Debate over McNamara defense policy in Congress
L A C column argues McNamara faces strong partisan criticism yet emphasizes the need for open Senate hearings on bomber versus missile strategy. It notes Air Force Magazine warnings, recalls the Edsel analogy, and urges informed public debate before final judgments on defense weapon choices.
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Eight-year-old held in Boston fire death case
An eight year old boy is in custody in Boston after a hotel fire killed four people. Police say the child, described as dark-haired, admitted playing with matches that caused the blaze. The incident occurred about a week ago and is being investigated as a possible arson or negligence case.
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Kim Novak Trip Delays Human Bondage Shoot in London
Reports from London indicate actress Kim Novak left Dublin for London amid reshooting talks for Of Human Bondage. She reportedly quit or contemplated quitting, with Elizabeth Taylor or others mentioned as possible replacements. A production spokesman said managers do not know her plans, while observers note tensions over Novak's cockney accent and on set difficulties during early filming in Ireland and Bray.
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Silent Partner Arness Wins Divorce and Custody
LA actor James Arness, 39, won a default divorce from Virginia, 41, after testifying she rarely talked to him. He secures custody of three children and alimony totaling 33,333 per year plus 18,000, with 15 percent after remarriage, while she may visit on predefined days and holidays. The couple married February 12 1949 in Santa Barbara and separated August 2 1958.
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House Appropriations Cuts Kennedy Public Works Funding
Washington D C United press international reports that the House Appropriations Committee voted to cut off Kennedy s year old public works program for recession troubled communities and denied funds for civil defense fallout shelters The panel approved a 959 738 506 supplemental with nearly 40 percent less than the President s request The 22 19 vote largely along party lines would kill about 500 million in new public works aid unless reversed on the floor threatening the whole program and prompting administration Democrats to forecast a 50 50 chance of restoration The outcome marks a major Republican victory in the budget battle with floor action pending on home town requests
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Ban on Red Speakers Under Fire
A revised senate resolution critiques off campus speaker policy adopted last June requiring speakers to answer questions and face opposing views. Ghtis Castleberry, a speech professor, says pressure from students followed a Communist speaker ban. The resolution calls for broader understanding of academic freedom among faculty, students, and the community.
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Soviet Bribe Taker Sentenced to Die
Pravda of the Ukraine reports MS Kuts a Kiev district executive committee chairman was sentenced to die by firing squad for taking bribes from 2025 people seeking rooms and vaporuments, as announced Friday.
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