Parade of flowers and floats headlines Rose Bowl pageant
A wind battered Rose Parade with floats themed Movie Memories Memories in the Making and The Wizard of Oz winning prizes. Mrs Nixon and Wayne lead spectators as USC and Ohio State bands headline the two hour march along a five and one half mile route.
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America
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Identify 2 bodies at Sanita Rosa
Two young girls missing since February from a Santa Rosa skating rink were identified as Yvonne Weber and Maureen Sterling, both 12, whose skeletal remains were found last Thursday by hikers off Franz Valley Road five miles north of Santa Rosa. Dental charts confirmed their identities.
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Pair survive plane crash near Baja California
Two men escaped with minor injuries after a small plane wrecked near La Paz at the southern tip of Baja California. Ben Camarga, the pilot, was flown to San Ignacio then home to Palm Springs. Jack Meadows of National City was taken to La Paz on request. Nearby San Francisco reports five firemen injured when a warehouse wall collapsed during a fire in the 11th Hoy district. Four were treated and released. One firefighter, Fernie Alkin, remained under observation for a possible concussion.
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U.S. businessman slain in Hong Kong
An American businessman Howard Baron, 59, a hotel management consultant, was found shot through the heart in his Hong Kong office on New Year’s Eve. Police described the death as Hong Kong’s last murder of 1972 and withheld details pending investigation.
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Connecticut lawmaker proposes coffin tax exemption
Hartford Com UPI reports State Rep. Victor Tudan urged removing coffins from Connecticut's 7 percent sales tax. He argued taxing from birth to death is unjust and would burden mourners. Tudan claimed taxing the container is unnecessary for those who bury loved ones.
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Fire destroys 150 tons of hay at Norwalk dairy
A Sunday night fire at Van Der ham Dairy 10637 Rosecrans Ave Norwalk destroyed an estimated 150 tons of cedar hay valued about 8000 dollars. Sparks and winds up to 40 mph hindered spread. no injuries to people or livestock reported. traffic briefly congested as onlookers gathered.
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Oldster's fence keeps spring alive year round in Idaho
In Star Idaho UPY reports Delmar Johne Slott residence is surrounded by a steel fence made of individual bed springs. The 86 year old Johnson bought used springs at auctions to build the barrier paying about 75 cents per spring.
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Florida riot after bar incident leaves 36 arrested
In Fort Lauderdale security forces battled a 4000 strong mob with tear gas and riot gear after two officers tried to arrest a suspect during a New Year’s Eve disturbance at the Elbow Room bar. One officer was struck, a man shot, and 13 officers were injured. The crowd swelled to 200 to 300 revelers as the incident escalated and drew help from the sheriff’s department.
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Roberto Clemente Dies in Managua Mercy Mission Plane Crash
Baseball star Roberto Clemente died when the plane carrying relief supplies to Managua from Puerto Rico crashed after engine trouble near Isla Verde. The Pittsburgh Pirates icon helped organize aid for Managua victims, and his death saddened teammates and Puerto Rico fans who honor his charitable work.
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Two Fires Hurt Five Firefighters in Redondo Beach Luxury Complex
Two fires at the 161 unit Yacht Club Way complex caused over $160,000 in damages and injured five firefighters. Captain Charles Stidham, 40, suffered first and second degree burns and lung damage from smoke. Over 30 residents were evacuated amid the blazes. one rescue involved seven people on balconies. Fire origin not suspicious. investigations ongoing.
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