Knight Signs Bill Raising Old Age Pension to 105
California Governor Knight signed a pension expansion raising maximum state old age benefits from 89 to 105 dollars a month and creating a new program offering up to 105 dollars monthly for permanently and totally disabled individuals. The measure, effective Sept 11, will aid about 113000 of 264000 needy on aid and extend benefits to an estimated 34000 disabled Californians, with annual costs near 12 to 16 million dollars.
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OKs Change in Civil Rights Bill Spurs Reform Effort
Washington President Eisenhower signaled a potential major revision to his civil rights bill to ease Southern fears while warning the government may resort to enforcement tactics. Senate Republican leader Knowland and Senator Humphrey proposed repealing a Reconstruction Era law allowing federal force, while keeping court injunction power to curb desegregation resistance.
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Los Angeles County Population Tops 5.14 Million
The Regional Planning Commission reports a July 1 population of 5,507,425 for Los Angeles County, up 106,135 from January and 1,355,742 since 1950. Within the city of Los Angeles are 2,323,838 residents, with 4,545,857 in all county cities and 1,161,572 in unincorporated areas.
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Defense Aid Cut Sparks Plea Over Security Threat
Washington AP reports President Eisenhower denounced a 400 million dollar cut in foreign economic aid approved by the House as a threat to United States security and to the free world, urging reconsideration amid Cold War tensions.
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Boat Blast Kills Three As Defense Aid Is Slashed
A deadly explosion aboard the USS Somersworth near Montauk killed three sailors and seriously injured four others as the Coast Guard and Navy raced to the scene. President Eisenhower urged Congress to maintain the Senate approved 800 million dollar defense aid while House cuts reduced the administration request to 500 million. The incident coincides with a heated vote on military aid and jurisdiction over US servicemen overseas.
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Good Listeners Boost Business Leadership Theory
A Nation’s Business article stresses the dangers of poor listening in industry. It cites a study showing white collar workers spend about 40 percent of work time listening, implying better listening aids leadership and advancement. continued on Page A-6.
North American Aviation plans layoffs over missile project
A North American Aviation Inc official states a job will be found for every one of 15 workers to be laid off as a result of missile project cancellation. The story notes the impact and refers readers to Page A-9 for the full report. Columnist Syd Harris criticizes moral self righteousness in a remark about a woman devoted to one man. Additional notes point to Strictly Personal on Page A-6.
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Weather Forecast Notes With Breezy Tone and Facts
A weather writer favors bright, breezy tidbits over dull forecasts. He suggests sharing simple, clear facts such as fog in the morning and sun in the afternoon. A playful aside cites a child’s remark about a pig.
FBI Agent Fined $1000 for Refusing Court Records
Federal Judge Mac Swinford fined FBI agent Marcus Wallace $1000 for refusing to turn over records in an alleged FHA fraud case. The judge delayed imposition to Oct 18 to allow Wallace to consult superiors after Supreme Court rulings required FBI file disclosure in court. The proceedings paused other cases as the government and defense dispute access to government records.
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Raymond Fausst
Kentucky
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B47 Jet Crashes After Takeoff From Dyess Base
ABILENE Tex Four crewmen died when a B 47 medium jet bomber crashed and burned just after lifting from Dyess Air Force Base near Abilene witnesses said it hung briefly in the air then nosed into the earth exploding near the runway Explosion was heard across Abilene public information officers withheld names pending notification of next of kin
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Mystery Aircraft Near Miss With 85 Aboard
An American Airlines jet carrying 85 aboard narrowly avoided a collision with an unidentified large aircraft near El Paso. Capt. Ed Bachner said the other plane appeared to be Bay-sized and descended rapidly to miss it. Passengers were hurt during the evasive maneuver and received medical attention after landing at El Paso. Major Woods, a Salvation Army retiree onboard, described being thrown from seats as the pilot sharply maneuvered. Morgan Lyman of American Airlines confirmed the incident occurred at 3:30 am about 50 air miles east of El Paso between Salt Flats and Henco Tanks.
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Model Chosen Over 15 Miss U S A Crowned
A willowy dark haired Baltimore area model from the humorously shaped state is crowned Miss U S A. Leona Mary Gage 21 defeats 15 semi finalists to represent America in Miss Universe eliminations starting tonight in Municipal Auditorium. Runners up include Miss Utah Charlotte Sheffield Miss West Virginia Ruth Matie Parr Miss Nevada Joan Adams Miss Nebraska Carolyn McGirr.
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West Virginia
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Nevada
Carolyn McGirr
Nebraska
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Soviet Policy Documents Set To Be Published
Moscow's state publishing house for political literature plans a collection of official Soviet foreign policy documents from 1917 to the present. It will include declarations, treaties, notes, interviews with Soviet leaders, and diplomatic correspondence. The first volume is slated for fall release.
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