Transcript of New York air disaster transcripts released
FAA released a second by second transcript showing idlewild and LaGuardia air traffic controllers in New York witnessing the collision of a United Airlines DC8 and a Trans World Airlines Super Constellation in a snowstorm. 134 people died in history's worst air disaster as FAA and congressional investigations unfold.
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New York
UPI
United Airlines
New York City
Idlewild International
LaGuardia Airport
Federal Aviation Agency
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Washington
Baltimore
Congress
Civil Aeronautics Board
Wayne Henot
Region I
FAA
Winter Weather Slams Indiana Roads Schools Closed
A cold wave sent Indiana into a deep freeze with highs well below normal and drifting snow. Dozens of rural schools including Highland Madison Heights and St. Ambrose closed as wind driven drifts blocked secondary roads. State police warned slick conditions on major routes and plows struggled to keep up. Page 3, Column 3.
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Indiana
Madison County
Highland
Madison Heights
St. Ambrose
Summitville
Piper Creek
Markleville
Middletown
Lapel
Leach
Alexandria
St. Mary’s School
Weather Bureau
Calumet
Indianapolis
Evansville
Escape Car Found In Eastern Town
Three Madison County Jail escapees may have fled to Pennsylvania after a station wagon stolen during the escape was found in Red Lion. Police suspect the trio used a second car to continue eastward while a local woman aiding them was released. Names given are Don Carlson James Groover and Haston Winnett. FBI and state and local police are hunting. the escape involved an iron bar and toilet paper wedge to force a door and escape through a window.
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Madison County
Pennsylvania
Red Lion
Don Carlson
Anderson
James Groover
Elwood
Haston Winnett
Sparta
Tenn
FBI
U S Court Rejects Louisiana Segregation Bid in Schools
A three judge Federal Court in New Orleans struck down Louisiana efforts to end school integration. The ruling blocks the fifth attempt to oust the New Orleans school board and appoint segregationists. The House meanwhile defeated a bill to raise the state sales tax by 28 million dollars, funds Gov. Jimmie Davis said were needed to fight integration.
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New Orleans
UPS
Louisiana
Lgislature
House of Representatives
Jimmie Davis
Jack Gremillion
Rescue Delayed As Pine Ridge Splits In Cape Hatteras Storm
An American tanker Pine Ridge snapped in two during a gale off Cape Hatteras delaying rescues for 27 to 40 crewmen. Survivors aboard the stern reported good condition while debris clung men were seen on the bow in 74 degree waters. Coast Guard and merchant ships conferred on lifeboats and numbers aboard, with 37 or 40 cited.
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UPI
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Pine Ridge
Atlantic
Ticonderoga
Cristobal
Coast Guard
Artemis
Clark Snyder
Havertown
Philadelphia
UN Chiefs Clash Over Congo as New Era Hints Loom
The Soviet Union charged the United States with undermining the 99 nation General Assembly on Congo and disarmament. U.S. envoy Wadsworth countered that Moscow aimed to wreck U.N. operations and push out Hammarskjold. Zorin wrapped up the session with a curtain speech and later spoke at a news conference as the Eisenhower era closed.
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Soviet Union
United States
General Assembly
Congo
U.N
Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Adlai Stevenson
United
Khrushchev
Russia
Valerian Zorin
Zorin
Kennedy
U.S
James J. Wadsworth
Stevenson
Dag Hammarskjold
Detectives Investigate West Star Grill Break-In and Local Crimes
City detectives probe a break in at West Star Grill Tuesday with about 14 dollars taken from vending machines. Jeffery Thomas Coppess, 19, of Anderson, held for investigation of contributing to a minor after smuggling a 17 year old girl into his Anchor Hotel room. A Pendleton theft report lists three guns stolen from Leroy Mitchell and Mike Gray’s autos, along with 95 dollars in plastering tools taken from Donald Greenway’s car.
