Plane Crash in Monongahela River Seriously Injures Dozens
An airliner carrying 28 men crash landed in the Monongahela River near Pittsburgh. Eighteen survivors were rescued, ten missing, many pulled to shore by rescuers forming human chains. The DC-3 chartered plane from Newark to West Coast forts sank in icy water. pilot Harold Poe, missing, guided the crash landing before vanishing beneath the surface.
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Pittsburgh
Monongahela River
Walter Ketchel
Allegheny
Newark
N. J
West Coast
Here
Allegheny County
Harold Poe
Seattle
Wash
McKeesport
Greater
Democrats Probe GOP Patronage Ties to Civil Service
Senator Monroney of Oklahoma announced a planned Senate Civil Service subcommittee inquiry into Republican patronage moves. He cited Eisenhower's directive to route applicants through the GOP National Committee and criticized postmaster removals as pretextual. Eisenhower insisted the White House memo aimed to improve merit, not politics, and barred considering political affiliations.
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Washington
Monroney
Okla
Eisenhower
GOP National Committee
Senate Civil Service
Post Office Department
White House
Republican National Committee
Stove Fires Claim Eight Lives Across Ohio Counties
An Urbana man's fuel oil stove explosion and a Springfield blaze killed eight people, including seven children under ten. Norman Sivets saved his 10 month old son Kenneth. others perished: Mrs Sivets 32 Norman Jr 2 Willa Dean Adams 9 Ruby Adams 6 Simon Adams 7. The Springfield fire began in the kitchen stove area.
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Columbus
Ohio
Urbana
Norman Sivets
Kenneth
Simon Adams
Adams
Sivets
Perry Ream
Springfield
Bruce Huffman
Valerie
Sherry
Raymond Huffman
Deer detection planes aid air defense network
Colorado Springs air defense headquarters reports Sky Water Deer ranch in Spooner Wisconsin uses trained deer to cue ground aircraft observers. The deer face incoming planes, signaling warning up to two minutes before human observers can spot them.
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Colorado Springs
Color
Air Defense Command
Sky Water
Spooner
Wis
Court upholds McCarran Act in 2 to 1 decision
The U S Court of Appeals sustains the 1950 Internal Security Act known as the McCarran Act in a 2 1 ruling. It requires Communist party registration officers and members to report to the Justice Department and disclose contributions and expenditures. The decision allows the party to seek Supreme Court review. Judge E Barrett Prettyman wrote the majority opinion.
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Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals
Communist Party
McCarran
Pat McCarran
D-Nev
Justice Department
Communist Action
Communist Front
Supreme Court
E. Barrett Prettyman
Subversive Activities Control Board
Fire Destroys Family Home in Huntington
James Lee Vance went to town three days before Christmas to pick up toys for his three children from the Salvation Army and returned to a home completely destroyed by fire. No one was injured. firemen could not save the small rented dwelling. Furniture clothing bedding cooking utensils groceries and a Christmas tree were lost. Loss estimated at 4500 dollars.
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Huntington
W. Va
James Lee Vance
The
Salvation
Murder Charge Dropped for Columbus Woman Insanity Finding
A 30 year old Columbus woman had a first degree murder charge dismissed after a judge ruled she was insane at the time of the May strangulation death of her 3 month old son Philip. The defendant was returned to Lima State Hospital as restored to reason.
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Columbus
Joseph
Clifford
Marion Herre
Philip
R. E. Bushong
Lima State Hospital
Four Year Old Dies in Denver Fire Tragedy
In northeast Denver a two story apartment blaze claimed the life of four year old Annie Zell Hysaw. The child’s mother Alzone Hysaw was away at work and unable to be located for hours. The burned body was found curled around a stool in a second floor bathroom after she apparently fled to the back of the apartment.
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Denver
Annie Zell Hysaw
Alzone Hysaw
State of Siege To Continue in Chile
Santiago Chile President Carlos Ibanez says the government will keep a state of siege a modified martial law imposed three months ago amid strikes. He will ignore a parliamentary vote to lift the siege declaring the vote unconstitutional and stating the government will act to restore order.
