Marines On Iwo Jima Exercise Demonstrates Combat Power
The Navy and Marine Corps staged Operation Flag Hoists off Iwo Jima with about 35,000 Marines and sailors in the western Pacific. The large amphibious drill included 98 warships and 200 aircraft, simulating a division-sized assault with a Chinese “aggressor” force opposing the landing.
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Iwo Jima
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Marine Corps
Western Pacific
Korea
Far East
8Rd Nes
China
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Young Would Name Woman to NYC Board
Robert R. Young pledged to name a woman to the New York Central board if he gains control. He nominated Mrs. Dewitt Wallace of Reader's Digest, a move welcomed by Mrs. Wilma Loss who long urged female directors. The announcement comes as Young lists nine nominees with six more to be named before May stockholder vote.
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NYC
New York
Robert R. Young
Distaff
New York Central Railroad Today
Dewitt Wallace
Reader’s Digest
Wilma Loss
The
Federation of Women Shareholders
James A. Farley
Central Board
Wallace
US May Hike Indochina Aid
Diplomatic officials say the United States is reviewing sending more bombers and transports to support France in Indochina. The move follows Gen. Paul Ely's Washington visit and concerns over Dien Bien Phu while US technicians in the theatre ease maintenance limits.
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Indochina
Paul Ely
Dien Bien Phu
Dien Bien Lu
Joint Chiefs
Amarillo Hosts First Annual Home Show At Tri-State Coliseum
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce opened its first annual home show at the Tri-State Park Coliseum. Over 40 exhibitors display building materials home services furnishings and appliances while crowds enjoy Mac Murray known as Mr Mystery performing mental telepathy. Show runs 6 to 10 PM daily with 8 45 PM Mac Murray act and 2 to 6 0 PM Saturday Sunday.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Real Estate Board
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McCarthy Pushes Lie Detector Use for All Witnesses
Senator McCarthy urges using lie detector tests for all witnesses and himself in the Army inquiry. He plans to present the proposal to the Senate Investigations subcommittee, with public sessions potentially starting after a Mundt report. The dispute centers on alleged pressure for favorable treatment of G David Schine and Army coddling of communists.
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Senate Investigations
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G. David Schine
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Secretary of the Army
Stevens
John G. Adams
NM Scientist Says US Should Set Up Space Station Soon
New Mexico expert Dr. Lincoln La Paz urges rapid space station development arguing the nation would gain absolute global control. He cites using natural satellites and a possible 1 000 mile high moonlet near Earth as a manned station to monitor rivals and deter aggression.
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Albuquerque
Clyde Tombaugh
Pluto
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White Sands
Tombaugh
Academy of Sciences
U.S.S.R
Vladivstok
Canadian Dam Meet Today on Feasibility Report
A meeting in Plainview of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority directors will award a contract for a feasibility report on the Canadian River Dam Project. Eleven firms submitted proposals and a special committee drafted recommendations for the full board. The report covers engineering and economic aspects to guide private financing for the $85,000,000 project.
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Plainview
State Solons Wait See Attitude on New Taxes
Lawmakers return to the capitol after a recess to gauge public reaction to spending and tax plans. The House and Senate resume floor work with hearings set on tax measures including beer tax hikes proposed by Rep. Joe Pool and Rep. Joe Kilgore, the latter following Gov. Shivers' recommendation.
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Senate
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Joe Pool
Dallas
Joe Kilgore
McAllen
Kilgore
Gov
Alien Shivers
Largest Clarendon blaze guts business district center
A four hour fire in Clarendon destroyed the Leader Department Store American Legion Hall and damaged multiple nearby buildings. Two firemen were injured, S D Saied collapsed from shock, and property losses exceeded 75 thousand dollars with extensive smoke and water damage across several firms.
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American Legion Hall
S. D. Saied
Ss. S. Degaish
C. W. Bennett
Legion Hall
Clarendon Press
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Daily News
S. S. Degaish
Chiang Kai-shek Re-elected Leader in Formosa Assembly
Nationalist China’s assembly in Taipei Formosa re-elected Chiang Kai-shek for a six year term on Monday March 22.
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Taipeh
Formosa
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Tragic Wichita shooting spree ends in murder suicide
Police say John K. Leidy 38 shot his wife Rosemary 35 then wounded children Linda Sue 7 and John Scott 2 before killing himself. A 7 year old girl called 911 saying daddy shot mother and hurt self. Navy belt found. family had planned Los Angeles vacation. Both children hospitalized recovering from injuries. Leidy worked as Boeing engineer and WWI naval officer.
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Linda Sue Leidy
John Scott
Rosemary
Linda Sue
Leidy
Charles Prowse
Scotty
Linda Bue
Daddy
Los Angeles
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