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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1959

Page

5

Defection of 10000 Chinese Reds Reported by Nationalist News

The Nationalist Chinese Central News Agency said a brigade of 10,000 Chinese Communist troops defected and joined Tibetan rebels near the Tibetan border. The First New Brigade reportedly joined Tibetan anti Communist forces after two assaults, with names withheld. Chinese uprisings were also rumored in Kansu Ningxia and Suiyan regions.

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End First Leg of Run Opens After Overnight Halt

The 1959 model cars begin leg two with stops at Grand Junction Denver and Lincoln as the largest field in 23 years gathers 47 entries. Winners are decided by miles per gallon in six classes, with 29 women drivers among the participants. General Motors leads with 20 cars, Ford 13, Chrysler 9, American Motors 3 and Studebaker-Packard 2.

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Power warns Congress on missile and bomber shortages

General Power, head of the Strategic Air Command, told a House subcommittee that the Defense Department risks the country by not providing enough missiles and bombers. He said the United States must impress Khrushchev that he cannot strike with impunity or face consequences within 60 seconds, while asserting retaliatory forces remain capable of deterring war. He warned of future shortfalls next year. Meanwhile, a separate report described a deadly shooting after a crowd gathered at an intersection, as officers issued a citation and a chase ended with a crash involving motorcycles and a tandem vehicle.

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Speeding Cyclist Shot by Police After Harbor Freeway Chase

Ledrew Keith Pendarvis, a 44 year old cyclist from Los Angeles, was killed when police fired five shots after a chase on the Harbor Freeway. The final shot struck him in the head as he failed to stop, police officer R. W. Bee stating the traffic unit intervened.

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