Adm R E Byrd Dies in His Sleep at Boston Home
Retired Naval Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, 68, famed polar explorer who led two Arctic and five Antarctic expeditions, died in his sleep at his Boston home. Doctors cited a heart ailment worsened by overwork. President Eisenhower offered condolences. Byrd, first to fly over both Poles, charted about two million square miles.
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Nearing tops Van Doren in TV quiz with five kings
IT Woman lawyer Vivien Nearing dethroned Charles Van Doren by naming five kings on Monday night while Van Doren could name only four. Details appear on Page 4-3. The New Soviet Man series on Page A-1 examines how Lenin and Trotsky forces reset the Russian populace eight months after Nicholas II’s overthrow.
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Bomb Threat Searched Liner In Philadelphia
A TWA liner with three crew landed safely in Philadelphia after a bomb was telephoned as a threat. FBI and police searched the aircraft and surrounding area, with New York offices alerted and other planes to be scanned at their next stops.
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Freighter Colorado in distress off Hokkaido amid stormy seas
The American freighter Colorado reported heavy seas off northern Japan near Hokkaido and requested help. Coast Guard commanded a patrol ship to assist the stricken Pacific Transport Line vessel as water entered No. 4 hatch. The 7,600 gross-ton ship carries 50 crew led by Captain E. H. Bergmat.
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City to Study Bond Vote for Water Dept
Long Beach officials moved to hold a special meeting to consider a 6.884 million dollar bond proposal for Lakewood Water & Power Co facilities and city water system upgrades. The plan, funded by water revenues, aims for a June 4 ballot and seeks lower interest via city general obligation status.
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Four year old Lloyd Bales sneaks out for new shoes
Lloyd Bales, age four, slips from his home at 7 a m to show his grandfather Leroy Bales in San Gabriel his new shoes. Juvenile Bureau Officer Gus Smith retrieves him at Magnolia Avenue, 30 miles away, after the boy hesitates to speak. Mrs Loretta Bales vows to change their door lock after the reunion.
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Those Forty Boys a CHRIST AND THIEVES
A devotional verse by Julien C Hyer compares two thieves on Calvary to daily choices of mercy or mockery. It invites readers to decide their path, asking whether they would seek forgiveness or sneer at the Master.
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Nuclear subs can hit virtually any target, Thomas says
Secretary of the Navy Thomas testified to senators that atomic powered submarines firing ballistic missiles can approach, fire, and submerge from unpredictable positions to strike nearly any target. He praised the Forrestal carrier as a key weapon until the atom powered fleet is ready, and stressed mobility and reach. Separately, strong earthquakes near the Aleutians triggered aftershock readings from Berkeley and Fordham seismographs, with magnitudes near 7 to 8, while a Honolulu teen was beaten to death as a tidal wave threat was dismissed by officials.
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Weather outlook with clouds and drizzle possible
Mostly cloudy tonight with occasional drizzle or sprinkles. Partly cloudy Wednesday. Windy late today and Wednesday.
No Payoffs Mayor Tells Senate Quiz in Oregon
Fortland mayor Terry D. Scrunk swore to Senate investigators he never took payoffs from pinball operators bootleggers or gamblers. He balked at a lie detector test saying it felt like a fishing expedition and walked out. He said the matter would likely be settled in Oregon courts.
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Siamese Twins Progress in LA at Children's Hospital
In Los Angeles at Children's Hospital doctors study potential separation for newborn Siamese twins born to Dorothy Powell of Gar den. Joined at the head and face in opposite directions, the twins weighed 12 pounds 15 ounces at birth. Mrs Powell, 18, wife of a sheet metal worker, is recovering well.
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Fast Moving Storm Puts Southern California On Weather Watch
A weak fast moving storm is forecast to pass south of Monterey this morning. Showers expected to begin along coastal areas late today and continue tonight with cloudy skies forecast for Wednesday.
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New Mideast Blowup Seen Gaza Move Report
U S officials urge Egypt to cooperate with the United Nations to keep peace in the Middle East and Gaza Strip. Washington says it is following events closely and supports UN mediation and the UN Emergency Force. No word on Egypt’s plan to govern Gaza or halt Suez shipping. The UN force maintains calm as Cairo discussions continue.
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Crash Kills Woman and 2 Children in Palmdale Intersection
A collision at State Highway 138 and 0th Street near Palmdale killed a woman and two children. Mrs Williams 38 and her son Jared 10 died. Dr Jando Williams 40 and seven youngsters in the car survived. The truck driver Robert Lynch 44 of Houston Tex escaped injury and was not held.
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California drunk driving convictions rise faster than licenses
California's drunk driving convictions climbed 145 percent from 1955 to last year, while driver licenses issued rose 7.5 percent. CHP data show speeding caused 39.6 percent of fatal or injury crashes and drunk driving 7.8 percent. Vehicle registrations reached 7,148,000, a 6.2 percent rise.
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