Vast 1955 atomic blast lights Nevada dawn above Yucca Flat
Las Vegas observers reported the 500 foot tower detonation as the brightest and most impressive shot yet, an estimated 30 kilotons, with a high altitude mushroom cloud seen from Angel's Peak. The event marked the 35th test at the Nevada site and fourth of the current series.
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Los Angeles
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Angel's Peak
Charleston Range
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U S Admiral Says Defense Feasible Against Communists
In Formosa the Pacific Fleet chief Adm. Felix B. Stump says the United States will defend anything if needed. He declined specifics on Matsus Quemoy action, noting danger depends on the Communists and that the island frontline remains quiet. Chiang Kai-shek held talks with Stump before Hong Kong.
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Formosa
U.S. Pacific
United States
Felix B. Stump
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Matsus
Quemoy
Formosa Strait
Stump
Matsui
Chiang Kai-shek
Hong Kong
Defense Ministry
Bill Doubling Drivers License Fees Gets Approval In House
The Texas House approved a measure doubling private drivers license costs and raising license fees for commercial operators and chauffeurs to fund state examiners and boost DPS staffing. The bill would also increase insurance agent permit fees from $2 to $5 annually. Senate consideration followed a separate Sunday beer sales measure and other confirmations by Gov. Allan Shivers.
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Senate
Doyle Willis
Fort Worth
Allan Shivers
Harold Beck
Texarkana
J. M. Patterson Jr
Austin
Board of Control
Lester Hamilton
Palestine
Lewis R. McCarroll
Rusk
Gus Blankenship
Jackson
Administration Says Payroll Cut 282,893
The Eisenhower administration said it reduced the federal payroll by 282,893 in its first two years. The Civil Service Commission reported employment fell from 2,649,441 to 2,366,548 between Jan 1953 and Jan 1955, with Washington area jobs down 26,481.
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Israel Charged as Brutal Aggressor by U N Armistice Commission
The U N Mixed Armistice Commission labeled Israel a brutal aggressor for an attack on Egyptian forces in the Gaza Strip that killed 38 Egyptians and 8 Israelis. The ruling, adopted amid Egyptian support, heightens Security Council push for censure as UN officials prepare reports and travel to New York.
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Security Council
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Canada
U. N. Palestine
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Palestine
Truce Commission
U. N
Francois Geicomaggie
France
Ghomaggi
Burns
Russia
Egypt
Governmment House
Nine Charges Against Marie Natvig Indictment Over FCC Testimony
Marie Natvig, 51, a Miami Beach divorcee and witness at FCC hearings, was indicted on nine charges of perjury for testimony linking Edward Lamb to communism. A federal grand jury returned the indictment before Judge Charles F. McLaughlin, who ordered a bench warrant and set bond at 2500. Natvig had previously testified that Lamb had Communist ties but later said she was coerced by an FCC attorney. Lamb's Erie Pennsylvania station WICU license renewal was under review when the hearing paused.
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Marie Natvig
Federal Communications Commission
Natvig
Miami Beach
Edward Lamb
Lamb
U.S
Charles F. McLaughlin
J. Frank Cunningham
Justice Department
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Cunningham
FCC
Erie, Pa
WICU
Natiig
Hearing Offer At Senate Inquiry Attracts No Request
Washington report shows 245 persons Harvey Matusow claims linked to communism did not request a hearing. Senator Eastland says invitation remains open as the subcommittee probes his repudiation of sworn testimony and past government witness work. Attorney General Brownell urged Congress to ease perjury convictions.
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Senate
Harvey Matusow
Sen
Eastland
D-Miss
Internal Security Subcommittee
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Congressional
Atty
Gen
Brownell
Congress
Big Bomber Crashes At Loring In Snowstorm
LIMESTONE Maine A B 36 jet crashed on a landing run during a northeast snow storm at Loring Air Force Base. The 11 crew members walked away with five injured as the giant 10 engine bomber burned but drifted snow cushioned the impact and delayed fire spread.
