Rockefeller panel calls for bold U S military overhaul
A civilian study group says the United States lags in missiles and space, calling for major strategic changes and annual defense boosts of about three billion dollars. It faults the Joint Chiefs of Staff and urges a single strong leader to shape plans with cabinet support.
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Washington
Rockefeller Brothers
Earsel
United” States
U.S.S.R
Jonas
Teint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCS
Secretary of Defense
Navy spurned missile subs, Rickover says
Rear Adm. Rickover told the Senate preparedness subcommittee that the Navy rejected two years ago his recommendation to build a missile firing atomic submarine. He warned the Soviet missile program is advancing. Johnson said Navy submarine officers turned down the proposal. Gavin planned retirement spurred renewed urgency, with Stennis seeking details on potential civilian service.
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Washington
Hyman G. Rickover
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Navy
High Command
Rickover
Sambery
Soviet ‘Union
Lyndon B. ‘Johnson
Allen Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
Subcommittee
James M. Gavin
Army
Gavin
Senate
Stennis
D-Miss
Hoffa Wiretap Case Retrial Set February Third
The article notes a retrial date for the Hoffa wiretap case with trial set for February, following a deadlocked jury in the initial proceeding. It references Teamsters leader Hoffa, the Johnson administration, and remarks about defense strategy and missile development topics. The piece mentions comments from officials and indicates continuation on Page A-G.
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White House
Rockeifeller Group
Brass
James C.hagerly
United States
Missile sites busy at Cape Canaveral amid launch hints
At Cape Canaveral Florida several ballistic missiles stood in servicing towers as rocket crews gathered for renewed activity. Atlas intercontinental missiles rested on pads with one test firing reported, Thor missiles awaited readiness, and a Navy Vanguard rocket tower drew attention. Army technicians prepared for a satellite launch using a Jupiter C rocket under Defense Department authorization.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Florida
Air Force
Thor
Navy Vanguard
Army
Cape Area
Defense Department
Army Story
Tax Help Series Opens With Mullens Primer
Tax expert Richard A Mullens launches a 12 part Income Tax Primer in the Press Telegram to guide readers through common form pitfalls. The first article appears today on page A-6 with practical, early filing tips.
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Richard A.’ Mullens
Mullers
Press-Telegram
1800 Texans Flee as Homes Flooded in Texas Storms
A wave of severe weather forced up to 1,800 Texans to abandon flooded homes in south Texas while as many as 500 motorists were stranded by snow in the west and northwest. The Rio Grande Valley and Corpus Christi area were hardest hit, with snow extending from the Maria area near the Big Bend toward Plainview and New Mexico.
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Dallas
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Corpus Christi
Gulf of Mexico
Maria
Big Bend
Plainview
New Meai-' Fa
Juita Padre
Coast Guard
Navy
Padre
Edinburg
Bishop
Robstown
Alamo
Yacht Blast Injures Three in Harbor Explosion
San Pedro Long Beach resident Cecil Booten saved 61 year old Lazard Lippman after their $85,000 yacht Gosling exploded at Newport Harbor. Lippman suffered a broken leg and burns while booten, who was injured, pulled him to safety. Mrs. Muriel Hergfather also burned as the vessel sank. All three were hospitalized as crews investigated the blast.
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San Pedro
Long Beach
Redlands
Cecil Booten
W. List St
Fish Harbor
Lazard Lippman
Lippman
Hooten
Uank
Gosling
Muriel X. Hergfather
Alhambra
Harper General Hospital
Torrance
Polite
Iraq
Soviet Union to Cut 300000 Armed Forces in 1938
Moscow announced a 300000 man reduction in the Soviet armed forces for 1938 and urged Western nations to follow suit. Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov said the cut would begin immediately and affect the army navy and air force. He noted 44000 in East Germany and 17000 in Hungary would be withdrawn.
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Soviet Union
V. V. Kuznetsov
Kremlin
Macmillan
Kuznetsov
Supreme Soviet
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Kiev
East Germany
Hungary
Man Stands on Track Facing Train and Is Killed
A man identified as Stanley E. Kemmiler stood on a railroad track Sunday night and faced an approaching freight train as it moved toward him. He was killed when the train struck him, with detectives noting he appeared to intentionally place himself in the path of the locomotive.
Congress Re convenes to tackle evolving world and domestic issues
Congress, adjourned, returns Tuesday with urgency to solve problems in world and domestic affairs. Mentions City desks and multiple section pages including A-3, B-1, A-8, B-3, and various pages for features, sports, theater, and notices.
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Congress
Hal Boyle
Wilson
Women
Your
Russians Launch 186 Mile Up And Return Rocket
Russian sources report an experimental Soviet rocket reached 300 kilometers with a human aboard and the crewman parachuted safely to earth. No official confirmation was issued and the event reportedly occurred shortly after the New Year.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Tonlgts
Long Beach News Briefs January 6 1953
Unclear text from the Press Telegram page lists date and edition details for Long Beach California. No readable story content or names provided to summarize a specific event or item.
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Long Beach
Calif
Kingfish Arrested for Shot at Wife in Los Angeles
Amos and Andy actor Harry R. Moore known as Kingfish was arrested after his wife Vivian J. Moore said he fired a shot during an argument over a missing roast beef. Police booked him on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Los Angeles
Harry R. Moore
Kingfish
Amos and Andy
Vivian J. ‘Moore
Moore
Young Hunter Kills Sister in Accident
Charleston dispatch reports a 14 year old hunter William Ray Hunter accidentally shot and killed his 15 year old sister Sylvia while unloading a rifle. Officers said the incident occurred during safety instruction by their father.
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Young Hunter
Charleston
S. C
Hunter
Sunday
Willam Ray
Sylvia
Weather Outlook Mostly Clear Through Tuesday
A calm weather period continues through Tuesday with mostly clear skies and gusty northeast winds. Temperatures stay steady and rain chances stay under ten percent.
Bar Tenpin Alley Link Scrutinized
City Council ordinance committee seeks a legal opinion on regulating liquor at bowling alleys and adjacent spectator areas where children are present. Council members argue liquor service may be common and health claims hollow without state preemption, urging an amendment for police investigation and reporting before bowling alley permits.
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Charles M. Garrison
D. Pat Ahern
City’ Attorney's Office
Crew of Foundering Tuna Boat Rescued
The iverman crew of the Gayle, a tuna boat based in Galveston Texas, was rescued today after the vessel sank about 180 miles south of New Orleans. The crew were transferred to the oil service boat Jim, which had waited alongside since Saturday and was headed toward Venice Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Man Impersonates FBI Agent To Evade Fine
In Halifax Virginia Danny Scarponi 33 using alias William L Davis flashed a badge to a state trooper claiming to be an FBI agent en route to Greensboro. He was arrested for driving without a license and now faces impersonating an FBI agent charges carrying up to one year in prison and a 5000 dollar fine or both.
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Halifax
Danny Roxy Scarponi
Scarponi
William L. Davis
FBI
Greensboro
N.C
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