Sodium vapor rocket to light sky this September
Washington reports the United States plans a sodium vapor rocket launch about 60 miles up over New Mexico to create a light as bright as a full moon at twilight. Prof Bates in London and Dr Newell confirm timing aims for September with data on the natural sodium layer and potential satellite research use.
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Ocean's High Knocks Heat From 90
Long Beach saw downtown temperatures around 70 degrees at noon as a Weather Bureau forecast called for a hot day. Highs near 90 were predicted with midafternoon readings near 81 to 85, while variable high clouds and fog were expected. A brisk west wind cleared smog in the LA basin though heavy smog was forecast in downtown LA and lower foothill districts. Thunderstorms and showers were possible in the mountains and interior valleys this afternoon and evening.
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Shipping Table and Classifieds Page References
Publishes a directory listing with page references for sections including Beach Combing Bridge Classified Comics Crossword Editorial Financial Obituaries Radio and TV Shipping Sports Theaters Tides Temperatures Vital Statistics Wilson Women Your World across pages B-1 to A-29.
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AIS
Wilson
Lawmeakers Adjourn as Congress Ends Seven Month Session
Congress adjourned its seven month session amid mutual good will with President Eisenhower praising the Democratic led body for foreign policy support and domestic wins. Major bills on housing polio vaccine local transit defense production loans and a money bill for Congress itself reached his desk on the final days. The House closed at 12 36 pm Tuesday and the Senate at 12 05 am today with many members already traveling home.
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HOUSE
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Red Carpet Rolled Out for Airmen
The 18th Air Force readies to welcome 11 American airmen held in Communist custody. Clark Field officials promise top medical care and a full physical exam upon arrival from Hong Kong after release from Canton.
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William L. Lee
Clack Field
Kong Kong
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Hong Kong
Canton
Long Beach
U.S. Air Force
Kai Tak
Philippines
Husband sets house ablaze in argument over wife
Police report Fred Rodgers, a railroad worker, enraged during a quarrel with his wife Darlene, set their five room home on fire Tuesday. The house was destroyed and Rodgers is in custody as authorities consider charges. Their three children were taken to a park by Darlene after packing a picnic lunch.
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Bulgaria admits fighters shot down Israeli airliner
Bulgaria acknowledged that two of its fighter planes fired on an Israeli airliner last Wednesday, killing all 58 aboard including 12 Americans. Sofia said it would punish those responsible and pay compensation to families, amid claims of numerous bullet holes and Israeli investigators’ findings.
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Fires Leave 9000 Viet Nam Refugees Homeless
The official news agency says fires set by unknown persons last weekend in Phnoe Ly village, 16 miles north of Saigon, made about 9,000 North Vietnamese refugees homeless in a camp housing 231,000 refugees. Continued on Page A-5.
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Remarried Wife of Freed Flier Faces Big Decision
CISCO GROVE Calif AP a thin 20 year old woman must choose between reuniting with airman husband Daniel Schmidt or staying with new husband and life in a Sierra trailer. Schmidt, one of 11 amer enlistment releasees after 37 months abroad, was reported alive as a war prisoner. The couple faces a future with her 23 year old son Danny and Schmidt’s possible return. In Woodland a fatal crash on Highway 99W kills Gordon Solum and his wife, injuring a daughter. Hazeltigg credits Solum with possible sleep at wheel and notes Solum was previously cited for speeding.
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Brother Plays On Left In Empty Tub In Infant Death
An infant boy of one month old drowned in an empty bathtub after his mother Esther Crowder, 20, left to borrow a broom next door. The 21-month-old brother James was in the tub while the water was turned on. Firemen and hospital staff tried to revive the child but he died. the other infant was treated.
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Married couple's dilemma as missing husband prompts private vows
Mrs Fine reveals she never was officially told Schmidt was dead, only missing in Korea. She considered remarriage, citing shock at potential long absence. Schmidt’s partner says he loved her and their child, while Fine backs his wife’s happiness and accepts her decision.
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Slightly cooler Thursday forecasts dominate
Weather outlook indicates a drop in temperatures on Thursday with variable high cloudiness and night to morning fog patches. conditions gradually clear with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Allergic Man Dies After Bee Sting in Masardis
Medical examiner states Aubrey Chapman 41 of Masardis Me died from a bee sting allergies. He collapsed Tuesday before reaching a hospital.
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CEI
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Chapman
Long Beach Man Sues Wife Over One Million Oil Stock
An 83 year old Long Beach man, A C Malone, sues his wife Irene Malone in Superior Court seeking to recover one million dollars in Hancock Oil stock he alleges she tricked him into signing over. Judge Pierson ordered Mrs Malone to appear and show cause why she should not be restrained from selling dividends. Malone, a longtime Republican figure, held diverse interests including the excursion steamer Nellie and a roller coaster. The suit cites alleged coercion to avoid federal taxes on his death.
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Termino Ave
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Irene E. Malone
Malone
Hancock Oil Co
Nellie
South Gate
Hancock
Pair Extortion Arrest Tollows Fatal Divorce Case
The FBI arrested Veronica Elsie Williams and Edgar Leon Williams for extorting $100,000 from John Thompson, a millionaire contractor and former husband of Norma McCauley, who was murdered last July. A dummy package attempt at a Los Angeles post office led to their arrest. the package contained the supposed funds and was returned. Thompson received a threatening handwritten letter about his family and Mrs McCauley’s children.
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FBI Today
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Norma McCauley
Bel Air
Veronica Elsie Williams
Edgar Leon Willams
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McCauley
FBI
Williams
Patience Pays as Lemay Mother Welcomes Twin Boys
LMS Janson of Lemay and her husband Greg welcomed twin boys Harold and Gerald, marking another set for the couple after 17 previous children. Janson noted patience as the key and that the twins are a reward for his wife’s long wait.
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Lemay
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Janson
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