National defense production shows big industrial gain
A joint Senate-House committee report says the nation is progressing toward full mobilization with large expansions in basic industries boosting capacity for war and peace. It notes stockpiles hit minimum levels in several strategic materials and cites private industry funding rising to nearly 28 billion dollars in 1953, far above prewar levels.
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Strike Ties Up Coronado Ferry
AFL Inland Belt workers and San Diego and Coronado employees staged a walkout halting direct ferry service to Coronado. About 150 workers, 90 in the union, sought 12 to 15 cent hourly raises. company offer of 6 to 8 cents was rejected. Auto routes rerouted 15 miles around the bay. service to the naval air station unaffected.
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Philippines Uranium Discovery Reported in Luzon
Inland, the board of directors of the Philippine Iron Mines Inc announced a uranium discovery in southeastern Luzon. The news sent Philippine Iron Mines stock to a new high on the Manila exchange, rising to 1.90 a share. Total sales Monday reached 47,305 shares.
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New Senator Stirs Debate Over McCarthy Censure
Senator Norris Cotton warned the Senate not to delay on McCarthy censure, urging a vote before Christmas. The weeklong recess follows McCarthy’s elbow injury and hospitalization, with Fulbright, Case, Watkins and others weighing in on the process and timing.
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Old Reichstag Roof Demolished in Berlin
The burned Reichstag building roof in West Berlin was finally demolished today to prevent danger. Demolition crews used mite charges to drop the dome into the interior in about 30 seconds. The 60 year old structure had withstood prior demolition attempts and fire damage.
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Missing buck goat worries Augusta hunter
Donald Witham reports his brown buck goat missing for a day in Augusta. He notes the animal bears a distinctive marking described as a gaxting ces ie to a deer, and asks for help locating the missing deer-hunting sensor attached to the goat.
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