Lt General Chennault Dies Famed Flying Tigers Boss
Lt General Claire Lee Chennault died at 3 15 pm after a battle with lung cancer. He led the Flying Tigers in China during World War II and later commanded Air Force in China. His death follows a February cancer diagnosis and a hospital stay at Ochsner Foundation.
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Byrd foresees no tax cuts for years amid big budget plan
Senator Harry Byrd warns a new 80 billion dollar administration program will block tax cuts and long term budget balancing. He cites a projected annual outlay of at least 80 billion dollars and deficits totaling about 20 billion over the next two years, delaying tax relief for years to come.
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Explorer IV Sends Back Facts on Space Secrets
Explorer IV, the nation’s largest satellite, completed orbits about every 110 minutes. Its two radio transmitters relayed data on space, with Army officials noting new instruments aboard the 38.43 pound spacecraft. Japan’s surrender date cited as August 14, 1945.
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Space era anxieties and echoes in late news
A fragmentary wire service style item notes diverse topics from a nun’s death and charity work to a Soviet satellite tracking report. It mentions Mother Mary Gervase Putty, Flying Tigers associations, and radiation concerns tied to a satellite passage over Russia, with references to Naval Research Laboratory instruments and detection timing.
Famed 442nd Meets in Los Angeles Reunion
A six day gathering in Los Angeles marks the 15th anniversary of the 442nd Go for Broke Division with memorials at Evergreen Cemetery followed by a dinner at the Moulin Rouge in Hollywood. Retired Army Gen Mark Clark delivers the address.
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