British Oil Negotiators To Quit Iran
The British delegation plans to return to London by air after Mossadegh won a 91 to 0 vote of confidence. Iran’s Senate backed Mossadegh 41 to 0 with three abstentions as Naftishah fields and Kermanshah refinery reportedly assume control. British workers’ families were ordered to concentrate in Abadan, with evacuation feared as the situation grows untenable.
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Quake Felt At Fullerton Shakes Orange County City
A brief earthquake rattled Fullerton California last night, felt also in nearby Brea where a patch of plaster fell at the fire department office. No injuries or major damage reported as police received about 15 calls from residents who thought it was an explosion. The first shock occurred at 9:29 p.m.
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Girl’s Honor Plea Hit in San Bernardino
July coverage details a murder case where Rose Marie Birdsall is accused of killing Warren L. Eddenfield near Camp Baldy after allegedly touring Long Beach night clubs with Marvin Milkes. Prosecutor Robert Simpson questions her motive, hoping to show a sinister intent beyond honor.
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1 500 000 Government Workers Strike in Italy
In Rome on June 22, about 1.5 million government workers began a 24 hour strike at midnight. The walkout followed a rejected offer of 3 percent pay rise, with unions demanding a 32 percent increase. The action includes both Communist and non Communist unions.
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Tax Hike Hits All
Congress appears set to approve a 121 percent income tax rise to take effect in October or later. The plan, touted as easier on the common taxpayer, would hit small earners hardest, even more than a prior 3 percent bracket-wide increase. Continued on Page 36.
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End of West Coast Ship Strike Brings Wage Talks
San Francisco June 21 The six day West Coast maritime strike ended after six hours of talks led by CIO American Radio Alan and shipowners. Union leader Omar Hoskins said the agreement includes wage increases and better working conditions with full terms not yet released.
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Douglas Pay Offer Rejected by UAW Local 148
Members of UAW Local 148 at the Douglas Aircraft Co plant voted unanimously to reject the company's 10 percent wage increase. The union will issue a notice to open negotiations before July 22, seeking retroactive pay totaling about 1.5 million dollars for about 1,500 workers.
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Douglas Aircraft Co
First Night Jet To Aid Defense
At Hamilton Air Force Base California on June 21 the Air Force introduced the all weather night flying F-89 jet. Four Northrop Scorpion aircraft were assigned to the 78th Fighter Interceptor Wing. The F-89 carries six 20 millimeter cannons and is designed to detect and shoot down enemy planes in stormy weather. It cruises near 600 mph and pilots are supported by a radar operator.
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U S Planes Score Fifth Air Force Losses in Korea
American planes shot down two Russian built MIG 15 jets and damaged three others in air battles over northwestern Korea today. The action occurred as U S forces pressed air superiority over the region in ongoing combat operations.
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Hurley says FDR realized flaws at Yalta during war
Hurley, former ambassador to China and Roosevelt envoy, told the MacArthur committee that Roosevelt recognized provisions of the Yalta pact caused fear and that he died while Hurley was en route to Moscow to press revisions. He claimed State Department rivals undermined his China mission and that his secret reports reached Communists.
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