Ike's Approval Seen on Water Projects
President Eisenhower is expected to sign a compromised water projects bill authorizing about 13 percent of a billion dollars in projects. Congress and the administration agreed after conference committee action. The bill authorizes various California and other river basin works, but does not provide funding. An investigation into Standard Oil of California aims to reclaim about 470,000 from three ex-employees, with secrecy surrounding names and details as negotiations continue.
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Tomer
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Los Angeles
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1 000 Eagles Open Parley in San Diego
More than 1,000 Fraternal Order of Eagles members registered as the judge's 55th state convention opened in San Diego. Lawrence E. Reilly of South Gate said delegates would consider resolutions to fight age discrimination in employment and juvenile delinquency, with further proposals on child health aid for the handicapped and civic betterment. Action on resolutions set for Friday.
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San Diego
UFI
Order of Eagles
Lawrence E. Reilly
South Gate
Jet Bomber Crashes Kills Two Air Force Majors
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. AP Two Air Force majors died when their jet bomber crashed and exploded during landing at Langley Air Force Base. Majors Lawrence F. Van Camp pilot 38 and Joseph T. Simons navigator 38 were identified. Van Camp 15 years service assistant director of operations 345th Tactical Bombing Wing survived by wife and four children. Simons 16 years service survived by wife three children and his mother.
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Newport News
Expedition to Caucasus Peaks by Everest Leader
Sir John Hunt, who led the 1953 Everest ascent, heads a ten man team motoring across Europe to tackle the Russian Caucasus peaks. The expedition, planned for 1954, faced visa delays.
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London
John Hunt
Europe
Missile Plant Walkout Ends in Detroit UAW Tussle
A three day wild-fire strike at a Chrysler guided missile plant ended as a court order barred mass pickets and entry disruptions. UAW leadership faced disciplinary action threats while Reuther and union officials weighed the path back to normal production under the contract period.
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Spler
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