. Wives and children of Destroyer Division 241 from Newport Rhode Island will be carried to their new home port in Long Beach aboard a Southern Pacific train.
The weather section notes mostly sunny skies with haze today and tomorrow, along with night and morning fog near the coast. Maximum 33 and minimum 48 are listed for March 2, with the full report on Page A-3.
Rescue workers search for three men buried under debris after a blast that flattened a grain elevator and four silos, injuring 56 people including 11 firefighters. A restaurant manager described glass and rubble showering patrons as the explosion tore through West Philadelphia.
The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce endorses a 5.9 percent rise in municipal electricity rates, citing a needed extra 4.8 million dollars annually. Opponents from general power users argue the burden falls on them, with some businessmen at the hearing urging higher rates over the next three to five years.
A large group from Pasadena and Altadena gathered at Mayor Warren Dorn’s office to draft him as a candidate for county supervisor in the Fifth District. Floyd Gwinn led the effort at a Gwinn restaurant breakfast with Dorn’s campaign manager role to be announced. Dorn indicated he has given the idea serious thought and may run against long-time incumbent Roger Jessup.
Washington lawmakers questioned why the government plans a housing conference for housewives behind closed doors. Subcommittee Chairman John E. Moss pressed Housing Chief Albert M. Cole on possible national security implications of the closed proceedings.
The Senate approved sending a constitutional amendment to the Assembly to streamline state lawmaking. It would extend odd year legislative sessions from 120 to 150 days and allow longer bill introductions, with other methods revised. The measure requires a statewide vote for final approval.
Wanderley Camargo, 20, repeatedly crawled into the nose wheel well to reach the United States. Police arrested him near Kennedy International after a 26 hour flight in Braniff aircraft this time, just as before. Immigration ordered detention for deportation.
A two story lumber shed at Eagle Rock Lumber Co on 2214 Fair Park caught fire. Firefighters from six companies brought the blaze under control. Damage was estimated under 10000 dollars with origin near a paint thinner dispensing unit.
Los Angeles Charles S. Howard Jr. sues for the return of $9,497 worth of property held by his estranged wife Rowena Schneider Howard. The items include a Seabiscuit portrait, a painting of the horse, a $50,000 life policy valued at $3,182, a shotgun, bathrobe and other belongings.
Paul Nezart aged 29 of 1435 Perez Lane died at General Hospital from injuries after his auto struck a building at 27 Medford on Sunday. Nezart's death lifts the county traffic toll to 213, versus 219 at the same point last year.
President Eisenhower met for an hour and a quarter with Secretary of State Dulles and Attorney General Browell to discuss government matters of mutual interest. It was Dulles second long session with the President in two days amid speculation on disarmament, the Middle East, and Iceland troop withdrawal.
Lloyd A. Dicus, 31, a Texas ex-convict working at a service station, was arrested in Neosho for killing his 3-year-old daughter whose body was found under rocks south of Kansas City. He claimed ignorance of his wife Gretta June Dicus and Mozelle, 1, who were missing.
In Los Angeles Daniel Farrer 26 the man accused of stabbing his former fiancée to death had his preliminary hearing postponed to April 18 after he refused to accept a court appointed lawyer.
Negotiations continued today to avert a strike between the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the California brewing industry.
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