U S and allies push UN action on Gaza Strip crisis
The United States and six other nations planned to urge the General Assembly to demand Israel withdraw from the Gaza Strip and permit UN emergency forces along the full 1949 Armistice line. The move backs Hammarskjold’s recommendations and seeks free passage in the Gulf of Aqaba, with Canada reportedly withdrawing sponsor support after unclear UNEP deployments.
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Aqaba
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India
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Norway
Brazil
Ashland Cherryland Meckland zoning group forms in San Leandro
In San Leandro an irate group calling itself the Ash land Cherryland Meckland Ave Citizens' Committee on Sensible Zoning met to map emergency action over the county planning staff 1800 acre plan. Larry Scott was named chair and Maria Young secretary as petitions were drawn and two daily meetings set to press planning commissioners. They meet at 7 30 pm tonight at 1028 Lewelling Blvd Hayward. The group opposes spot zoning and seeks deeper commercial zoning to extend to property lines for general businesses beyond retail.
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Ashland-Cherryland-Meckland Ave
Ashland- Mecklend-Cherryland
County Planning Commission
Larry Scott
Maria Young
Lewelling Blvd
Hayward
East 14Th St
Killer Gets Delay In Gas Chamber Execution
San Quentin inmate William Francis Rupp Cr. 22 received a temporary stay minutes before his scheduled execution in the San Quentin gas chamber for a 15 year old Yorba Linda babysitter’s sex murder. Marin County Superior Judge N Charles Brusatori in San Rafael rejected a plea that the warden’s cert to Rupp’s sanity be invoked. He gave the attorneys until 4 p.m. to file a State Supreme Court appeal and may withdraw the stay if the high court acts. under California law a man adjudged insane may not be executed.
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Willian
Francis Rupp
Yorba Linda
San Rafael
Marine County
N. Charles Brusatori
Rupp
Harley v. Teets
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Pam
State Supreme Court
California
Burmese Troops Repel Rebel Attack at Myothit
In Central Burma oilfields, about five hundred heavily armed Communist rebels were repulsed last night by Burmese troops and police when they attacked the town of Myothit.
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Ship Blasts Blamed On Negligence in Alameda Tanker
In Alameda California inspectors blame negligence after the Hery explosion tore apart the oil tanker Jeanny at the Todd shipyard. Chief Alfred Blackman said a welder may have caused the blaze by dropping hot globules into a fuel bunker holding about 500 barrels. Twenty four people were hospitalized and nine died instantly with one more death later, raising fatalities to ten. The welder remains in serious condition as authorities plan to question him.
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Key System PUC Clash Over Transbay Train Service
Key System and the Public Utilities Commission clashed over ending transbay train service. The PUC approved eliminating transbay service on December 11, with Key System criticizing the decision as willful neglect of rate needs and urging action to offset rising costs. Rex Hardy called Key System statements insulting and contemptuous. Attorney George Thomas urged removing "willfully" from the PUC critique, calling conditions intolerable and the fare increase denial confiscatory.
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Three Oakland Teens Hurt In Early Car Crash
Three Oakland teenagers were seriously injured when their automobile lost control on a curve of Clarewood Drive off Broadway Terrace. The group included Paul Thomas Jr., 16, Jay Ford, 15, and Jean Irwin, all sustaining head injuries.
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GOP Senators Attack Wilson Over Guard Draft Remarks
Washington Republicans including George D. Aiken of Vermont and Edward Martin of Pennsylvania condemned Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson for saying the National Guard sheltered Korean war draft dodgers. They urged his resignation, while Mrs. Wilson pressured him to quit. President Eisenhower called the remark unwise. Wilson planned a Florida vacation but agreed to testify after February 16.
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Aiken
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House Appropriations Committee Approves 335 Million Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 335.09 million dollar spending bill for the current fiscal year with 15 million for drought relief programs. The largest share, 275 million, funds public assistance grants to states, while costs to administer the program have risen sharply. The panel also rejected 30 million for tungsten and related materials and cut a total of 43.98 million from administration requests, with funding set to run through June 30.
