Nevada test fires Asbestos blast lights desert sky
The AEC conducted the fifth 1955 nuclear test codenamed Operation Asbestos atop a 300 foot tower at the Nevada proving grounds. The blast, equivalent to 166 box car loads of TNT, produced a smoke curtain to study insulation against thermal radiation.
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Capt. Townsend denies exile romance report with Margaret
Brussels reports Group Captain Peter Townsend denied statements suggesting a potential exile with a certain lady tied to Princess Margaret. He did not name the princess and reaffirmed past noncommittal stance on the rumored romance while a separate Niles 4-H night showcased electricity and food demonstrations by local youth.
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U S Senator Knowland Urges Action to Stop Finnish Fuel Ship
Senator Knowland proposes intercepting a Finnish tanker Aruba carrying Romanian fuel to Red China if diplomacy fails. He doubts interception by Chinese Nationalists but insists the U S should stop the vessel. Senate subcommittee will probe trade with Chinese Communists amidHong Kong’s shipping role and the Aruba case.
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Free Vietnam Breaks Rebel Headquarters at Ba Long
The government said free Vietnamese forces captured Ba Long near the North Viet Nam border, ending a major uprising. Units surrounded the town and seized rebels including several believed from France's Foreign Legion. Hoa Hao, Cao Dai, and Bing Xuyen sects allied to form a coalition to oppose communism, with private armies totaling about 25,000.
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Feather River Project Review Debated In Legislature
Sacramento lawmakers debated rival resolutions on the Feather River project. Assemblyman Lloyd Lowrey proposed a review by a consultant staff delaying action this session while Senator Paul Byrne sought a May 1 report to guide year end decisions. Lawmakers pressed through a long day amid a backlog of about 6000 bills, with pensions comics books drought beer tax issues tidelands oil royalties and water problems receiving limited action.
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S L Civic Orchestra Plans Pop Concert
SAN LEANDRO Syan Leen Gro Civic Orchestra plans a spring Pop concert at San Leandro High School gym March 30. Rosemary Hallam, Oakland pianist, will be featured as soloist in Grieg piano concerto. Orchestral pieces include Carousel excerpts and popular song arrangements like Charmaine by Glenn Horsley of San Leandro.
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Nehru Fends Off Knife Attack in Nagpur Chase
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, 65, wrestled a would be assassin on the running board of an open car in Nagpur. A rickshaw puller named Babu Rao was arrested after the brief struggle lasting about 10 seconds. Nehru dismissed the incident as a crank and said the knife was small and not dangerous.
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Castro Valley Campaign Fund Backed By Local Executive
Oscar Stark, Castro Valley chain store executive, pledged to underwrite a 5000 dollar blueprint for incorporation and bring in municipal consultant Guy Hafferty to lead a five month drive. The plan estimates total drive costs at 10000 dollars including legal notices and HQ upkeep. committee members hailed Stark’s offer while discussing boundaries and a petition to set an election date.
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U N Suspicious of Red Pact With Japanese for Peace Treaty
United Nations officials report suspicions the Soviet Union will launch a propaganda drive accusing the Eisenhower administration of pressuring Japan to hold peace talks in New York. Moscow preferred Moscow Tokyo or New Delhi but Tokyo won. Sobolev informed Japan's observer Sawatta that Moscow agreed to Tokyo's insistence.
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Bay City Inc for Jerome: Eden Township Incorporation
Bay City incorporation petitions reported by the County Assessor show 33 percent of land parcels and 34 percent of land value within the proposed city area. If forwarded to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, a public protest period of about 15 days would precede a May 31 election window.
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Harder Playground Schedule Announced
Harder road playground at Harder road school near Western and Weeth streets opens for supervised play Mondays to Fridays 2 30 to 4 30 pm Ford Ambrose supervisor Heyward Area Recreation district says recreation leader Evelyn Nesmith will run activities Schafer Park playground at Schafer school 26550 Flamingo avenue opens April 4 for supervised play Easter vacation hours 10 am to 4 pm weekdays 3 30 to 5 pm Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm
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