Eisenhower Ends Federal Wage and Price Controls
President Eisenhower issued executive orders abolishing federal controls over wages and salaries and lifting price caps on thousands of items. The moves, effective immediately, aim to restore a free market and open the way for wage boosts and higher prices on items like gasoline cigarettes beer and bread within months. Authorities warned some inflation risk remains and renewal authority could be sought if needed.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Truman
White House
Congress
Svith
Pilot Parachutes Plane Explodes Near Fort Ord
Lt. J. Maxey of George Air Force Base parachuted to safety as his F-5L aircraft loaded with two bombs and six rockets crashed and exploded in a wooded area about 10 miles southeast of Monterey during a field exercise at Ft Ord. He was picked up by a rancher and treated for superficial injuries at the Naval Dispensary in Monterey.
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Monterey
Ore
J. ©. Maxey
George Air Force Base
Victorville
Ft. Ord
Maxey
Naval Dispensary
Action Against Oil Firm Considered for Public Nuisance
City prosecutor weighs filing a complaint charging maintenance of a public nuisance against Cockriel and Sperts Petroleum Co. over an abandoned oil well site at 3600 block of Ransom St. Parents fear a death trap akin to Kathy Fiscus case. Fire Prevention Bureau found temporary safety steps taken and awaits permanent measures on the chief executive's return Tuesday.
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Cockriel and Sperts Petroleum Co
Ransom St
Kathy Fiscus
San’ Marino
Fire Prevention Bureau
Armed Services Order Halts New Contracts in Budget Review
Washington AP reports orders to award no new construction contracts after today and to halt existing nonessential projects as Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson leads a broader review tied to the Bush era budget constraints. Secretaries must report on projects with less than one fifth completion by Feb 10 and on all money-marked efforts not yet contracted. A separate New York section notes a judge threatening a press blackout in a vice trial, prompting protests.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Charles E. Wilson
Secretary of Defense
Joseph Dodge
Trusman
Congress
Wilson
New BLS Cost Index Sparks Quick Debate
The Bureau of Labor Statistics introduces a new price index causing temporary confusion. Union and management experts can adjust for wage negotiations, but some use it to press for excess raises beyond living costs or current contracts, prompting the President to retain the old measure.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cabin Cruiser Blast In Newport Harbor
A cabin cruiser exploded and sank in Newport Harbor on Friday night. The vessel owner Paul Whittier of West Los Angeles escaped before flames engulfed the craft. Newport police reported no serious injuries.
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Newport Harbor
Newport Barton
Newport
Paul Whittier
West
Los Angeles
Whittier
Red Probe Set for House UN American Committee Action
Rep Donald L Jackson said the House Un American Activities Committee plans to reopen its investigation of Communism in the Los Angeles area on March 23. He spoke Friday, noting tentative scheduling by the committee.
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Washington
Donald L. Jackson
Calit
House- Un-American Activities Committee
Los*Angeles
Carpenter beaten after collision arrest follows traffic altercation
A 30 year old carpenter was arrested Friday for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon after a Saturday traffic altercation. John Avig, 5932 Gaviota Ave., reported Armstrong struck him with a club near Alamitos Ave following a bumper incident. Police traced Armstrong via license records.
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Carpenter
John
Avig
Gaviota Ave
Brchard Tilley
Ohio ‘Ave
Armstrong
Alamitos Ave
Harbor City Club Seizes Faulkner Properties in Signal Hill
The Harbor City Anchor Club reportedly took over Faulkner's Signal Hill holdings along the Miracle Mile valued around 500000 including the Kid's home with pool, a bowling alley, bar, cafe, theater, and other buildings. Tax lien of 262000 noted. club officials deny race-based ownership and say property might be leased or purchased.
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Tool
Kid Mexico
Faulkner
Signal Hill
Harbor City
Anchor Club
Signal Hin
Royce Bushong
Mexico
Atty. C. Ransom Samuelson
Los Angeles
Miracle Mile
Grange Ave
Robert
Bob) Lewis
Tony Doram
Baltimore
Can
David"Rodgers
Leo .Divine
Lawrence F. la Mar
Federal Internal Revenue Department
Cerritos Ave
Flag and Clock Stolen at University of the Sea
Frantic voices at Rainbow Pier recount a theft at the University by the Sea where a knave swiped the American flag and a large electric clock from the locker. Police urged witnesses to aid in investigation.
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Aneré
University By the Sea
Rainbow’ Pier
Knave
Widow Wins Round In Battle for Baby Adoption Case
Judge Paul Nourse refused to order the return of Patricia Heather McDonald to Holy Family Adoption Service of Los Angeles. He granted Mrs Edna James custody until her adoption petition is heard, citing the child’s welfare. The case pivots on a habeas corpus writ and confidentiality of adoption proceedings.
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Patrica
McDonald
Edna James
Lakewood
Paul Newrse
James
Paul Nourse
Holy Family Adoption Service of
Los Angeles
Patricia
Heather) McDonald
James Hore
Mrs. James
Heather
Western Pacific signs union shop pact with 16 unions
Western Pacific Railroad announced Friday the signing of union shop agreements with 16 AFL and independent unions representing 3800 nonoperating employees. The pact, effective March 1, requires all employees under the agreement to become union members by May 1. WP operates over 1200 miles of track in California Nevada and Utah.
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San. Francisco
Western Pacific Railroad
AFL
California
Nevada
Utah
Jet Pilots Killed in England Thunderjet Collision
Two U S jet pilots died when their F-84 Thunderjet collided in flight over Ramsgate England on the south coast. The crash stunned residents as authorities investigated the mid air disaster and identified the pilots.
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England
Ramsgate
U. S
Tornado Kills Three in Hammond La Area
A Friday tornado struck Hammond Louisiana about 40 miles north of New Orleans. Three women were killed and ten injured as property damage reached about one million dollars. Mayor James Stire estimated losses as winds tore buildings and trees and knocked out power lines. About 45 homes were destroyed or unroofed in the storm area.
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Hamimond
New Orleans
James Stire
California to Draft 4000 In April Amid Cold To Warm Shift
An April draft plan in California targets about 4000 draftees as the state’s quota mirrors the national level. In Fairbanks Alaska temperatures plunged to minus 35 rising to minus 52 later, while Long Beach saw highs of 87 degrees, marking a sharp contrast in weather and life as the draft includes 18-year-olds.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Sacramento
Long Beach
California
Chiang Kai-shek jet planes hinted by U S official
The article reports Adm. Radford and Sen. Smith indicating possible U S plans for a naval blockade of the Chinese mainland tied to Chiang Kai-shek raids. Olmsted hints jet planes may arrive for Nationalists, with 50 plus WWII veterans training in the U S for jet operations and debate in Congress about a broader Far Eastern policy and a formosa blockade.
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Arthur W. Radford
Congressional
Eisenhower
Congress
Radford
House Appropriations
Alexander Smith
John Foster Dulles
Senate
Europe
Red China
U. S
Freday
George I. Olmsted
Pentagon
Formosa
United States
Washington
Korea
John J. Sparkman
Ala
United Nations
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