New Military Stance Urged Transformation of U S strategy debated
Excerpt from a wartime diary recounts July 28 1945 Berchtesgaden luncheon with General Marshall and General Patton where the first atomic weapon was discussed after the Alamogordo test. The passage frames postwar policy questions and offers a rare inside view of Joint Chiefs of Staff operations.
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Sacramento UPI bids on three California freeway projects
The State called for bids on three Southern California highway jobs totaling multi millions. Projects cover the Golden State and Pasadena Freeways in Los Angeles and U S 91 466 in San Bernardino County with a $10 775 000 budget. Bids open April 14 in Los Angeles. The Pasadena Freeway segment includes re alignment to connect with interchange ramps.
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Los Angeles
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U.S. 66
Plane crashes into house killing two at Moffett NAS
A Navy A4D Skyhawk piloted by Lt. Gordon N. Blake crashed while attempting to land at Moffett Naval Air Station. It struck a home in Mountain View, igniting a fire and killing the pilot and Mrs. Deszo Halmi, 50. The Halmi family had lived in the U S from Hungary three years.
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UPI
Moffett Naval Air Station
Santa Clara County
Deszo Halmi
Gordon N. Blake
Moffett Nas
Blake
Willis Shoemaker to ride Bagdad in Santa Anita Handicap
Jockey Willie Shoemaker announced he will ride Bagdad in the Santa Anita Handicap on February. He had been offered rides on two other favorites, but Bagdad’s Saturday win influenced his decision. The page also notes a Nehru appeal to Red China on border talks.
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Bagdad
Shoemaker
Chessman
Senate hearing cites faster Soviet missile growth and dispersed B-47 plan
Air Force intelligence chief testified that Soviet missile strength may outpace U.S. estimates. A survey of civilian airfields could disperse B-47 bombers to lessen attack risk. White noted major airports surveyed. Power argued for airborne alert due to delays in presidential approval. Page 4.
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Allen W. Dulles
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Thomas S. Power
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Hyman G. Rickover
Mike Mansfield
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Coors Kidnap Hunt Halted by Storm
Wet snow and bitter cold paused the search for Adolph Coors III in Golden Colorado. Investigators and FBI agents pursue two theories: professional kidnapping at a Turkey Creek bridge or a street robbery gone wrong on a new Highway 285 route, with no clues since the abandoned carryall truck.
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Royal birth watchers gather as palace waits
Crowds surge outside Buckingham Palace awaiting the birth of Queen Elizabeth II's third child. Sister Helen Rowe, royal midwife, arrived yesterday, signaling a possible delivery within the week. Prince Philip canceled engagements, and the queen may move to a ground floor delivery suite as Dr. John Peel awaits summons. Home Secretary Butler will announce the news publicly.
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Prince Philip
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R. A. Butler
Britain
L A Council Votes Top Officials Raise
Los Angeles city council approves a five percent pay raise for 47 top municipal executives this year. The move raises the profile of municipal leadership amid ongoing budget discussions and staff compensation debates within city government.
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Los Angeles
CNS
Elusive submarine in Golfo Nuevo sparks renewed anti sub patrols
Argentine Navy reports two suspected submarines in Golfo Nuevo near Puerto Madryn. authorities fear one has escaped after 24 hours undetected while a second sub is feared in southern waters 650 miles from Buenos Aires. A coded radio signal is alleged and naval officers suspend leaves as search intensifies.
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Deputy Dies in Running Gun Battle Near Rialto
In San Bernardino a reserve deputy sheriff died after a gun fight with pursuit suspect Lawrence Wiley 19 of Fontana. Wiley was captured after a chase in an orange grove off Valley Boulevard where the deputy engaged him before collapsing at St. Bernardine's Hospital. The suspect, held on murder charges, was arrested following the exchange.
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Orange Grove
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Ontario
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Rialto
Carole Tregoff Expected to Take the Stand in Finch Trial
Indications mounted that Carole Tregoff will testify in her own defense at the Finch murder trial in West Covina. Court sources say the ex-model likely would appear this afternoon, a development that could mark the trial’s last big moment. Dr. R Bernard Finch and Mrs. Barbara Jean Finch are accused of murder after an argument over a pistol led to her death.
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Wirenss
R. Bernard Finch
Miss Tregoff
West Covina
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Carole
Cooper
Dr. Finch
Las Vegas
Nev
Barbara Jean Finch
Irene Schiller
Nazi victim kills self at birthday party
Igor Budzinski, a 34 year old former Nazi camp prisoner, shot his wife during a birthday party at their home in Whittier then, after a chase with more than 30 deputies, killed himself in the kitchen. His wife Valentine was wounded and children were taken to grandparents.
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Hiede Stamm
James Timemons
Los Angeles
Russia
Armenia
Budzinski
Miss Stamm
Tgor Jr
Alex
Will Chessman Escape Gas
Will Caryl Chessman, a self taught legal figure, again faces execution in California’s gas chamber as the case drags through courts. Supporters worldwide urge mercy while opponents insist the constitution and justice demand punishment for the 38 year old condemned sex offender and former Red Light Bandit.
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Wire Services
San Francisco
Will Caryl Chessman
California
Jury to Probe Hoffa Real Estate Dealings
A special federal grand jury in Orlando will examine the real estate dealings of Teamsters President James Hoffa. U.S. District Attorney E Coleman Madsen of Miami said the inquiry should last about 60 days.
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James Hoffa
E. Coleman Madsen
Miami
U.S
Four Die in San Diego Car Crash near Jamacha Boulevard
Four men died when their car plunged into a six foot culvert struck a rock pile and overturned near Jamacha Boulevard and Sweetwater Springs Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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UPI
Here
California Highway Patrol
Jamacha Blvd
Sweetwater Springs Road
Lott Resigns War Minister Post to Seek Presidency
Rio de Janeiro reports Marshal Henrique T. Lott resigns after four percent years of service to pursue the presidency. The move shocks officials as Lott leaves the role of war minister to enter the political race.
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Henrique T. Lott
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