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McCone Named CIA Chief Amid Civic Ties and Defense Vision
John A. McCone, a 59 year old Los Angeles industrialist and Republican, is tapped to head the CIA. Born in Los Angeles, he rose from riveter to steel executive and ship fleet operator, with a record of urging strong missile programs and rapid nuclear power development. He plans to work in Washington with Dulles before taking over in November and is noted for swift problem solving and backbone leadership.
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