Mam Finds Baby Dead in Closet in Francisco
Police report a weak newborn was found dead in a closet of a bedroom in Francisco. The infant appeared to have suffocated. the mother Rita Netherby 25 said the child was placed in the closet to mute crying while the father 22 claimed the landlady allowed children but not crying. Doctors at Harbor Emergent Hospital confirmed the cause as suffocation.
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William
Harbor
Rita Netherby
Rita Netherby, 25, Toldjcy Hfosphtal
Sales Firm Seeks Young Men for Management Track
A national alcoholic beverage firm seeks young men for advancement to sales management. Some sales and merchandising experience preferred but not mandatory. Ages 25 to 33. Starting income includes a $475 guarantee plus commissions. Send resume and data to box A75 at Independent Press Telegram.
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Press-Telegram
Fire Hits Two Plants in Los Angeles Area Blaze
LOS ANGELES uP an season probe ordered after fire struck twice in 24 hours in the south Los Angeles industrial district. Damage to four firms estimated at about 300000 dollars. Monarch Manufacturing Co. factory at 59th St and GIT FE. Chief Products Co. factory at Ramaged St. Warehouse Garage and four trucks of G. W. Transfer Co. were destroyed. Weber Showcase Co. refrigeration units damaged. Avalon Memorial Hospital nearby with 17 patients spared. A bearded man was seen leaving the first fire. search ongoing.
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Monarch Manufacturing Co
Git FE
Chief Products Co
Ramaged St
Sane
Transfer Co
Weber Showcase Co
Avalon Mesmorind Hospital
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Loot From Parklabrea Apartment Stuns Los Angeles
Pauline Medwich reports a Christmas Day burglary at her Parklabrea apartment. Thieves stole furs worth 23 000 dollars, jewelry, 27 100 in cash, a 3200 mink coat, two diamond rings, and jeweled cuff links. Sterling silverware was left behind.
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Los Angeles
Iglar
Pauline Medwich
Duncan Case Deepens as Mother Suspected Slayer
District attorney Gustafson seeks murder indictments against Elizabeth Duncan, aged 54, Augustine Baldonado, 25, and Luis Moya, 22, alleging the mother offered $6,000 to hire hit men to kill her daughter in law. Police report Baldonado and Moya lured the Canadian nurse from her apartment on November 17, beat and choked her, and buried her 20 miles north of the town. Baldonado and Moya admit involvement. Mrs. Duncan denies wrongdoing. A letter from Olga to her Manitoba parents is introduced as evidence, claiming threats from Mrs. Duncan and a newspaper ad placing blame on Duncan for debts.
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Roy Gustafson
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Luis Moya
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Bishop Oxnam Injured in Taxi Mishap Recovering
Bishop G Bromley Oxnam, the top Methodist official, was reported in satisfactory condition at Roosevelt Hospital after a taxi door trap caused a fractured left shin and a head cut. He was dragged to the curb during the mishap Wednesday.
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Holiday Fires Claim Sixty Two Across the Nation
The piece lists multiple Christmas Day fires across Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey killing several children and injuring many. Notable victims include Donald Degnan 2 and Edward Degnan Jr. 1 in Wilkes-Barre, Edwin Fletcher 7 Cary Fletcher 4 Grace Fletcher 11 in Braddock, and Leonard Dowd 4 in Amityville. Fire deaths also include Roman Kerpiemski 45 Elizabeth Latham 63 Edmund Kerpiemski 37 and Ann Brennan 42 in Queens. Families faced destruction as responders battled blazes amid extreme winter weather.
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Donald
Edward Jr
Pittsburgh
Braddock
Robert Fletcher
Edwin
Cary
Grace
ST. Petersburg
Pennsylvania
Paul Winger
Paul Jr
Winger
Admiral Law
Northampton
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Roman J
Korea
Elizabeth Latham
Edmund
Kerpiemski
Tiegis White
Fairhaven VI
Zeras
Leonard Dowd
Amityville
N.Y
Saimuel Dowd
New York City
Queens
Ann Brennan
Millionaire Prater shoots wife then kills himself
In Sacramento a wealthy businessman William C. Prater shot his wife Helen Maxine Prater at their home and then shot himself. Helen survived after doctors removed a bullet fragment from her head. No motive is known. the Praters planned a suburban shopping center opening next week.
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UPIT
Bamber
William C. Prater
General Savings and Loan Assa
Helen Maxine Prater
Sacramento Hospital
Yale Gift Rabbie Takes Over for Sheriff's Aids
In Wilmington North Carolina deputy duties were covered by Rabbi Samuel Friedman on Christmas Day. For the sixth year in a row the rabbi spent the holiday on duty at the sheriff's office to allow others to take leave.
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Cupid
New Jlanover County
Samuel Friedman
Admiral Halsey in full condition reported in Wilmington
A report from Wilmington Delaware states Admiral Halsey aboard the 3rd Fleet in the Pacific command has recovered to full condition. His son, 26, was said to be in frail health and hospitalized yesterday after a respiratory illness.
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Greenville
Ware
Wil BR
Mediator Finnegan Seeks Settlement of Delivery Strike
Joseph F. Finnegan, top mediator, arrived from Washington to help end a nationwide newspaper delivery strike now in its 17th day. He said he hoped for a settlement and had previously engaged in contract talks before a weeklong absence. Nine papers are affected by the walkout.
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Washington
Joseph F. Finnegan
Panéer
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Social Security Chief Appointed
President Eisenhower selected William L. Mitchell to direct the Social Security Administration. Mitchell, 58, has 22 years in the SSA and was deputy commissioner. He will succeed Charles I. Schattand, resigning January 1, with Senate confirmation expected after lawmakers reconvene. Mitchell resides in Washington. He has been in federal service since 1923.
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