North American Wins Supersonic Bomber Contract
The Air Force awarded North American Aviation a contract for the WS110A supersonic bomber design and production, with work split between the Downey plant and the Los Angeles International Airport division. The program aims at speeds over 2000 mph and altitudes above 70,000 feet, with gradual employment growth and involvement of suppliers and subcontractors.
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North American Aviation, Inc
Air Force
Downey
Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport
O. HK. Kindelberger
Spanner
North American
Vance
Rep
Craig Hosmer
Air Force Arsenal
Long Beach
Boeing
Act
Tene Anawat Tha
Linkage Remedy Backed for Wilmington Oil Field Repressuring
City and state counsel back the use of water injection wells to curb subsidence in the Wilmington Oil Field. The opinions say consent of the State Lands Commission is needed, and the city has not sought it yet due to ongoing unit-agreement talks with private operators.
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Wilmington
State Lands Commission
Ooee
Clouds Hide New Test of Moon Rocket
At Cape Canaveral a Vanguard rocket stage designed to carry an American earth satellite was test fired in a static run tied down and observed under overcast skies. The Defense Department did not reveal which stage fired as security at the test center remains tight since the December failed full scale launch.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Vanguard
Defense Department
Cape
Flames Rout 100 Families in Industrial Rankin
A pre-Christmas fire is believed to have started in a child’s shanty and burned for over four hours Monday in a three block condemned tenement area of Rankin Pittsburgh. The blaze damaged numerous homes housing about 100 families and prompted emergency responses from local crews. No further details on injuries or the cause were available.
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Pittsburgh
Rankin
Masa
Monongahela Valley
Monongahela River
Evaporated Words Prompt Christmas Fire Tragedy
A Northern city fire left more than 100 families homeless as 14 homes burned and a half dozen more were damaged. Two women died, and volunteer officer Lee Mortimer died after collapsing on duty. Six firemen were injured as 40 companies battled the blaze with low water pressure and wind. Fireboats assisted from Pittsburgh while residents fought embers from rooftops.
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Chiek I
Frank L. Gaskill
Act
Sarah Vincent
Lee Mortimer
Queen Sings Carols at Sandringham Family Party
Queen Elizabeth joined a village choir at Sandringham on Monday night for a Christmas carol performance during a royal family gathering outside by the firelight. The scene highlighted the monarch’s festive tradition at the estate in Norfolk.
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Sandringham
England
Queen Elizabeth TV
Royal Flretside
Health records show DuPont workers healthier than national average
DuPont Company reports its workers have a much lower death rate from heart attacks and cancer than the national average after 43 years of health supervision. Records track individuals with annual checkups, as researchers seek reasons for the healthier statistics while noting ongoing study.
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DuPont Company
DuPont
Nuclear missiles to be based in Europe within a year
Attorneys for L. Ewing Scot say new evidence will form the basis for an appeal. The report notes missiles capable of reaching the Soviet heartland will be stationed in Europe within 12 to 15 months. Page A-6 and Page A-2 reference.
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Europe
L. Ewing Scot
General Telephone seeks additional rate hike in Upstate
General Telephone Co has amended its rate increase filing to add 771000 to the extra annual income sought. The amendment, filed with the State Public Utility Commission and received by the City Bureau of Franchises, notes payroll rises of 17470560 in 1553 and depreciation-based adjustments. The company argues current earnings of 3.89 percent are too low to attract buyers for 60000000 in securities to finance 1958 capital work. The commission has granted a 2230000 annual interim hike, with Long Beach council members and city attorneys seeking rehearing, joined by Los Angeles officials.
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General Telephone Co
City Bureau of Franchists
General
Edwin M. Blakeslee
Blakeslee
State Commission
Long Beach
Walhfred Jacobson
Los Angeles
Roger Arnebergh
Eisenhower opens door for new East West talks on disarmament
President Eisenhower urged Russia to show clear evidence of a desire for peace while keeping the door open for fresh East West negotiations on disarmament and easing world tensions. Secretary Dulles joined in rejecting a UN General Assembly session proposal, stressing the need for strength as a deterrent until Russia agrees to workable disarmament. He spoke after the Paris NATO summit, noting the administration’s cautious optimism and readiness to pursue dialogue.
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Eisenhower
Russia
John Foster Dulles
United Nations General Assembly
Paris
Dulles
Western Alliance
Foreign Relations Committee
NATO
Mansfield
Ike Grants 177 Million Boost to Housing Programs
Washington report states President Eisenhower directed release of 177 million dollars for housing mortgages under the Capehart Housing Act of 1957. Hagerty notes 107 million dollars remain of the 250 million authorized, with funds aimed at aiding families and easing economic strain.
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Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Federal
James C. Hagerty
Assan
Bureau
Federal Housing Administration
Fear Plane Missing Over Pacific Near Hawaii
A Navy WY-2 Super-Constitution radar plane vanished during a routine mission near the Pacific north of Hawaii. Officials say the four engine aircraft, worth over seven million dollars, was returning when it faded from radar and presumably crashed. The incident prompted air search efforts and reviews of radar coverage by the Airborne Early Warning Wing Pacific.
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Honolulu
Cahulets
Pacific
Sion
Radeo
North American
Navy
Airborne Early Warning Wing
Barber's
Polat Natal Air Station
NATO report prompts mixed congressional reaction
Congress reacts to the NATO conference report with varied views. Senators Mansfield and Ruchel weigh the frankness and demands for clarity from Eisenhower and Dulles as Rayburn says the address added little new but gave the best possible report to the nation.
Actor Dan Dailey's Wife Held on Drunk Driving Charge
Gwen Dailey 31 wife of actor Dan Dailey was arrested in Beverly Hills early Monday on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge.
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Beverly Hills
Dan Dailey
Gwenjdolin
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