California Republicans mull Nixon endorsement at state convening
California GOP leaders weigh endorsing Vice President Nixon at the state convention. Leonard Hall backs Nixon, while CRA officials refuse comment on how delegates should vote. A CRA fact-finding panel will decide whether to make a formal endorsement. The 1957 Pasadena resolution urged unity behind Eisenhower and Nixon.
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Sharp drop in Mexican crossings noted by patrol
A border patrol official said illegal Mexican entries fell sharply since 1933. Assistant chief Edward A. Smith reported 380,031 detainees in 1953, 212,364 in 1954, and only 10,619 last year, highlighting a drastic decline.
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Private Services Held for Promoter Hanchett in Oakland
Private funeral services were held Thursday for Lewis Edward Hanchett an 83 year old real estate investor promoter and miner who died in Belmont. Hanchett developed Los Angeles Union Depot.
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Civic League Opposes Oil Pacts and Water Injection
A Long Beach letter from civic leaders argues against oil field contracts and water injection proposals. It urges postponing state approval until the 1957 session for further study and public consideration, highlighting public interest in city owned wells and engineering reviews.
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Harbor Commission terms extended unless council disapproves
Under the amendment the Harbor Commission could extend existing agreements for 25 years unless the City Council disapproves. Proposition B and other charter amendments will be forwarded early next week to the Legislature which convenes Monday. Legislature typically acts on such measures in the first days of the session.
Dr White to Leave for Pacific Heart Research
Dr Paul White, President Eisenhower s heart consultant, will leave March 19 to study heart disease differences between native Japanese and Japanese on Hawaii. He and a research team will spend about two weeks in Hawaii and two weeks in Japan to assess environmental effects on heart ailments.
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Britain ousts Glubb as Arab Legion chief over Jordan base fears
Britain dismisses Glubb Pasha, longtime head of the Arab Legion, amid a crisis over bases in Jordan and pressure to Arabize the army. King Hussein dissolves British officers, while Jordan seeks new funding and regional alignment. Glubb flies to London as Syria Egypt and Saudi Arabia push for autonomy. The change sparks riots and mass public reaction in Amman.
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Wild Gas Well Capped After 65 Hour Blow
A gas well near Edinburg, Hidalgo County, blew out for five hours before being capped Thursday. Houston oil fire fighters used two nitro glycerin charges to extinguish the blaze, which began during drilling and sent a 100 foot flame into the air. The incident destroyed a drilling rig valued at 300,000 dollars.
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Mighty Blast Opens Huge Lava Mouth on Etna
A powerful explosion on Mount Etna creates a 300-foot-long lava mouth on the mountainside. A 500-foot lava flow threatens orchards and homes near Zafferani and nearby villages as volcanic experts monitor potential evacuations. The eruption, linked to a 1850s event, has escalated after three days.
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GOP Focuses Sights on Winning Congress
Nixon as running mate again, with Eisenhower’s future support uncertain. Rep Hillings taunts dissenters to speak up while Nixon stays unbothered, as Times reports possible Nixon renomination backing from qualified sources. Focus shifts to close congressional races and districts carrying 1952 echoes.
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Wyoming Republicans Back Nixon for Second Term
Cheyenne Wyoming Republicans voiced support for Richard Nixon as vice president in 1952 and signaled his potential role in a second Eisenhower administration. Milward Simpson and other leaders discussed campaign plans prioritizing Eisenhower Nixon on the ticket and Nixon’s proven tact and humility in governance.
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