Harbor OKs Two New Piers in Port Development Plan
The Harbor Commissioners approved a 20 year development program to build two new piers at Pier A within five to six years. The $14.28 million project adds 10 deep water berths, with Pier F extending 1715 feet and Pier G 900 feet wide, plus a jetty and planned future piers H and J southerly. The plan funds dredging of about 4.9 million cubic yards and supports a proposed Midfield terminal, with projected revenue and cost considerations cited by officials.
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Board of
Harbor Commissioners
John 1. Davis
Pierpoint Landing
R. Shoemaker
Aald
One Jailed Faces Fines for Drunk Driving
One man jailed for 30 days, 31 other defendants told by Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith to choose between fines or jail for weekend drunk driving. Robert L. Lebow, 40, of 1707 Anaheim St, received jail time after arrest Saturday at Anaheim St and Atlantic Ave. Fines totaling 2807 dollars or jail terms were assessed. most paid cash. Five other motorists faced administrative charges and will be tried later.
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Charles T. Smith
Robert L. Lebow
F. Anahelm St
Hie Wan
Anaheim St
Atlantic Ave
Texan Woman Tied to Air Base Payroll Plot
A Texas woman allegedly linked to a 240000 dollar Air Force base payroll robbery scheme was confronted by lawmen and fled, ending with her escape noted on page A-4.
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Air Force Base
Navy and Coast Guard Race to Salvage Submerged Boat
In a morning chase off Newport Beach the U S S Maddox outran a partially submerged crewless cabin cruiser and towed it toward port. The Coast Guard, awaiting owner identification, prepared to recover the craft with permission to claim salvage.
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San Pedro
Coast Guard
Navy
U. S. S. Maddox
Terminal Island
Newport Beach
Coast
McCarthy Hospitalized With Acute Hepatitis
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital with acute hepatitis after a 104 degree fever. Officials said his condition was serious but improving and he remained in Washington for work as doctors evaluated the ailment following recent leg issues. The senator’s wife reported he seemed better and resting comfortably as the hospital reported his progress.
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Washington
U.P
Joseph R. McCarthy
Senate
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Wisconsin
T McCarthy
Ness
Major Medical The Present and Future article tease
A revealing piece in Spectator magazine discusses medical insurance trends over the past 15 years. It notes government involvement in total medical costs and cites a $14 billion annual total with a fourth financed by government programs.
Texas Peril Rising Over Sabine Flood Crisis
The Sabine River region faces historic flooding as multiple Texas rivers surge. President Eisenhower declared the flooded zones a major disaster at Gov. Price Daniel’s request, pledging federal funds for relief. At least 11 deaths reported amid ongoing heavy rains and widespread damage across the state.
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Dallas
Sabine River
Weather Bureau
Texas
Eisenhower
Price Daniel
Daniel
Red River
Gulf of Mexico
Delays in Britain's H Bomb Tests Reported
Two London papers said the spring H bomb tests in the South Pacific were postponed. One cited political considerations, another cited technical troubles. An official spokesman refused comment, and Sir William Penney was confirmed to travel to Australia on June 1 to oversee weapons development efforts.
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London
South Pacific
Ministry of Supply
Evening
News
Daily Express
Willer Penney
Britain
Aucclenr
Australia
Pacific
Two Harvard Twins Spark Dormitory Dormitory Fracas
Six Cambridge police officers were injured as two 20 year old twins Gloria and Maria Klemm fought, kicked, and bit during a disturbance at Leverett House dormitory. The New England skating champions, both students at Tufts, were subdued by force and charged with assault and battery. They were sent to city hospital as officers and students described a violent scene in which the twins resisted arrest and used improvised restraints.
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Camuringe
Maan
Tarevard
Gloria
Maria Klemm
Twina
Toaton
Fen
New England
Haven Parker
City Hospital
James F. Coltity
Hounce
Leverett House
Harvard
Wilfred Crabtree
George Burroughs
Crabtree
Cambridge
Paid Union With Navy Funds Ties Cracking Bribe Case
Washington report details a Texas Kana Tex manufacturer who admitted paying a Teamsters official with Navy funds to secure depot deliveries. Witness Rettendorf claimed $18,591.90 came from the Navy to settle a bribe, with total payments around $4,000 and remaining funds unaccounted. Senators labeled the payments a bribe, while Rettendorf said he cooperated with the FBI for two years and that the government knew the arrangements.
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Washington
UFI
Texas
Kana
Tex
Tead
Teamater
Navy
Earl P. Beltendorf
Rettendorf
Ashdown
Ark
Sandaton
Senate
Ihevestigating
Hettendorf
Joseph Mctlugh
Teamsters
Scranton
Signal Corps
Tobyhanna, Pa
U. S
Sen. Kennedy
Snd
FBI
Bettendorf
Sharp Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area
A sharp quake struck the San Francisco Bay area at about 11 30 pm Monday shaking homes and chandeliers in Mount Davidson, with no immediate reports of damage.
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San Francisco UY
San Francisco Bay Area
Mount Davidson
Lebanon Chief in Grave Condition After Lung Infection
Beir ut Prime Minister Sami Solh, 70, remained in grave condition from a lung infection Monday night. He was hospitalized at the American University Hospital in Beirut after falling ill Sunday at Al Manou rieh, a summer resort.
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Beirut
Lebanon
U . Preemiser
Sami Solh
American University Hospital
al Manourieh
Rivals abduct 10 college leaders in Irvine Canyon caper
Ten Long Beach State students, five women sorority presidents and five fraternity leaders, were abducted and restrained with mouths taped after a planned scheme by a rival group called the Stray Greeks. Victims were deposited in Modjeska Canyon near Irvine Park. Names include Lee Lou Sell Zeta Tau Alpha and Dale Fairbanks Sigma Alpha Epsilon, among others.
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Long Beach State College
Wilda
State College
Cam| Mis
Larry Wohlstatiear
Stray Greeks
Modjeska Canyon
Irvine Park
Santa Ana
Wohlatauar
Josie Ave
Lee Lou Sell
Zeta Tau Alpha
Dale Fairbanks
Sigma Alpha, Epsilon
Wohlatattar
Helicopter Collision in Germany Kills Two Crewmen
In Angsburg Germany two U S Army helicopters collided Monday and plunged 75 feet into an open field. Two crew members were killed and five injured in the crash.
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Ists
Angsburg
Germany
United States offers 10 million in aid to Jordan king
The United States proposed a 10 million dollar aid package to King Hussein of Jordan as the Soviet Union warned of serious dangers from interference in the Middle East. Jordanian Foreign Minister Samir Rifai welcomed unconditional help that respects Jordan's independence. The aid was delivered to Hussein after a brief Saudi visit, while the Soviet ministry accused Washington of pressuring Jordan to curb patriotic forces.
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United States
Jordan
Hussein
Mideast
Samir Rifal
Rifal
U.S
Lester Maljlney
Saudi Arabia
King Saud
Mavement
Jeannot
Soviet Union
Near
Middle East
Diktat
Syria
Egypt
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