Altitude Record Set by Skyrocket Pilot Bridgeman
AP reports Douglas Skyrocket set a new unofficial altitude record near 75,854 feet after test pilot Bridgeman described the feat as spectacular. The craft reportedly reached above the 59,445 foot mark previously held by Tod Cunningian in a Vampire jet years ago.
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Dougay Arrowalt
Bridgourg
Navy
Beldreman
Yy Wan-Cerying Ballion
Murue
Cyl
Aus
Tod Cunningian
Bridgeman
Ian
Sreed
Savage Red Drives Beaten Back in Key Asian Front
In a Saturday report from Kohima and surrounding fronts, Allied forces repelled aggressive advances by Communist units amid heavy shelling and aerial constraints. South Korean troops, supported by UN forces, halted the Red offensive along the Yingai east-central corridor and held multiple hills despite significant casualties. The day featured sustained artillery, rocket, and infantry exchanges with no decisive breakthrough for the attackers.
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Kohima
Cony
South
Elrud
Juin
Asnidtei Onal Prentices
Bondy
Hideo
Alainst
Larsen Cruises In U S Tennis Championship Semis
Art Larsen of San Leandro California defeated 11 year old Hamlic Haddeson of Graton and 7 year old Gutdnar Mulloy of Miami to reach the semifinals, delivering a four minute finish and overcoming near darkness to advance in the Forest Hills US Tennis Championship.
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A Forest HW
N.Y
Art Larsen
San Leandro
Calif
Semonks
Gutdnar Mulloy
Miami
Porest Hills
Ay Larsen
Hamil Ichavedson
Graton Funder
U.S
Seb Vind
Wrough
Agehawison
Mervyn Rose
Australis
Nracier
Amein
Larsen
Anid Hy
Pritelica
Ik van Rieledsun
Killer Billy Cook to Stand Trial in Oklahoma
El Centro reports Billy Cook, 22, will be brought to Oklahoma this fall to face federal charges for slaying members of the Mingser family after they aided him. District Attorney Don Bile said Cook will be tried here to answer charges that include murder and related crimes. The case centers on the West Oklahoma killing spree that left several siblings dead.
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EL Centro
Mass
Billy Cook
Tim
Alcatenz
Don Bile
Cook
Tas Maren
Federal
Oklahoma
Carl Mingser
Robert Dewey
Seattle
Thuring
Eden Chamber Struggles Over Promised Funds and Staff
Eden chamber of commerce members report hamstrung by delayed or reduced financial support for promotional activities. Directors contest county allotments, noting funds are for promotion only and cannot cover salaries or ongoing operations, with staff shortages affecting office operations and planning. Local officials promised oversight and a future budget study.
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Eden Chamber
Enmeree
Teduiy Suipemierys
Getrinenta
Eernica
Wier
Vielvel Hite
Charles Muserl
Chamber
Tnt Aq
Mpm
Cif
Ilerwiewer
George Jansson
Ifhey
Belgyvand Lalani
Sev Tounts
Warren Smith
Dave Reabe
Hut
Canyel
Elamber
Imil
Josephine Moyes
Elim County
Tli
Sup- Junot
Sup- Junot Goojie
Senate group urges nationwide crime room council to fight drug gangs
A Senate wire committee issued a 103 page report urging creation of a national crime room coordinating council and local ungine commissions to share information on gangland operations. It cites Mafia control of heroin shipments, opium production, and international narcotics networks, calling for federal funding and UN action to ban poppy cultivation and tighten penalties. The report stresses public vigilance, smarter enforcement, education, and targeted measures to curb drug addiction fueling crime.
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Tuday
Vermittee
I Nalionw
Chin
Wdia
Maly
Turkey
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CBI Hang
Sicily
Charles
Luyky) Cqui
Mafia
Ovineevgla
Samesyhal Grille
Camie Immov
Thy Vurioilige
Axislprev
Ad ‘Seid
Allung Crime Coordinalsy Ing Council I
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United States
U.S
United Nations
Unifirm
Vanmiltes
Mu Pepork
New York
Cunean
Ballimate
Washington
Copper Strike Settlement Near as Talks Progress
Washington notices a potential end to the nationwide copper strike with federal mediation in play. President Truman invoked emergency powers to avert a full shutdown of the defense industry while unions and Kennecott Copper Corp move toward an agreement. A carrier board prepares to report to the President, as talks between the Tell-wing Mine Mill and Allied Workers unions and Kennecott continue.
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Linia
Ter
Anl
Tell-wing Mine
Mill and Ametley Workers Union
Ind
Ofhey Yiens
Kennecolt Copper Corp
Jason Fils
Truman
Ming
Mall Qe
Iclings
Aleair Te Willow
Pritram
Fire at San Leandro Library sparks arson probe
Firefighters battled a basement blaze in the San Leandro Library storage area during a windy evening. Police suspect arson after discovering three separate blazes and a theft of about $5 from a cabinet. Mrs. Kingsley, who lives next door, reported the flames and a suspicious man. Officers sought a 20 year old blond man seen nearby and are investigating a physician's presence nearby earlier that hour.
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Lhandro
Argon
Pollud Départment
San Leanvirs
Ubravy
Robert Klngsley
Invest
Cheldren
Histlendent
Kingsley
Shu Faw Ftamer
Husban Ag
Tle
Gunn Farm
Kingsley Stud
Tin
Final Stocks Open Lower as Investors Await Holiday Weekend
NEW YORK, (UP) Prices dipped on the Stock Exchange today in moderately active dealings. Price movements were varied with a few exceptions. Industrial averages showed a sound level not seen since July 1930 despite gains in some sectors. Investors stayed cautious, restricting advances ahead of a holiday weekend and awaiting further information on inflation.
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New York
Meeting To Show Who Wants Peace at San Francisco
Washington and San Francisco news describe Secretary of State Acheson and adviser Dulles in a peace conference opening. They say most nations will sign the American sponsored treaty seen as opportunity, despite Soviet and satellite opposition.
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Beure
Qean Acheson
San Francisco
Acheson
Grocdls
Russia
Tme
Panfereher Anil Tey
Ches
Wiepael
San Francisca
Achosorm
Sid Jonn Foster Dulles
State Department
Dussia
Achesen
Peart Stroms
Mel Hey
United Nations
Dulles
Suns
Alexander HK. Smuth
Ru Nodiy
Botke
Tickenlooper
John A. Tonney
Dy N.Y
Abraham Ribicott
Conn
Waller TL
Judd
Calif
Video Schedule For S F Meet
San Francisco broadcast plans announce first telecasts from the city with events at the Japanese Page Conference. Mayor Teekinson and Governor Warren will introduce Dean Achieson before President Truman yields floor to the United Nations welcome. Coverage starts 10 am Wednesday with a full conference and closing signing planned by major radio and TV networks.
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San Franelsue Opera House
Anany Indagiriyat Nations Participaliiy
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Communist Claims of New Violation Stirs Cold War Tensions
Tokyo reports quote Peiping radio accusing United Nations forces of violating a neutral zone and killing two Jind soldiers, while claiming ongoing allies' violations. The broadcasts cast doubt on truce progress as UN spokesmen urge continued talks and readiness to resume peace negotiations in San Francisco.
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Peiping Radio
Voice
Ying
Ino Wwa
United Nations
Peiping Kopi
Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
San Fran
Peiping
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