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New Arab Summit Meeting Planned
CAIRO i Leaders of Arab nations will hold another summit meeting after King Saud of Saudi Arabia returns from his visit to the United States, the semi official Middle East news agency said today.
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Government Acts on Air Tests After California Disaster
United States government moved to curb aircraft testing over populated areas after a Pacoima California crash killed seven and left 71 injured. The Civil Aeronautics Administration ordered swift action to set up voluntary test zones away from cities and urged regional offices to consider additional procedures. Representatives Holt and Heistand pressed for immediate prohibitions, while Mayor Panisa of Los Angeles urged rapid action at the White House. Edward H. Curtis said the president directs a thorough review to prevent a recurrence.
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Full Honors Given Saud
Saudi Arabia's King Saud received full military honors at the Pentagon in Washington. He dined privately with Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson, amid talks likely about arming his Air Forces with a 90-plane jet. An honor guard and a 21 gun salute marked his arrival after a slight delay due to a visit to his son at Walter Reed.
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Japan Seeks U.S. Guided Missiles for Research
Tokyo reports the Japanese government asked the United States about obtaining guided missiles for research. A U.S. official said discussions are underway after Japan inquired months ago about samples of new U.S. weapons for study.
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Floods Ravage Wide Region Across Several States
President Bigernowel declared a flood disaster in Virginia as part of a mid winter flood emergency affecting five states. Kentucky and West Virginia were flagged as danger zones with death tolls cited at seven in Kentucky, four in West Virginia, one in Virginia, and one in Tennessee. Homes were destroyed and many people were left homeless across affected areas.
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West Virginia
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Tennessee
Quarry Fall Kills Expectant Mother
The body of Mrs. Winifred L. Delphaye, 23, an expectant mother, was found at the bottom of a 100 foot quarry today by her husband Liard after an all morning search. She resided at 3204 Navellier Street with two children, a girl and a six year old boy.
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Soviet Poised In Manchuria Threats Raise Alarm
Former Communist official Hu Chou Yuan testified before the House Un American Activities committee that Russians have built air bases from Vladivostok to Tsingtao and may launch a great military offense against Japan. He urged the U S to preserve forces against the Soviet Union and to recognize the Red Chinese regime as dangerous for freedom. He described guerrilla and sabotage activity in China and doubted a rapid uprising in Hungary or China anytime soon.
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House Un-American Activities Committee
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Air Force Plans to Junk B-36 Bombers in Fleet Shakeup
The Air Force announced it will retire most B-36s as part of a shift to jet power, replacing them with B-52s. Gen. Nathan Twining said the service found no use for the aging ten engined bombers. By June 1958, 603 B-52s were under purchase with 1,? wings in operation and 45 planes per wing, forming the backbone of Strategic Air Command.
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Twining
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British Ignore Protests On H Bomb Tests
London reports say the British Ministry of Supply confirms preparations for thermonuclear tests near Christmas Island between March and August, despite protests. Britain’s chief nuclear researcher Sir William Penny traveled to Washington to seek talks on a joint policy for nuclear weapon tests, amid Japan's request for a suspension.
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Teacher Held In Extortion Try In San Lorenzo
Ellis Raderman a 29 year old California schoolteacher was held in Angeles on extortion charges claiming he threatened to damage a Stradivari violin valued at 50 000. He was hospitalized for a stomach ulcer at Kaiser Bodeedlor Hospital when arrested. The violin was reportedly in the possession of actor Elist Fisher Jim Shudiey, a violinist, at the time of the alleged incident.
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Lion Hits Then Runs as Lion Attacks in San Francisco
San Francisco reports a chaotic incident where Alvin Green, 38, was struck by a dancing lion during a city event. Green suffered a sprained wrist and was listed in stable condition after the surprise attack.
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