Jeers greet Pvt Girard on return from Japan manslaughter trial
Pvt William S. Girard, 22, a suspended-sentence killer of a Japanese woman, returned to a jeering welcome in San Francisco aboard the USS Anderson. He and his wife Haru Sueyama, 30, faced boos as he disembarked, refused interview requests, and proceeded to Oakland and then Chicago to be discharged at Fort Sheridan.
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Candy) Sueyama
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Supreme Court blocks L A ordinance on felon registry
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against a Los Angeles law requiring felons to register with police. The decision came as photographer clashes and a tense press briefing occurred at Ft Mason while Gerard renewed his stance against photo coverage. Heavy rain and storm warnings affected coastal regions with winds up to 30 mph and a shift in weather patterns.
Two Policemen Kidnapped by Gunmen in Collinsville
Police officers Dominic Gilfre and John Gagnola were abducted at gunpoint by four men while in a patrol car. The group forced them to reveal hydro electric plant details or threaten death. After a struggle two officers freed themselves. later storms displaced families and caused flooding in California, with Big Bear records of 3.90 inches.
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Court upholds due process limits on criminal registry law
The court ruled that the Los Angeles ordinance requiring any convicted person to register within five days violates due process. Justice Douglas led the majority, joined by Warren Black and Brennan, with Frankfurter Harlan and Whittaker dissenting. The case involved Virginia Lambert, convicted of forgery in 1951 and placed on probation, later accused under the ordinance in 1955 after a police encounter.
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Burma Leader in U S for Exam at Walter Reed
Burma President Win Maung arrived in Washington for medical examination at Walter Reed Hospital. He was met at the airport by Assistant Secretary of State Walter Robertson and chief of protocol Wiley Buchanan with other American and Burmese officials. He said the visit would be completely private with no ceremony.
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Santa’s safe robbed. 50 families face Christmas aid loss
Maj. James I Price reports Santa’s safe at VOA headquarters opened. $1000 stolen, $700 from Christmas chimneys and $300 dues. Insurance covers $500, leaving a $500 shortfall risking aid to about 50 targeted families. Price urges continued support as Welfare Council names families in need. Navy funding woes cited as defense budget tightens research.
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Weather outlook with showers and wind risk
Moderate to heavy showers continue tonight with decreasing clouds Tuesday and possible scattered showers. Rain probability remains high through tonight at 90 percent and about 60 percent on Tuesday. Small craft advisories remain through Tuesday morning with winds up to 30 miles per hour.
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Sclons Will Probe Sail s Overcrowding
A California State Senate committee will open an investigation in Los Angeles on overcrowding at the county jail. The Interim Committee on Correctional Facilities and Services will also review youthful offenders segregation, and proposals to upgrade probation standards.
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Summit Meet Looms as NATO Faces Missile Bases
President Eisenhower urged the Atlantic Alliance to rapidly strengthen its missiles and stockpiles to outpace the Soviet Union, while some NATO partners urged delaying decisive bases decisions. German Chancellor Adenauer backed equipping NATO with advanced weapons but suggested next spring for major military choices. Norwegian Premier Gerhardsen warned against immediate stockpiling and launching sites, advocating diplomacy and possible postponement. Belgian Paul-Henri Spaak pressed for rapid modernization and warned that delay would risk alliance credibility.
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Slain Springfield grocer and customer found murdered
SPRINGFIELD Mo two men were beaten and stabbed to death in a store Sunday. Grocer Vic Spinetto died in hospital after being attacked multiple times, while a 67 year old customer Ussery was dead at the scene. Police believe the weapon was a long blade knife and note the motive is unclear.
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U N Chief Hammarskjold Sees Cautious Path to Middle East Peace
UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold said the Middle East situation is more satisfactory but urged patience in converting the 1949 armistice into permanent peace. He outlined moves to improve the region, including a planned Christmas visit to Cairo, and reiterated the desire for peace among regional powers.
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Subway service improvement noted amid motormen strike
Report cites major uptick in New York subway reliability today as striking motormen study a peace project by Mayor Robert. The note appears amid a citywide spread of features on pages A-3 A-17 and other sections, including bridges, comics, and weather.
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