U S Will Defend Chiang Ike Warns Hard Line Stance
A high level official warns that the United States will defend Chiang Kai-shek if aggression in the Formosa Strait becomes unmanageable. Dulles underscores that protecting Quemoy and Matsu ties to broader Formosa defense and that public support would back the President. The remark echoes Eisenhower’s earlier assertion of U S discretion under Congress authority.
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Formosa
Offshore Isles War Question Divides Eisenhower View
The piece discusses potential U S actions over the Quemoy and Matsus islands near Formosa as the Eisenhower administration weighs a dynamic policy. Dulles emphasizes that any Chinese Communist seizure would violate world order and that the United States could provide armed support if needed. The forecast notes ongoing artillery and naval harassment of Quemoy and questions whether Washington will take more assertive steps.
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Peiping
Taiwan
Republic of China
Red China in Warning to West
A historical briefing discusses rising Red China pressure on Chiang Kai-shek, U.S. policy shifts under Eisenhower toward Formosa defense, and naval air power movements. It notes shelling of offshore islands, possible U.S. commitments, and plans to expand a 7th Fleet carrier force to deter invasion while aiming for broader jet-age air routes by 1963.
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Bus Converted Into Classroom At Camargo High
A Camargo High School seventh grade class used a school bus as a temporary classroom due to overcrowding. Officials said the bus will remain in use while an annex is prepared to accommodate the extra students, with completion expected in about a week.
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Camargo High School
Drowns in lake near Forest Home Jenks Lake
A 14 year old Los Angeles boy Willient Gofford drowned Wednesday while swimming at Jenks Lake near Forest Home. Local authorities investigated the incident and notified family.
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Jenks Lake
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