Elizabeth Taylor gives birth to premature daughter
New York actress Elizabeth Taylor delivered a 4 pound 14 ounce premature daughter by cesarean section. Producer Michael Todd praised the doctors and called the birth the “longest 14 minutes” as the baby Elizabeth Frances Todd spent time in an incubator after resuscitation efforts.
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Vees
Aircraft Plants Gain Big County Tax Cut
County assessors cut the Los Angeles area aircraft plants tax burden by about 20 million dollars, after manufacturers warned of moves elsewhere. The 10 percent cut targeted possessory interest taxes on inventories in progress, sparking disputes over federal ownership of tools and stock on defense contracts. Douglas Aircraft Co cited a 56 million valuation for possessory interest and a 340 thousand dollar tax saving, with broader effects to Long Beach plants and potential shifts in contract locations.
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Douglas Aircraft Co
Hands Off Gift to Hudson County Treasurer
The Hudson County treasurer received 15 in the mail with a note asking the county to keep it. The money will be deposited as unanticipated revenue in the county treasury per Treasurer Frank Farley.
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Hudson County
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Jey
Empire of Teamsters and Longshoremen Power Play
LAC argues a merged Teamsters and Longshoremen leadership would form a superpower rivaling military strength. Such a union could paralyze the nation by halting water shipments, a threat amplified by Jimmy Hoffa slated to head the Teamsters.
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U S wary of full bases inspections before China-Russia ties clear
In London AP report, the United States said it would not open all U S military bases to Soviet inspections until Moscow and Beijing clarify their relationship. The issue arose in the U N disarmament subcommittee as Soviet delegate Valerian Zorin sought details on Dulles proposed air and ground inspection plan.
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John Fosker Dulles
British troops begin first ground assault against Omani rebels
British forces backed by loyal Omanis move into staged ground operations after two weeks of RAF jet raids. Spokesmen named armored vehicles nicknamed ferret and said units are advancing in their allotted areas 80 miles from Nizwa. U.S. officials noted no disarmament link to the Oman actions.
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Oman
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China
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Sultan of Oman
Muscat
Mark ID
Britain
Aden
Yineleer
Russia Syria pact boosts Soviet aid to Syria
Moscow reported that Russia and Syria sealed an agreement Tuesday night covering broad Soviet economic and technical assistance to Syria, signaling intensified support and cooperation between the two nations.
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Knight urges share of Long Beach oil profits to fix subsidence
California Governor Knight told about 100 at a Lafayette hotel luncheon that state must shoulder responsibility for subsidence linked to Long Beach tidelands. He cited millions in oil income as leverage and urged direct action in a possible upcoming special session.
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Submarine collision near Groton leaves no injuries
Two Navy submarines collided about 100 miles south of Groton, Connecticut, while submerged. The GSS Tusk based at Groton and the USS Cobbier from Norfolk, Virginia, sustained minor damage with no injuries reported.
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Knight outlines approach to subsidence bill in special session
In a question period Knight said the first step before any March special legislative session is to consult Assembly and Senate leaders to gauge action prospects on subsidence legislation. He warned against defeats and fruitless efforts, noting interim committee work on the issue.
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Queen Championed Outspoken Peer Punched in Puss
Lord Altrincham, critic of Queen Elizabeth II, was punched on Kingsway Avenue by a man from the League of Empire Loyalists. Police detained the assailant, Philip Kinghorn Burbridge, 64, for insulting behavior as Altrincham prepared a court appearance.
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Railroad Freight Hike OK
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a new round of rail freight increases expected to raise annual freight costs by about 443 million dollars. Eastern and Western carriers receive 7 percent rises, Southern lines 4 percent, with 15 days notice. This marks the 13th upward revision since World War II, placing rates about 107 percent above June 1946 levels.
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Southern Roads
Alfred E. Pwinton
New York Central Railroad
CAB Denies Airline Fare Hike in Emergency Request
Washington CAB denied an urgent 6 percent passenger fare increase sought by eight major airlines. The board ordered the broader fare investigation to proceed on an expedited schedule with a final decision expected next year. Vice Chairman Chan Gurney dissented, criticizing the majority for not detailing their reasoning.
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First Lady Mamie Eisenhower undergoes gynecologic operation
Washington United Press reports Mrs Mamie Eisenhower underwent a two hour internal operation by a gynecologist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The White House says she is in fine condition and the President visited her at 2 59 PM. Surgeon Col Humbert L Riva heads the Army Medical Corps team. The operation, planned for some time, was to correct a benign condition, not an emergency.
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Mamie Eisenhower
White House
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
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Riva
Army Medical Corps
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
WM Joins Golf Club Set Now He's In Hole
Weatherman of the year resigns from country club scene after joining a golf club. He faced lavish gifts, a costly house, and an unwanted car before a sand trap with an insurance salesman left him unable to pay dues.
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Johnson noted for tactics in civil rights debate
Drew Pearson comments on Lyndon Johnsons strategic moves in the civil rights fight. The piece mentions Cuban rebels bombing a U.S. owned store as Americans withdraw from the troubled area. Story on Page B-8.
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