Eisenhower Wins Strong Powers To Reshape Government
The House approved a bill granting President Eisenhower broad authority to reorganize federal agencies and renews reforms begun under Truman. The 389 to 5 vote drew narrow GOP and Democratic opposition, with a Senate alignment expected. The plan covers health, education, social security, and a potential new department of welfare, aiming to end policy overlaps.
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Eisenhower
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Blaze on freighter groton trails as cotton cargo burns
A fire aboard the U S freighter Groton Trails caused a blaze in the No 1 hold with water flooding two other holds to control the flames. Firemen expect the fire to burn for two more days. About a thousand bales of cotton were totaled as a loss after the blaze started Monday night, likely from a broken light bulb.
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Groton
Four Thousand Troops Move Against Huk High Command
Four thousand battalion troops launched an early drive against the Communist Huk high command in central Luzon. Maj. Gen. Calixto Duque reported to President Elpidio Quirino that fighting was ongoing. A temporary ceasefire near Mt. Arayat north of Manila failed to produce results.
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Mt. Arayat
Manila
Fog delays stretch across state causing wrecks and closures
Fog snarled traffic across Long Beach and beyond, delaying ships and forcing a eight hour closure of Municipal Airport. The freighter Greece Victory struck the breakwater near the San Pedro gate at 1 20 or 1 30 p m. crews reported flooded double bottom and loosened plates but no injuries. A 13 year old girl was hospitalized after being struck on Lakewood Boulevard near 23rd Street. Weather officials warned more fog could return later.
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San Pedro Gate
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Coast Guard
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23Rd St
Traffic snarls slow Long Beach as fog hits harbor area
Fogbound sections slowed inbound arteries to a crawl in North Long Beach causing heavy traffic and late arrivals for hundreds of harbor area workers. Police reported blocks of congestion extending behind the fog, with two patrol cars noted amid the scene.
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Harbor Area
Coast guard spots flare from missing British airliner
The US cutter Campbell reported a flare in the North Atlantic near Newfoundland while searching for a British airliner carrying 39, last seen 250 to 300 miles east of Argentina off Newfoundland. Oil slicks and dye markers were previously sighted as crews search in a blizzard with very poor visibility.
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England
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Argentina
Newfoundland
Fear of polio shown by iron lung victims
LA C says the fear of polio is hard to grasp without seeing a child in an iron lung. The piece notes the victim and family endure over years, and polio spares no one, rich or poor, often becoming a costly burden for families.
Hunt Death Kiss Wife in L A Area
Alameda County sheriff's deputies say a 22 year old German war bride Hildegaard Garni Pelton, ex-wife of slain ex Army Sgt William Thomas Pelton, bought a bus ticket to Los Angeles the night of his murder. Pelton was found shot in his convertible with lipstick smeared on his face. several suitcases were in the car, one containing the ex-wife's belongings.
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Los Angeles
Alameda County
William Thomas Pelton
Hildegaard Garni Pelton
San Jose
Pelton
Long Beach Ballots 60 Million Auditorium Expansion Planned
Long Beach faces a April 3 ballot on a $60.187 million package of public improvements adding a $2.75 million exhibition hall and arena to the Municipal Auditorium roster. The council, after reversals, approved submission of 15 measures including 13 improvements and two charter amendments. Fluoridation was rejected again, while officials debated terms and a water issue.
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Long Beach
Tideland Oil Fund
A. L. Parmley
Raymond C. Kealer
James R. Seaton
Clarence E. Wagner
Carl Fletcher
Burton W. Chace
Max Livoni
Lyman
B. Sutter
Bazil A. Carleson
Coy Sanders
Virgil Ridgeway
Sanders
Quake Shakes El Cajon for 145 Seconds
A sharp earthquake of about 45 seconds rocked El Cajon Valley near San Diego Tuesday night. Dwellers felt plaster loosen and houses shift while switches flooded with calls to police and sheriff offices. Seismologist Fred Robinson recorded a sharp jolt at 8 36 20 lasting about 45 seconds with intensity likely higher at El Cajon. The tremor was felt from El Cajon to La Jolla, a 30 mile span.
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la Jolla
Pacific Ocean
ILA Threatens Tieup of New York Harbor
The International Longshoremen's Association warned Tuesday night it would shut New York harbor this Thursday by backing a tugboat workers strike. The move aims to disrupt port operations and pressure negotiations with shippers and harbor officials.
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Armed female bandit robs small-store customer
A stocky young woman wearing a topcoat and peaked cap robbed a customer, demanding receipts and striking the victim with a gun as she fled, in a daytime street incident reported by Walter Patson to officers.
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Tremor Rattles Windows in India Reported
An earthquake strong enough to rattle windows hit the area on Tuesday night in India. Police said a jolt was reported but there were no calls reporting damage and no serious injuries or destruction observed.
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Indio
Dog Barking Leads To Man's Body in Well
A reported incident states a man was found dead at the bottom of a 30 foot well, triggered by a barking dog. John C. Michaels and friends attended the scene after the dog's alarm drew attention to the accident.
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John
Michaels
North Sea flood rescue mobilizes international aid
The North Sea disaster leaves about 100000 people in England and Holland homeless. Red Cross supplies over 250000 dollars, including beds and clothes, are being rushed by rail. A vast rescue network responds to Dutch pleas with American, German, British, and Canadian forces aiding. Premier Willem Drees told Parliament that 30000 victims remain.
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Holland
Red Cross
Willem Drees
Eisenhower Drives Economy Plan with Hiring Cuts
The Eisenhower administration unveiled strict new economy rules directing agencies to curb hiring, limit construction to essential projects, and minimize operating costs. Budget Director Joseph M Dodge urged agencies to submit proposed budget revisions by March as a spring plan replaces the Truman era framework. Senator Byrd praised the move as a strong start toward substantial federal savings.
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Eisenhower
Truman
State of the Union
Joseph M. Dodge
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White House
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Holland
Eng- Partment Oor
Belgium
England
Explosion on British carrier kills three sailors
VALLETTA Malta 12 Two sailors were killed outright and another swept into the sea by a gasoline explosion aboard the British carrier Indomitable. Forty others were hospitalized with burns and injuries. A man blown overboard was missing and presumed drowned. The 23,500 ton ship had arrived at Malta a week ago.
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Blood-Receipt Fraud Costs Hospital Ten Thousand Dollars
Jackson Mississippi report details a scheme where Helen Hood a 27 year old Columbia resident persuaded college students to cash fake blood donor certificates at Baptist Hospital. The scheme netted about 400 phantom pints and police expect losses to exceed $10 000 with Hood released on bond.
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Helen Hood
Columbia
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