First open shot of a thermonuclear bomb tests public event
The article recounts the preparation and launch of a live H-bomb over Bikini Atoll. Maj. Charles T. Smith piloted the B-52 style craft to the target while Maj. Dwight E. Durer and Maj. Floyd A. Amundson aided in the runups. The detonation at 5:51 a.m. created a colossal fireball and mushroom cloud seen by observers, with scientists gathering data on light, pressure and temperature as planes collected samples. A Japanese fishing boat was warned away before the blast, marking the first public open test of a thermonuclear weapon.
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Floyd A. Amundson
Grand Forks
N. C
Eniwetok Island
Charles T. Smith
Pittsburg
Kan
Bikini Atoll
Smith
Maj
Dwight E. Durer
Charlotte
Mich
Eniwetok Islands
Pacas
Marshall Group
U. S
Namu Island
Bikinis
Associated Press
Probe into Boy's Death at Mission Hill School
Leonard Evans a 13 year old boy died after plunging over a railing on the Mission Hill Junior High School playground following a scuffle with a playmate. He died Saturday. Principal Delmar Miller had warned the stairway was dangerous. City school officials Homer Carrick and DA Ray Scott ordered a probe.
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Santa Cruz
Leonard Evans
Mission Hill
Delmar Miller
Homer N. Carrick
Ray Scott
CAP Plane Crashes Killing Two Occupants
Civil Air Patrol plane crash north of Logan Utah on Sunday killed two Preston residents. Wayne Bevis, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene. Wayne Gregson, 25, died en route to a hospital.
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Logan, Utan
Wer
Civil Air Patrol
Here
Wayne Bevis
Preston
Tda
Wayne Gregson
Grace Kelly Wedding Stamps Rise For Monaco Sale
New York May 21 Grace Kelly wedding stamps sparked collector interest as Monaco issued a five stamp set featuring Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly. Elmont’s Paris office offers a 22 mint stamp collection including Olympic and Enthronement issues for $1 to introduce approval service.
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New York
Prince Rainier T
Grace Kelly
Monaco
Elmont
Paris
Rosie Art
Elmont Stamp CO
West 35Th Street
N.Y
Court Upholds Railroad Right to Work Law Ruling
The Supreme Court struck down state right-to-work rules as they apply to railroad workers, upholding a 1951 amendment to the Railroad Labor Act that allows union shop agreements. Justice Douglas wrote for the court. Justice Frankfurter filed a concurring opinion. The decision preserves federal permission for union shops despite state bans in other industries.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Douglas
National Rail
Justice Frankfurter
Demos Press a Pentagon Clash Over Service Missions
McMahon, head of a House appropriations subcommittee, warned on CBS that the dispute over Air Force Army missions could explode publicly until key decisions are made. He urged Joint Chiefs of Staff to resolve basic explosive questions smouldering in the Pentagon.
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Mahon
House 1
CBS
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
McMahon
Dry Shindig Proposed for Thirsty Class
In CHAPPAqua N Y a local clergyman proposes a dry prom for 70 high school seniors to replace a “controlled drinking” event. A student parent committee has tentatively approved supervised tippling for those over 18 while debates on military hearings and alcohol education continue amid parishioner disagreements.
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Chappaqua
Spicnic
Ken
Neth E. Nye
Nye
First Congregational Church
Westchester County
New York City
Chappaaua
Duke to film shows for American TV
London report says the Duke of Edinburgh plans to help produce a series of filmed shows for American television. He will oversee production duties and contribute to the program’s development from London studios, expanding royal media engagements.
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Duke
London
the Duke of Edinburgh
Man Butchers Wife Disposed Body After Slaying
In Inglewood 33-year-old Harry Blan confessed to fatally harming his wife after an argument. He admitted using a meat grinder and hatchet to dismember the body, disposing of parts in a vacant lot and attempting to bury the remainder. The victim was identified as Mrs. June Blan, 37. Police found a torso in a car rear seat during the stakeout.
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Inglewood Upi
Harry Lindell
Blan
Fellows
June Blan
Edward
Lindell
Lindel
River Breaks Dikes Flood Idaho Farms
The swollen Kootenai River breached two dirt dikes near Bonners Ferry flooding about 3800 acres of farmland as Army engineers and 500 infantry units moved from Fort Lewis toward the town. Governor Smylig declared a state of emergency as the river rose beyond the 31 foot flood stage and the Army planned dike reinforcement across 14 districts to protect 36000 more acres.
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Bonners Ferry
Idaho
Kootenai
Spokane
Fort Lewis
Wash
Idahos
Robert/ .E. Smylig
Integration Favored By California Knights of Columbus
The article notes the California Knights of Columbus favor racial integration of whites and Negroes. Flood levels reached 37 feet with dikes holding at 35 to 37 feet in farm areas, then rose to 34.5 feet after a dike collapse. Weather bureau forecast predicted further drops and continued water spread.
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San Diego
Califor
Nia
Knights of Columbus
Cone Bureau
Out
Ition
Man Drowns Saving Woman At Johnson County Lake
A 23 year old medical student Paul Bell of Kansas City helped keep 21 year old June Gerber afloat after their boat capsized at a Johnson County Lake. Bell sank before rescuers could reach him while Richard Hammond pulled Miss Gerber from the water.
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Kansas Cliy
Kan
Johnson County
Paul
Bell
Kansas City
June Gerber
St. Joseph
Richard BR. Hammond
Roosevelt to marry his secretary in June says congressman
Rep James Roosevelt of Beverly Hills confirmed plans to wed his secretary Mrs Gildys Irene Owens in late June. The 49 year old congressman met Owens in 1954 while campaigning in Los Angeles and said they would establish a home in Washington. He noted Owens is childless and worked in his Washington office.
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Los Angeles
CNS
James Roosevelt
Los Celes
Chia
Gildys
Irene Owens
Roosevelt
Airs. Owens
Congress
Adams St
Romelle Schneider Roosevelt
Pasadena
Beverly Hill
Owens
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