Eisenhower urges civilian space agency to run U S program
President Eisenhower asked Congress to create a new civilian agency to run and research space activities. The plan would absorb the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, emphasize peaceful uses of outer space, and be led by a civilian director with a government and private board. An interim unmanned program would proceed while setup continues.
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Eisenhower Calls Russian Test Ban a Gimmick
President Eisenhower dismissed Russia’s nuclear test ban as a gimmick not to be taken seriously. He said evaluation doesn’t halt efforts to find common ground with the Soviet Union and urged continued pursuit of disarmament through negotiation.
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Soviet Space Project Seen Near Launch at Rocket Ranges
British experts say Russia is near a new space project possibly a large dog carrying satellite meant to return to earth with living crew and equipment. Soviet scientists believed active at rocket ranges near Stalingrad while U.S. debates test ban and potential moon impact.
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Weather Outlook: Rain Tonight and Windy Thursday
Moderate to heavy rain expected tonight with scattered showers on Thursday. Strong winds accompany the system, bringing a windy spell across the area.
Body Pulled From Surf at End of Strand
The nearly nude woman about 30 was found at the water’s edge on Seal Beach strand. Police indicated murder likely, noting head injury and a severed right foot. A brown cameo ring on her left hand and a partial white head over the brown base were key clues. The body was found by Mrs. Diane Lescher who alerted police.
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British propose international meeting on nuclear ship safety
The British government urged an international conference of maritime nations to discuss new safety rules for ships powered by nuclear energy. British naval architects are drafting plans for nuclear propelled liners, though currently only U S Navy submarines are in operation at sea.
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Bull Amok Injures Three in San Antonio District
Three people were hurt, none seriously, when a 2,000-pound Hereford bull broke loose in a San Antonio residential district. The animal escaped after being loaded for transport, ran for about 30 minutes, and was finally downed in a vacant lot near an elementary school after its throat was cut.
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Southland’s Finest Evening Newspaper in Long Beach 1958
The Long Beach Press Telegram issue dated Wednesday April 2, 1958 presents the Southland’s Finest Evening Newspaper in Long Beach California with a price of 10 cents. It indicates the edition as part of six daily editions and a 42 page count.
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Rain Fear Halts 101 Slide Work
Landslide on the Pacific Coast Highway near Santa Monica buried 250000 cubic yards of dirt and killed a highway engineer. Rain threatens more slides from sodden Palisades as crews halt big slide removal and recover buried equipment. Eleven homes along Palisades road evacuated, including actress Deborah Kerz’s residence nearby.
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Disaster Proclaimed in Alviso Floods in South Bay
A state of disaster was declared today in Alviso at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay after levee breaks and floods drove rivers to the brim. About 900 people were evacuated as high tide and Guadalupe River overflow threatened the town. The proclamation allows federal aid and possible calls for U S engineers or National Guard aid, though none requested yet.
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Fits Last Barty Bays Luke 82 3
Verse fragment recounts Wednesday dawn as Jesus rests in Bethany before his crucifixion. It notes a fickle crowd, betrayal by a friend, denial by Peter, and priests seeking his life as Judas’ heart is described as wicked. Page fragment credits JULIEN CHYER.
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Two Snowslides Strike SP Train in Sierra Nevada
Southern Pacific mail train hit by two snow slides early today 31 miles west of Truckee. 25 passengers escaped injury. two trainmen slightly hurt. Slides damaged front and rear of the 22 car eastbound train, derailing one baggage car and blocking the Sierra main line. Passengers moved to a detached coach and later returned to Colfax.
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Rain Sets Off Storm Forecast Across Southern California
A forecast predicts new rain tonight in the Southland with unsettled weather through the weekend. The system is not as intense as Tuesday’s deluge that dropped over an inch in Long Beach. The season totals rise to 19.34 inches versus 5.33 last year as snow falls in mountains and wind tops 46 mph at airports. Damage includes power outages, toppled trees, and a waterspout near Laguna Beach.
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Iraq Massing Troops on Syria Border Reported
Two Damascus newspapers said Iraq is massing troops on Syria's border. They cited the executive council of the United Arab Republic's Syrian region meeting after the troop movement reports.
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Three Scout Explorers Missing After Dam Sucked Through
Searchers sought the bodies of three Troop 216 scouts from Alhambra California after their overturned boat was sucked through Squaw Dam near Parker Arizona. The victims were Edward Barrett Jr Gary Cushing and William Bowles all 17 28 and 47. Frank Smith 16 survived after swimming ashore as the others remained with the boat.
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Trespassing Trio Nabbed After River Raftingin L A
A Los Angeles teenage trio was charged with trespassing after drifting a raft down the Los Angeles River. Police pulled the craft ashore at Riverside Drive and Forest Lawn Drive on Tuesday. The youths said they launched the raft 10 miles upstream and wanted to see how far they could go. Arrested on the municipal code violation were George Hanlin 19 Reseda Don Pullen 19 North Hollywood and Peter Van Duinwyk 18 Reseda.
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California Legislature Bickers Over Water Funds In Deadlock
State budget remains stalled as lawmakers clash over water funding while a separate article outlines the ABCs of the controversy. Notice sections list pages for beach combing, weather, classifieds, comics, and other features.
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