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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1955

Page

4

Atomic Guided Missiles for Air Defense Predicted by Chief of Naval Operations

Adm. Carney, head of the Navy’s operations, warned in Cincinnati that atomic propulsion and guided missiles are nearing practical use, predicting atomic warheads could boost air defense. He defended carriers against overseas critics and urged careful sourcing of such advice.

Chief of Naval Operations Peer Meee Carney Cincinnati Rob Cini Navy B. Carney Naval Operserve Advisory Council Allane Montgomery U. S. Air Force Lord Montgomery United States North Atlantic Treaty Organization Alfred H. Gruenther Gruenther Rou

Invasion of Formosa Not Feasible Says Radford

Admiral Arthur W. Radford states there can be no successful invasion across the Formosa Strait now and the situation can be stabilized. He notes Chiang Kai shek’s forces can repel a Red attack with US air and sea aid, while Reds lack amphibious capability to seize the mainland without U S support. He warns Soviet and Chinese strength could trigger a wider Far East conflict.

Washington Arthur W. Radford Formosa Strait Joint Chiefs of Staff Imagazine U. S. News and World Report Formosa Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang Radford U. S Far Eastern Far East

Thai Minister Warns on Red Chinese Threat at SEA Talks

Thai Prime Minister Pibul Songgram told 220 reporters that about 20 000 Free Thai troops in Yunnan Province across the border are ready to jump into action if Red Chinese forces join them. He cited autonomous Thais forming two military academies and warned communism could spread if not checked. Delegations at the Southeast Asia Defense Treaty Organization conference included Richard G Sasey Thomas L MacDonald and Carlos P Garcia.

Bankok Upi Pibull Songgram Yunnan Red China Thailand Southeast Asia Defense Treaty Organization Pibul Pridi Phanomyong Mekong Southeast Asia Richard G Sasey Thomas L. MacDonald New Zealand Carlos P. Garcia Philippines

Body Found Hunt Two More in Crash

The Coast Guard continued dragging operations today to recover two missing men after a private plane with three aboard crashed into Lake Pontchartrain in fog. Police diver found William A. Landes, 19, of Lafayette Indiana, while the other two occupants were Thomas Smith, the pilot, and James Dickerson, 28, also of Lafayette.

New Orleans iCoast Foges Ingaded Lake Pontichartrait William A. Landes Lafayette Ind Thomas Smith James Dickerson

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