End of Trade Downturn Seen by Eisenhower Aides
President Eisenhower urged March could begin the end of the downturn while some economists warned a rebound may lag. He cites unemployment rises to 44 million in January and shorter work weeks in some sectors, but trusts most bad news is behind us. A fact paper outlines government recovery steps, including public works, defense contracts, housing aid, and easier credit.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Marek
Independent
Atom Weapon Lost in Georgia Collision
Savannah reports a mid air collision off Georgia coast involved a B47 bomber jettisoning part of a nuclear weapon. Navy help sought for recovery as the weapon is described non explosive and nonradioactive. Tail section damaged. crew of three landed safely in South Carolina. Recovery operations under way with Air Force and Navy support.
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Senate Post Office Committee
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Naval Economy
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Atlantic
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Twelve German Scientists Freed by Soviet Captivity
A group of twelve German scientists freed after 13 years in Soviet custody recounts their experiences. They confirm Russia possesses an intercontinental ballistic missile and say Germans did not help build it. The group, comprised of physicists and radio specialists, returned with families and a sense of limited disclosure about their wartime work.
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Peter Lehrtes
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Stubbe
Old Guard of Fish Union Hears Chief in San Pedro
In San Pedro, over 200 AFL-CIO Seine and Line Fishermen's Union supporters gathered at Knights of Columbus Hall to hear secretary business agent John Calise explain the status of a vitational effort to gain control. About 30 late entrants with dues books were rejected. Calise asserted suspended members were ineligible. An opposing emergency committee, with about 85 members, tried to seize union headquarters last week but stalled at 261 West 7th Street led by Sam Ciclino.
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John Calise
San Pedro
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Thenion
Toy
W. 7Th St
Sam Ciclino
Signals fail on Explorer transmitter two
The Defense Department reported that one of two transmitters aboard the American Explorer satellite appears to have stopped, after less than 12 days of operation. The second transmitter remained strong on 108 megacycles, tracked by the Naval Research Laboratory. The Explorer was launched by the Army on January 31, with initial predictions of two to three weeks for the failed unit and three months for continued operation of the other.
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Naval Research Laboratory
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ICC
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Idaho
Interstate Commerce Miliwatts
Commission
Automobile Insurance Costs Rise in Long Beach
A noted 2% rise in automobile insurance costs in Long Beach signals a trend that could continue. Officials say the duration of higher costs may outpace loss claims, with several factors driving the increase beyond accident frequency.
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Long Beach
Marine wives protest over seas living ban to Congress
More than 100 Marine wives accused Gen. Randolph Pate of restricting overseas residency for families and urged Congress to investigate his stance on marital fidelity and the 60 day visa policy. They formed a committee to broaden their campaign and claim orders cancel three year overseas tours with families.
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Snow Blankets Mardi Gras Across Gulf Coast Areas
Snow unmatched since 1890s blankets Gulf Coast delaying Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Tallahassee as two inches fall in several locations. Miami to Mobile report icy conditions with temperatures in mid 50s, while Krewe of Babylon Mardi Gras parade canceled in New Orleans.
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Charles
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Mountain Dew Distillers Hamper Navy Plane Search
Mountainous Virginia Tennessee area search for a missing Navy plane since February 27 is hindered by rough terrain. UPI reports that Civil Air Patrol crews spotted smoke in the hills, with authorities noting moonshiners may be using fires to heat stills.
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UPI
Virginia-Tennessee
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Morse Had FCC Files Hidden Probe Papers Back
Washington AP House investigators retrieved three heaps of secret files from Sen Wayne Morse D Ore claiming the documents show the Eisenhower administration was honeycombed with immorality. The panel subpoenaed Dr Bernard Schwartz former FCC chief counsel to testify about his charge that a member of the commission received money in connection with a TV license. Schwartz turned his personal working files over after being fired as the subcommittee focuses on FCC and five other agencies. Morse urged a separate Senate probe into White House pressure by GOP figures.
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Bernard Schwartz
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D-Ark
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Morse
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Little Rock Central High student suspended for weeks
A Negro student at Little Rock Central High School has been suspended for weeks amid a recommendation by the superintendent. The report notes a controversial fundraising claim by Republicans and mentions the broader context of school integration tensions in the city.
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Central High’ ‘School
Warpath Women Stir Santa Ana Weather Forecast
A Marine Corps wife and fellow spouses in Santa Ana stir fuss over the Corps motto as weather headlines cloud Friday. The piece notes sentimentality about Semper Fi and hints at squalls in the forecast while keeping a light tone.
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Rain adds to season total in coastal region
The Weather Bureau reports widespread precipitation this week, with Ocean Beach recording 308 inches of rain and the season total rising to 8.90 inches. Forecasts show cloudiness today and a chance of more rain late Friday, contrasting with last year's 3.63 inches in the same period.
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Vrain
Ike to Have White Vacation in Thomasville GA
President Eisenhower will visit Thomasville for a vacation. Snow fell for more than four hours Wednesday night in the South Georgia city, blanketing the ground as officials reported late night accumulation.
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Eisenhower
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