Navy Plane XFV-1 Demonstrates Vertical Flight Ambition
The Navy and Lockheed unveil the XFV-1 fighter capable of vertical takeoff and landing and straight-up climbs aided by contra-rotating props. Tests proceed at Edwards AFB with first straight-up flight weeks away, powered by an Allison turboprop engine.
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Busbank
Navy
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Co
San Diego
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Lockheed
Wounded Rep Bentley Improving Steadily in Hospital
Michigan Republican Congressman Alan M. Bentley was seriously wounded in a House gunfire incident two weeks ago. Surgeon reports he is steadily improving and could be taken off the critical list within a day or two. Dr. Joseph R. Young, Casualty Hospital chief of staff, provided the update.
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Alan M. Bentley
R-Mich
Joseph R Young
Casualty Hospital
City Attorney Hails Court Title Ruling in Tidelands Case
Long Beach officials hailed a Supreme Court decision denying a suit by Alabama and Rhode Island, calling it a victory for the city’s offshore land ownership. City Attorney Irving M. Smith said the ruling ends the contest and does not relate to the Mallon case, which questions spending tidelands funds. The attorney noted the president signed legislation on May 22 affirming city ownership.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Alabama
Rhode Island
Arkansas
Sens
Daniel
T-Texas
Ruchel
UR Calif
Senate
Ut 4
Texas
Generel
Eisenhower
Kuchel
California
Douglas
Amon
Long Beach
Tidelands
Irving M. Smith
Ong Beach
Long Baath
Weather report forecasts increasing clouds tonight
The bulletin indicates rising cloud cover through the night and into Tuesday with notable cloudiness and a chance of rain by afternoon or evening. no concrete rainfall amounts are given.
Knight names San Francisco port as narcotics hub
Gov. Goodwin J. Knight told California TV that the Port of San Francisco is the nation’s top narcotics entry point. He urged tough laws, including denying probation for drug peddlers, and cited rising heroin arrests in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He warned heroin is a death sentence with 98 percent never recovering.
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San Francisco
Goodwin J. Knight
California
United States
Knight
Chester R. MacPhee
Los Angeles
President Eisenhower to address tax plan in speech
President Eisenhower plans a national address on taxes tonight after discussions with GOP leaders. Congressional sources say he opposes Democrats urged personal income tax cuts, warning they could threaten economic stability.
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Washington
Eisenhower
America
Ike's Tax Talk Broadcast Schedule Tonight
President Eisenhower speaks on taxes in a local broadcast plan across Radio KFI at 7, KH KABC at 9 30, KNX at 10 25. TV KNBH KNXT KTLA at 6. KARC at 6 80.
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KFI
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KNX
KNBH
KNXT
KTLA
KARC
Tax cuts debate at White House and House plan
About an hour with reporters at the White House Speaker Martin notes that current year tax cuts and those planned for the rest of the year total about 7 billion dollars. Eisenhower opposes an additional 2.5 billion. House will consider a 1.3 billion bill. Democrats seek income tax relief by raising dependents exemptions from 600 to 700. Concerns arise that further cuts could jeopardize the progressive program.
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Martin
Masy
Eisenhower
House
Two Die and One Hurt In Head-On 2-Car Crash
In Fullerton near Brea Canyon two cars collided head on killing Herbert Joe Russell Jr. 19 of Long Beach and Frank Summerfield Smith 33 of San Bernardino. Frank C Smith Jr. 19 of Compton was critically injured as a passenger.
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Brea Canyon
Los Angeles County
Herbert Joe, Russell Jr
Banner’ Dy
Long Beach
Frank Summerfield Smith
San Bernardino
Frank C. Smith Jr
Frailey Ave
Compton
Russell
New Look Under Fire by Ridgway
General Ridgway, Army Chief of Staff, voiced concern over the administrations new look plan at a Senate appropriations hearing. He warned that reducing Army forces while expanding air power could lower capabilities and leave threats unchanged. Secretary Wilson and Secretary Talbot also testified on the rapid build up of air strength and growing offensive and defensive forces.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
Army
Congress
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Pentagon
Armed Services Subcommittee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Defense Wilson
Air Force
Talbot
Wilson
McCarthy Accepts Murrow Television Challenge
Sen. McCarthy of Wisconsin agreed to answer Ed Murrow on television amid a clash over investigations of alleged communists. He proposed March 23 or April 6, favoring the latter, after Murrow accused him of overstepping investigative bounds and McCarthy charged Murrow with aiding the Communist cause.
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McCarthy
R.-Wis
Edward R. Murrow
CBS
Murrow
Moscow University
William Buckley
Vietminh Press Drive on Dien Bien Phu Amid Fierce Fighting
Vietminh troops pressed toward Dien Bien Phu as they seized a northern strong point, suffering heavy losses but gaining ground amid French reinforcement drops. The siege at the French Union fortress intensified with thousands more rebels entering, despite a three hour cease fire earlier. The fortress lies 175 miles west of Hanoi in Indochina.
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Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Hanoi
Dust Bowl
McCarthy Forces Face Crucial War Strategy Split
Republican leaders weigh how to avoid a public clash between Sen. McCarthy and the Eisenhower administration as they seek a truce in Indochina policy. A key issue is whether McCarthy’s subcommittee should lead an oath‑testimony inquiry, with Knowland urging a full airing by the government operations committee and disclosure by Army officials and McCarthy.
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Washington
Sen. McCarthy
R.-Wis
Army
Wisconsin
Eisenhower
McCarthy
COP
Knowland
Calif
Senate
Pvt
G. David Lehine
Investigations Subcommittee
Government Operations Committee
Missing Boys Found Safe After Mountain Ordeal
Two youths Kenneth Nill Jr. and Keith Reekie both 13 and 14, reported missing since Saturday in the snowy San Jacinto Mountains, were found in Palm Springs in good condition. They had been hiking with Richard C. Miller, 14, of Palm Springs, after departing on a hunting trip. Ground and air searches spanned the area as temperatures dipped to about 24 degrees overnight.
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San Jacinto
Sheriff's Office
Kenneth Nill Jr
Keith Reekie
Oceanside
Tye
Richard C. Miller
Patra Springs
Miller
Your World navigates events across pages and sections
A brief index lists where to find features such as Beach Combing on Page A9, obituaries on B-2, sports on A-11 to A-13, theaters on A-10, and international coverage on A-2, with tides and temperatures noted on B-2 and a broad guide to contents throughout the edition.
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Boyle
Students Riot Over Fare Hike At Sevilla University
Sevilla students clashed with police in a protest over a 10 centimes fare increase. They overturned two streetcars, damaged windows, and engaged in a pitched battle with officers, leaving several hurt by night sticks as authorities dispersed the crowd.
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Sevilla
Biows
Bank Patrons Air Appeals For Missing Banker In Clio
Renewed appeals go out for Royal Reynolds president of the Clio Merchants Exchange after his disappearance. Depositors have sworn embezzlement warrants, with some offering to drop charges if Reynolds returns with the records. Clergymen in Griggs and Cates reference Reynolds in sermons and prayers urging him to do the right thing.
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Royal Reynolds
Clio Merchants Exchange
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William Griggs
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