Twister and snowstorm sweep Mississippi and Midwest
A Mississippi community near Tupelo endured a tornado that destroyed a home, barn, and machine shop while damage extended to other houses. Heavy snow blanketed the Midwest and East from Illinois to New York, closing schools and piling up to a foot in several states. Colorado set cold records with subzero readings and Denver at nine above, as far south as Tennessee faced freezing temperatures.
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Police Stop Pair Of Car Thieves In Riverside County
Two 17 year olds arrested after admitting theft of more than 27 cars since escaping a Riverside juvenile home. Victims mainly used car dealers. suspects claimed daily thefts en route to the Bay Area on demonstration rides. They were caught in Sunnyvale after stealing a car there. The pair had been sent to Juvenile Home for auto theft. London reports the Soviet Union detonated a nuclear device on April 6 as part of an extensive test series.
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Santa Clara
Weather Outlook for Southern California Turns Watchful
LOS ANGELES UP reports a generally sunny pattern through Tuesday with variable clouds and near normal temperatures. A Pacific storm may bring rain midweek, with a five day forecast noting potential rain for Southern California by Wednesday or Thursday and slightly higher readings in the mountains and interior.
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Dr Adams Wins Support Of Judge In Murder Case
London report on the Adams murder trial states Judge Devlin instructed the jury that lack of Adams testimony should not imply guilt. Crown contends Adams narcotic use and murder for a bequest. defense argues Adams acted to ease Mrs Morrell’s suffering and treatment was not criminal. Trial nears end after long proceedings at Old Bailey.
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Radioactivity Detected In Rain In Southern Japan
Tokyo reports unusually strong radioactivity in rain this weekend in southern Japan. Weather officials say a nuclear test held recently could be the cause but lack scientific proof to attribute it to the Soviet experiment announced by Britain and the United States last week.
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Senator Calls For Action On Key Measures
Washington. Senator Cliff P Case warns quick action is needed on school aid civil rights and refugee bills to avoid last minute legislating and filibustering as Easter recess nears. He notes hearings on school legislation have not occurred and cites Hope of a civil rights vote before recess by Senate leaders.
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Barstow Population Up From Special Census
Barstow officials announced a special census count of 10,017 residents, up nearly 3,000 since 1953. The higher population is projected to boost the city’s revenue share by about $18,000 across state and local funds.
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House Rules delays civil rights hearings in Congress
Eisenhower civil rights program suffers setback as House Rules Committee votes 6 to 4 against scheduling hearings. With Easter recess after April 28, debate on the measure may be postponed to next year amid reports of a deal between southern Democrats and some Republicans. The bill would bolster voting rights protections, create a federal civil rights commission, empower injunctions, and establish a Justice Department civil rights division.
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Summerfield Seeks 47 Million for Postal Funds from Congress
Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield says Congress will likely approve his request for 47 million dollars to avert drastic postal cuts. He asserts he will not accept less, while threatening service reductions if stalled. He indicates plans to curb mail delivery and close Saturday windows starting April 13 if funds are not approved.
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Mystery witness to be heard by Senate Rackets Committee
Washington (UP) The Senate Rackets Committee will hold a closed session to decide how to handle a mysterious witness described as more recalcitrant than Dave Beck. The clash also centers on whether former GOP chair Leonard Hall sought Teamster Beck's support for Eisenhower's 1956 re election, a charge Hall denies. Mundt says the committee will meet in secret to discuss a witness who will not produce his books.
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Israel Plans Test Ship Passage Through Suez Canal
Israeli officials said they would send a test ship through the Suez Canal despite Cairo warnings that any such vessel would be destroyed. UN Salvage ships moved the Egyptian frigate Abukir from Port Suez to clear the canal while Israel celebrates the arrival of the American tanker Kern Hills at Eilat and outlines plans to bypass the canal with a new port and pipeline.
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Queen Elizabeth Receives Warm Paris Welcome During Visit
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived in Paris for an April in Paris tour amid heavy security and celebrations. Paris donned British colors with a Union Jack from the Eiffel Tower and flags on buses, as 3000 bottles of champagne awaited the royals. The event drew broad praise, with few protests, though a lone critic scrawled a warning on a subway wall. The government budget for the visit topped 300000 dollars, while the Red newspaper Humani te offered mild critique.
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Chessman Granted New Hearing By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court granted a hearing to convict author Daryl Chessman, who has avoided execution for nine years from San Quentin Prison. Arguments are set for May 13 with a written opinion to follow. Chief Justice Warren did not take part.
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Eden Begins Series Of Medical Tests In Boston
Former British prime minister Sir Anthony Eden, 59, arrived in Boston to undergo a new round of medical tests for a digestive ailment that ended his political career three months ago. He traveled from New Zealand where fevers and prior surgeries interrupted a post-retirement visit. A recent exam found no cancer.
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U S Offers Weapons Cut Move Seen as Step Toward Disarmament
The United States conditionally offered to join major powers in wartime armament cuts. The plan calls for halving conventional weapons deployment as a first step, with officials noting the proposal as a move toward global disarmament while awaiting ratification from Congress.
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Eden Undergoes Medical Tests After Duct Obstruction
England Baptist Hospital reports Eden recovering after a bilt duct obstruction operation performed in June 1953 by Lahey Clinic surgeon Dr. Richard B. Cattell. Eden appeared comfortable with no pain, but was ordered to bed rest for upcoming tests.
Eisenhower Car Heeds Every Traffic Sign at Return
Washington reports that President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower rode from Gettysburg to the White House with their driver obeying all traffic signals. The trip followed the Masters golf finish watched on TV, with the couple delaying departure to 6:15 p.m. and Eisenhower taking practice putts on his private green before leaving.
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Five Westside youths admit to 24 thrill burglaries
WEST LOS ANGELES police said five sons of wealthy Westwood and Pacific Palisades families, ages 13 to 15, confessed to 24 burglaries since last Thursday. They took about $1000 in loot, saying they did it "for kicks" and wanted excitement. One youth in a stolen car implicated the others. two were held, the rest released to parents.
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Thousands Flock to San Diego Beaches in Sunny Weekend
An estimated 30,000 people crowded San Diego County beaches as sunny skies and mild temperatures drew crowds. Lifeguards rescued three individuals from rip tides, with none needing first aid.
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Eisenhower Defended On Presidential Helicopter Use
Democratic senator Richard Neuberger defended President Eisenhower against critics of helicopter and White House transport costs. He called the complaints mere demagoguery and noted protests over trips to the golf club. He quipped about not using a trolley car for golf and questioned the focus on presidential motorcades.
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Iranian Bandit King is Dead
Karachi reports Iran ian bandit king Dad Shah is dead and his brother Ahmed confessed murdering Mrs. Anita Carroll, an American, after kidnapping her two weeks earlier. Authorities say Ahmed and Mohammed were captured in Pakistan with other gang members and that 16 people, including two Iranian helpers, were involved at Kaurchakale near the border.
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Dulles pushes foreign aid into defense budget plan
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles urged Congress to fold foreign military aid into the defense budget and to create a 730 million dollar revolving fund for loan-based economic aid. He proposed continuing “defense support” aid and a long range development fund, while opposing moving ICA programs entirely under the State Department.
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