Army Asked To Answer Gavin Story
Senator Johnson demands Army answer Lt. Gen. Gavin testimony that his promotion was sidetracked after criticizing Pentagon missile policy. Gavin, chief of R and D, plans retirement March 31 to pursue freer defense ideas. Kefauver urges no retaliation and urging promotion for Gavin.
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Rumor of Soviet Rocket Flight Sparks Orson Welles Style Broadcast
State department sources say a Moscow radio Orson Welles type broadcast sparked rumors of a manned Soviet rocket flight. Excerpts describe an imagined launch with a space traveler, with some reports noting a parachuted return, while others could not verify the source or details.
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Reds Deny Knowledge Of Rocket With A Man
Soviet officials and Tass denied any knowledge of a manned rocket launch. Western reporters noted censorship and debated the possibility of a partial or failed mission while scientists discuss past dog launches and future manned spaceflight aims.
Gavin says 50 to 30 chance of staying in Army
General James M. Gavin told AP on Tuesday that his chance of remaining in the Army is 50-50. He cited the Army budget as the main reason behind his planned retirement on March 31 and said more money for research and development could influence his decision. He urged building toward 28 modern divisions.
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Plan Changes Route 150 To Stay On Route 94
The Town Highway Commission approved a 5.23 mile east of Marion link joining Route 64 19 to Route 94 and Mt. Vernon road with no new paving on the Mt. Vernon segment. The $648 1240 project shifts Route 150 to follow 94 and eliminates plans for a straight south extension from 64 13.
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Moyer enters Iowa legislature race in Linn County
Harvey Moyer 45 Marion lawyer and former state public safety commissioner announces he will seek the Republican nomination for a Linn County Iowa House seat. He returns to law practice after resigning last summer and remains active in GOP affairs.
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Bridge Collapse Hurts One Child as Bus Sinks Into River
In Towanda Pennsylvania a bridge collapse under a school bus sent forty one children into the Susquehanna River. Only ten year old Yvonne Bride required medical care for minor cuts while the bus driver Willard Ackley and truck operator Rodney Williams were uninjured. Rescue crews freed the children through an emergency door and helped them to safety.
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Sukarno Opens Asia Tour With India Stop
New Delhi AP report says Indonesian President Sukarno arrived in New Delhi on the first major stop of a Cairo to Tokyo tour. He will discuss regional issues with Indian leaders amid a busy diplomatic itinerary.
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Rome Bars Callas from Singing Amid Public Reaction
The Rene Opera company in Rome barred Maria Callas from further performances after fears of public disorder. Carla Latini, theater superintendent, canceled upcoming appearances and a substitute soprano was named. Callas quit during Norma opening night amid boos. officials cited public order concerns and prefecture approval was denied.
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Space control and world power loom in Johnson warning
In remarks prepared for a Democratic caucus Senator Johnson argues the next Congress faces decisions that could grant total control over the earth through space. He warns space mastery could dictate tyranny or freedom and urges unity to avoid partisan barriers while addressing the Sputnik era rivalry.
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One Killed Seven Hurt in Crash Near Hiawatha
A four car crash about 2 pan north of Hiawatha left one person dead and seven injured. Ambulance crews transported three patients to hospital and five to St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids. Names of those involved were not confirmed.
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President to Get Hungry Mastiffs in Nepal Gift
The Nepalese government will present President Eisenhower with two Tibetan mastiffs. Each dog eats four pounds of fresh meat per meal. The male is ten and a half months old and the female three months old. both stand about three and a half feet tall.
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Nepal
Eisenhower
America
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Eisenhiower
Eisenhower seeks 1.266 billion for missile and air defense
President Eisenhower asks Congress for 1,266,000,000 in new funds to speed missile development and expand air defenses, plus 110,000,000 to transfer from existing appropriations. The request targets dispersal and alert facilities, long range missiles, and an enemy missile detection system with additional defense staff and emergency funds.
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