Atomic blast in Nevada tests power near 50 kilotons
Nevada Proving Ground witnessed the largest U S atomic detonation yet a 50 kiloton class device. The 4 15 a m blast lit the sky over Yucca Flat with a two minute fireball seen as far as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Debris fires followed while observers noted a towering cloud and light winds.
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Pirates trade Kiner to Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh sends Ralph Kiner along with Howie Pollet Joe Caragiola and George Metkovich to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for six players and an undisclosed cash amount. Kiner was the NL home run champion for seven straight seasons.
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Reds Submit Secret Counterproposal in Korea Talks
Report says the Communists offered a lengthy position statement at a 73 minute secret session in Panmunjom and kept contents secret. UN spokesman Milton Herr would not confirm or deny a counterproposal, with sources split on whether a formal counterproposal was advanced.
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Vandenberg Says Air Aid Must Be Cut
General Hoyt Vandenberg told a Senate hearing that U S air aid to NATO would be cut if the Air Force switches from 143 wings to 120. He argued the 120-wing plan prioritizes U S defense and could not sustain broader NATO reach. Maybank vowed a fight to restore funds to reach the 143-wing goal.
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Surgery Patient With Cap Wears Oversized Hat
An AP Wirephoto shows a patient recovering from a history making operation on December 17. He wears an oversized baseball cap between delicate skull shaping steps designed to reduce surgical marks and aid healing.
Reds Repel Most ROK Attacks in Key Hills Fight
North Korean and Chinese forces held the crest of Anchor Hill and Finger Ridge as South Korean divisions faltered in close quarter combat on the East Central Front. U N. reports by dusk show Reds maintaining strong positions while Allied air power pressed targets in the Iron Triangle with B 29 strikes totaling 190 tons.
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Grunewald Fined $1000 For Contempt Of Congress
Henry W. Grunewald, labeled a Washington mystery man, was fined 1000 dollars and given a suspended 90 day jail sentence for contempt of Congress by U S District Judge Alexander Holtzoff. He was placed on one year probation with the judge noting bad legal advice as a mitigating factor.
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Taft Delegation Sees Ike With No Foreign Policy Share
President Eisenhower met with congressional leaders including Sen. Taft on taxes Hawaiian statehood and wheat for Pakistan but did not discuss foreign policy. Taft hinted he may clarify points about Korea a day or two later as critics view his speech as go it alone. Taft returned on crutches after hip ailment treatment and was in good spirits during the Cincinnati visit.
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Eisenhower TV address promises no appeasement or war
President Eisenhower, in a family circle telecast watched by about 50 million, pledges no appeasement of communism and no risk of general war. He underscores air power, peaceland prosperity, and opens a TV presidential panel with Cabinet heads to address Congress critiques.
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Weather outlook with high heat and cooler night
The forecast shows a high of 90 today and a low of 55 last night. Tonight's low is 58 with tomorrow's high 92. Sunset is 7 33 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 5 03 a m.
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