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Santiago
Chile
Carlos Ibanez
President Eisenhower Greets White House Staff Today
President Eisenhower will extend Christmas greetings to about 700 White House staff in the East Room and present copies of a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington. Mrs. Eisenhower will join the staff gathering.
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White House
Washington
Eisenhower
George Washington
Gilbert Stuart
Lady Begins 104th Year at West Liberty
WEST LIBERTY Ky a centenarian backer of self cure marks her 104th birthday In 85 years of pipe smoking Aunt Jeston Govedon says she cures TB with fresh air and daily rest though bedfast after a hip fracture She keeps to the rule of opening every door to let air pass through her Grassy Creek home and credits doctors as scarce in her youth to her own treatment plan
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West Liberty
Jeston Govedon
Grassy Creek
Truck Driver Killed in Ohio 7 Crash Near Ashtabula
A semi-trailer driver from Youngstown died when his truck left the road on Ohio 7 three miles south of Ohio 83 near Ashtabula. The 34 year old man, identified as Andrew Hribko, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police and investigators were on the scene investigating the fatal crash.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
Andrew Hribko
Youngstown
Here
Disaster Prophet Faces Fight To Prove Sanity
Dr. Charles Laughead, ousted MSC physician and self styled disaster prophet, fights to prove sanity as sister Marcus Laughead petitions Ingham County Probate Court to commit him and his wife Lillian. If committed, custody of three children may be lost amid claims of religious fanaticism and world ending beliefs.
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Lansing
Mich
Charles Laughead
Michigan State College
Laughead
Lillian
Michigan
Ingham County
Margaret V. Laughead
Des Moines
Iowa
MSC Hospital
John A. Hannah
Dorothy Martin
Oak Park
Ill
Martin
Nehru Tito Press Peace through Coexistence
In New Delhi Nehru and Tito declare peaceful coexistence essential for civilization survival and welcome signs of easing tensions They present a joint statement to India’s Parliament after Tito's six day visit and call for sovereignty nonaggression and noninterference in domestic affairs as core principles The leaders also reference Chou En Lai’s recent endorsement of similar principles and urge acceptance by the world and the United Nations
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New Delhi
India
Nehru
Tito
Yugoslavia
Nehru-Tito
Chou Enlai
Students raise 420 for Bruce Barton in aid show
Louisville classmates staged a charity show charging 25 cents admission to aid Bruce Barton a 17 year old born without legs. The event raised 420 dollars for his needs and medical support.
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Louisville
Bruce Barton
Christmas Tree Black Market Lifts Sprint in Manila
In Manila authorities report a surge in black market Christmas trees as the government tightens permit rules to curb illegal felling and protect forests. Officials warn buyers to seek confirmed sources and monitor supply channels.
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Manila
Philippines
Sheppard Amazed By Verdict After Murder Trial
A shocked and bitter Sheppard lies in a county jail cell after being found guilty of second degree murder in a month-long trial. The 30s era osteopath faces life with parole eligibility in 19 years. Attorneys vow appeals as defense cites numerous alleged errors in the case.
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Cleveland
Sheppard
Alfred C. Kreke
Mr. Kreke
Osteopath
Kreke
Susan Hayes
Bay View Osteopath
Ohio Penitentiary
Ilia
Wilk Lar J. Corrigan
J. Blythin
Corrigan
Morrow
Winter Gales Roar in North Sea Sink Ships Fight Daring
Storms lash the North Sea for a third day battering ships along Britain and the Netherlands. At least 24 believed dead with 19 crewmen aboard the Belgian freighter Henri Deweert missing. Rescue efforts continue as weather worsens and signals come from Dutch British and German coasts. Four deaths cited in Scotland and one in north Germany.
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North Sea
West Europe
English
Henri Deweert
Holland
Netherlands
Petra
Scotland
Germany
French Debate On Rearming Threatened In Paris
Paris reports opponents of West German rearmament tried to stall talks on the Paris treaties. Prime Minister Mendes France warned he would seek a vote of confidence to block delays. Radical Socialist opponent Vincent Badie filed a motion to halt debate until Germany’s rearmament issue is clarified.
