Coed’s Brave Rescue Fails as Shark Kills Teen at San Francisco
Shirley O’Neill, 18, tried to save her date Albert Kogler, 18, after a shark mauled him off Baker’s Beach near the Golden Gate. Kogler died 14 hours later as Coast Guard hunted a suspected white killer shark. Swimmers avoided the bay while Day lauded the rescue effort.
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Albert Kogler
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Shirley
Presidio
Leo P. Day
Day
Baker’s Beach
Golden Gate Bridge
Coast’ Guard
Artesia Fire Claims Two In Home Asphyxiation
A man and his wife died in a home fire in Artesia early today. Arthur Wilson, 46, and Edyth Van Marter Wilson, 47, former Long Beach Poly students, were found in bed after neighbors reported a disturbance. Firefighters battled the blaze for minutes and pronounced the couple dead at Artesia Hospital.
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Arthur Wilson
Edyth van Marter Wilson
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Samuel W. Brooks
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Safe
William, Sutherland
Stocks Stage Recovery From Losses
New York trading extended gains in brisk activity late today reversing Thursday’s heavy losses. Space-age glamour stocks led the rally with gains up to 4.50, while the Dow Jones industrial average rose 7.42 to 629.06 by midafternoon, recovering most of Thursday’s 8.75 drop. Du Pont gained 5.62 to 249.87 near the close.
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Top Defense Aid Quarles Dies at 64
Washington reports the death of Deputy Secretary of Defense Donald A. Quarles at age 64. An early morning discovery at his home suggested he had been dead for hours. cause was not immediately known. Quarles, a former Western Electric executive, had served in upper government roles since 1953 and was acting defense chief during Secretary McElroy’s absences.
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Sandia Special Weapons Laboratory
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Neil McElroy
McElroy
Jready
Defense Post
Flees
Massacre of 22 Chinese Fugitives Near Macao
A farmer escaped to Coloane and reported Chinese gunboats opened fire on three sampans carrying 22 people including seven women and three children as they attempted to reach Macao from Sanwai City. Two boats were struck, many killed, remaining survivors killed after signaling to approach.
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Macao
Sanwai City
Warn Russ Not to Sign Peace Treaty
Eisenhower threatens to refuse a summit if the Soviet Union signs a separate peace with East Germany or turns East Berlin over to East German Communists. The move could derail the Big Four talks in Geneva as Herter prepares pre conference strategy. Police in New York and Trenton report a burglary tied to banker socialite Mary Roebling, with two suspects arrested and a third detained after a lengthy investigation.
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British Plan to Arm Iraq Draws U S Consent
London reports a government move to supply a substantial number of bombers and Centurion tanks to Iraq to bolster Premier Kassem against Soviet outreach. An authoritative source says the US agreed reluctantly to the arms aid as Iraq grows closer to the Iraqi Communist influence. A Foreign Office spokesman declined comment, noting a Commons statement Monday.
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Kassem
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Embezzler Confesses Theft From Thillens Inc
Martin Kucik a 32 year old supervisor at a Chicago check cashing firm surrendered on charges of embezzling 366000 dollars from Thillens Inc between 1958 and 1958. He admitted spending 200000 on horse racing and real estate, and built a cabin in Wisconsin. The firm was insured and Kucik allegedly falsified cash returns from drivers to steal funds.
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Riordan
Weather Outlook Narrow Fog Tonight Then Sunny Saturday
Low clouds and local fog linger tonight and into early Saturday with improving conditions. Skies clear and temperatures edge lower, reaching a maximum near 70 degrees by noon today.
Britons Flock Outside Prison as Killer Is Hanged
Ronald Henry Marwood, 25, was executed at Pentonville Prison amid a massive all night vigil by hundreds of Britons. Inside, bail prisoners rioted for about half an hour. outside, placards urged mercy and questioned guilt as police struggled to control the crowd. The crowd's mood reflected public anger and fear after the capital murder verdict at the Central Criminal Court on March 19, 1958. Rosa Marwood, his wife, waited near the poison’s location and read his final letter urging her to stay strong.
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Central Criminal Court
U S Rejects Russ Protest on A Arms Moves
Washington reports that the United States dismissed Russia's protest over moves to supply nuclear weapons and missiles to Atlantic Pact nations. A formal Moscow note said Washington aims to resolve tensions at the Geneva Foreign Ministers meeting. Secretary Herter plans to attend with intent to seek a peaceful conclusion.
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Geneva
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Boat Upsets Leaves 149 Lost on Nile Picnic Outing
Cairo dispatch reports a pleasure boat carrying about 250 people to the Nile Delta picnic grounds overturned miles north of Cairo. The vessel diverted toward the Nile River and reportedly turned over during the outing, with several confirmed casualties and ongoing rescue operations. Authorities, including Eisenhower era officials, coordinated recovery efforts as details remained incomplete.
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Truman Seeks Peace and Happiness For World
A brief note reports Harry S. Truman, age 75, expressing a wish for peace and happiness worldwide. The item appears among the newspaper’s Page A-2 features and Page B-7 sections on Hal Boyle and bridge.
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