Reds Clamp Economic Blockade on W Berlin
East German taxes raise truck levies for Berlin to West Germany, sparking lines and claims of an economic blockade. US officials say allies won’t be blackmailed. West Berlin subsidies offset some impact as talks continue on interzonal trade and traffic.
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Flight Mark to New York Now Official
The National Aeronautics Association recognized the Los Angeles to New York speed record set by a Republic Thunderstreak on March 9. Lt. Col. Robert F. R. Scott piloted from Los Angeles to Floyd Bennett Field in 3 hours 46 minutes 33 seconds, with official start to finish at 3 hours 44 minutes 55 seconds, averaging 652 mph over 2464 miles. The mark surpassed the prior 596 mph record by Col Willard W. Millikan Jr. The record was briefly broken twice on March 9, first by Capt. Charles T. Hudson at Alexandria AFB in 3 hours 48 minutes 10 seconds.
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Five Hurt When Soledad Canyon Plant Explodes
Firemen were denied entry to a Soledad Canyon plant of U S Flare Corp after an explosion sent five workers to Newhall Community Hospital for shock burns and cuts. The Army Industrial Security Office reported a small sheet metal incendiary products building destroyed. damage estimated at 4000 dollars.
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Oscar Film Producer Divorced in Hollywood Settlement
Actress Lynne Baggett, 31, wins 85 000 in divorce from Oscar winner Sam Spiegel, producer of On the Waterfront. About 360 000 paid from Spiegel profits. Attorney Samuel Barchas advanced 25 000 in court. Baggett says Spiegel deserted her for Africa and ordered her from his London apartment. She previously served 50 days for a hit and run conviction.
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State Senate Urges U S to Pay Property Tax
In Sacramento the Senate adopted a resolution by Senator Edwin J. Regan requesting the federal government to reimburse cities and counties for tax exempt federal land holdings. The body also moved to delay two years the statewide equalization of property tax assessments set to begin in July, with Senator Ben Hulse calling for more information before the program takes effect.
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Social Work Parley Backs Child Centers
Fresno conference of the California Conference of Social Work endorses extended services for the state's child care centers and opposes the June closure. The group also votes against any cuts to crippled children's services appropriations.
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California Conference of Social Work
Chiang Cuts Sentence of Yank Dope Runner
Chiang Kai Shek commuted the two year portion of a six year term for Ward K Nash olds of Altamont who was convicted in 1953 of trafficking in narcotics. Nasholds, once a popular figure, had petitioned for leniency claiming he flew supplies to China in WWII via the Burma road. He was linked to a ring smuggling heroin from Hong Kong into Formosa.
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Franco Honors Farley in Spain Civil War Anniversary
General Franco awarded James A. Farley the Order of Elizabeth the Catholic in Madrid. The decoration to the U S Democratic party leader and former postmaster general marked the 16th anniversary of Franco’s civil war victory.
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Drive-In Trouble Brings Woman Back To Police
Mrs Hazel Cumberland called police late Thursday for marital trouble then returned to the station when her car crashed into the police building and halted on the steps. Officers said she claimed her husband trailed her and she lost control while seeking help. She was treated at a receiving hospital for facial injuries.
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