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Paris
Pierre Mendes- France
Vincent Badie
Mendes-France
Woman Found Guilty Of Backing Thefts In Detroit
A Detroit woman, Gloria Nowodworski, 31, was found guilty of soliciting thefts by paying her 13 year old daughter and a 12 year old girl one dollar a week to steal merchandise from department stores. She received one year probation from Recorder John A. Ricca.
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Detroit
John A. Ricca
Gloria Nowodworski
Farm Adviser's Ouster To Be Appealed To President
Washington AP Wolf Ladejinsky fights to keep his Foreign Attache post in the Agriculture Department amid talks of transferring him to a State payroll in a different job. Senator Humphrey urges frank airing while Rep Judd supports Ladejinsky to aid land reform in Vietnam. Ladejinsky, 55, once MacArthur land reform chief in occupied Japan, has served as agricultural attache for four years.
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Wolf Ladejinaky
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State Department
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Eisenhower
Benson
Ladejineky
Saisae
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Dminn
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Youth Cannot Find Homebuilt Auto
Dallas police hunted a homemade car built on a 2x4 frame with plywood seat driven by a lawn mower motor. It had one red wheel and one brown wheel, steered with the feet, capable of three miles per hour. The maker, a 12 year old, said I just made and rode it outside.
Gas Company Refunds To Nine Wholesale Customers
Washington nine wholesale gas customers will receive about 664000 dollars plus 6 percent interest under a settlement approved by the power commission. The refunds cover the difference between a wholesale natural gas rate increase of about 2995000 dollars yearly beginning July 1 and the four million dollar increase the company had charged pending refunds. Cities and firms listed include Dayton Power and Light Co, Denver Town Ohio Gas Co, Delaware Gas Co, Lake Gas Co, City of Lancaster, Ohio Gas Co, Meigs County Gas Co, River Gas Co, and Value Gas Co with various refund amounts.
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Columbus’ Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Power Com
Dayton Power and Light Co
Denvertown Ol and Gas Co
Delaware Gas Co
Lake Gas Co
City of Lancaster
Ohio Gas Co
Meigs County
River Gas Co
Value Gas Co
Officers Were Phony, Voney Was Genuine
Denver police report two men with tin badges posing as detectives at John T. East’s door checking for counterfeit bills. East, 92, suspected a confidence game and was advised by genuine officers that his suspicion was correct.
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Denver
John T. East
East
Liberace Takes Vacation Over Heart Strain
Hollywood pianist Liberace will take a leave from his piano duties until February 1 due to heart strain. Dr. Joseph L Marx reports the condition not critical or serious and that the rest period will run through January.
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Hollywood
Liberace
Joseph L Marx
Father Identifies Body of Youth at Roadblock Fatality
The body of a Lansing youth, 19 year old Elmer Eugene Anderson, was identified by his father in Fayette County Ohio. Anderson was shot and killed at a state highway patrol roadblock near Wauseon and was to be returned to Michigan for funeral services and burial.
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Wauseon
Ohio
Lansing
Mich
Michig
Elmer Eugene Anderson
Fayette
Fulton County
Loren Yoder
Car Crashes Truck Near Bellefontaine Kills One
An Alabama man was killed and three companions were injured when their car struck a truck parked on U S 68 south of Bellefontaine Ohio.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Alabama
U. S. 68
Here
Triplets Born to Grandmother in Hominy Oklahoma
In Hominy Oklahoma Mrs Cecil Morgan, a grandmother, welcomed triplets yesterday, bringing her total children to nine. The father, a laborer, exclaimed his amazement at the newborns. The mother's eldest daughter, Mrs M Vandever, aged 16, already has one child and is expecting another.
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Hominy
Okla
Cecil Morgan
Dim the Lights Drops WELM Radio Station Into 35 Minute Blackout
A power outage at radio station WELM in Elmira New York cut transmission for about 35 minutes just after a DJ played a recent recording of the song Dim Dim the Lights. The incident left listeners in darkness as technicians worked to restore the signal.
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Elmira
WN. Y
WELM
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