Wilson Reveals Defense Cut of 2 Billion Plus
Secretary of Defense Wilson announced decisions on about half of a 2.2 billion economy cut for the armed forces with further reductions expected. He said roughly one to 1.5 billion would affect procurement, mainly aircraft, while overall military spending could fall as low as 36 billion dollars if the plan holds. He noted the defense budget remains on an uptrend despite the cuts.
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Wilson
Defense
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Gloria Najar
San Jose
Ray Baker
Baker
Flu outbreak warned as Asiatic flu seen possible this fall
WASHINGTON reports the U S health chief warned cold weather may trigger a serious Asiatic flu outbreak in the United States with vaccine limits likely. He said autumn may bring a mild to moderate strain similar to the Far East spread, with 60 million doses planned by early February and public shots possible by September. The six licensed manufacturers aim to produce vaccines as Ulithi and Lilly plan expanded output amid an ongoing U.S. flu case count and three deaths.
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Surceon
Leroy Burs
Binnly
Asatic Nu
Eli Litt Co
Techatopolis
Electkor
Burney
Fie
Ihe
Pri Eisenhower
United States
Jamil
Marilyn Monroe Rushed to Hospital for Possible Miscarriage
Marilyn Monroe was admitted to Doctors Hospital after a threatened miscarriage following a summer home stay. Arthur Miller, her husband, said she has been pregnant for over a month with the baby expected around late March or early April. The actor accompanied by Miller assisted as she was wheeled in on a stretcher, with earlier reports noting the glamour icon’s concealment beneath a sheet. Dr Hillard Dubrow noted that operations can be necessary in such cases and described Monroe’s condition as favorable under the circumstances.
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Ilfima Otress
Mallen Monroe
America
Laoag Island
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Iley Doelor
Kushona
Arthur Miller
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Doctors Hospital
Miller
Hillard Dubrow
City Council Faces Smog Debate Across County Rule
A LA newspaper quote reports Broad smog concerns as residents and a councilman argue about mandatory bans. The speaker notes smog worsens from the mountains to the sea, describing the region as a tent-like landscape with open sides. Continued on Page A-10.
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Long Beach
Wilson sets 738 billion ceiling for next defense budget
Wilson says the Joint Chiefs will be asked to recommend the best program within a 738 billion ceiling for the next fiscal year. He notes the force level requirements will be submitted to fit the ceiling, then a broader review will occur.
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Wilson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Eveets
Joint Chiefs
Hill Fires Destroy 13 L A Homes Amid Heat Wave
In a 45 mile Los Angeles basin span three fires burned fiercely during a heat wave. Firefighters faced 100 degree heat as hydrants proved inadequate. Highland Park and Beverly Glen were hit hard with hundreds of acres burned and at least 12 homes destroyed. No injuries or deaths reported.
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Pomona
Calif
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Highland Park
Pasadena
Maine
Board of Public Works
Former Senator Cearge Fades In Georgia Home
Former Senator Walter F. Cearge, 79, a retired Georgia Democrat and former Senate dean, who became NATO special ambassador after leaving Congress, showed continued deterioration from a critical heart ailment at his Vienna home. Doctors expressed deep concern as his condition remained grave after ten days.
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Walter F. Cearge
de Ty Wilts ‘Hurst
Georgia
Premature Baby Born to Singer in Hollywood Scene
A four pound boy named Gabriel Vincente was born prematurely to singer Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer at St John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. The infant, due in October, required an incubator. both mother and baby were reported in good condition. The Ferrer-Clooney family also has two older children Miguel and Maria.
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Rosa
Mary Clooney
St. John's Hospital
Santa Monica
Misa Clooney
Jose Ferrer
Gabriel Vincente
Ferrers
Miguel
Maria
Woman Admits Betting 96000 On Horses At Firm
Louise Madigan a 46 year old bookkeeper for a large Cleveland law firm confessed to taking 396000 over four years to place horse bets. She admitted using her own funds at first and delivering daily envelopes with money and race picks to a bookmaker named Martin, while co workers grew suspicious after three checks were forged for 200 each.
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Louise Madigan
Toa
Jor Martin
Twe
Hoffa Plans One Big Cargo Union
SAN FRANCISCO AP Hoffa outlines first objective if elected Teamsters president uniting transportation workers nationwide. He favors AFL-CIO framework, contemplates merger or unification of outside unions, says strikes must be broad and not city-specific. He faces rackets committee subpoena and needs convention or executive board authorization to pursue a transport union.
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James R. Hoffa
Teamsters’ Union
Teinster
Dave Beck
Afl-Cto
J. Floffa
Afl-Cio
Woffa
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Teamsters’ Constitution Committee
Teamster
Hoffa
Miami
Sea Breeze Halts Heat With 78 In Long Beach
Cooling breezes stopped the thermometer at a high of 78 degrees in Long Beach on Thursday and slowed a brief hot spell. Los Angeles remained hot at 95 degrees, with forecasts predicting mostly sunny skies and a gradual relief beginning today.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
U.S. Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Weather Man Sings A Different Tune In Radio Market
A weather reporter muses on modern radio trends as he adapts old tunes with new counterpoint. He notes arrangers decompose familiar pieces rather than perform pure jazz or bop, preferring audience-friendly pieces.
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Jaaz
Bop
Woman seeks missing husband son and cash to move to California
A Detroit woman searches for her husband and their 7 year old son who vanished with $41 000 meant to fund a family move to California leaving the mother and two daughters nearly destitute. The note appears on page B-7 and a riverside sport feature on page ADT mentions rattlesnake bites and an intestinal infection.
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California
Jury Trial Amendment Hits Civil Rights Bill in Senate
The Senate approved by 51 to 42 a jury trial amendment to the Civil Rights Bill, a move that challenged President Eisenhower and supporters of the measure. The vote came at 12:14 am after tense debate as Southerners and some Republicans backed the change, while other leaders warned of harm to voting rights. The amendment lets juries hear criminal contempt cases tied to injunctions enforcing voting rights, with no jury in civil contempt cases.
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Air pact opens Yemen routes for Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopia and Yemen sign a new air agreement enabling Ethiopian Airlines to operate scheduled flights to Sana a and Hodeidah. The accord, reached in Addis Ababa, sets terms for air service and denotes future route expansion.
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Ethiopia
Yemen
San‘a
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