Papers Missing From FCC File Probers Learn
Rep. John Bell Williams said he had been reliably informed that documents are missing from the FCC files. Williams and Rep. Flynt, both on the House investigating committee, announced open hearings would begin Monday to probe FCC conduct. The Mississippi Democrat indicated unnamed sources reported missing papers.
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John Bell Williams
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Rep. Flynt
D-Ga
Jupiter C launch delayed by Cape Canaveral rain and wind
Rain and gusts up to 20 30 miles per hour at Cape Canaveral disrupted the Jupiter C rocket launch attempt. Weather forecasts called for partly cloudy conditions but winds at altitude and ground drainage posed risks to altitude accuracy and momentum. FCC probe hearings were set to begin after a two hour session, with charges specification to be provided to commissioners three days before the hearings.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla.2
Space
Weather Bureau
John C. Doerfer
FCC
Doerfer
Met fare hike asked by Los Angeles transit lines
Los Angeles Transit Lines and Metropolitan Coach Lines filed a joint application with the Public Utilities Commission seeking a raise in token prices from seven for 51 to three for 50 cents. The plan cites increased costs as the reason. No change is requested for basic cash fare.
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Metropolitan Coach Lines
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De Forest Improves After Bladder Tumor Surgery
Dr. Lee De Forest known as the father of radio is reported in good condition after surgery at St. John's Hospital. He was operated on for a bladder tumor and is recovering well, according to hospital attendants.
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Lu de Forest
Father of Radio
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de Forest
Would-be bank robber in line foils plan in San Francisco
A would-be bank robber in San Francisco failed after an FBI agent ahead in the line acted as a witness. The incident is noted alongside Cary Chessman’s remark on the death of Judge Charles W. Fricke in page A-14.
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San Francisco
FBI
Cary Chessman
Charles W. Fricke
Southland Gets Missile Range
The Defense Department announced a ballistic missile training range on the Pacific Coast to be extended across the ocean. The Navy will manage the joint effort for all three services using facilities at Cooke Air Force Base Lompoe California and Point Mugu Test Center.
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Defense Department
Pacific
Ocean
Navy
Air Force Missile Training Center
Cooke Air Force Base
Lompoe
Calif
Point Mugu
Los Angeles
Pentagon
Starkweather
Caperough
Canaveral
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Airla
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Florida Range
Pacific Coast
Air Force
Cooke
Jim
Cemp
Lincoln
Manhunt Ends in Wyoming
Charles Starkweather, the 19 year old killer from Lincoln, Nebraska, was shot and captured in a 110 mile per hour highway chase in Wyoming. He signed a confession concerning a 10 death murder rampage, with authorities undecided on admitting one or all murders. County Atty William Dixon planned to file charges for the last victim, Merle Collison of Great Falls Montana. Starkweather, who dyed his hair and wore disguise, was wounded in the right ear during the arrest.
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Wyo
Charles Starkweather
Lincoln
Ned
William Dixon
Starkweather
Great Falls
Nebraska
Shim
Collson
Starkweather held in Douglas after Lincoln spree
Reports from Douglas Wyoming describe Charles Starkweather cornered by deputies after a Lincoln area murder spree. He claimed self defense for the nine killings while a 14 year old girl, Caril Fugate, remained in custody. The case drew heavy crowding as authorities warned against panic.
Nine Rescued From San Pedro Breakwater Blues
Two lifeguards and the Coast Guard teamed up Wednesday evening to rescue nine persons marooned on the San Pedro Breakwater as high seas cut off their return to the mainland. One man, Tom Hanna, 68, of 921 Leawin St Wilmington, was washed off the rocks but pulled from the water by lifeguards William Muldoon and Richard Muldoon. Hanna was not injured.
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San Pedro
L Tom Hanna
Leawin St. Wilmington
William Muldoon
Richard Muldoon
Hanna
Income Tax Relief Figures Highlighted by Byrd
Senator Byrd presented figures in the Senate on the cost to the Treasury to grant relief to specified taxpayer groups. He estimated 2.8 billion dollars needed to raise personal income tax relief, with readers noting factions favoring relief for lower levels while higher earners could bear more.
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Senate
Treasury
Coast Guard rescues fishermen off rocks near Los Angeles
A 40 foot Coast Guard boat and a cutter were dispatched to assist a group of fishermen stranded on rocks near Reservation Point. Those rescued include C F Passmore, Tim Hawking, Buster Bennett, Robert, Jack and Larry Salyers, Alex, and Susie Littlejohn all from Los Angeles. Lifeguard brothers spotted the party around 5 p.m. and defended escape along the breakwater before one man, Hanna, was knocked into the sea and pulled to safety by divers and rescuers. A pistol was reported as a threat during the incident.
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C.F. Passmore
Tim Hawking
Buster Bennett
Robert
Jack
Larry Salyers
Alex
Susie Littlejohn
Los Angeles
Reservation Point
Paralyzed Clerk Incident Shocks Los Angeles Shopper
Mrs. Eleanor Sherman 60 of Los Angeles entered Cobb's Liquor Store at 1049 E Artesia St Wednesday night and observed clerk Arthur to Luth 45 with hands in the air. She reported to police thinking the man was paralyzed and noted the scene as others fled, describing the sudden disruption and reaction inside the store.
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Eleanor Sherman
Los Angeles
Cobb
E. Artesia 1
Arthur
Luth
Pope Pius XIX Undergoes Tooth Extraction
Vatican report says the 81 year old Pope Pius XIX had a tooth pulled on Wednesday to relieve a painful condition that troubled him for several days. His condition was described as good despite the procedure, and more details were to follow on page A7.
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Vatican City
Pius
Pentagon to set up ARPA outer space unit soon
Secretary of Defense McElroy said ARPA the Advanced Research Projects Agency will be officially established in a day or two. He testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on a 1.41 billion emergency defense bill aimed at accelerating missiles satellites and other urgent programs. ARPA will focus on antiballistic missiles and space projects starting with 10 million in funding and may receive 38 million from the Army and 29 million from the Air Force. The agency will be set up before appropriations vote, with a director atop the new unit after confirmation.
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McElroy
Pentagon
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Senate
ARPA
Congress
Army
Air Force
House
Senate Armed Serviices Committee
Cohen Flies East Trouble Follows
Chicago police detain ex convict Mickey Cohen at Midway Airport as six squads question him after a Hollywood nightclub incident. Cohen, who denied the charge, is held for questioning while investigators review the case with his attorney before release.
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Mickey Cohen
Hollywood
Midway Airport
Cohen
Indi
Los Angeles
Central Pot
Arthur
M. Black
Villa Capri
William Balswick
Lywood
Timothy O'Connor
Sammy Davis, Jr
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WM Announces Gersh Performance and West Coast Trip
Wm signals another all-Gersh show and a trip to the West Coast after a conference with Hecht. He plans to stay with brother Harry, weather hints of possible rain, and the assistant notes the mood as excitement grows.
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Peggy Day
Cohen
Hwest
Hecht
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