Portland Mayor refuses lie detector test for bribe case
FBI will not order a lie detector test for Mayor Terry D Schrunk of Portland Oregon to verify his denial of taking a $500 bribe to call off a gambling raid Robert F Kennedy said the Secret Service might administer the test later. Schrunk a Democrat swore he never took the bribe and agreed to the test to prove truth.
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Toxic fumes from fertilizer burn threaten Ohio River towns
Clouds of toxic vapors from a burning fertilizer pile at Allied Chemical Dye Corp. in South Point Ohio spread over Huntington West Virginia and nearby areas. About 45 000 tons of fertilizer stored in a building burned while officials warned fumes could irritate the nose and throat with long exposure. Fire crews from Huntington Ironton and Ashland Ky battled the blaze using water and gas masks as residents evacuated nearby homes. No injuries were reported. The plume drifted south to Huntington and amid alarms, residents were advised to move if needed.
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Quake in Alaska Triggers California Coast Tidal Wave Alert
A strong Alaska earthquake prompted a precautionary tidal wave warning for the California coast. Over 1,000 Hermosa Beach residents and hundreds in Redondo Beach evacuated as officials expected a barely perceptible surge. Cabrillo Beach was placed off limits and Coast Guard noted minimal expected damage.
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Bodies Found Believed Missing Couple Near Acapulco
Unidentified man and woman washed ashore on a remote beach north of Acapulco. Likely victims Joseph Michel, 59, and Edith Hallock, 42, of New York who vanished Feb 20 after leaving Hotel Hamacas for a Roqueta Island nightclub. Police move to verify, with Gulf coast waves and quakes prompting precautionary beach evacuations.
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Those Forty Bays Forgiveness Sermon Theme From Matthew
Sermon notes reflect on Matthew 18 21 through 35 about forgiveness as taught by Jesus. It contrasts a servant's debt with the king's mercy and warns that unwillingness to forgive leads to punishment. The excerpt credits Julien C Hyer and cites the International Sunday School Lesson for March 20.
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Helicopter Lands on Main St Buys Gas in Campton
A helicopter landed on Main Street in Campton Kentucky where a pilot refueled with 20 gallons of gasoline before flying on toward Lexington. One man aboard was identified by a credit card as W. A. Linxer of Cinemas.
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Easter Quiet Demands Palm Springs Teen Behavior
Palm Springs warns teens planning Easter visits to behave or face sending home. Mayor Boyd told Los Angeles and Grange County high school students they must curb noise and noise makers. The resort restricts gangs, hot rods, and loud horns as city officials vow strict liquor and curfew enforcement during the holiday crowds.
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Long Beach Classifieds Advertised in 1937 Issue
A Long Beach California newspaper page from March 9 1937 lists classified ads with phone numbers HE 65 1161 and HE 2 5959. The front matter shows volume Lex issue 82 and price ten cents.
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Egypt Rejects Split of Suez Tolls and Threatens Barrier
Cairo disclosed Egyptian Information Director Abdel Kadar Hatem rejected a western plan to split canal tolls for the Suez and warned of a new Middle East crisis. He said Egypt would demand full tolls and continue to bar Israeli ships under the 1888 Canal Convention, citing ongoing belligerency with Israel.
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Kuchel Seeks Job Travel Deduction Bill
Sen Thomas Kuchel of California introduces a bill allowing a deduction of travel costs to and from work from gross income with a $100 maximum. He cites California cases of 60 mile daily commutes and argues auto expenses should be deductible like those for sales and professional persons.
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Thomas Kuchel
Calif
California
Eisenhower signs Middle East resolution
President Eisenhower signed the Middle East resolution pledging U S readiness to act against Communist aggression in the region. He praised the step as advancing U S friendly ties with the area while Western diplomats feared possible violence from domestic unrest if Egypt abstentions or disputes persist.
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Soviet Atomic Test Draws U S Fire Over Policy
Government announces Russia conducted a new atomic test amid debate in Congress over military aid to Middle East nations and U S stance. President Eisenhower pledges unity and directs ambassador James P. Richards to explain the resolution to Middle East nations as the AEC and officials frame the test within Cold War tensions.
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Plane Ducks Sky Object Four Injured
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico Pan American Airways pilot reported veering to avoid an unidentified object during a New York to San Juan flight. Trans-Caribbean pilot also saw the object and thought it might be a meteor. Stewardess and three passengers suffered shock and concussion. other planes on the route observed multiple objects.
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Roto
Mathew A. van Winkle
Julio Santiago Rodriguez
Abraham Gitlow
Monserrato Soto
van Winkle
Beer Trouble Sparks Johannesburg Beer Hall Brawl
Four hundred police dispersed a chaotic scene outside a Johannesburg beer hall Friday night after Africans stoned and damaged 30 to 40 automobiles. The riot began when about 200 Africans, upset by lineups for refunds over poor beer quality, demanded refunds.
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Heer
Where to Find It in the Paper
A brief guide lists sections and page numbers for churches classifieds comics sports and notices across pages A-2 A-6 B-3 B-9 B-10 and KM Shipping Tables. It also notes theaters television radio and temperature items located on pages A-8 A-2 and B-10 with page references for easy navigation.
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55 Homes Flooded by Japanese Tide
Tide overflow swept over a 60 foot embankment at Hisanoyama inundating 55 houses with no casualties reported. Hisanoyama lies on the Pacific coast about 1129 miles northeast of Tokyo.
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Weather outlook: mostly cloudy with light showers
The forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions with occasional light showers today. High near 62. Tonight will see decreasing clouds and cooler temperatures around 50. Sunday will be slightly warmer with continued easing clouds.
Insured wife accused in bomb plot against husband
Elvira M. Hough, 35, of Selden planned to hire a man to dynamite her husband Willard Hough for his $5,000 policy. She was committed to Central Islip State Hospital after police say she paid for dynamite and wires and promised $2,000 to the man who would fix a car starter to explode him. Oscar Farrell, 52, a truck driver, confessed involvement and was arrested.
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Buddy) Hough
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