Chiangs Navy Shells Mainland Near Matsu Islands
Nationalist warships shelled the Chinese mainland near the Matsu Islands, firing over 100 shells at Huangchi Peninsula and docks while claiming all targets were hit and fires started. Subsequent attacks on Communist craft were reported, fueling U S tensions amid ongoing talks with Red China.
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Talks Open on Saar Pact Between Germany and France
West German Chancellor Adenauer and French Foreign Minister Pinay opened talks in Bonn to hammer out details of the Saar agreement. The accord ties the Saar to Western cooperation while awaiting a final peace treaty, with continued economic ties to France and a staged rearmament. Demonstrations were curtailed as police reinforced Bonn to secure the talks.
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State Supreme Court ruling sparks DA meeting in SF
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown calls a special meeting of district attorneys in San Francisco to discuss Wednesday's State Supreme Court decision declaring wire tapping evidence illegal.
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Edmund G. Brown
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Russia Frees Austria to Buy Rescue Aircraft
The Soviet High Commission announced it will not oppose Austria purchasing five helicopters and five light planes for mountain rescue. This is the fourth Soviet concession in two days, as troops remove signs of occupation and Austria moves toward independence. The Allied Council also approved Austrian rights to operate these aircraft and to permit French and German ships on the Danube, while visa-free travel for certain nationals was recognized.
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Bride's Past Ends Liquor Store License in Kansas
A Wichita man who ran a retail liquor store for years was forced out of business after recently marrying a woman convicted of a drunk driving charge 13 years ago. Charles Pratt, Kansas liquor control director, said a spouse's ineligibility makes the other ineligible to hold or renew a license, so the license was revoked.
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Four Wounded in L N Railroad Yard Shooting Near Covington
A gun battle between Louisville and Nashville Railroad workers and pickets at the Decoursey yards near Covington Kentucky wounded four men as negotiators met in Washington. The incident came as CIO Communications Workers of America strike actions against Southern Bell continued into the 47th day with cables cut in Panama City and Kentucky towns isolated. Police reported a bystander shot in the back and three pistol cases found in the truck.
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Richard Courtney
Roger Martin
Archie Webster
Courtney
Martin
Stanley Overby
Washington
Girl narrowly escapes as home-made bomb explodes in Venice yard
In Venice a black powder bomb exploded in Fred Perenti's backyard injuring no one but nearly killing 15-year-old Diane Perenti who fled inside after hearing commotion. Police seek motive and note a similar unreported incident nearby weeks earlier.
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Fred Perenti
Diane
Perenti
Luce rejects vice presidency, says happy in current post
Rome LV, Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce dismissed New York speculation about her seeking the vice presidency. She told reporters she is perfectly happy as ambassador to France and proud to serve where she is, noting both roles are well filled.
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Clare Boothe Luce
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New York Journal-American
Luce
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Hold Over Jurors Legislation Falls in Senate
In Sacramento the Senate defeated a bill to allow county grand juries to include three hold over members from a prior jury. Senator A F Eirhart urged the measure to provide experienced jurors, but it failed with 18 votes short of the 21 required. Senator Earl D Des ymond argued the move would create professional jurors who could continue investigations regardless of warrant.
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Senate
A. F. Eirhart
Pismo Beach
Earl D. Desymond
San Diego Liquor Bribery Trial Reaches Final Arguments
Final arguments begin in the liquor license bribery case of Frank Bom pensiero, San Diego tavern owner. The state rests after months of appeals delays. defense rests without calling the defendant. Prosecutors claim a conspiracy to sell licenses for as much as possible, while defense moves for acquittal and record stripping.
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Strick
John A. Hewicker
Barton C. Sheela Jr
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Sheela
Will machines take your job and automation wonders
A promotional note for May Reader's Digest argues automation will create more jobs and improve conditions. It touts the magazine’s 42 condensed articles from reading magazines and current books, highlighting how machines perform intricate tasks without guidance and promise lasting interest.
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