Rocket Pilot Breaks Height and Speed Records
Douglas Aircraft test pilot Bill Bridgeman flew the Skyrocket to an undisclosed altitude over Edwards Air Force Base on August 15, surpassing the 72 304 feet balloon record by at least 5 000 feet. He reached sonic speed in 10 seconds, burned three tons of fuel in three minutes, and landed safely after a high altitude, high speed test with data kept secret by the Navy.
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July Auto Deaths Same as in 1950
Chicago August 31 The nation’s motorists slowed as the National Safety Council reported a July traffic toll of 3150, the same as July 1950. June had risen 18 percent over last year, while the seven month total reached 19,470 highway fatalities an overall rise over 1950. Major death counts were led by Los Angeles Detroit Philadelphia San Francisco Washington Cleveland.
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Hawaii Judge to Lose Post
Federal Judge Delbert E. Metzger of Hawaii will not be reappointed when his term ends September 28. He drew congressional criticism after reducing bail from 75,000 to 5,000 for seven alleged Communists, a decision defended as not a punishment before trial. Attorney General McGrath said he never advised against a judge for a decision.
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Russians to live in luxury during treaty conference
San Francisco August 31 The Russian delegation will reside in the palatial Uplands estate valued at 1.6 million dollars for up to three weeks while other delegations stay in hotels. The 12 acre property features terraces lily ponds and a 250000 Tudor Gothic library. Owner Mrs Ronie C Jacks will leave personal items for Russian use including a gold dining set and silver service.
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Trashman Dies After Being Pulled Into Incinerator
Gilbert Trudeau, 49, was fatally burned when his clothing snagged on a trap as he was dumping trash into a municipal incinerator. He died four hours later in a hospital from burns covering his body amid a heat wave spreading across the South and Midwest with highs in the 100s.
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Fight for rights Welsh unarmed fend off land grab
Aug 31 in TRAWSFYNDD Wales reports 75 unarmed Welsh farmers repelled British army efforts to seize 5000 acres for military use. Army trucks approached within three feet, but no orders to advance were given and colonel planned to contact higher authorities.
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Senators Back Hoover on Public Ethics Growth
Four senators including Fulbright and Morse backed Herbert Hoover’s warning of intellectual dishonesty in public life. They praised his call for ethics study and supported a commission idea, citing concerns over influence peddling and government loans in a Senate inquiry context.
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China Reds Plan Propaganda Drive
Peiping officials announced a large propaganda day to push against the unilateral American peace treaty for Japan, against Japanese rearma ment, and against the American invasion of Korea and Formosa. The date marked Japan's surrender anniversary, and all papers were ordered to participate.
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World awaits Japan treaty delegates in San Francisco
Delegates from 48 nations converge on San Francisco for the upcoming Japanese peace treaty conference. Russian envoy Andrei Gromyko arrives with peers, while New Zealand and Australia sign a mutual defense pact with the U S at the Presidio. Coast to coast TV plans, a 24 hour emergency hospital, and a city tour program accompany events surrounding the talks.
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Acheson Heads to San Francisco for Jap Peace Conference
Secretary of State Acheson left Washington with 48 U S delegates by air for San Francisco where the Japanese peace treaty talks open Tuesday. He urged the conference will test nations truly desiring peace amid a Soviet challenge. Ambassador Dulles called the program a peace of collective security. He said the treaty would stand against direct frontal attack by a great nation bent on war.
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Voice of America to Reach Japan With First Broadcasts
Tokyo reports that Voice of America shortwave broadcasts to Japan will start September 3 and feature greetings from U S Vice President Barkley, State Department adviser Dulles, and Assistant Secretary Barrett.
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