Defense Dept Nominee to Sell GM Stock
The Senate Armed Services Committee gave unanimous approval to Roger M. Kyes as deputy secretary of defense promising to sell all his General Motors stock holdings that could conflict with the post. The panel approved Wilson as defense secretary earlier and sent Kyes toward Senate consent.
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Senate to Hold Public Tidelands Hearing
Senate Interior Committee will begin public hearings in mid February on federal versus state control of oil rich undersea coastal lands. The issue tied to election rhetoric with Eisenhower backing coastal states, while Truman had claimed naval reserve status and vetoed a federal claims bill. The panel also approved a two year study on fuel source development seeking $10 000 to fund the effort.
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Eisenhower completes cabinet with Wilson Stassen oath
President Eisenhower swore in Charles E. Wilson as Secretary of Defense and Harold E. Stassen as director of the Mutual Security Agency, with Val Peterson named administrative assistant. The ceremony occurred as Wilson joined an upcoming National Security Council meeting to chart U S defenses and policy. The White House postponed the session to finish the State of the Union. Hagerty announced a weekly NSC meeting and a new psychological strategy board to spread American doctrine
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Congress Tightens Reorganization Powers Against Eisenhower
Congress moved to extend reorganization authority beyond April 1 while strengthening legislative control. House and Senate committees approved bills limiting presidential plans to reshuffle federal departments, enabling a simple majority on both floors to reject executive restructurings. Rep. McCormack framed the move as a break with Eisenhower. Rep. Brown defended the measure.
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Actor Alan Curtis Survives Cardiac Event After Kidney Stone
New York AP reports film actor Alan Curtis, 42, collapsed Sunday after a kidney stone removal at St. Clare's Hospital. He was revived after four minutes without a pulse, with surgeons massaging the heart and assisting for two hours. Doctors say brain oxygen deprivation for four minutes risks damage, though Curtis shows recognition and orientation improving.
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Gas Truck Fired, Seven Houses Burned in Falls Incident
An overturned gasoline tanker on an icy hill in Falls, N.Y. sparked a blaze that swept seven houses and forced about 30 people from their homes in night clothes. The explosion, driven by wind, caused estimated damages around 100000 with no casualties reported. Eleven families were relocated during the effort.
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Scouts Invite Ike to World Session Here
President Eisenhower was invited to open the third national Boy Scout jamboree at Newport Beach July 17 to 23. Ray H. Bryan told 300 audience members that 50,000 boys would stay on Irvine Rancho, with 38 campsites, 24 troops per site, and 2,000 tons of baggage. 30,000 tents and field kitchens would be borrowed from military depots to support the event.
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Engineers draft tide defense plan for Surfside and Seal Beach
Army engineers propose a 486000 dollar program to restore beaches at Surfside Colony and Seal Beach with local units covering two thirds the cost. Seal Beach and Surfside lack funds but may seek state funds. Plan includes a 700 foot groin at Seal Beach and sand fills at both sites, with potential federal reimbursement of a third of initial costs.
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Teacher Nabbed in Hollywood as Narcotics Addict
Los Angeles story reports a young elementary school teacher Lee Diamond, 28, jailed after police found heroin and pills in his Hollywood hotel room. Diamond, formerly of Chicago, admitted drug use and said he moved to break the habit while working as a theater night manager. He spoke of failing treatment and troubling parents, and noted he came from a respected family. Also included is brief Southampton harbor rescue of 32 aboard a sinking flying boat bound for Spain.
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Weather outlook clear tonight and Thursday
A clear forecast extends into tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. The high is expected near 62 degrees as skies stay mostly sunny.
Harris transfer makes Seventh Day Adventists owner of major furniture firm
Pendleton Oregon owner of Pine Mills Inc transfers control of a multimillion dollar unfinished furniture business to the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Clyde Harris 62 will stay on to manage the operation as church official Charles Nagele takes over as assistant general manager. The gift, valued around twenty million dollars, includes timber rights for 150000 acres and existing contracts, with 600 employees impacted nationwide.
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Dulles Seeks Ways to End Korean and Indochinese Wars
Secretary of State Dulles outlined well advanced U S plans to halt Korea and Indochina conflicts by denying the enemy advantages from continued fighting. He said Eisenhower would find ways to persuade opponents to seek peace, and urged unity with Western European allies while aiming to root out Communists at the State Department and foreign service.
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Court Salary Bill Vetoed by Warren
Governor Warren vetoed his first bill of the 1953 session, a measure on salaries for Los Angeles and Orange County municipal court attaches. He said it failed to do what it intended and cited constitutional issues. The veto follows counsel advice and the bill’s lack of emergency language would limit effect.
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Holland and Olney Nominated to Justice Dept Posts
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved H Brian Holland of Boston as assistant attorney general in charge of the tax division and Warren Olney of San Francisco as assistant attorney general in charge of the criminal division. Holland, a former Justice official, pledged vigorous processing of tax cases and possible hires. Olney, a Marine veteran, previously counseled two California crime commissions and served as a former California A G.
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Queen Elizabeth Ablaze in Drydock at Southampton
Fire broke out at night in the British liner Queen Elizabeth in drydock at Southampton. Officials described it as a smoking job with no details on fire size yet. The 83,673 ton ship faced a developing blaze amid recent news of Canada, a 90,230 ton liner, burning and capsizing at Liverpool last weekend.
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Where to Find It Beach Combing Notes and Pages
A compact guide lists where to find features across sections such as Beach Combing on Page 8-1, Boyle on Page A-9, Bridge on Page A-?, Classified Ads on Pages 6 through 9 to 13, Comics on Page B-7, Crossword on A-5, Editorial on A-8, Financial on 8-8, Obituaries on A-5, Radio and Television on A-6, Shipping Table on B-2, Southland Cities on B-2 and B-3, Sports on A-11 to A-13, Theaters on A-10, Tides and Temperatures on 8-2, and Women’s Activities on B-4 to B-6.
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British Jet Sets New Air Speed Record to Australia
British Canberra jet bomber lowers England to Australia time to 22 hours 1 minute using a two man RAF crew Flight Lt Leslie Morris Whittington and Flight Lt John Anthony Brown. Record marks 391.2 mph average speed, beating prior 45 hours 35 minutes by four-engine Lancasters. Departure from London Tuesday 8:36 a.m. British time, route via Sreep zone.
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