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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1953
Page
3
Reports say Laos faces a decisive battle as Vietminh forces push toward Luangprabang. French and American support rushes supplies and troops to defend the royal capital, with Laos’ fate hanging on a clash near the ancient seat. Vietminh divisions have entered Laos and threaten Burma and Thailand.
President Eisenhower says the United States will speed its military buildup next year despite a reported nine hundred million to four point four billion reduction in military and foreign aid funding. He dismisses Truman's blueprint as a crazy quilt and favors a gradual program away from fixed target dates toward long-haul planning. He expects more buildup in 1954 than under the prior administration.
Vallejo men report a major gold strike near Grass Valley after diamond drilling on Ralph Fuhr's claim. Drill broke through at 40 feet and at 61 feet reached a core assayed at 3570 ounces of gold per ton. Initial tests estimated at about 124,950 dollars per ton.
Portions of President Eisenhower's news conference were recorded and aired by major radio networks with his permission, marking a first. The networks noted former President Truman also allowed such recordings on various occasions.
North Korean radio reports say 50 Sabre jets from the Eighth Fighter-Bomber Wing attacked the Pyongyang radio station, with a claim that several Sabres were shot down. Fifth Air Force confirmed F-86 Sabres supported the raid, noting four complete wings in Korea and a volley of aircraft involved.
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