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Antarctic Peace Pact Signed Jhthrpr mtntal da Dec. 1959 3: WASHINGTON The Soviet Union joined the United States and 10 other nations today in banning war bases, nuclear explosions and missile sites forever from the Antarctic. They took this step in signing a historic treaty pledging to devote the frozen region to tiie peaceful uses. They agreed to a revolution-' ary inspection system, giving each of the 12 countries the right to check each other's installations, equipment, ships and planes anywhere at any time in the area. The nations involved are the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, France, Japan, Chile, argentina.

New Zealand. Australia, Norway, South Africa and Belgium. The 2.500-word treaty, spelled out in 14 separate articles, would neutralize the five million square miles South Pole area. Delegates hailed the treaty, climaxing seven weeks of intensive negotiations, as another significant move to ease East- West tensions. Besides ruling the Antarctic out cf bounds as a military area, the 12 signatory nations agreed to continue peaceful scientific research projects, and to swap specialists and information.

They also promised to stand together, using "appropriate efforts consistent with the charter of the United Nations" to make certain no country vio- War Hero Demonstrates His Courage Again, Saves Buddy LONG BEACH Medal of Honor winner has proved it take a war to make a hero. Jackson C. Phams joined two other men who disregarded their own safety to pull his old Navy buddy from a certain flaming death yesterday. The rescued man, Marshall E. Wiegand, 56.

was not the first to owe his life to Pharris, 48. The day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Pharris. then a warrant gunnery officer, rescued 16 men wrho were floating in oil or trapped in the battleship California. He was awarded the Medal of Honor. Ironically, Wiegand was also a crewman on the torpedoed battleship.

Yesterday, Wiegand was working in a gas line trench several feet deep when great flames burst out. apparently touched off by a spark. Stunned, he threw' himself to the trench floor underneath the pipe. Pharris, a pneumatic tool operator, was working with V. O.

Lockridge, 63. and B. Bredahl, 38, a few feet away. suppose it was instinct from the first and think said Pharris. They ignored the 20-feet- high flames to reach down and grab Wiegand.

His clothes w'ere afire but his injuries proved not serious. The rescuers suffered flash burns on the arms and face. Pharris was inclined to joke about rescue. to save an old he said. LOOKING FOR PET? Oklahoma City Zoo Has Many Lions Cerebral Palsy Unit Will Meet Thursday United Cerebral Palsy of Marin will hold a meeting at 8 p.m.

Thursday at Marin General Hospital, Greenbrae, to enlist volunteer area chairmen and walkers. Mrs. Claude Barnes Jr. of 305 California street, San Rafael, and Mrs. Roberta Robertson of 910 Easterbv street, Sausalito, are in charge of arrangements.

William Makepeace Thackeray author of "Vanity Fair" and other noted novels. was also an artist. He illustrated many of his own writings. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. George, now Rasputin.

Just a couple of happy-go-lucky lions turned into elephant-sized problems for Lin- I coin Park Zoo here. George goes to jail for conduct unbecoming a lion. Zoo director Dr. Warren Thomas no sooner springs him and finds a promising owner when along comes Rasputin. But Rasputin is a problem of different proportions.

Unlike George, he isn't gentle. He has the same enormous appetite, but he was never try and drive cars or live like a house cat in his apartment. Rasputin isn't trusted side his cage. The Ardmore. Jaycee brought Rasputin and another lion to the zoo here Saturday, adding to the over-supply of lions.

"We actually have room for only three Dr. Thomas said. "Now we have seven. So now we have to find an owner for with a steel While Rasputin waits for a master, what of George? After his shady past, can he find happiness? Dr. Thomas thinks he might.

From scores of offers for George, the zoo director selected Lawrence Benedict of Lancaster, as a potential owner. HARDLY SOUNDS LIKE GOOD ENOUGH EXCUSE SAN FRANCISCO woman from Las Vegas ran through downtown streets shedding her clothes yesterday while a male companion pursued with the garments, trying to get her to put them back on. Police took her to San Francisco General Hospital for observation. They asked her friend, who identified himself as Angelo Creta, 42. why she ran naked in the streets.

