Governor Huey Long Is Placed in Louisiana Asylum
Huey Long, governor in name after being forcibly hospitalised in Galveston, remains in office until death resignation or impeachment. Lt. Gov. Luther Frazar acts as governor. Long left Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans in a police car after a dramatic 80 mile race to the Airline Highway. A coroner's commission found Long suffering paranoia and schizophrenia.
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Teen Slayer Remains in Municipal Court Jurisdiction
Philadelphia District Attorney Victor Blane said 15 year old Edward J. Cooney will not face murder charges for the killing of 34 year old Becky Holt. The honor student confessed to strangling Holt on an impulse June 4 and will be kept under Municipal Court jurisdiction.
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Big Four In Berlin Talks Seek Soviet Proposals
Britain and France and the Soviet Union advanced a fresh set of proposals in Berlin as Premier Khrushchev denounced Western terms for a peace settlement in divided Germany. Western ministers viewed the move as a tough line while noting Gromyko did not accept the Western stopgap plan as a discussion basis.
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Sub Growler to move from Atlantic to Pearl Harbor
The Navy announced the submarine Growler will be transferred from the Atlantic fleet to Pearl Harbor, expected in August. The move places the vessel in the Pacific area as part of reassignment plans.
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Digest previews longest day story in July issue
The passage describes Reader's Digest's final installment of a history presentation on the D-Day invasion. It notes the ships PA system phrase “Away with boats,” the German disorganization, Rommel’s stance, and Rommel’s reaction as the July issue highlights what happened on both sides.
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County approves 7.7 cent tax boost for 1959-60
Los Angeles County supervisors unanimously approved a record budget of $483,548,756 for the 1959-60 fiscal year. The plan includes a 7.7 cent tax increase raising the current rate of $1.9728 per $100 of assessed value, potentially adjusting to about $2.0498.
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City Council Approves 5.5 Percent Raise for 3732 Staff
City officials approve a 5.5 percent raise affecting 3,732 workers, adding about 1.1 million dollars to paychecks over 11 months. The increase, first in two years, boosts base pay while varying by department, and includes higher hazard allowances for certain roles, with tax-rate context noted.
San Gabriel Canyon Fire Contained In Azusa
A 160 acre San Gabriel Canyon fire near Azusa was contained as water dropping helicopters and tanker planes attacked remaining flames. Over 150 firefighters protected the watershed while juveniles questioned about the start, which remains undetermined.
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West Germany’s Erhard Says He May Resign as Chancellor
In Bonn, economics minister Erhard, key architect of postwar recovery, hinted at resignation after an interview with Adenauer. Adenauer reportedly doubts Erhard’s suitability for the chancellorship amid ongoing recovery debates and politicking.
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