New Russ Missile Spotted Heading Toward Pacific
The U S Air Force said it detected a Soviet object with missile characteristics moving southeast toward the Pacific from Shemya Island Alaska. Officials noted no warning was issued this time, prompting speculation of a possible space launch while three Soviet instrument ships lagged about a day from a historic 8 000 mile Pacific impact area.
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Missing six year old Rose Marie Riddie abducted near Shafter
Bakersfield area sheriffs fear a man and woman who lost a child may have abducted Rose Marie Riddie from a labor camp near Shafter. The six year old, blue eyed and blonde, with a serious heart condition, was last seen in a black white checkered dress and green sweater. Witnesses reported a couple matching the description purchasing cigarettes and later oil at nearby stations. Detectives say the pair sought a boy or girl aged six to eight for work, suggesting the motive may be replacing a child they lost. No location clues found yet.
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Nation faces defense cuts as Ike orders budget reshuffle
Across the Nation the military faces a roughly one billion dollar reduction from Ike’s stepped up defense plan for the new fiscal year starting July 1. Army 10.4 billion Navy 11.9 billion Air Force 19.3 billion OSD 1.3 billion amid a harsh squeeze on operations and maintenance. In separate reports a 32 year old Lemuel Winchester, a night club jazz player and former policeman, killed himself during a gun trick at Topper Club in Indianapolis. A 70 year old grandmother was shot by her 13 year old grandson in Aurora Maine. investigators could not immediately determine if the shooting was accidental. A Reno police report notes a missing Sacramento man’s car found blood spattered and abandoned on a downtown street.
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Mobutu Moves to Quell Lumumba Uprising in Leopoldville
In Leopoldville the army under Mobutu crushed unrest threatening revolt and Lumumba’s release. Rumors swirled that Lumumba had been freed, but reports stated he remained jailed at Thysville as Mobutu maintained control. Kasavubu arrived with Mobutu and was saluted by the garrison.
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Rickover Wins Notre Dame Patriotism Award
Vice Admiral Hyman G Rickover was named winner of the eighth annual patriotism award by the senior class at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend Indiana.
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Ex Legion Chief to Head VA in Kennedy Choice
John S. Gleason Jr., Chicago banker and former national commander of the American Legion, was selected by President elect Kennedy to head the Veterans Administration. Indications also pointed to George Docking, former Kansas governor, joining the Export-Import Bank board. Kennedy retained two defense department technical experts: Lyle Garlock as assistant Air Force secretary for financial management and James Wekelin as assistant secretary of Navy for research and development.
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Douglas to move 1300 Santa Monica workers to Long Beach
Douglas Aircraft announces consolidation of jet transport work moving 1300 staff from Santa Monica to Long Beach by May 1. The shift covers supervisors engineers draftsmen and office staff as part of realignment to boost competitive position with no rehiring at Long Beach.
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Wreck Kills 2 and NBC satire on Kennedy skit
Fragmented OCR text describes a controversial eight minute sketch featuring Carney Kennedy and his wife, including references to spoofing the White House and presidential figures. It mentions performers Robert Henry and others, a gag about a wall eight inches and wigs, and dialogue about shopping and decorating. The passage is garbled but centers on a TV satire provoking debate over taste and political imagery.
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Sharp Jolt Shocks North Los Angeles Area
An earthquake hit Los Angeles area at 7 24 p m causing no serious damage. Hollywood residents felt a strong jolt rattling windows and shaking homes. Glendale Eagle Rock and Eagle Rock reported tremors with residents noting possible damage but no verified harm.
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Georgia U Negroes to Return to Classes Under Court Order
University of Georgia officials warned violence will not be tolerated as two Black students, Char Jayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes, return to classes under a federal court order. Gov. Vandiver pledged state resources to preserve order, with FBI agents ready to question inflammatory statements and remove any student involved in violence. The students, suspended for safety after Wednesday mob demonstrations, were ordered readmitted by Judge Bootle to enter by Monday morning.
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Three Long Beach Officials Held in Mail Fraud Case
Five arrested by federal agents on a complaint charging mail fraud. David Farrell president of Los Angeles Trust Deed Mortgage Exchange, Oliver Farrell vice president, and Stanley Marks comptroller were among the detainees. Prosecutors say the scheme defrauded investors of about 25 million dollars by promising a 10 percent return. A federal receiver had been appointed last May and criticized the exchange’s operations.
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U. S
Thomas Sheridan
Los Angeles
Jimmy Viloria Heads to Philippines in Excitement
UP Independent writer Jimmy Viloria is buzzing with anticipation over his upcoming trip to the Philippines, his diary noting sleepless nights filled with plans and curiosity.
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Castro signals possible Cuba United States reconciliation
Fidel Castro, addressing a 14 hour victory rally, hinted the Guantanamo Bay base could be his price for reconciliation with the United States. He framed the base as a bargaining point while declaring fault in U.S.-Cuba relations as untenable before world opinion. A crowd of about 30,000 attended a government call for a larger turnout.
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Forecasters' Convention trip ends in cab fare dispute
A weather forecaster arrived in New York City for a Forecasters' Convention and disputed a cab fare. He challenged a $14.25 charge, noting a previous visit where the fare was $12, during a hotel drop-off near the tiara depot.
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