Airborne Division Demonstrates Atomic Age Weapons
At Fort Bragg North Carolina a review of the 17 500 paratroopers of the 2nd Airborne Division showcased atomic age weapons. Officials led by Secretary Stevens and Gen Ridgway watched the first public firing of the Honest John rocket while six atomic rockets four 280 millimeter atomic cannons and two tank battalions were shown. Also noted was the morale boost Stevens observed during his Europe trip. Secretary Wilson canceled attendance to attend a funeral in Detroit.
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Robert T. Stevens
Europe
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Robert B. Anderson
Matthew B. Ridgway
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Wilson
Detroit
Finn Twins Near End of Hunger Strike at Federal Prison
The Finn twins near the end of a three week hunger strike at California Medical Facility on Terminal Island as their bail request is slated for U S District Court of Appeals on Wednesday. Their attorney Bernard Cohen says he will seek Supreme Court review if bail is denied and plans to move them to a private hospital if freed.
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Catherine Peter
George
Charles Finn
State Medical Prison
Terminal Island
Peter
Pat. Lynn
Bernard Cohen
California
Eal
U. S. District Court of Appeals
Washington
U. S. Supreme Court
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iMarien
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Bekersfield
Waters
Katherine Peter
Redwood City
Patricia Lynn
Singer
Frank
Hilton Cutler
Dr. King
Miss Lynn
Virginia Democrats Hold Primaries in 6th and 10th Districts
In Richmond Virginia Democrats vote in two congressional primaries to nominate candidates who could challenge Republicans Richard Poff in the 6th District and Joel Broyhill in the 10th. The 6th features three contenders seeking the nomination to oppose Poff, a Republican elected during Ike era gains. The 10th in the northern Virginia area near Washington has four candidates aiming to face Broyhill in November.
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Richmond
Virginia
Richard Poff
R-Va
Congress
Washington
Joel Broyhill
Los Angeles Struggles to Hire Dog Catchers
Los Angeles delays leash law enforcement as the Animal Regulation Department works to fill seven full-time dog catcher positions. Officials cite exhausted Civil Service eligibility lists and applicants skipping interviews, noting the job is unpopular with low pay.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Richard Borner
Generall
Animal Regulation Department
Thailand Mission Concludes Talks With U S Staff
The Thailand military mission ended nine days of talks with high U S military officials and announced a stepped up training program for emergencies on its borders with Indochina. Ambassador Pete Sarasin said a possible line of action was discussed with Admiral Arthur Radford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Thailand
U.S
Indochina
Pete Sarasin
Laroup
Adm
Arthur Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Poacher Fishes $280 From Bank Door Slot
A poacher broke a window at Hibernia Bank and fished out mail with hooks from the main door slot. Bank manager John Clancy identified the deposit by a grocer as part of the illegal catch, valued at 280 dollars.
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SAN Prancisco
Hibernia
John Clancy
No Mooching, Please Portmouth City Manager Orders Police Action
Portmouth Ohio city manager Robert Layton directed police to halt mooching sandwiches and drinks at local eateries after complaints from several businessmen. The move targets informal requests for free food and beverages seen as disruptive to businesses. Local authorities declined further comment.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Gpe
Robert Layton
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