Second Blaze in Woodland Hills Region
A brush fire believed set by a firebug burst through the Santa Monica Mountains today, burning several homes in its first hours and threatening hundreds more. A second fire two miles away in Woodland Hills threatened more homes as residents evacuated and firefighters battled flames toward the sea.
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Cuba War Mounts As Army Reclaims Santa Clara
Cuban government reports heavy battle around Santa Clara as Army forces push rebels eastward from Havana. Inland fighting spreads to Las Villas with tanks artillery and air power, while official tallies claim thousands of rebel casualties and major disruption of rebel positions near Cruces and Santa Clara.
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Santa Clara
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Las Villas
Cruces
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Floats and Flowers Ready for Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Pasadena coverage previews the 70th Tournament of Roses parade with 63 floats, millions of flowers, and Miss Town Joanne MacDonald of Ames set to ride. The event will feature bands, dignitaries, and 200 horseback riders, with national TV coverage planned.
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Allies Seek Big Four Conclave
Washington reports Allied leaders press for a four power conference to resolve the German problem including Berlin. The United States Britain and France rejected Khrushchev's plan to turn West Berlin into a free city and warned negotiations should cover Germany and European security. The note said the United States is ready to discuss with the Soviet government, with no date or venue set, and hinted at a possible Big Four ministerial meeting in spring.
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France
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West Berlin
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East Berlin
West
Germany
Khrushchev
Sam OF Thrushchev
Where to Find It Parade and Game Maps
A reader guide lists where to find maps for the Reée Parade and Rosy Bowl game across the newspaper. It details sections and page numbers such as Page A-2 for the parade map, Page B-1 for Beach Combing, and multiple pages for sports, comics, obituaries, and other features.
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Sago
Wisco
State’s Traffic Toll Drops Below 1957 Record
With 48 hours left, California’s highway death toll stood 190 below last year and well under the 1936 peak. The Highway Patrol warned motorists to expect New Year violations, noting 13,000 tickets for moving violations and drunken driving over Christmas.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Passenger Plane Crash Kills Five in Brazil
A Brazilian passenger plane with 82 passengers and four crew went down near Rio de Janeiro after takeoff for Sao Paulo. Five people died and three others survived with injuries. Boats and private yachts rescued survivors. The dead include the two year old daughters of a radio operator.
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Incident on Two Mexican Fishing Boats Off Guatemala
A report cites Guatemalan coast guard saying two Mexican fishing boats were fired upon near the Suchiate River mouth dividing Guatemala and Mexico. Officials confirm 39 injuries or deaths amid tensions after Guatemala warned of aggressive actions in territorial waters.
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Mexico
Ulimas Notivias
Salinas Cruz
Suchgate
Dulles Extends Jamaica Vacation in Montego Bay
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles has decided to extend his Jamaica vacation in Montego Bay until Saturday. The decision was learned Tuesday night and affects his travel plans and official schedule.
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Jamaica
UPI
John Foster Dulles
Three Cars Involved in PCH Smash
In Torrance early today a dramatic crash on Pacific Coast Highway east of French Street involved three vehicles. Officers Jerry Snyder and Tom Waybidge saved two people from a burning car, pulling Mrs. Billie Mazzello and James Oliver from danger as flames engulfed the wreckage. Oliver, unhurt minor scratches, was jailed on drunken driving suspicions.
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Jerry Snyder
Tom Waybidge
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Pacific Coast Hwy
Ifrenshase Tilvd
Wen
Billie Mazzello
Goodhope SL
San Pedro
James Te. Oliver
Slo Laurette St
Mrs. Mazzello
Oliver
Snyder
Woolridge
Barstow
San Bernardino
Woglringe Sain
Eft
Tom Woolridge
Policeman-Partner Held Girl Against Will in Park Incident
In Los Angeles Highland Park, a red haired model Mary Jeant Franconi, 18, and off duty Patrolman Willian W. Drummy Jr., 27, were with a man who approached with a flashlight. The assailant ordered the officers from the car, bound Drummy with a belt, forced Franconi into his car, drove to Lincoln Park, and threatened submission before releasing her near her home.
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Los Angeles
Patice
Parke
Mary Jeant. Franconi
Willian W. Drammy Jr
Highland Park Hills
Drummy
Miss Franconi
Lincoln Park
Robber Kills Film Executive in Hollywood Bar
Kenneth Savoy, 35, an executive at Sammel Goldwyn Studios, was shot dead during a Tuesday night holdup by two men in a Hollywood bar. The gunmen robbed eight patrons, cleaning cash registers and wallets before fleeing. Savoy refused to surrender his wallet, prompting the fatal confrontation.
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Sali
Kenneth Savoy
Sammel Goldwyn Studios
Savoy
Savay
Weather Outlook Waits Clear Tonight Through Thursday
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight and into Thursday with little temperature change. Maximum temperature by noon today is expected to be TL.
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