Brown Sees Sam Hope in Death Fight in California
Gov. Brown rejected Daryl Chessman’s offer to die in exchange for abolishing capital punishment. He said it will be very difficult to outlaw the death penalty this session, plans to introduce the bill in the Senate, and warned that progress appears unlikely this year. Chessman’s letter was read but dismissed as irrelevant to current actions. Police found a death in a domestic case as Ivers stabbed his wife Opal and was later found dead. three children were taken to a juvenile bureau.
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Opal
Ivers
Ciady
Elizabeth
Randall
Sacramento
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Daryl Chessman
Senate
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Chessman
California
Order Probe of Church and Dog Manuals
A House armed services subcommittee ordered public hearings starting Monday to examine why the military issued manuals on washing logs, mixing martinis, and watching for Communist sympathizers in church. Chairman Melvin Price said witnesses likely include Defense Secretary Gates and Air Force Secretary Sharp.
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UPI
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Melvin Price
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Gates Jr
Air Force
Dudley Co. Sharp
Price
Rips Maid's Stories in Summation
District court session centers on Bernard Finch case with key witness, a Swedish maid named Mariel Ange, described as a lovely girl but poor observer by Finch's attorney Grant R. Cooper. State's case hinges on testimony, defense argues credibility and reliability.
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Los Angeles
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Finches
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Mariel
Ange
Senator Russell Rejects Compromise in Civil Rights Debate
The Senate fight over civil rights features Sen. Richard Russell of Georgia vowing a firm no compromise stance during the ongoing round-the-clock debate. Readers are directed to pages across the paper for related items including Beach Combing, Bridge, classifieds, comics, obituaries, editorials, and sports.
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Governor Brown Deliberates on Clemency for Chessman
Brown reiterated that without a legislative veto against capital punishment he would be forced to let Chessman die. He said he has no power to commute and doubted he could grant another reprieve. The note indicates Chessman, a two time taser, requires a majority to act.
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Nab Killer Suspect in Gunfight at San Luis Obispo Motel
San Luis Obispo California authorities captured escaped convict James Kendrick after a gunfight at the Ocean View Motel. Kendrick, 29, fled San Quentin December 7 and was surrounded by a large law enforcement posse before surrendering uninjured.
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California
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San Quentin
Arnold Ray Reese
Riverside
Calif
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Reese
San Luis Obispo County
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Shell Beach
Here
Ocean View
Weather clearing and cooler night, sunny Wednesday
A weather note says clearing skies tonight with cooler temperatures followed by sunny Wednesday. The forecast lists daytime high temperatures and bright conditions.
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Four teepagers killed in Terminal Island crash
An early morning crash on Seaside Ave on Terminal Island left four dead, including Colna Parker a 14 year old driver, Jo Ann Bearden 19 and Harry Burns 19 along with Larry Morriss 19 all sailors. The car collided with a truck at 50 to 65 mph, trapping victims for hours. The Navy vehicle was owned by a service member overseas and the Bearden girl reportedly drove in his absence. Bodies sent to Mortell’s Mortuary and Cleveland Funeral Home.
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Jo Ann Bearden
Algeroma
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Larry Lee Morriss
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MacKenzie
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Navy Air Base
Wilber W. Murehy
Torrance
Los Angeles
Bearden
Mortell’s & Peek Mortuary
Ta Cleveland Funeral Home
San Pedro
County ineligible for U S jail aid over finances
Los Angeles County cannot obtain a six million dollar federal loan for a new women’s jail because a U S Community Administration report says the county is financially healthy. The county was deemed not a financially distressed agency and thus ineligible for aid.
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UPI
U. S
Eisenhower pledges Americas defense in Chile address
President Eisenhower told the Chilean Congress the United States will meet treaty obligations with strength and promptness if America is attacked. He urged practical steps to cut armament costs, warned multilateral limits are hard, and urged hemispheric unity for strong, secure nations.
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Santiago
Chile
Eisenhower
United States
Jorge Alessandri
Congress
Agadir in Morocco struck by tidal wave and fire
A tidal wave and fires devastated the Moroccan port city of Agadir killing about 1,000 people with equal injuries. Officials returning from the scene said the city’s new town and Casbah are destroyed and hundreds are trapped. International aid including French, Spanish, and U.S. support mobilized as rescue efforts continued.
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Moroccaay
Agadir
Mmitay Hassam
Mohamed VI
Casbah
Casablance
U.S
She Ily
Apacir
Canary Islands
Plate
Changes Plea in Murder for Divorcee
Indio California Swedish actor Zeppen-Field withdrew two innocent pleas and pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the slaying of 42 year old Lillian Lenorak. Defense urged life in prison citing age and mental condition as justification.
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Dwaine Clark
Zeppen-Field
Hilton McCabe
California
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