Fiery Crash Ends Supersonic Seaplane Flight Flight
A test of Convair XP2 super jet seaplane ended in disaster near Lindbergh Field as the craft broke apart during a low ascent. Eyewitnesses describe a dramatic explosion and flaming wreckage, with rescue teams quickly attending the scene. The pilot, Richbours, perished. his widow and two young children survive. The Navy had planned further testing at Edwards, Yokohama, and other bases with several jet aircraft.
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Navy's Convair XFY1 makes tail landing test run
The Convair XFY1 vertical takeoff and landing plane demonstrates a tail-first landing with test pilot J F Coleman at the controls. The aircraft transitions from horizontal flight to vertical stance and back, kicking dust from dual propellers and turbo exhaust during the maneuver.
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Ex-FBI Supervisor Warns of Tighter Cold War
Robert L. King, former FBI field supervisor in San Francisco, told a Rotary Club gathering that the Cold War is tightening behind the Iron Curtain and the United States must demand deeds, not words, before seeking co existence. He noted his experience handling anti Communist activities.
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U S Ready to Begin A Research Abroad
The United States urges creation of an international atomic agency to supervise and coordinate research abroad while negotiating bilateral deals. Lodge details a 1955 program including reactor training, courses in medicine and radiology, and visits for foreign scientists, with the aim of sharing technical information and materials under an global framework. The plan envisions cooperation with UN bodies and a potential U N conference to discuss power needs, fuels, health safety, and industrial applications of atomic energy.
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Ike Seeks Bipartisan Briefing On Congress Rifts
President and GOP leaders plan a briefing to discuss shifting control of Congress and avoiding a stalemated government. Senate and White House discussions cover foreign and domestic policy, with Johnson and Knowland signaling ongoing partisan talks and potential early consultations in the new session.
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French Premier Seeks Budget Showdown in Confidence Vote
Paris reports Premier Pierre Mendes-France demands a third confidence vote since taking office last summer. He threatened any measure, including the budget, to press through his proposals. He opposed a rise for the communications ministry while the finance committee favored restraint.
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Mom Faints at Rite for Slain Girl in Compton Court
Mrs. Carter, pale and shaken, attended the funeral for her slain daughter in Compton amid a small gathering. Police have charged her with manslaughter. the arraignment followed the service as attending relatives, including the father and extended family, consoled and observed the proceedings. The service at Woodlawn Cemetery was brief and somber as Elder Milton Adamy officiated and authorities supervised.
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Michigan OKs Bonuses for Korean Vets
Michigan voters approve an 80 million dollar bonus bond issue to pay about 250,000 Korean War veterans. The plan grants 15 dollars monthly for overseas service and 15 dollars for domestic service, with eligibility for at least 60 days between June 27, 1950, and December 31, 1953. Legislative estimates suggest about 40 percent served overseas for roughly a year.
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