Defense bill aims to keep America ahead in missiles and air power
Senators Byrd and Symington urged a $31.852 billion defense bill to preserve long range strike ability and air superiority. The Senate approved the bill 64 36 and sent it back to the House where a revised version soon followed. The measure maintains Marine Corps strength, boosts air power, and advocates rapid aircraft production while trimming other services.
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Rockets From Plane Cause Heavy Damage At Base
At Lincoln, twelve practice rockets fired from a parked jet at Portland Air Force Base caused about two million dollars in damage. Two jets were destroyed by fire, two more damaged, and a transport aircraft hit. no injuries reported. One 34 foot missile cracked a rooftop house a mile away. An acting base commander said an authorized individual is being held for investigation.
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Denver Voters Choose Between Nicholson Keating In Runoff
About 90 000 Denver residents faced a runoff mayoral election between Republican State Sen. Will Nicholson and District Attorney Bert Keating to succeed Quigg Newton, who steps down to join the Ford Foundation. The race was billed nonpartisan though party figures publicly favored their candidates.
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Best Hope for Peace Outside U N Sparks Debate
Washington and San Francisco debate the United Nations role as the Big Four plan a Geneva meeting in July. The UN celebrates its tenth birthday amid Cold War tensions with major powers wary of relying solely on the world body for disarmament and peace.
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Inmate Harry Draper Pleads Guilty to Destruction and Arson
Harry Lee Draper pleaded guilty to property destruction and arson related to the September 22 riot. Circuit Court sentenced him to 215? years for setting fire to the yardmaster's office and 2½ years for breaking windows, with sentences to run concurrently. Draper transferred to Missouri State Penitentiary from Butler.
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Truman Library Receives $10000 Gift At Dinner
The Truman Library got a $10,000 boost from the CIO Communications Workers of America at a $15 plate dinner honoring the former president. About 1,410 CWA members attended as proceeds support the library, which Truman said will house papers of a president and belong to the U.S. government.
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Pope Pius XI Calls for Ban on Corrupt Films Worldwide
In a major address the Pope urged men of good will in the film industry to curb corrupt cinema. He spoke to readers of the industry in Vatican City, noting gathered pilgrims and creators from many countries during beatification ceremonies and a large audience at St. Peter's.
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Hitch Develops In Police Plans In St Louis County
A plan for the new St. Louis County Police Department to take over duties from the sheriff faces a delay after the election board refuses to move from its Grand Avenue offices. County supervisor Goman F. Matthews released a letter from the board, and legal action continues in the Missouri Supreme Court to determine the department’s validity. Sheriff Arthur Mosley says he will not transfer equipment until a ruling is issued.
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Damages Awarded In Oil Firms Antitrust Suit
A Seattle federal court awarded 9 former oil operator George F. Moore $240,009 against seven large oil companies. The jury found actual damages of $80,008 and treble damages totaling $275,000 under federal anti trust laws. Named defendants included Standard Oil of California, Tidewater Associated, Union, General Petroleum, Texaco and Shell. The companies contended there was no price fixing agreement.
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