Western Allies Back Soviet Disarmament Steps At talks
London AP reports Western allies urged by the five power disarmament subcommittee praised the Soviet plan for a two to three year halt of nuclear tests and the creation of detection posts in the United States, Soviet Union, Britain and the Pacific. U S delegate Harold Stassen called the move toward agreement and British French Canadian delegates agreed. Stassen would soon present the U S proposal for consideration.
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Two Jets Collide Near Burbank
The Air Force reported two jets collided north of Burbank with observers at Lockheed Air Terminal sighting two parachutes. A two hour search found no wreckage. An aero squadron from Los Angeles county searched for wreckage and survivors as Forest Service noted smoke near Magic Mountain.
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Hope To Shoot Bomb Tuesday In Nevada Test
The Atomic Energy Commission hoped weather would improve to detonate the fourth nuclear blast of the summer test series tomorrow at 4 45 am at Yucca Flat 75 miles northwest of Las Vegas Nevada. Weather forced the earlier postponement making it the sixth delay.
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Weather Los Angeles United States Bureau forecast
Sunny hot weather dominates Southern California with gusty dry northeasterly winds. The mountains and interior will stay sunny and hotter through Tuesday and Wednesday. Patchy fog and low clouds near the coast tonight and Tuesday morning, spreading into lower coastal valleys Tuesday night and Wednesday. Cooler along the coast Wednesday afternoon. Highs today mainly 80s to near 110 in lower desert valleys. San Bernardino valley clear through Tuesday with gusty winds near Fontana, continuing hot Tuesday. June 17, 1957. Today’s high 96, low 57. Sunday 95/52. Saturday 75/51. One year ago 84/54.
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Israel Accuses Egypt of Submarine War Plan
Israeli officials allege Egypt plans submarine attacks on ships bound for the Gulf of Aqaba with three Soviet submarines donated to Egypt. A Jerusalem dispatch says Russian crews would man the boats, tightening the blockade and threatening Red Sea shipping, while Jordan closes its Cairo embassy amid broader Arab tensions.
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Hearing On Sports Antitrust Sets Off Fight
A congressional hearing on sports antitrust legislation opened with a clash as Rep Emanuel Celler urged measures to regulate professional sports while Rep Keating pushed for broad exemptions. Witnesses including Rep Oren Harris argued against government interference, warning antitrust oversight could disrupt sports and demand a balanced approach.
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Haiti Quiet After Weekend Of Shooting
Haiti remained tense and quiet as the army cracked down after a weekend of deadly violence in Port au Prince. At least 50 killed and 200 wounded, with 500 to 1,000 political prisoners taken as Brig. Gen. Antonio Rebreau moved to crush opposition to his military junta after ousting provisional President Daniel Fignole who fled into exile. Army roadblocks isolated the capital, limiting outside reports.
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Legislator Explains Why Water Bill Failed
A four part United Press series quotes four lawmakers on why the water program failed. Oakland Assembly Speaker Luther H. Lincoln argues funding disputes between regions block shared benefits and call for fair distribution of water development costs.
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Lawyer Terms Japanese Justice a Joke in Tokyo
TOKYO AP Raymond N Bushell first American admitted to the Japan Bar called Japanese justice a joke and said they are back in the 19th Century. He criticized how Japanese lawyers advise clients to plead guilty. Girard, 21, Ottawa NL, stands accused of killing a Japanese woman on a Camp Weir firing range while on guard duty. A group of American lawyers led by Earl J Carroll defends Girard under U.S. military jurisdiction. The story also covers water rights politics in California and a treaty on atoms for peace.
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Beck Defends Money Fight With Meany and Lee
Seattle AP report notes Dave Beck marking his 63rd birthday as he lashes at Meany and Reuther over retirement pay and calls Lee’s charge of $100,000 loss for bad management. Beck insists his $50,000 yearly retirement remains secure despite union funding fears.
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Morse Reverses Stand On Civil Rights Bill
Senator Wayne Morse shifts position amid House vote on Eisenhower civil rights bill. Liberals fear by passing fast, Southern foes may push more amendments. Morse warns against by passing tactics that could backfire, proposes discharge motion if judiciary action stalls. Also notes Curtis bill to form a five member board for new uses of surplus farm products.
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Supreme Court frees five California Communists
The Supreme Court freed five of 14 convicted California Communists and ordered new trials for the remaining nine. Justices split 4 to 3 with Justice Harlan for acquittal and Clark dissenting. Acquittals include Rose Chernin Kusnitz and Frank Spector. The group was convicted in 1952 of conspiring to advocate violent overthrow.
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Blazing Shirt Saves Fisherman Adrift Five Days
Monterey California United Press reports a 35 year old salmon fisherman survived five days adrift after his boat drifted. A fire from his shirt starter saved him by signaling rescuers, though he feared two more strikes might end him. He credited the flare of a blaze to keep hope alive during the ordeal.
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Survival Amid Struggle At Sea After Fire On Boat
Luh Fitme faced starvation with only vitamin pills a moldy bread crust and brackish water. Coats, aboard, rigged a gasoline soaked shirt on a stick and lit it when the U S destroyer George Anderson appeared Sunday morning. The destroyer signaled for help and the Coast Guard towed the vessel to port.
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Stanford Scientist Takes Own Life Under Subpoena
Sherwood, 41, a cancer researcher at Hopkins Marine Laboratory, killed himself after learning the House un American Activities Committee would televise hearings. A friend said he believed the probe threatened his livelihood and feared jail, leaving a note and testimony about the potential link between cancer, schizophrenia, and heart disease.
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Pro-West Group Wins In Lebanon Elections
Beir ut Iran Lebanon Pro Western government secures sweeping victory in Sunday parliamentary elections amid a family feud that left 39 dead and many wounded. Government candidates win 19 of 20 seats reported from the mountainous north area where voting for 66 seat one house parliament continues next Sunday. Opposition notes President Chamoun’s acceptance of the Eisenhower Doctrine as prudent.
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