Flying saucers spark no thrill in Kitwe reports
Northern Rhodesia residents joke about nightly sightings with flaming tails. a Kitwe mine foreman jokes about a coffee cup. A U S scout recalls the 1957 jamboree train snake incident. Dallas couple’s sprinkler tree drenches bystanders. locals describe the tree as crying under spray.
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Legion s Head Flags High Court
The national commander of the American Legion denounces Supreme Court rulings he says push communism, criticizing the Girard and Jencks decisions while urging steps to close perceived legal loopholes. He argues protection of American service members abroad should include constitutional rights.
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Danish Paratrooper Faces Draft Again in U S Army
Danes likeable paratrooper Skull Jensen, stationed with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, faces a draft to report to a Danish regiment. Born in Copenhagen, Jensen previously served in the Danish army and NATO extended his earlier tour. He arrived in New York in 1956 and later joined the U S Army, planning to travel America before returning to Denmark.
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America
Investigation asks Congress to probe Marine drill abuses
The ACLU released sworn statements from 124 ex Marines alleging brutal treatment at Parris Island during recruit training. It cites drownings, beatings, and even steel wool to the face, urging Congress to examine training practices and possible federal assault laws violations.
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Parris Island
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Matthew C. McKeon
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Alma Coughlin
Alexandria
Jerry Thomas
Weather Report From United States Weather Bureau Data
The Long Beach report lists highs and lows for multiple cities such as Long Beach 46 and 73, Los Angeles 82 and 70, San Francisco 64? and 58, and New York 87 and 75. Tides are forecast today at 4.2 feet high and 2 feet low with astronomical changes noted for Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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Eam
Lona
Beach
Suincles
Marine recruits report abuse amid ACLU findings
A Marine Corps spokesman said the ACLU report on abuse at recruit training was received but offered no immediate comment. The document cites 123 recruits claiming DI strikes, with all but one saying recruits were kicked.
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ACLU
Nautilus Sub Ends 13750 Mile Pacific Cruise
The Nautilus, America’s first nuclear powered submarine, returned to Groton Connecticut after a two month voyage to the Pacific. It spent five weeks on anti submarine warfare exercises with the Navy’s Pacific Fleet and traveled 13750 miles with 10690 miles underwater. Its average speed exceeded 15 knots, with maximum speed described as in excess of 20 knots. The vessel berthed at Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics two and a half years after its January 1954 launch.
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Electric Boat Division
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Fire damages Tokyo observatory amid cosmic ray work
A fire heavily damaged a Tokyo observatory used for geophysical research and cosmic ray observations. The facility, part of Japan's four assigned observatories, supported long running studies under government and international geophysical programs.
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Cosmic Observatory
Gro-Electric
Cosmic Tokyo
Japan
Water flood program key to subsidence fix by Port Manager Amar
Confusion grows over Amar led water flooding plan to curb subsidence. Earlier reports suggested months or years of engineering work were needed to implement the program.
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Wreck Victims Get Blood Gifts
Eighteen French youths aged 18 to 20 traveled to Avignon on Sunday to donate blood for victims of Friday’s Nice Paris express train crash. They answered a call from Avignon hospital authorities to replenish supplies used to treat nearly 70 injured in the wreck that claimed 20 lives.
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Avignon
Nice
Paris
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Harbor Commission hears Amar drill plan amid subsidence concerns
Petronius J E Gram notes lack of detailed data as Amar proposed drilling on parcels K and L in the harbor. The undrilled ocean areas south of L B O D wells raise questions if this would curb subsidence or boost city well output while the city sinks more than an inch per month.
Allstate shifts to low overhead high volume insurance sales
The text notes Allstate abandoning horse and buggy sales methods in favor of a Sears inspired model emphasizing small profit and large volume. It highlights cutting claim payment red tape, printing policies in large plain type, and making buying insurance easier and relaxed for customers.
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