U S Air Force Planes Ferrying French Paratroops to Indochina
The United States helps the French in Indochina by supplying aircraft and ground crews. About 200 American Air Force personnel are in Indochina to assist transport and support. In Dien Bien Phu, Brig Gen Christian de Castries appeals for milk and fruit juices to aid wounded inside the besieged fortress as Vietminh forces continue bombardment. Ambulances and supplies are still being air dropped to sustain French Union troops.
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Chennault
Air Force
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Supfort
United States
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Chevigne
France
Zenes
Frenchl
Peiping Badio
Tokyo
Red China
Christian de Castries
Hanoi
Vietminh
de Castries
James Ward Los Angeles Editor Dies at 69
James Wilbur Ward, longtime Los Angeles Examiner financial editor since 1946 and veteran newspaperman, died after several weeks illness at age 69. He earlier led Alaska papers from 1905 to 1922 and served as financial and managing editor of the Los Angeles Daily News from 1929 to 1939.
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LOS Angeles
James Wilbur Ward
Los Angeles Examiner
Ward
Fairbanks Times
Fairbanks News Miner
Cordova
Anchorage ‘Times
Alaska
Los Angeles Daily News
Vietminh tighten siege around Hanoi fortress
Vietminh artillery and mortar fire continue from jungle hills around the French Union fortress in Hanoi. The French command reports another quiet night as the attackers inch forward, tightening control and forcing defenders into fortified, tangled positions.
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Hanoi
Senators Eye Asia Pact If Geneva Fails
Senators discussed a possible Asia pact if Geneva talks fail. Nixon said no US fighting in Indochina, while keeping options open. Bridges Ferguson and Fulbright deemed the meeting constructive, signaling broader Democratic foreign policy support.
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Geneva
Nixon
Chicago
Indochina
Des Moines
Cincinnati
United States
Sens. Bridges
R.N. H
Sand Ferguson
Dulles
Sen
Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Solon Rips Builders Stand on FHA Probe
The Senate Banking Committee hearing on FHA housing scandals heated as Senator Capehart challenged builders and asked why big insured loans appeared to exceed actual project costs. Three FHA officials resigned amid the probe, with Hughes urging no whitewash and noting some reforms to curb profiteering and excessive rents.
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Solon Rips
FHA
Senate House
Uch
United States
Thelhairman
Sen
Byrd
D.-Va
Capehart
Hughes
Onenttin
Ted
Internal Revenue
T. Coleman Andrews
Rodney M. Lockwood
Canehart
Guy T. O. Hollyday
Walter Greene
Clyde L. Powell
Banking Committee
Capchart
Tornado Alert Issued For Eastern Oklahoma Regions
The Weather Bureau warned of scattered tornado threats this afternoon across eastern Oklahoma and nearby areas. Additional advisories may follow and forecasts will be issued if the situation warrants.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Jefer
Soviet Union Joins U N Educational Body In The Hague
The Soviet Union joined UNESCO today at The Hague and sent a delegation to open talks on protecting cultural treasures during wartime at the opening session.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
Soviet Union
U.N
Ex-Teacher Loses First Court Round in Laguna Beach Case
Ex teacher Matilda R. Lewis, dismissed for unprofessional conduct over distributing a Communist front pamphlet, lost her initial court bid to regain her job. Superior Judge Raymond H. Thompson set a 10 day window to file a formal answer before a hearing, with proceedings tied to her prior HUAC questions and past demotion.
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Santa Ana
Matilda R. Lewis
Laguna Beach
Raymond H. ‘Thompson
Neti
Thompson
Lewis
North
Bares
U. S
Koreas
House Un-American Activities Committee
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Phate
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Atlantic Ave
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Artesia
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Compton Hardware CO
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Commonwealth Ave
Garden Grove
Hasty's Sales & Service
Hollydalia, B.C. Hardware CO
S. Garfield Ave
Inglewoop
Manchester
Norwalk
Norwalk Hardware CO
S. Antonio Dr
Pomona
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Clark Dye Hardware
S. Main St
U. N. Education’ Unit
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Reo Rina Cea
Heo Detari
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