Fire-Spewing Saber Sets Speed Record on Thermal Course
Edwards AFB captain J Slade Nash piloted a flame belching F-86D Saber at a three kilometer course by Salton Sea to unofficially reach 699.9 mph, below 1640 feet, under FAI and NAA rules, with four passes monitored by T-28s and cameras, the record challenging sonic barrier and the 1951 Edwards Skyrocket speed mark.
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Tawa
Salton Sea
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National Aeronautics Association
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Lake Shore
Imperial Valley
North America
Air Force
Bill Bridgeman
Navy
Mash
Glenn
Bomb Data Swap Urged by Churchill
London reports Prime Minister Churchill urged Britain and the United States to swap hydrogen and atom bomb information after President elect Eisenhower takes office in January. He spoke in the House of Commons noting hopes for talks with the U S government once the new president is seated. Britain had exploded its first atom bomb at Monte Bello Island on Oct 3, seeking to restore wartime close ties with the United States that were halted by the 1946 McMahon Act. No American observers were present at Monte Bello.
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London
Churchill
Britain
United States
Hinsenhower
House of Commons
Monte Bello Island
South Pacific
Monte Bella
Canadian Election Set Ottawa Session Opens
Parliament meets today in Ottawa as reports say a general election could occur within a year. The seventh session since 1949 may feature a tax reducing budget and major debates on trade and defense.
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New Top Secret Briefing Slated for Eisenhower
President elect Eisenhower will receive another top secret briefing on military and diplomatic affairs Friday possibly his last before Korea. Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. reporting to him in New York will update on world events since his White House meeting with Truman. Lodge says cooperation from outgoing administration is excellent and will not comment further on sensitive state secrets.
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Eisenhower
Korea
Henry Cabot Lodge
R-Mass
New York
White House
Truman
Lodge
Repubiican
Kalamazoo Bride and Airman Wed in Kalamazoo
Airman 3-C John Tovani stationed at Forbes AFB Topeka and Jacqueline Branson of Topeka were married in Kalamazoo because the bride was fascinated by Kalamazoo. A reception guest suggested Oshkosh as a possible honeymoon spot.
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Mich
John Tovani
Forbes Air Force Base
Topeka
Kan
Jacqueline Branson
Anso
Oshkosh
Graham Plans Korea Crusade in December Visit
Evangelist Billy Graham announced definite plans to conduct an evangelistic crusade in Korea next month amid United Nations forces. He expects to depart Los Angeles on December 5, noting entry approval is not official yet but likely under Gen. Mark Clark’s consideration.
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N, M
Billy Graham
Korea
United Nations
P Graham
Los Angeles
Mark Clark
Eisenhower
West Fights to Avert U.N. Split on POWs
United Nations tensions rise as western allies resist an India led compromise on Korean prisoner repatriation. The U S delegation pushes for Dean Acheson’s 21 nation resolution while Britain France and the Commonwealth pressure to modify Menon’s plan for a four power commission. Debates focus on ensuring no forced repatriation and keeping political manipulation from determining POW outcomes.
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United. Nations
India
Korea
U.N
U. S
France
V. K. Krishna Menon
General Assembly
Menon
Ernest A. Gross
Dean Acheson
Fire at Pacific Lumber mill destroys building at Scotia
Fire broke out Wednesday night at the Pacific Lumber Co mill in Scotia, the world's largest redwood mill, and was checked before spreading. One building was destroyed with estimated losses over 100000 dollars.
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Scotia
Pacific Lumber Co
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