Press Cars Checked Ike Goes Seventy mph
GETTYSBURG Pa A county police intercept President Eisenhower speeding motorcade on Maryland Friday forcing three press cars to slow to 55 mph while four White House cars continued at 70 mph en route from Washington to Gettysburg farm. An officer cited the president is bigger than the law, and no tickets were issued.
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Assembly Votes 65 Mile Limit
The California Assembly approved a bill to set the statewide speed limit at 65 mph by a vote of 118 to pass it to the Senate. Earlier, an amendment by Assemblyman Bruce F. Allen sought to allow radar enforcement by the Highway Patrol but was defeated.
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Mystery Malady Plagues Milwaukee Family Across Decade
For eight years a mysterious illness struck a Milwaukee family killing four members and leaving doctors puzzled. Most victims died suddenly with apparent heart failure notes and few autopsies were performed. The latest death involved 16 year old Margaret Nose Molitor collapsing at a church during a requiem mass. The family asks for answers as more relatives had died in earlier years and autopsy was refused this time.
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Tribute to California Agriculture Budget Shows $11 Million Spent
LA California looks at state support for district and county agricultural fairs totaling over 11 million dollars annually. The funds come from the state's share of pari mutuel money, not the general fund, and the public largely approves. Continued on Page A-4.
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Chile Declares Military Control After Disorder In Valparaiso
Chilean Interior Minister Benjamin Videla said Valparaiso Province was placed under military control following disturbances described as Communist-inspired. About 30 people were reported injured as authorities moved to restore order in the region amid unrest in the capital and surrounding areas.
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Air Force Reluctant Ford Refund Case Highlights $5 Million Question
A GAO official told lawmakers that Ford Motor Co sought a $5 million refund after a contract with Boeing for B47 wings grew to $9.8 million above initial profit. Ford offered the refund, but Air Force preferred not to take refunds, citing contractor fee concerns. House subcommittee fearing more similar cases.
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Union Suspends Beck for Defying Senators
A union suspended Beck after he defied senators. The incident occurred during a tense political climate at Long Beach State College where students and faculty debated union leadership and campus governance.
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Officer in Pill Case Bails Out
A 2-year-old Long Beach officer, Curtis L. Mick, confessed to burglarizing doctors offices to obtain tranquilizers because he was emotionally upset. He was freed on a $1500 bond and will appear in Superior Court Department C next Thursday. He was off duty at the time and dismissed from the force amid ongoing drug theft investigations.
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New Trial Ordered for L B Murderers
John H. Davis and Billy G. Morse, sentenced to death for the Dec 23 1953 Feaster liquor store killing at 5440 Long Beach Blvd, were granted a new trial by the State Supreme Court. The court reversed the death convictions and the denial of a new trial, citing attorney misconduct during Davis’s defense and lack of witnesses.
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Teamsters Called Up by Meany faces internal probe
Washington AP reports AFL CIO Council suspends Beck from vice presidency and Executive Council amid corruption probe in Teamsters, Beck invoking the fifth amendment in Senate hearings. Meany orders May 20 hearing on charges linking Beck to Union disrepute while Beck plans Teamsters board meeting and challenges outcome.
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Explosion Kills Two on Bomber Test Flight Near Skiatook
A giant eight five two jet Stratofortress exploded in midair during a test flight near Skiatook Oklahoma. Two crew members were killed and two injured. four aboard were nonmilitary Boeing Wichita personnel. The wreckage spread over a wide area and the plane missed town by about half a mile. Pilot Rose B. Patrick of Wichita and navigator John W. McCort of Mulvane were killed. Surviving crew included Earl Reed of Wichita and C E Cravens, both hospitalized.
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Defense cuts active duty reserve period for Army units
The Defense Department reduced the active period for Army reservists, altering deployment timelines and readiness expectations. Officials say the change will streamline training cycles and improve mobilization efficiency across reserve units nationwide.
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President Cuts FHA Down Payment for Home Buyers
President Eisenhower reduced the minimum down payment on FHA insured homes from seven to five percent for lower and middle income buyers. Veterans face a reduction from 27 to 25 percent, with further proposal to set 2 percent on the first 9,000 and 10 percent on value above that amount. The White House said the move could spur mortgage activity and help the housing industry as construction lags.
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