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Attorney Claims McLarty Cleared By Statements
McLarty's lawyer says written statements in state hands exonerate him from charges in the veterans land scandal. The defense seeks to align testimony for upcoming Senate House questions while a nationwide search continues for co defendant Sheffield. Bascom Giles and L V Ruffin face theft conspiracy charges tied to the same program.
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T. J. McLarty
Veterans Land
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Cuero
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Texas
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Brady
Sheffield
Bascom Giles
Everett Looney
Senate
House
Kleberg County
House Committee
Looney
Veteran’s Land Board
Land Commissioner
Travis County Grand Jury
L. V. Ruffin
Ruffin
Giles
Department of Public Safety
Warmup to Continue Tuesday Across Texas
Texas warmed modestly after a chilly weekend as a northern front crossed the region. Amarillo reported 28 degrees while Brownsville rose to 61 with light rain in Palacios, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi. Forecasters said the warming trend would persist into Tuesday.
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Brownsville
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Corpus Christi
Weather Forecast North Central Texas and West Texas
North Central Texas shows partly cloudy skies and a bit warmer conditions Monday night through Tuesday with lows 34 to 42. West Texas expects clear to partly cloudy skies with slightly warmer Tuesday.
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Arguments Ended In Nugent Trial At Fort Sill
Maj Ambrose Nugent’s court martial neared a verdict after brief final arguments by prosecution and defense. The Wisconsin artillery officer faces nine counts of collaboration with Communist captors during 1950 51 in Korea. four charges were dismissed.
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Okla
Ambrose H. Nugent
Korea
Donald L. Manes
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
Billy Shuman
Nugent
Shuman
Merrill
Wis
Paul V. Liles
Birmingham
Ala
Liles
Maj
Thomas H. Reese
Reese
Wisconsin Artillery
Students Ask State To Help Settle Fight In Irving
Irving Texas students urged State Education Commissioner J. W. Edgar to intervene in the dispute between the Irving School Board and fired superintendent John Beard. Beard called the board dogmatic and unfair as a two week strike by about 200 teachers and staff continued, with schools supervised by volunteers under police guard.
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John Beard
Dr. Beard
Beard
Dallas
J. W. Edgar
Edgar
Stocks Not Out Of Line Declared By Day And Kaehler
James E Day of the Midwest Stock Exchange told the Senate Banking Committee that very few stocks seem out of line after an 18 month market rise. Ronald E Kaehler of the San Francisco Exchange joined him noting price analysis should rely on book value earning per share and yield. He warned against treating the market as a single unit and cited diverse factors influencing price levels. The witnesses stressed a healthy business outlook and public confidence despite vast funding activity.
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James E. Day
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Midwest Stock Exchange
Ronald E. Kaehler
San Francisco Stock Exchange
Senate Banking Committee
New York City
Fulbright
D-Ark
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Gas Bill Drafted to Exempt Producers from Federal Price Controls
Rep. Hinshaw of California introduced a bill to exempt independent natural gas producers from federal price controls, aligning with Cabinet Committee recommendations and a companion measure by Rep. Harris. He argues Supreme Court rulings push gas to stay in producing states, risking Californians' access to dependable supplies.
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Supreme Court
Cool Front Sparks Unseasonal Area Temperature Swing
A cool front moved in over the weekend dropping temperatures from 88 on Friday to 50 on Saturday. The area recorded 61 during yesterday’s day and 38 at 7 30 this morning, with several days of unusually warm weather preceding the chill.
Violence By Volcanoes Threatens Hawaii Towns
Earthquakes linger as Kilauea eruptions drive 600 from homes in Puna. Gov. King surveys lava flows while four villages abandon, two million dollars in cane and timber damage reported. Seismographs record continuous quakes as residents brace for more eruption activity.
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Pahoa
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Gordon A. MacDonlad
Puna
Samuel Willder King
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