"Oh. she does it all the time. She likes he said. He identified her as Elizabeth McKinney, 35. i San Rafael Manager In Good Condition San Rafael City Manager Dan E.

Andersen, who entered San Rafael General Hospital Sunday night after suffering a slight heart attack, was report- I ed still in good condition today after spending a comfort; able night. Andersen was stricken ith a heart attack on Sept. 22 and had been back on the job only briefly. More than 1,200 different languages or dialects have been I identified among North American Indian tribes in past een- i turies. Springs, to comfort the jolts I on uneven roads, were introduced on stage-coaches in Eng- 1 land in 1789 by John Warde.

lates the peaceful uses of the Antarctic. The treaty, subject to ratification by each legis-! lature, would be open for all 82 United Nations members to join. Countries not U.N. members, such as West Germany and Communist China, would join only by unanimous vote of all 12 signing powers. Kelly To Talk To Candidates In Novato Race Police Chief Frank Kelly of Sonoma, former long time San 1 Rafael chief, will open the first1 of a series of "training ses-: I for Novato City Council eandidaies tonight at 8 o'clock in the Novato High i School when he speaks on lawj enforcement.

Kelly will deal with the problem from the standpoint of city administration. The meeting will be held in the school's speech arts room. Similar sessions are scheduled for each Tuesday night until the Jan. 12 election, announced Robert F. Merritt, incorporation campaign committee chairman.

Speakers scheduled for fu- i lure sessions include San Rai fael Mayor John F. Mclnnis, Corte Madera Tow Manager i Arthur H. Brandow, Marin County Counsel Leland II. Jor- 1 dan and Fairfax City Atty. Wallace S.

Myers. It was also announced that Charles Coniglio, George Barnwell, Lucille Hall I Cannon and Charles Johnson will speak Thursday night at the first of four candidates' nights at the Hill School. There is room for additional speakers on the evening's agenda. Merritt said Candidates may make arrangements to join the program by calling him at the Novato Chamber of Commerce. BRITISH DISPLAY AIR AND SEA MIGHT The British aircraft carrier Victorious had her crew and jet aircraft lined up on her 786-foot deck as she steamed into harbor at Malta ly.

The 30.000 ton vessel stopped at Malta to replenish stores before heading homeward for Christmas leaves. (AP Wirephoto) Two Injured In Four-Car Pileup Near Gate Bridge Two persons injured in a four-car "chain series of crashes north of the Golden Gate Bridge yesterday as southbound traffic toward San Francisco was at its peak. Richard K. Mills, 31, of 54 Bayview terrace, Mill Valley, later told the California Highway Patrol that although he saw a flash of brake lights on the car ahead driven by Henry Paul Shobar, 47, of Vale avenue, Larkspur lie wasn't able to halt in time. Shobar's car had slowed behind a vehicle driven by Ada Belle Smith, 59.

of 40 Jordan avenue, San Anselmo, but when struck it smackqd ahead into the Smith car, which in turn was catapulted into a fourth car driven by Thomas P. Scott of 386 Elm avenue, Larkspur. Highway Patrol investigation put the blame on Mills who was cited for exceeding a speed safe for the was estimated at 20 miles an hour whereas Mills said he had been going 30 to 35. Mills and his wife Marlene. 27, both suffered minor injuries, but said they would see their own doctor.

In another accident last night on the Golden Gate Bridge, was i blamed for a collision causing injuries to two auto cupants. Doris Jean Caceres, 30, of San Francisco, driving south near the southern end of the bridge, told the California Highway Patrol that was behind a car driven by Oscar J. Jahsen. 60, of 90 La Cuesta, Larkspur. A vehicle tried to cut in ahead of Jahsen without success, then tried again, according to Miss Caceres who endeavored to get away from it all by moving into the lane to her right which she though was unoccupied.

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