McKay to Fire Straits Reclamation Official
Gov. Douglas McKay of Oregon, arriving in Portland after mid Pacific talks with President-elect Eisenhower, said he must hire and fire as he takes over Interior. He confirmed reports that Reclamation Commissioner Michael Straus would be fired. He declined to discuss Korea war conferences or policy on public versus private power. He noted advisors rarely issue direct orders and that mutual decisions guide strategy. McKay said he will resign as governor this week to facilitate a smooth transition for Oregon.
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Douglas McKay
Oregon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Interior
McKay
Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Reclamation
Michael Straus
Korea
Helena
Eisenhower
Honolulu
Omar Bradley
Lucius Clay
Adm
Arthur Radford
Ger
Wilton B. Persons
1953 Willys Aero Willys Price Reductions Launch
Willys-Overland unveils the Golden Jubilee Aero Willys lineup with price cuts of 85 to 185 from 1952 models and a broad expansion aimed at boosting production. New features include the Aero Eagle hardtop with safety windshield and wraparound rear window, the Aero Ace four door sedan, and the Hurricane 6 engine boasting high efficiency and strong power for its displacement. Ward M. Canady says the move marks a major step toward delivering luxury-like cars at affordable prices during Willys 50th year.
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Aero Willys
Ward M. Canady
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Willys
Blood Donations Needed to Build Up Local Supply
The Red Cross blood bank urges donations to replenish and grow a reserve for cancer patients. An ACS patient has required 25 pints with 12 from friends and 13 borrowed from the bank needing repayment. Community volunteers ask you to donate at 423 W Broadway Tuesdays 3 to 7 30 p m to aid cancer patients.
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American Red Cross
American Cancer Society
American ‘ Red Cross
W. Broadway
Inventor Zap Dies in Santa Monica Home
Edward F. Zap, 56, an aeronautical inventor, died of a heart attack at his Santa Monica home Sund. Friends reported he had been in good health and continued work on aviation projects until recently. The funeral plans were pending at press time.
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Inventor Zap
Santa Monica
Edward F. Zap
Sund
Two Officers Die In Plane Crash At Paine Base
Two Air Force officers were killed when their T-6 trainer crashed during a routine training flight near Lake Stevens seven miles east of Everett Washington. Witnesses saw the plane spin and hit trees on Acpey Hill. Weather was reported excellent and no immediate cause is known. Occupants' names withheld pending next of kin notices.
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Paine Air Force Base
Wash
Lake Stevens
Everett
Acpey Hill
Ake
Air Force
Suspect Shot by Police After Burglary Attempt
Los Angeles police wounded Horace McMinton 26, during a burglary attempt at a Crenshaw Blvd market. Officers said the trio fled after a broken window report and ignored orders to halt. McMinton and Robert J. Breitweg 28 were jailed on burglary suspicions. the third suspect escaped.
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Los Angeles
Horace McMinton
Crenshaw
McMinton
General Hospital
Robert J. Breitweg
Inglewood
S. F. Attorney Hired Him To Kill Wife
In San Francisco a 43 year old man, Carl Brown, is charged with conspiracy to murder his wife after a misfiled booking record. He was freed on 5000 bail. others, including Victor Lucky and Joe Tenner, are under investigation for arranging the hit. Mrs Brown survived a hammer attack during the attempted murder.
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Sacramento
Carl Brown
Brown
Com- Hall of Justice Snafu
Mit
City
Victor Lucky
Toner
Tom Cahill
Hanvice
Bill Brown
Joe Ten
Stan
Spo
Bobh Brown
Amd Tenner
Kane
Young Stoner
Tenner
Spokane
Thomas Lynch
TWA Oriental Route Surveyed
A TWA survey flight from New York to Bombay and Tokyo wrapped up at Idlewild, led by Warren L. Pierson with 14 airline officials. The group studied a proposed Far East link to start service between Bombay and Tokyo, broadening TWA's U S reach.
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New York
Trans World Airlines
Far East
Idlewild
Warren Lee Pierson
Bombay
Tokyo
TWA
United States
Baath Cel Mon Bec 15 1982
Local page from The Independent dated December 15 1982 features brief notes and notices including a column by Baath Cel and other short items. The fragmentary page provides glimpses of events and names typical of a community paper.
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Ong Baath
Bec
Yeggs Rob Safe 3 Under Cops` Noses
Safecrackers stole between ten and fifteen thousand dollars from Stevenson's Department Store near the police station Saturday night. Police reported the half ton safe lifted from a wooden cabinet, laid on its back, and pried open.
Traffic officer dies after being struck directing traffic
A 76 year old reserve police officer Thomas House died in San Francisco Hospital Sunday from injuries after being struck by an auto while directing traffic Saturday night.
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San Francisco
Reserve
Thomas House
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