Capital mood changes as Congress reopens with urgency
Washington reports a tense return to work as Congress faces a Sputnik era mood shift. Over 40 committees plan hearings on missiles, defense budgets, and science aid. The August adjournment followed a 342 billion dollar defense cut and civil rights moves.
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Senate Preparedness
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Youth Kills Patrolman and City Is Blasted by Explosions
A patrolman was shot and killed as gas explosions and fires rocked Madison Wisconsin, destroying a city block near Capital Square. Two youths were captured and searched for. two deaths, including a 63 year old grocer, were linked to gas blasts. Over 40 blocks were cordoned, 200 firemen and gas company crews worked through the night to contain the fires. The incident followed a pursuit after a store break in Pawtucket police reported a stolen shotgun and rifle used in the killing.
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E Air Force Base
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William Rossiter
State Fire Marshal's Office
Bassett
Stassen A Test Ban Plan Eyed By Security Council
The National Security Council weighed Harold E. Stassen proposals aimed at a flexible disarmament policy. He favors dropping the veto on ending nuclear tests without halting atom bomb production. Dulles and Strauss opposed the move. Action likely postponed to Thursday.
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Wonders About Gun Ends In Tragic Death
In Salt Lake City Edward Hastings Kilburn aged 21 was handling a revolver when he told a friend he would pull the trigger to show it was unloaded. The weapon fired killing Kilburn instantly.
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