Eisenhower visits secret command post for civil defense drill
President Eisenhower flew by helicopter to a secret command post near Washington as part of the fourth annual nationwide H bomb attack drill. More than 5,000 government workers from 30 agencies relocated to about 80 centers to simulate recovery and emergency actions.
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Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Washington, D.C
Gordon Gray
Office of Defense Mobilization
Lewis W. Berry
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Gray
Berry
Golly
America
United States
White House
Army
Navy
Air Force
Andrew J. Goodpaster
Washington
Civil Defense
FCDA
Gulf States
Diablo Nuclear Test Explosion Lights Nevada Sky
The atomic dud known as Diablo detonated at 4:30 am at the Atomic Test Site in Nevada. A purple flame and mushroom cloud rose to 30,000 feet, with the upper portion moving toward Utah and Wyoming as observers noted the blast and blast effects from various distances.
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Atomic Test Site
Nev
Diablo
Nevada Desert
Utah
Atomic Energy Commission
Wyoming
Japan
Ground Zero
U S Ship Lands Arms Aid at Beirut Harbor
The 6,700 ton U S cargo ship Morris E Crain arrived at Beirut with 1700 tons of military aid under the Eisenhower plan including 101 heavy vehicles. It marks the second arms shipment to Lebanon as part of Cold War containment in the Middle East.
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Beirut
Lebanon
U.S
Sxtt
Morris E. Crain
Middle East
Hisenhower
E‘senhower
Committee To Probe Advertising Across Products
Washington House Government Operations subcommittee led by Chairman Biatnik D Minn will widen hearings after examining filter cigarettes to probe ads for medical supplies furniture clothing and pills promising easy weight loss or happiness The panel cites reports of exaggerated prices and nonexistent list prices and plans further inquiries into advertising practices while noting no dates set for those topics yet.
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Washington
Biatnik
D-Minn
House
Blatnik
SNAFU at Civil Defense drill tests real emergency
During a large scale Civil Defense drill at FCDA Region II, heavy rain and a lightning strike disrupted power and communications while Maj. Gen. Douglas V. Johnson inspected the headquarters. Despite delays and a drag race detour, staff restored operations in minutes and praised civilian military cooperation.
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ED Kelly
Snafu
Army
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Region II
Douglas V. Johnson
U. S. Third Army
Ft. McPherson
Moultrie
Sunset
FCDA
T. H. Goodman
Old Army
Pavo Rd
Georgia State Patrol
Thomasville
Russian fishing boat wrecked with 270 dead in Caspian Sea
Press reports from Tehran say 270 people drowned when a Russian fishing vessel named Eshghabad wrecked on rocks between Salyany and Baku during a heavy storm en route to Baku. Russian officials at Port Pahlevi confirmed the disaster with no survivors reported.
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Tehran
Caspian Sea
Port Pahlevi
Eshghabad
Salyany
Baku
Leaf Growers Vote On Plan For Research
Georgia Florida tobacco growers vote on financing a research and promotion program under the Agricultural Commodities Authority. If two thirds approve, 10 cents an acre will be collected at warehouses for research and advertising to cut costs and raise quality. A. J. Singletary chairs the program.
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Associated Press
Georgia-Florida
Agricultural Commodities Authority
A. J. Singletary
Georgia
Florida
U.S. Department of Agriculture
H. L. Wingate
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
Georgia Tobacco
Clinton Principal Testifies on Threats Over School Integration
In Clinton Tennessee federal court, high school principal David Brittain described threats and tension after Negro students were admitted last fall. He testified attendance fell from 800 to about 260 as picketing and intimidation grew, and that John Kasper pressured him to close the school. He recounted Kasper’s warning of his removal and the decision to close Clinton High on December 4 after consulting with the school board.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Little Tennessee Highland
Clinton
David J. Brittain
U.S. Dist
John C. Crawford Jr
Brittain
U.S
Clinton High School
Taylor
Kasper
Crawford
Griffin Calls County Unit Plan Backbone of State Conservatism
Gov. Marvin Griffin argues the Georgia county unit system sustains conservatism and diversity of control in state government. He praises progress and industrial growth while downplaying segregation during a Georgia convention attended by about 2000 county officials. Herman C. Kersteen presides as the meeting centers on strengthening intergovernmental relations.
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Griffin
Atlanta
National Assn
Georgia
Marvin Griffin
Wilkes- Barre
Kersteen
Committee On
Sunday Weather Teases With Brief Relief In Heat Wave
Rainfall dropped the heat from a near record 96 degrees to 69 by 3 30 PM and the relief proved temporary. Forecast calls for highs near 97 today and tomorrow with light variable winds and scattered afternoon showers or thundershowers through the week.
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Bureau
Thomas County
Remaaien
McNamara backs word by word stance on civil rights bill
In a Senate speech Senator McNamara urged backers to oppose compromise changes to the civil rights bill. He defended supporting the measure word by word and section by section, warning that ultimatums for surrender would trigger a filibuster.
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Washington
Sen
McNamara
D-Mich
Todi
Senate
Johnson
Texas
Knowland
R-Calif
Ervin
D-Nc
Morse
D-Ore
Judiciary Committee
Knowland risks civil rights clash as 1960 trek looms
In a California tour and Senate maneuver, Senator Knowland signals a possible bid for leadership roles while pressing to bring the civil rights bill to a late vote. Observers note his stance aligns with a high-stakes struggle that could define his political future.
Griffin Seeks State Guidance On Stone Mountain Buy
Gov. Marvin Griffin sent two telegrams to Georgia media last week. One announced dismissals of three Defense Department officials for political activity and urged full publication. The other asked public input on whether to purchase Stone Mountain, sent to all newspapers and radio and TV stations statewide.
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Atlanta
Marvin Griffin
Defense Department
Griffin
Stone Mountain
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