Navy fires ballistic missile from ocean depths off California
SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND California witnesses a submerged Polaris launch proving vertical firing possible from the sea floor. The 1 400 mile range missile rose about 107 feet before a controlled flight profile, with solid propellant planned for later submarines to enable ready atomic propulsion.
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California
Army
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Air Force
Thor
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House Approves Large Public Works Bill Despite President’s Request
Washington The House approved a 4.077 billion dollar public works appropriation with extra projects not requested by the President. The measure, sent to the Senate 360 to 8, carried only 821 million above the President’s budget and included cuts to other programs. Funding covers flood control navigation beach erosion and reclamation starting July 1 with added support for a 700 million Sandy Prairie flood project in California.
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UPI
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Curtain Falls on McCarthy Security Leak Expose at Fort Monmouth
The 1954 disclosures by Senator McCarthy about security leaks at a top secret radar center led to dismissals of 23 civilians. The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled six of 25 were entitled to reinstatement and back pay, effectively ending a major national controversy.
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Joseph R. Mccarthy
R-Wis
Securits
Circuit Court of Appeals
Washington
Jaycees Choose National Leader on 45th Ballot
In Los Angeles UPI reports Bob Cox of Chapel Hill North Carolina a father of four won the Junior Chamber of Commerce national presidency on the 45th ballot after a near deadlock among four candidates. Clarence Blasier of North Canton Ohio proposed unanimous approval as Cox led on the final rounds.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Bob Cox
Chapel Hill
N.C
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Canines Ignore Comfort Station in New York Test
Twenty dogs were taken on a test run of the city’s new dog shelter comfort station in front of the ASPCA building. Delegates observed a marathon session with eighteen dogs ignoring the setup while the others reacted with approval.
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New York
New Dogatory
ASPCA
State GOP Splits on Seeking Labor Votes
Washington reports Republican leaders split on courting labor votes at a three day campaign school. Some warn against labeling the party anti labor while others caution against concessions to labor groups. observers cite California primaries and internal debates to explain shifting positions.
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Edmund G. Brown
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Boetween
Ll’ Jurgemeyer
Iowa
Thas
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Soviet Decrees Expand Farm Reforms Across Russia
The Central Committee announced new agricultural pricing to boost peasant incentives and productivity. Farmers gain immediate benefits, ending compulsory delivery in exchange for machine use and canceling past debts to machine tractor stations. The plan, adopted at a two day party meeting, aligns with Khrushchev reforms since 1953.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Central Committee
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Asm Committee
Hes Eel
United States Approves Loans for Philippine Aid
Washington reports a joint communique announcing U S loans to assist the Philippines during a financial crisis. The accord indicates funds directed toward stabilizing the economy and spurring development amid economic strain.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Suzy Parker Husband Data Revealed In Interview
The piece notes Suzy Parker and French writer De La Salle denying marriage rumors while he confirms they wed. He speaks of loans to the Philippines and a tentative credit package from the U S Export–Import Bank. He says he will stay with Suzy until she leaves hospital after a train wreck.
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Fla
UPI
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Farker iv
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la Salle
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Ambitious U S Philippines ties voiced in communique
Ambassador Carlos P. Romulo hailed Garcia visit results saying mission accomplished while Eisenhower warned that any armed attack on the Philippines would threaten U S forces there and be met with immediate retaliation. The United States pledged continued aid to Philippine armed forces under mutual security programs, but no new settlement on long standing disputes or wartime claims was announced.
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Phippine
Carlos P. Garcia
Garcia
Washington
U.S
United States
Philippines
Carlos PL Romulo
Small Reward for Thieves Exertion in Burglary Case
Police said a two gang of thieves in Hertford England pulled a heavy effort to steal a small payout. They carried a one pound safe through a window and smashed a four foot hole in a brick wall to remove it. The safe contained only 33.60 dollars.
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England
UPI
Soupal
Szid
Gas Gun Kills Orangutan After Escape
An orangutan named Gus escaped at Griffit Park Zoo and was tranquilized with carbon dioxide by a park veterinary team. The sedative allegedly caused a heart attack as Gus fled through the park, dying within two hours of sleep therapy and tranquilization. Head keeper Milo Wendt lamented the tragedy, saying the animal was shy and gentle and that human kindness led to his death.
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Los Angeles
APD
iGriffit Park Zoo
Veteriavian
Young
Gus
Wendt
Cyprus Plan Leaves Britain Pressing On For Peace
Britain pursues a Cyprus plan to end deadlock amid Greek and Turkish opposition. Sir Hugh Foot says immediate action. Selwyn Lloyd hints possible talks with Greece and Turkey. ArchBishop Makerios to be consulted if necessary. Atlantic Pact Council mediates but Paris sources report failure. Greece rejects the plan but may still discuss further details.
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