U S Has Led In Hydrogen Bomb Power All Along
Washington reports that the United States holds a three to four year lead in strategic strength over the Soviet Union. Experts warn Moscow may catch up in delivery capability, while Britain and Washington seek disarmament plans and stronger alliances. The discussion cites Churchill and Molotov as framing the shift in power and the risk of ultimatums. The focus remains on stabilizing world relations through policy revision and disarmament efforts.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Churchill
Soviet Union
First AF Wing To Receive B52 Atomic Bombers
An Air Force announcement states the 9th Bomb Wing at Castle AFB California will be first to field jet powered B52 Stratofortress bombers late this spring. The wing will train as a Heavy unit replacing the B36s in 11 wings. B52s offer 600 plus mph speed range over 6000 miles and a six man crew.
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Washington
Air Force
Castle Air Force Base
Calif
Strategic Air Command
Harold Bk. Talbott
Capitol Hi
9Rd
95Rd
Nugent Testifies He Was Ordered to Thank Captors
Maj. Am brose H. Nugent testified at a long general court martial that he spoke a praise speech to North Korean captors under orders from Lt. Col. Paul V. Liles to aid a visiting Korean general and promote peace when repatriated after three years as a POW. He described beatings and a fingernail extraction by North Koreans and denied aiding escapes.
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FT. Sill
Okla
Ambrose H. Nugent
Nugent
Paul V. Liles
Birmingham
Ala
Liles
United States
Freedom Village
South Korea
Maj
Robert E. Hough
Merrill
Wis
Inquest Finds No Blame in Deaths of Two Men
A Vernon County inquest closed with a coroner's jury ruling the deaths of Martin Hendrickson and Melvin Hanson accidental and absolving Traffic Officer ONeill Alton of blame. Testimony covered radar traffic stop, vehicle impacts, and blood samples. results not released to the public.
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Vnroqua
Wis
Martin Hendrickson
Melvin Hanson
O'Neill Alton
Hanson
Viroqua
Hendrickson
State Laboratory
Madison
Arch Me. Swain
Viroqua Hospital
Torsten Hendrickson
Martin
Alta Hoskins
Readstown
Larry Heal
Arlie Peterson
Jon U.S
Alton
Denver Heat
Arnold Bolstad
Bolstad
Pope Pius XII Celebrates Double Anniversary Blesses Crowd
In Vatican City the Pope marks birth anniversary and election milestone. Thousands gather in St. Peter's Square as Pope Pius XII appears at his window to bless the crowd, amid cheers of Viva il Papa and renewed prayers. The Pontiff speaks in Latin and blesses all below.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
St. Peter's Square
Weather Forecast for La Crosse Area
Partly cloudy tonight with colder temperatures. Thursday mostly cloudy and continued cold. Lows around 10 degrees. Highs near 34 degrees.
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la Crosse
George Sees Danger In Inability Of Russian Leaders To Restrain Red China
Senator George of Georgia warned that war risk in the Far East hinges on Moscow's ability to veto aggressive moves by the Chinese Communists. He noted Red China may press Formosa while Moscow appears reluctant to back any major action.
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Red
China
Washington
Sen
D-Ga
Far East
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Formosa
Red China
State Department
Tee
Pacific
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
United States
Awe Fear Experienced On Flight Through Atom Cloud
Five Newsmen ride an Air Force flight through an atomic cloud near Nevada. They describe awe at the towering brown red dust cloud and the danger of radioactivity while noting low in flight exposure figures and the skill of the crew collecting data on cloud structure and radioactivity.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Air Force
Nevada
Pacific
Missing Plane Found in Illinois After Four Die
Four Chanute Field Air Force students and a fourth occupant were aboard a Piper Tri Tracer missing since Saturday. The plane was found near Yorkville Illinois with identification confirmed. La Crosse CAP led the search from Nelson to Trempealeau and Camp McCoy with Truax Field coordinating efforts.
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Ill
Joliette
Chanute Field Air Force
H. R. Smith
la Crosse
Nelson
Hixton
Trempealeau
Camp McCoy
la ‘Crosse
Widmer Johnson
Joliet
St. Cloud
Truax Field
Madison
Air Force
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Caledonia
Muscoda
Wis
Wayne Studer
Bernard Vandre
Cyrus Manfull
Cacoma
Calif
Eisenhower Says Lead In H Bombs May Not Last
President Eisenhower said the Western world has enjoyed a great lead in hydrogen bombs and atomic weapons but cautioned it may not last. He refused to speculate on how long the advantage will persist and noted uncertainty about Russia’s future capabilities. The remarks followed Churchill’s claim of U S strength and potential Soviet parity in a few years.
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U.S
Matsus
China
Britain
Churchill
Eisenhower
Russia
Sen. Goldwater
R-Ariz
San Francisco
Eijsenhower
Zhukov
Marshall Georg Zhukov
United States
Senate rejects 20 dollar tax cut plan in Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee defeats the 20 per person income tax cut bill and extends corporate and excise taxes for a year. Byrd of Virginia leads opposition while Millikin of Colorado echoes stance. House plans a conference fight as deadlines press recovery of a budget gap.
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Senate
Finance Committee
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
House
Millikin
R-Cole
Eisenhower
Congress
Treasury
George
Georgia
Tokyo Sees Minor Quake with No Damage Reported
A slight earthquake shook Tokyo today with no injuries or damage. Authorities reported minimal impact as residents felt a light tremor across several wards.
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Tokyo
Metcalfe Poem Writer Delights Daily Readers
Ex G Man reporter James J Metcalfe emerges as a Supreme Court lawyer and poet whose warm verses bring daily comfort. He says his greatest joy is knowing his little poems help someone smile and feel happiness. Watch for his next features of love work and family themes.
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Supreme Court
James J. Metcalfe
Portraits Starting Thursday on La Crosse Editorial Page
The La Crosse Tribune announces a new series Portraits to run on the Editorial Page beginning Thursday. Readers will be treated to profiles of notable local figures and their impact on the community.
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la Crosse Tribune
Big Shot Atomic Test Delayed Again
LAS VEGAS November reports that the Atomic Energy Commission postponed the big shot planned for dawn due to unacceptable weather. A weather evaluation session will decide if the detonation moves to Friday morning. The test, designed at Livermore with several kilotons yield, faced cross winds and fallout concerns northeast of Las Vegas.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Jott
AEC
Lincoln Mines
Hiko-Alamo
Yucca Flat
Livermore, Walls, Laboratory
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