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Jeffery Thomas Coppess
Rt. 4
Anderson
Jeffohnson
Coppess
Anchor
Meridian Oe
Leroy Mitchell
S. East St
Pendleton
Howard Moon
Olympic Lanes
Mitchell
Mike Gray
Rt. 3
Donald Greenway
N. Cross St
22Nd and
Halford Sts
Betancourt Forces Quell Brief Caracas Revolt
Venezuelan troops shattered a mini revolt near Caracas in about 50 minutes. Twenty one rebels said to be rightists seeking to free political prisoners were arrested. The revolt leader was naval Lt. Lizardo Marquez Perez identified as a deserter with subversive activity.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Romulo Betancourt
Lizardo Marquez Perez
Local Christmas Buying Continues Despite Weather
Despite heavy snow and low temperatures shoppers pressed on with last minute gifts. Stores stay open late through the weekend as Salt is laid at icy intersections and police aid traffic. Salvation Army party at the First nudist Church distributed Yule gifts to needy children with Santa arriving after lunch. Local industries and Rotary Club volunteers delivered food to families.
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Salvation Army
McLaren Family
Santa Claus
Delco-Remy
Guide Lamp
Nicholson File Company
Gospel Trumpet Company
McMahan and Leib Company
Rotary Club
Ike Draws Parallel Between Modern Perils and Christ Era
President Eisenhower, in his White House Christmas message to American servicemen, compares today’s dangers with those at Christ’s birth. He cites a cruel king, refugee flight, and the slaughter of innocents, saying the Christmas spirit must endure amid aggressive leaders. He emphasizes peace on earth as humanity’s highest goal.
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UPI
Eisenhower
White House
Christ
U. S
Mary and Joseph Confront Unseen Trial of Faith
In a non canonical retelling Joseph returns home to Mary, who stands by the hearth pregnant, her anguish clear as he realizes she bears a child. He moves toward her, then recoils in disbelief and sorrow, the scene ending with her gathering the cloak as she prepares to speak.
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Mary
Joseph
Joseph Bar Jacob
Meleah
Fires on Constellation Haunt Ship Before 75 Million Blaze
Navy hearings heard Lt. Vito R Milano describe many small fires aboard the carrier Constellation since July. He linked a major blaze to a possibly improperly installed fuel valve, while a pipefitter argued a lift truck may have knocked it loose.
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UPI
Constellation
Navy
Vito R. Milano
William B. Franke
Navy Yard
Firing Echoes in Addis Ababa as Forces Clash
Heavy machinegun and rifle fire echoed through central Addis Ababa on Wednesday night as army units pursued elusive rebels amid a 90 minute exchange. No casualties reported and embassies confirmed no damages or outward signs of significant resistance.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Apt
Haile Selassie
U.S
Nine Navy crew dead in Atlantic plane crash
The P2V Neptune based at Brunswick, Maine, crashed during a fleet exercise off Cape Race Newfoundland. Wreckage was found 17 miles off the southeast tip of Newfoundland. All nine men aboard were believed dead with several bodies recovered by the freighter American Clipper. The cause remains undetermined.
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ST. John’s
Nfld
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Argentia
Brunswick
Maine
Cape Race
Philippines Plane Toll Believed 30
A Philippines Air Lines DC3 with 37 aboard crashed near Cebu while on a Manila to Davao flight with a Cebu stop. Unofficial reports say about 30 were killed and eight injured were taken to a Cebu hospital.
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UPI
Philippines Air Lines
Cebu
Philippines
PAL
Davao
Castro Orders Shakeup of Cuban Supreme Court
Fidel Castro decreed a reform of Cuba s Supreme Court authorizing the firing and reassignment of judges. A list of 13 magistrates was issued including Emilio Menendez Jose Morell Romero and Francisco Alaban Trelles. The move gives Castro control over the highest appeals court and follows earlier suspensions of the removal ban.
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Fidel Castro
Cuba
Supreme Court
Osvaldo Corticos
Emilio Menendez
Jose Morell Romero
Francisco Alaban Trelles
Menendez
Argentina
Castro
Manuel Urrutia
Fulgencio Batista
Winter blasts across nation as cold, storms claim lives
Sub zero cold grips the Midwest while a bitter snow storm presses into New England. Weather deaths rise across the East with at least 42 fatalities since autumn storms began. Ocean disasters and fires add to the grim toll as Alaska and California report contrasting conditions.
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United Press International
Midwest
New England
Atlantic
North
Newborns Reported At Local Hospitals
Born yesterday at St. John's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Ash 2436 Morton Street a son. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wilbur 819 Ellenhurst Drive a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Granger Rt. 1 a son. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meyers 2801 Halford Street a daughter.
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St. John’s Hospital
John Ash
Morton St
Ronald Wilbur
Ellenhurst Dr
Phillip Granger
Robert Meyers
Halford St
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