Jakarta Victory Claimed in Sumatra Oil Battle
Jakarta government announced the capture of the Pak anbaru oil center held by Sumatran rebels after a predawn landing by parachute troops and air support. Heavy fighting continued as the government pressed toward Padang while U.S. interests and employees in the area were reported safe.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Pakanbaru
Padang
Pakaribaru
Sumatra
Caltex Ol Co
Information Ministry
AVAL
Dumai
U.S
Howard J. Jones
Pakanbaru Area
Pearea
Caltex
Rumbai
Pakanberu
TV Award Leaders Selected
List of nominees across categories including best actress and supporting roles. Notables mentioned include Julie Andrews, Peter Ustinov, Ed Wynn, Paul Ford, Vivian Vance, Gracie Allen, Lucille Ball, and coverage awards for major news events from CBS, ABC, and NBC.
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Rooney
Peter ‘Ustinov
David Wayne
Ed Wynn
Julie Andrews
Polly Bergen
Steve Allen
Jack Benny
Sid Cesar
Percy Como
Jack Paar
Gracie Allen
Lucille Ball
Dody Goorman
Dinah Shore
iLoretta Young
John Daly
Douglas Edwards
Chett Huntley
David Brinkley
Edward BR. Murrow
Eric Sevarcid
CBS
Rikers Island
World War I Vets Pension Plan Urged
Congressman Roosevelt introduced in Congress a bill to grant World War I veterans a monthly pension of 100 dollars. The proposal aims to provide financial support to aging veterans as they face retirement. The measure seeks to establish a new federal pension program funded by the government.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
D-Calif
Castle Bombers Not Carry Nuclear Bombs Explains No Radiation Danger
Castle Air Force Base officials assured Californians there is no danger of nuclear warheads accidentally falling from B52 bombers. An unarmed nuclear device was involved in a scare near Merced with a small TNT trigger, and the Air Force urged the public to return fragments found around the crater while noting no radiation danger. Captain Robert Stephenson stated Castle’s training mission does not involve carrying nuclear weapons unless necessary.
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David McLeod
Strategic Air Command
Florence
Air Force
38Th
Air Division
Hunter Afb
Ste
Merced Upi
Castle Air Force Base
Walter
Bill) Gregg
Ishly
Price War Triggers 2-Cent Gasoline Increase Expected
Long Beach Los Angeles area stations plan about a two cent per gallon rise within a month after a recent price war. Independent refiners say measures are needed to stabilize the retail petroleum sector and help small businesses survive.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
George T. Goggin
Assa
Assoria
Red China Price Ads Cause Gas War Fears
The piece notes price displays at major stations showing regular gas around 25.9 to 26.8 cents and ethyl at 30.9 to 32.1 cents per gallon. It mentions North Korea and Peiping broadcasts and discusses writers seeking injunctions to curb price wars and prevent financial distress from departing heroes in novels and plays.
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China
North Korea
Peiping
Ethyl
Goggin
Mishap Could Trigger Nuclear War Fears In U S S R
London radio reports warn that a Greek language broadcast discussing a U S atom bomb accident could prompt American officials to order a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union. The commentator cites potential destruction and mass casualties as a chilling outcome.
McElroy Says Mishap Proves A Bomb Safety
Defense Secretary McElroy stated that the accidental dropping of an unarmed nuclear bomb near Florence South Carolina proved such incidents would not trigger an atomic explosion While expressing deep regret over six injuries including four children he said an investigation is underway and a top level Air Force group will examine broader implications and potential repetitions Congressional members from South Carolina urged a formal inquiry into hazards of aircraft carrying atomic missiles and bombs.
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Washington
Defense
Neil HB. McElroy
Florence
S. C
South Carolina
McElroy
Air Force
Congress
Hughes Co to Hire 3500 Scientists and Technicians
Hughes Aircraft plans 3500 new hires this year at Culver City and International Airport facilities. Lawrence Hyland says most recruiting will occur in Southern California for airborne electronic systems. The effort adds engineers, physicists, and computer specialists to support expanding commercial electronics and military contract work.
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Hughes Aircraft Co
International
Culver City
Lawrence A. Hyland
Hughes l
Fim
California
International Airport
Atom
Howard Hughes
Southland
Arizona
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London
Moscow
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Soviet Union
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Walter Grege
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