Balloon Atom Blast Test Held in Yucca Flat
LAS VEGAS NEVADA Wednesday saw one of the smallest atomic devices tested as a balloon suspended device detonated at Yucca Flat. The test produced a yield under one kiloton and was visible as a brief fireball from Angel’s Peak, about 45 miles away, with minimal fallout anticipated. The experiment, conducted at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory’s trigger focus, involved 45 related tests and animal studies to assess effects.
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Beck Jr Contempt Vote Seen in Senate
Washington lawmakers anticipate a Senate vote on whether to hold Beck Jr contempt charges for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a Labor Rackets Committee inquiry. McClellan stressed a proper process and warned against casual Fifth Amendment use, proposing penalties for false testimony and suggesting possible amendments to curb abuse.
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Pittsburgh man saves friend long distance through call
Pittsburgh post office driver Nyron Painter telephoned California police after Beatty slashed wrists in Mountain View. The wife confirmed Beatty was at the Holiday Inn. Mountain View police found him alive, rushed him to safety after the late night call.
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2 J. D. Sons Escape in Plane Crash
Fort Scott Kansas reports four aboard a plane carrying Elliott Roosevelt and Franklin D Roosevelt Jr. escaping unharmed after the craft failed to gain speed on a soggy runway. Also aboard were Jimmy Smith and G W Chittenden en route from inspecting a ranch.
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Mystery Asia Flu Reaches Orange County
Orange County health officials say evidence indicates an Asian influenza virus has reached the Southland. County health officer Dr Edward Ler Russell notes preliminary lab analyses support several cases with muscle and joint pains. Nearly 200 people have died from the disease in the Philips Pines area as the virus may have entered via aircraft or ships from the Far East.
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Oil tycoon complains to Eisenhower over land for reservoir
Washington hearing reveals Texas oil millionaire Sid Richardson pressed President Eisenhower about a proposed land acquisition for the Benbrook Reservoir. House investigators note the policy review followed Richardson’s personal complaint and discuss the payoff of a private lake versus public use.
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Ravaging Red River Poses New Dangers
The Red River floods threaten Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas after causing about 25 million dollars in property damage. Water rose over Texarkana spillways and nearby lakes cresting toward 40 feet, with thousands of acres submerged and residents bracing for higher levels as authorities coordinate response and outline anticipated crests later in the week.
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French Troops Battle with Algerian Rebels in Kabyle Mountains
In a three day clash in the Grande Kabyle mountains near Fort National Yakouren and Azazgn east of Algiers, 135 Algerian rebels and 170 fighters allied with rebels were reported killed while French losses stood at 18 dead and 20 wounded. About 4,000 French troops from 10 battalions pressed the battle in rugged terrain noted for its dense woods and deep ravines.
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Pizza profits sparked suit over secret recipe
Robert Pesavento, 34, sues partner John Segantredi, 80, for 25000 alleging theft of a pizza secret recipe from their joint Glo Bayonetta operation in Chicago. He accuses Segantredi of using the recipe after their partnership split amid alleged conflicts and ongoing violent unrest in the area.
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Long Beach All Breed Dog Show Entries Deadline
Rulganin Hailed Noon today is the deadline for entries in the 22nd annual Long Beach All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial to be held June 22 23 in Municipal Auditorium Sponsored by the Harbor Cities Kennel Club Helsinki Finland The event is expected to attract about 2000 entries with show headquarters at 1412 W 12th St Los Angeles Entries must be received at Nikita Khrushchev.
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Blockade Warning to Britain
The Chinese Nationalist government warned that British vessels entering Communist China ports do so at their own risk. Rear Adm. Liu Ho Tu said the strike would affect ships carrying strategic goods and that ports from Manchuria to the Indochina border remain closed to foreign vessels. Nationalist forces have enforced a blockade with ships and shore batteries around Matsu and Quemoy, damaging several ships as tensions rise.
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Egypt Claims Israelis Ace Rustling Camels
An Egyptian military spokesman said Egypt presented to the Mixed Armistice Commission that Israeli patrols crossed into Egyptian territory near the Al Subhy area seven miles south of the Gaza Strip for a week. The spokesman claimed the raids stole 20 camels.
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Caruso and Aides Reindicted on 25 Counts in Auto Scheme
Los Angeles indictment charges J. Caruso and 110 agency executives with conspiracy grand theft forgery and related offenses. Fifteen to twenty-three counts involve forged contracts and oral agreements exploited by Caruso Plymouth managers across Long Beach Pasadena North Hollywood and Compton. The nine secretly indicted salesmen include Albert V. Caruso brother of J Caruso. Caruso 34 operates agencies in Long Beach Compton Pasadena and North Hollywood and faces 27 counts. plea set for Monday.
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Indictments Stemming From Communist Trial Hearings
Hearing records show 24 complaints from two dozen witnesses. defendants including Caruso deny guilt as bail set at 25,000 and 5,004 in separate cases. Superior Judge Louie Canton oversees a related indictment amid reports from a Communist party radio broadcast.
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