California voter signup nears six million total
California officials report statewide voter registration nearing six million as counts from 58 counties come in. Labor groups push turnout and Governor race interest grows with Knowland entering the contest. The state secretary’s office continues tallying registrations and notes no other California primary has reached six million potential voters.
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Rebels Seize Base in Indonesian Island Chain
Rebels claim wide air strikes against Sukarno forces on the eastern end of the archipelago and report capturing a World War II air base in an amphibious landing.
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Billy Graham Draws 14 500 for Night Meeting in San Francisco
Evangelist Billy Graham attracted about 14 500 people to a Monday night service at Cow Palace San Francisco drawing attendees from Los Angeles and Redding. He noted 2 000 empty seats and urged townwide word of mouth while recounting 302 conversions at the end and recalling 18 000 in attendance Sunday and 5 000 waiting outside. Telecast plans for the Saturday night tally were noted.
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Wife's Plea Fails Man Kills Self in Santa Monica
Telephone executive Herbert E. Fletcher, 51, shot himself after a hour-long plea by his wife and brother at their Santa Monica home. Mrs. Fletcher said demotion at work left him despondent. Police reported two shots rang out as pleas continued before officers entered to find him dying.
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