Tragic Hill Street crash sight upsets Angelenos
In Los Angeles a new roadway plan toppled into disaster when a section of Hill Street near the Civic Center collapsed sending debris toward Sunset Boulevard. Mrs. Agnes Goycoolea sued the city, arguing the last view from her home had market value, and was awarded $3,400 by Superior Judge Leon T. David.
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Los Angeles
Agnes Goycoolea
Brussels
Belgium
Hills Street
Hill Street
Goycoolea
Civic Center
Sunset Boulevard
Flood on Australian Isle Threatens 20 Natives
ERTH Australia reports a small island on the Gascoyne River near Garnar von vanishing in rising floodwaters. About 20 aborigines reportedly drowned as the island disappeared, leaving rescuers unable to help. Townspeople at Gascoyne Junction watched the river from the post office roof as Carnarvon residents fled or awaited aid.
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Erth
Australia
Gascoyne
Garnarvon
Gascoyne Junction
Carnarvon
Fog Delays Liner Across Northern France
Heavy fog disrupts travel in northern France delaying liner sailings and halting air traffic in Paris. Master Sam Ticehurst notes many boats and buses held up as townspeople cope with the weather.
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Paris
France
Fostiliser
United States
Sam Ticehurst
Ticehurst
Accidents Kill 93000 in America in 1960
The National Safety Council reports 93,000 U S fatalities from accidents in 1960, with traffic crashes and home accidents leading. Nine million injuries occurred and economic losses reached about 13.4 billion dollars. The report notes a higher death count yet a lower rate per 100000 people due to population growth.
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Chicago
United States
National Safety
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Slum clearance project approved for Washington area
The Housing and Home Finance Agency approved plans to clear slums in Washington to make way for a community improvement project on Fle Avenue and surrounding streets. Local authorities expect redevelopment to proceed under federal housing programs.
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Old Washington
UPI
Housing and Home Finances Agency
Ellm-C
Hatton Ot Ig
Pasedens
Peat Miss Draws Grand Prize Winners at Opening Event
Miss daughter of Chuck Connell, manager Beach Boulevard, samples grand prize drawing during the opening celebration. Top prizes awarded to Louise Jarm of Bellflower, George Bope, and Joe Mitchell of Bellflower addresses. Connell thanks customers and notes advertised grand opening specials run through January.
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Peat Miss
Chuck Connell
Beach Blvd
Louise Jarm
Ramone St
Bellflower
George Bope
Palm St
Joe
Mitchell
Mecket St
Connell
Cus
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Maccleenny
Fla
Baker County
Ed Yarbrough
Yarbrough
Miami Beach
Michael Lieberman
Veterans Administration
Philadelphia
Lieberman
Louisville
City Jail
Denver
David Wareham
Robert Lee Sr
Robert H. Gordon Jr
U.S
AML
Sabena Airlines
New York
Brussels Airport
Ting
Boeing
Isle
Calvert
S. Treasury Department
Calvert Reserve
America
Huntington Hotel
Elocean
Lafayette Hotel
Bernard B. Goldner
Long Beach
National Office Management Association
Pist
Picees
Spring—Plaza
Avalon
Wilmington
Anaheim
Long Beach Blvd
L. B
FBI
Mington
Fia Bassetma Ga Hom ‘ Pat
Nati
Cathy Connell
U. S. Royal Tire Center
Tomers
Rebniacy
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