Air Force Shortens Basic Training for Tech Trainees
The Air Force announced a January start to a policy cutting basic training to six weeks for men selected for technical schools, splitting Phase 1 at basic centers and Phase 2 at tech schools. The change aims to shift recruits directly to training, trim boot camp time, and push for higher quality enlistments while refining overall training paths.
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Deaths of 3 St. Louisans Raise Mystery
Police found three elderly Hoening brothers in a locked south St. Louis home. Charles 62, George 69, and Henry 67 lay in bed, one deaf, one blind, all clothed. No notes or poison evidence, coal stove heating cited. autopsies pending.
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Most Republicans Believe Ike Will Run Again
A 334 member GOP poll shows a large majority expect President Eisenhower to run again. Respondents name Nixon, Knowland, Warren, Humphrey, and others as potential nominees if he does not. Some doubt or refuse comment, while some feel the president’s health makes a comeback likely.
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Palooka Creator Found Dead in New York Studio
Ham Fisher, creator of the Joe Palooka strip, was found dead in his New York studio. Police say death likely self-inflicted. stockholder reports note outstanding shares and a planned sale of the Sheraton Hotel stake. Fisher’s death ends a career tied to a major syndicate and a public fight against bigotry.
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Lutkewille Resigns Plumbing Position
Lawrence Lutkewille, longtime executive secretary of the Missouri Master-Plumbers Association, announced his resignation effective January 1 or when a successor is chosen. He resigns on medical advice after recent surgery. He is a former Jefferson City owner and a longtime newspaper figure in the area, with nine years at the association.
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Wabash Railroad promotes St. Louisan to freight traffic manager
St Louis native George F. Hare rikan, a Wabash Railroad employee, has been promoted to freight traffic manager. The move fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Paul A Spiegelberg, announced yesterday.
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Soviet Defense Cuts Spark Skepticism in U S Leaders
UW Senator Mansfield warns against trusting Soviet plans to cut military spending by 10 percent next year. He suggests a shift to heavier atomic capacity. Hollywood figures echo skepticism as Soviet Parliament seeks approval of a 1956 defense budget totaling rubles 2.42 trillion, a near ten percent cut from 1935 estimates.
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Suburban St Louis Telephones Increase in New Directory
Southwest Bell reports 35 577 more suburban telephone listings in the new directory, distributed yesterday. The suburban area shows 134 024 phones, up from 118 447 last year, a 13 percent rise. The belt spans 43 zones west of the urban center and excludes larger suburbs like Clayton University Heights Richmond Heights and parts of Maplewood.
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Ely Culbertson Dies Bridge Expert and Peace Advocate
Ely Culbertson, renowned bridge authority, died during a before dinner nap from heart failure caused by insufficient oxygen. He had endured months of shortness of breath while pursuing a World federation peace plan and promoting bridge to a global audience.
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Probe Nickel Plant Expansion Plans Probe details in Cuba
A congressional committee said it intends to explore next month the large government nickel plant expansion in Cuba. The 10 million dollar project, built by the wartime regime, was reactivated in 1947 and now costs about 43 million dollars. The expansion is managed by a National Lead Co subsidiary, Nickel Processing Co, with ties alleged to financier Louis Wolfson and politician William Balmer.
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Navy secretary visits Formosa and observes Marine drill
Secretary Charles S. Thomas visited southern Formosa today then returned to Taipei to brief President Chiang Kai-shek. He watched an amphibious exercise by American trained Nationalist Marines at the naval base near Sayingfd, amid talks on U.S. assistance.
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Youthful revolutionary celebrated for reforms in Culbertson
A report credits a young reformer with mental health awareness in Culbertson and cites efforts by statisticians on a life insurance based contract system. Exhibitions, contests, and lectures were part of his push to promote reforms before his early death.
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