Admiral Speaks on Red Threat at Armed Forces Week Luncheon
Vice Admiral Alfred M. Pride, commander of Naval Air Force, Pacific, warned that the U S must win every limited war or face defeat like a single great battle. He spoke at a Long Beach Armed Forces Week luncheon in the Lafayette Hotel, urging continued U S readiness and backing for forces in Korea and elsewhere to deter communism. The event drew top officers, Mayor Keeler, city officials, and members of Navy League, Armed Services Committee, and Optimist Club.
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Mediterranean
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Raymond C. Kealer
Carnations for Comrade Unknown Soldier Choice in Honolulu
American Army sergeant Lt. Gen. Cannon presented 1200 mourners in a grass bowl ceremony in Honolulu as Sgt Lyle of Erwin Tennessee selected one fallen Korean War comrade as the Unknown Soldier. The wreath of white carnations rested on a casket at Arlington, the flag at half staff, and Chaplain's benediction followed. Lyle, a Distinguished Service Cross recipient for actions in the Kuniwha Valley, also served in World War I and was a German prisoner.
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Thousands Hail Nixon in Capital
Nixon toured Washington after a 15 day trip with Roy B. Rubottom, as supporters cheered from the streets and officials hailed his visit. He warned against overreacting to Latin American incidents and said he plans a blunt report to President Eisenhower on American prestige.
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Sputnik rocket could span oceans study says
Washington reports US expert Dr. William H. Pickering of Caltech says the Sputnik IM satellite weighs 2900 pounds and could carry substantial nuclear warheads across oceans. Lyndon B. Johnson calls the satellite’s impact a new urgency for the Senate Space Committee as Porter notes US aims to match Soviet progress by year end.
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Watchers Scan Skies for Sputnik as Signal Falters
Cambridge authorities and Moonwatch teams monitor Sputnik I as it orbits Earth with radio Morse L signal. Reports of sighting come from Climax Colorado and high altitude observatory personnel while listeners in England and Rhode Island confirm the weak and variable transmission.
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Colo
Colorado University
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Milton
Old Volcano Flares in Azores Horta Caldera Eruption
A long dormant Cal deira volcano in Faial Island Faial Faial Island roared to erupt Wednesday night sending ash and steam above the central crater. Geologists monitor seismic activity and warn of possible further emissions as residents and visitors observe from coastal areas.
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