Congress panel weighs raising airline baggage limit for women
Senator Magnuson said the Civil Aeronautics Board suggested higher baggage allowances for women, arguing lighter average female weight and greater luggage needs justify more baggage space. the board also questioned reasonableness under the Federal Aviation Act. Meanwhile, unrelated notes report a lunch theft involving varnish and turpentine, a spring editorial from The Mentor prison newspaper, and a Detroit hearse salesman’s unusual pitch with a man found asleep inside.
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Controversy Over Harbor Customs Site Drives LA Area Letters
Congress members Holifield King Hosmer and Doyle failed to be consulted on a proposed downtown Los Angeles Civic Center federal building with customhouse facilities 22 miles from the harbor. They pressed for a harbor site in Los Angeles Long Beach, arguing delays and traffic strain and urging funds blocked until plans shift. Senator Engle backs moving the customs functions to the harbor area to avoid trucking goods downtown.
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Eichmann Declares Not Guilty In Jerusalem Deposition
In a Jerusalem court a tape of Adolf Eichmann's deposition was played showing him claiming he acted under orders and thus is not guilty of war crimes. The prosecution released the full typed transcript after completing playback of the 400,000-word document.
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U S Cuba Newsmen Freed Amid Invasion Uncertainty
A Cuban contact in Havana says all American newsmen in Havana are free and with Fidel Castro in Matanzas Province. He identified as Alberto Lanier and said Castro is fine. No AP confirmation from staff in Cuba.
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RR Crash Kills 17 Near Siliguri India
At least 17 people died and 40 were injured when a passenger train overturned near Siliguri railway station west of Bengal. The accident occurred Wednesday night as rescuers rushed to the scene to aid survivors.
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Calvary Parish Ledger Details From Love, August Letter
A fragmented press item references Calvary parish affairs and August bureau notes. It mentions circulation and public notices, with stray phrases hinting at Lov and a likely local church event or announcement. The readable text is partial and bears uncertain names and dates.
City Council Race Leaves James Yearby Third Place
In Tuesday's election official results show James T. Yearby with 252 votes, far short of prior support. N. Dunn reports that Yearby claimed 893 persons had voted for him before polls closed in a four-way contest.
Hunger Strike Ends as Cuba Invasion News Continues
The report notes 32 inmates end a hunger strike at San Quentin amid coverage of Cuban landings and U S reactions. Castro reportedly unseen in Havana, with inquiries into captured Americans and claims of U S military involvement. Swiss embassy comments and varied prisoner reports underscore tension as Reuters and broadcasters relay evolving details from Havana and Guatemala.
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Poodle or Pooch Classified Ad Seeks Pets
Dog lovers search classified ads for pups and pets. Urgent sale prompt via local ad line HE 2 5959 for listings and quick transactions.
They Cling Sheath Shirts Defy Park's Air Blower
In New York Queens an amusement park defies an air blower that lifts skits worn by women. The operator says the device fails to work on the clinging sheaths, sparking debate about park safety and attire at the ride.
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