Shakeup urged at AEC as pace of atomic power slows
The House Appropriations Committee urged the Atomic Energy Commission to speed up government built atomic power plants and called for a leadership shakeup led by Chairman Lewis L. Strauss. It warned the U S is behind Russia and Britain in atomic power and proposed a 400 million dollar funding boost.
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U.S. Reverses Dam Aid in Egypt Angers Russia
Secretary of State Dulles told Egyptian Ambassador Ahmed Hussein that the United States would not proceed with its offer to help Egypt build the Aswan high dam. Washington called the move a stiff warning against blackmail as Moscow and Cairo loom large in Middle East tensions.
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Miss Universe Beauties Share Ideal Man Qualities
Long Beach reports Miss Universe contestants from Holland and Germany reveal their views on an ideal man. Rita Schmidt of Holland jokes about Danny Kaye while praising humor, and Marina Orschel of Germany corrects measurements before discussing standards for attraction.
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Titanic Victim's Daughter Dies in New York
Alice Astor Pleydell-Bouverie, 54, daughter of Titanic victim John Jacob Astor, who perished in 1912, died yesterday in New York.
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Manila Quake Shakes City With No Casualties
A mild earthquake struck Manila early today with no reported casualties or damage. Local authorities monitored aftershocks and urged calm as residents felt the tremor across the city.
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Baseball Today Scores and Matchups In The Leagues
In the American League Chi at Washington night game pitting Dono van against Stubbs. Cleveland at Baltimore postponed by rain. Kansas City at New York night McMahon versus Ford. Detroit at Boston night Trucks against Nixon. In the National League New York notes and several night games Brooklyn at St Louis Newcombe versus Poholsky. Philadelphia at Milwaukee Miller versus Buhl. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Kline versus Gross.
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Civil Rights Bill Vote Delayed by Senate Compromise
House leaders reached a deal with southern lawmakers to vote on President Eisenhower's civil rights bill on Monday. In exchange for ending their filibuster the southerners secured a pledge that no vote would be pressed this week, delaying any chance of Senate action before next week's adjournment.
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Marine sergeant on trial for swamp march deaths
A witness testified at the McKeon murder court martial that he followed standard boot camp training as he led his platoon into a tidal creek on April 8. Six men died in the death march organized to discipline a laggard unit, with testimony about harsh practices deemed material to the charges.
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Fishermen Fouls Phones in Liscomb River Incident
Irate residents report fishermen in the Liscomb area fouling telephone wires by casting their lines from a bridge into the river. The issue has prompted warnings to anglers to stop interfering with the phone lines and avoid further disruption.
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Knight Hears of Phony Stanford Jobs and USC Cal Controversy
Sacramento veteran leader Knight says many Stanford students reported phony jobs for players while at Palo Alto University and notes UCLA charges about off the books payments. He criticizes regents absence and repeats call for Pacific Coast Conference action as USC and Cal face guilt. Violet Loraine, famed WWI musical star, dies in Newcastle hospital.
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New Steel Offer Studied by Union
Pittsburgh reports union negotiators moved into a new phase weighing a three year contract and improved money package. The proposal aimed to end the 20 day nationwide steel strike was introduced at a bargaining session yesterday.
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Classified Ad Bonus Offer From The Independent Star-News
The Independent Star-News announces a 20 percent bonus on all cash Transient Voluntary Classified ads in appreciation of reader support. Ads for items like cars furniture and appliances can be placed at Pasadena or Arcadia offices with phone-in options and late Saturday deadlines for Sunday classifieds.
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Hoffman Confirmed as U.N. Delegate in Senate Vote
The Senate approved Paul G Hoffman as the United States representative to the United Nations by a 64 to 22 vote. Sixteen Republicans and six Democrats opposed, with Senate GOP leaders citing concerns over his actions and statements during a critical period.
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Five Men Escape Electric Chair Trap After Lightning Crash
In Chicago a convertible pinned by a high tension wire during a storm was set ablaze. William Carnahan, 23, of Wauconda, pressed a button to escape as tires burned and paint blistered. The five men then jumped from the seats to safety.
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Red Mask Gang Suspects Nabbed in LA robberies
Police arrest three members of the Red Mask Gang accused of robberies and burglaries in Highland Park Compton and south Los Angeles. An 11 year old boy and Don Robert Smith 22 were booked on robbery charges while Gordon Hooks 21 was booked on burglary.
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Teitelbaum Jury Deliberations Continue in Santa Monica Trial
A Santa Monica jury resumes deliberations in the Beverly Hills farrier Albert Teitelbaum trial. The 42 year old is accused of staging a salon robbery to obtain $248 000 in insurance. The 12 jurors were sequestered at the Mayfair Hotel after 8 hours 10 minutes of deliberation with no verdict.
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U S Opens Biggest Defense Test
Emergency press headquarters announced the largest civil defense drill in U S history. Operation Alert began at 8 a m PDT with a simulated surprise attack and mock bombing of Hawaii and Puerto Rico as the initial phase. Sirens sounded in Washington seven minutes later as President Eisenhower met with the National Security Council.
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Separated Twins Begin Normal Life After Operation
San Diego report on Lary and Gary Hutchens born 18 days ago as Siamese twins. Doctors completed a separation operation yesterday and say the twins now face a normal healthy future as they recover in separate hospital cribs.
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Feel Like a Faceless Ant Slaving on Ant Hill of Life
HAL BOYLE argues dieting is self esteem therapy for men and a national mania. He contrasts men's hunger for purpose with women's steadier self regard and notes dieting becomes a personal crusade, replacing concern about world events with calorie counts.
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New York
Funeral for Herbert Hayes Held at Woodland Cemetery
Funeral services will be tomorrow in Compton's Woodland Cemetery for Herbert Francis Hayes 27 a truck driver who died a hero's death when his truck went out of control on Ridge Route Smile grade Wednesday rather than injure other motorists.
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Weather Summary Forecast for Today and Saturday
Variable high cloudiness but mostly sunny conditions expected today and Saturday. Maximum temperatures around 10 with a minimum near 61. Full weather report appears on the page.
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