Ill Finch trial delayed by witness illness in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles the Finch murder trial risked a week-long delay as a minor witness fell ill with influenza. Judge Albert B. Miller, who presided at the preliminary hear ing, contracted influenza and may not testify until next Monday. The trial saw dramatic testimony from Deputy District Attorney Fred N. Whichello about Carole and the July testimony.
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UPI
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Oe Tregoff
Albert B. Miller
Finch
California
Miss Tregoff
Carole
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Jean Finch
Clifford Crail
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Steel industry foresees record year after long strike
The American steel industry, ending the 116 day Taft Hartley strike, looks to a record 1960 with strong demand and improved labor conditions. Officials say capacity may near 149 million tons, production should rise, and stockpiling remains limited as Jones & Laughlin and Pittsburgh Steel report solid demand for flat rolled steel and related products.
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Jones & Laughlin
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Senate Debates Delinquency Bill and Drug Link Hearings
The Senate opens debate on a delinquency prevention bill to fund local programs with up to 12 million dollars over five years. A juvenile delinquency subcommittee resumes hearings on teenage drug addiction and narcotics smuggling across the Mexican border. Treasury officials testify on enforcement actions by the narcotics and customs bureaus.
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Florida crops hit by six day freeze forecast higher prices
A six day freeze damaged Florida vegetable crops across the state with extensive losses in tomatoes beans cucumbers and squash in the mucklands south of Lake Okeechobee and around Miami. Officials warned fresh vegetable prices will rise as about 5000 to 7000 migrant farm workers lost work and salvaging remains the remaining task.
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Bomb damages Niles Croatian Fraternal Union Club
A bombing at the Croatian Fraternal Union Club on U S 422 in Niles damages the porch and wall while injuring no one. Deputy Ralph Barnett, arriving minutes before the blast, saw a car nearby that had vanished after the explosion. The blast blows a hole in the wall and shatters windows as three patrons sit at a horseshoe bar.
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UPI
Ohio
Croatian Fraternal Union Club
Ralph Barnett
U.S. 422
North Central States Record Sub Zero Cold
Cold weather moved into the north central states with sub zero readings in the Dakotas Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin as a warming trend started from the Southern Plains reaching New England. Burlington Vermont registered 24 degrees early, 21 above the prior day, while Florida saw temperatures in the 30s to 50s with frost damage to winter crops.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
New England
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Kentucky
Pennsylvania
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Actress Diana Barrymore Found Dead in Manhattan Apartment
Diana Barrymore, noted stage and film actress and heiress to the Barrymore theatrical line, was found dead in her East Side Manhattan apartment. Police said she had a history of drinking, with friends present the night before, and a continuing comeback in Chicago's Garden District era.
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Broadway
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Vaccinations Begin At Stockholm Airport Quarantine
Bromma Airport is converted into a quarantine station where health officers will vaccinate people to prevent the spread of a smallpox epidemic from Russia. Similar measures are reported in Poland.
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Injunction Dies as Labor Law Revisions Die
Washington UPI report notes the steel strike injunction collapsed and Taft Hartley revision plans likely fail in Congress. Observers cite a short session, political risk before November, and no urgent crisis as reasons for inaction. Labor Secretary Mitchell backs quicker fact finding over new statutes.
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UPI
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James P. Mitchell
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Ohio death penalty study to survey criminals
Ohio lawmakers form a study committee to assess the death penalty's deterrent effect by surveying criminals. The group will also examine the law's concrete social purposes while officials from the Ohio Penitentiary and police promise cooperation. The panel seeks a clear recommendation on abolition or retention.
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Hawaii
Bomb hoaxes delay three airliners and ship
Bomb threats halted several flights from Idlewild and disrupted work as a 20,000 ton liner Victoria with 350 passengers dropped anchor off Staten Island for a three hour search. Navarre Cugat and Abbe Lane were aboard Trans World Airlines Flight 800 when the delay occurred.
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Death of gambling probe witness ruled accidental
Canton Ohio coroner ruled the death of Patricia Keyes age 35 an accidental overdose of barbiturates found twelve bottles in her home and noted discrepancies in her statements. Investigator Ivan Smith said the information she provided on Stark County gambling was only marginally relevant to the probe and she had sought undercov er work, casting doubt on her credibility.
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Noted Plane Crash Victim Not On Flight
Kingston Jamaica UPI reports Jaime Ruiz was listed among 37 victims of the Montego Bay crash but authorities say he was not aboard. Instead Mario Campusano, a Colombian friend who borrowed Ruizs passport, died in the crash while returning to Bogota for business.
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UPI
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Campanella's Stepson Arrested Again in Queens
Roy Campanella’s paralyzed ex-ballplayer stepson David, 16, faces petty larceny charges for taking a carton of groceries with three other teens in Queens. Store owner Morris H. Kessman denied aiding the youths, while Campanella declined to discuss details.
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Roy Campanella
Queens
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Court Told Killing Was Accidental
Floyd Hargrove’s attorney labeled the Christmas Eve death of Charles R. Clark as a tragic accident and moved to drop a first degree murder indictment. The defense claims Hargrove was induced to confess by authorities and asserts due process violations during custody and interrogation with truth serum.
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UPI
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Common Pleas Court
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Louis Turi Jr
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Winfield Scott Slocum
Sheriff's Department
United States
Dag Hammarskjold to Visit Spain January 27 28
United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold will visit Madrid January 27 28 as a guest of the Spanish government. He will be received by Chief of State Francisco Franco and confer with government officials.
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Dag Hammarskjold
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How I Licked the High Cost of Living
A reader credits The Wall Street Journal with saving money and increasing earnings. By following Journal guidance on remodeling, tax tips, and frugal living, they cut expenses and found opportunities. The ad promotes a three month trial for $7 and highlights the Journal as vital business daily.
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