Women endure atomic blast close to center in desert test
In a desert test near Dnfy Nevada six American women and 15 men volunteers for the Federal Civil Defense Administration faced an A bomb blast from a trench two miles away. They describe awe, excitement, and limited fear as dust, heat, and a mushroom cloud filled the dawn sky.
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Federal Civil Defense Administration
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Silver Springs
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Ariz
Jean Fuller
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Albert F. Lanestreet
Memphis
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Stockton
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Ground Zero
van Peterson
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Earl E. Akin
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Bloomfield
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NATO
Indian Springs
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West Germany
Bonn
Viet Nam's Emperor Deposed in Constitutional Shift
Report from Vietnam on political turmoil as Bao Dai is deposed and Diem consolidates power. A provisional regime forms ahead of elections, while southern representatives clash over who should control the National Assembly and the transition to democracy. The United States faces questions over backing a constitutional monarchy.
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Western U S Alert by Canada Test Front Page Report
The page describes a yellow alert and red alert drills across Southern California as Civil Defense tested authenticity and issued updates. Chapman Buena Park Long Beach Norton Air Force Base and Los Angeles agencies coordinated alerts via bells and radio. Capt Mooney cites a new procedure expanding yellow alerts to more cities while officials report confusion and incomplete knowledge at stations.
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Grange County
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R. Morris
Long Beach
Wiliam Mooney
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Los Angeles
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Geet
Maelyirport
Long Beach Defends Oil Funds Claim in State Bill Battle
Long Beach officials argued against a bill by Assemblyman Bruce Allen that would place all oil revenues in state control, potentially reaching two billion dollars. The hearing featured terse exchanges, partial city presentations, and support from Los Angeles, San Diego, and county groups amid parliamentary turmoil.
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Francis Lingsay
R-Loomis
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Long Beach
William Mantel
Vickers
Walnfred Jacobson
Robert L. Irvin
Chamber of Commerce
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Ihedil
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Ways and Means Committee
Lindsay
Ways and Means
Thomas W. Caldecott
R-Berkeey), Who Elso
Caldecott
Los Angeles
Port of
Three Bomber Squadrons Relocated to Okinawa Training
The U S forces reported three tactical bomber squadrons moved to Okinawa for a month long mobility training exercise. The squadrons flew 700 miles Wednesday night to participate in simulated combat conditions.
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Tokyo
U. S. Fet
East Air Force
Alren
House Panel Approves Defense Cuts and Funding
The House Appropriations Committee approved the administration's military manpower cuts and authorized new defense funds totaling 31.49 billion dollars, with total Defense Department spending reaching about 43.08 billion for the next fiscal year. The panel stressed continental air defense and retaliation potential while trimming money mainly on personnel and internal efficiency.
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Eisenhower
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West Germany Declares Sovereign, Ends Occupation
The West German government proclaimed sovereignty ending the occupation regime. Adenauer announced a freely united, sovereign state while Socialist deputies boycotted the session and warned of limited freedom under NATO obligations.
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Eugen Gerstenmaier
Adenauer
Erich Ollenhauer
West Germany
NATO
Germany
Heinrich von Brentano
Christian Democratic Party
Jon Laws Balled
Compromise on Survivors Bill Reached
In Sacramento the Senate Labor Committee approved a compromise on survivors benefits under the State Workmen's Compensation program. The bill sets a maximum of 11000 for widows with children, 9000 for widows without children, and 11090 for widows with children, higher than current limits.
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Senate Labor Committee
Seven Nations Take Over Saar Control
The Saar region enters a new status under a Western European Union supervision. Seven nations France West Germany Britain Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg and Italy will oversee defense and foreign relations and economic ties during an interim period awaiting a final peace treaty. The Saar will remain European with a 50 memberDiet and a coalition government while 970000 residents govern a 991 square mile territory.
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