Youth Confesses Slaying In Black Mask Robbery
Norwalk tombstone: Nyall A Andreason 16, son of Centennial Intermediate School principal, confessed to sheriff to killing liquor store clerk Paul Robertson during a series of holdups by the Black Mask Gang. Other youths named as gang members include Aaron Andreason 14 William Hughes 17 Charles Leslie 15 Robert Henderson 15 Ronald Chronister 15 and Charles Galbraith 16. Galbraith charged only with robbery for first hold up. investigation ongoing with possible member Troy Chronister 16 freed later.
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Teacher Father Weeps With His Son in Norwalk
Norwalk principal Andreason sobbed as his son Nyall A16 faced a juvenile murder confession. The family home near Excelsior High lay in ruins after a string of crimes and the boy ran away, later revealing motives and family oversight in a tragedy that led to the house collapse. The elder Andreason recalls missed signs as deputies took Nyall to Los Angeles Juvenile Hall for processing.
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Army secretary offers Gavin full general promotion and top posts
Army Secretary Wilber M. Brucker disclosed he offered Lt Gen. James M. Gavin a full general rank and choice of two top posts to stay in the Army. Gavin, 50, chief of Army research, indicated he was seriously considering the offer while Senate officials urged him not to retire. Brucker held a news conference outlining steps to keep Gavin, saying action was unusual but aimed at saving a valued soldier. Gavin would remain as chief of research and development with three stars until March 1959 when he could move to four-star command of the U S Army in Europe, then lead the 7th Army as a three-star.
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First German helicopter makes test flights this month
West Germany prepares the Borgward Focke Kollibri I for its first flight tests this month. The light helicopter is priced between 35700 and 47600 dollars, carries a pilot and two passengers, and is capable of about 100 miles per hour.
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Snowstorm Closes East as Cold Grips Coast
A wind driven snowstorm blankets the East from the Carolinas to New England, clogging highways and causing fatalities. Weathermen forecast heavy snow, high winds, and a zero cold wave with subfreezing temps stretching from Florida to the Midwest and Gulf states, reaching as far south as New Orleans.
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Speaker reflects on a decade of success and shifts
A speaker praised as a top ten year success recalls starting flat broke nine years ago and building a prosperous detail shop in a nearby community. He describes leaving his business for extended periods to pursue other activities, raising questions about the longevity of his success.
Solon junior goes on record about weather and Congress
The fragment notes a scene with WM and his son at the opening of Congress. The president comments on education and displays a two hour oration, then jokes about his son needing a new needle as the sleepy boy weighs in on the moment.
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Albania Forces Down U S Jet Over Berat
An Albanian radio broadcast claimed Communist forces downed a U S Air Force T33 jet over Albanian territory near Berat after Soviet MIG fighters fired on it. The plane, missing since December 1, originated from Chateauroux France en route to Naples Italy and was piloted by Maj. Howard Curran of Pratt Kansas.
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Independent News Notes and Local Legal Echoes
California representative Sound discusses U S roles abroad as the Independent reports on the paper’s page A-2. A former deputy sheriff avoids prosecution after a husband beating case, reportedly due to past refusals to prosecute him, noted on page A-5.
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Eisenhower Seeks 1.26 Billion Emergency Space Funds
President Eisenhower asked Congress for 1.26 billion dollars in emergency funds for space weapons, the Strategic Air Command, and scientific programs. House Appropriations Chair Mahon predicted quick approval within 6 days to two weeks, with Defense Secretary McElroy to explain the request. The package would raise the defense budget to about 28.9 billion, funding Polaris submarine testing and accelerated R D. The call came as Congress pledged swift action to counter Soviet missile threats, with Senate leaders echoing urgency in a space race context.
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Soviet Denials Spread Over Rumored Manned Rocket
Soviet spokesmen and officials denied knowledge of any manned rocket launch. Western diplomats and officials questioned the rumors, noting prior dog flights and a Moscow Radio broadcast that may have sparked speculation.
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First Space Age Congress Opens Amid Cold War Tensions
Congress opened its first space age session amid urgency over Soviet missile and space advances. President Eisenhower asked for 1.26 billion dollars in new funds to accelerate missile development and expand air defenses, with 110 million more requested, plus plans to shift related programs. Senate leaders warned of a strong defense response and a state of the union address to outline broader budget and defense thrusts.
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