Pilot lands safely at LaGuardia after storm flight without radio
Northeast Airlines Convair carrying 24 aboard loses electrical power seven minutes after Boston departure. Pilot Robert Francis 37 flies through snow and fog with only a compass and flashlight to guide a two hour late approach to LaGuardia, landing visually after relying on scattered ground cues. Passengers prayed quietly as lights failed and fuel ran low.
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Meany Seeks Increased Federal Aid For Schools
AFL CIO leader George Meany urged Congress to authorize at least one billion dollars annually for five years to fund school construction and higher teacher pay. He criticized Eisenhower's request of 250 million yearly, calling for a broader federal investment to expand facilities and improve education nationwide.
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George Meany
Eisenhower
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Teacher 75 Wins 32000 On The $64,000 Question
Mrs Marie Morris a 75 year old retired teacher who has received city financial aid won 32000 on CBSs The 64000 Question before quitting Tuesday night Doctors said the excitement of the grand prize was too great for her pulse She is an English born widow and reached the 32000 mark in four sessions answering questions about Charles Dickens and his books. She plans to donate proceeds to city upkeep and has stated she would retire from quizzing.
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Okla
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Oklahoma City
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Dallas
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Bridges says Dulles should be praised for keeping us out of war
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire praised Secretary Dulles for policies aimed at avoiding war while acknowledging occasional disagreements on international affairs. He defended risk for peace when vital interests are challenged and declined to endorse harsh criticism of Dulles' brinkmanship. Adlai Stevenson urged Eisenhower to repudiate or dismiss Dulles after a Life magazine piece.
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Eisenhower
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Bridges
Alies
United States
Gressor
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Tanker Explosion At Salem Maritime Causes Multiple Missing
A tanker loaded with 130000 barrels of gasoline and kerosene exploded at Salem Maritime docks. Flames fanned smoke as 41 crew signed on, with 16 missing and the captain among them. Cities Service officials feared 20 missing, while 16 were later reported safe. two workers were burned seriously and the vessel was to depart for Norfolk. The blast damaged loading areas and sent crew toward hospitals after rescue efforts.
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St.oday
Patrick's Hospital
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Cities Service
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Salem Maritime
Norfolk Va
Berlin H. Richerson
Pensacola
Fla
John Rugling
Milton, Mass
Rugm
Calcasiew
Rioters Protesting Nehru Plan Spark Bombay Unrest
The city of Bombay faced massive upheaval as rioters clashed with police over Nehru's plan to sever Bombay state from Bombay. Four killed and hundreds arrested as demonstrations, fires, and barricades disrupted industrial areas and transport. Army units were ordered to assist with a 24 hour curfew in place. A tanker explosion and ship fire added to the chaos, while thousands joined a leftist general strike.
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India
Ister Nehru
John Klepadio
Coast Metropolis
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Nehru
Klepadio
Man Held Over Fatal Knife Fight Claim Silence
Police say a man told a fight occurred after a woman was found dead from a gunshot and that he failed to reveal the shooting when questioned. The investigation centers on his account of the wound and related injuries.
Southerners Move To Save Segregation
Southern lawmakers pressed segregation defense measures after a Tuesday session in Georgia and Alabama. Georgia lawmakers backed governor powers to close failing schools and grant aid to affected students, plus three other anti integration bills empowering legal action against integration, leasing school buildings, and state property subleasing. In Alabama both chambers moved to sidestep the US Supreme Court ban with a controversial “Freedom of Choice” bill allowing parents to choose white, Negro, or racially integrated schools and proposing a constitutional amendment to avoid compulsory attendance at integrated schools.
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Marvin Griffin
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House
U. S. Supreme Cou
Lad Pulled From Mud After Rain Flood
Mark Paul, 13, was pulled from mud by five firefighters after entering a mud slide while walking his dog Junior Tuesday night. Heavy rains created the slide, leaving the boy waist-deep but unharmed. Marian Bailey alerted police and firefighters worked forty minutes to rescue him. The incident left the boy in disgrace for his actions.
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Mark Paulsen
Marian Bailey
Mark
Police UF In W court testimony on plant strike arrests
Police officers were set to testify today in Columbus regarding eight eight defendants accused of violations during the January 1 mass demonstration at the Westinghouse Columbus plant. Westinghouse lawyers seek exact locations of the detainees.
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Columbus
Westinghouse
Classified Ad Promotion in The Messenger
Keeping Busy note highlights how business service advertisers rely on The Messenger Classified Section for broad daily reach. It argues that a few cents a day yields thousands of daily readers and prospective customers, urging readers to try Messenger WANT ADS to prove results.
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Ten-Year-Old Boy Steals a Switch Engine in Pennsylvania
Richard Wynn, a 10-year-old, said he wanted to go and stole a switch engine while two crewmen ate in a nearby shack. The diesel locomotive rolled away driven by the boy at the throttle before crews pursued and halted it about 1000 feet away with no damage. He tried to flee but was caught after losing his shoes and falling.
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Richard Wynn
Meigs County Probes Prosecutor O Brien Expenditures
Meigs County commissioners seek an outside inquiry into Prosecutor James B. O Brien amid reports of unverified expenses. The board cites 1953 54 and 55 expense reports as incomplete and unaccounted for, with funds allocated since 1983.
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Meigs County
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O'Brien
Wilson Verifies Ridgway Dissent in 1954 Military Plan
Secretary of Defense Wilson confirmed the Joint Chiefs of Staff did not join in plans to reduce Army strength. President Eisenhower had told Congress in 1954 that the chiefs, including Ridgway, unanimously recommended a new military program with reduced Army strength. Ridgway expressed shock at the report.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Joint Chiefs
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Census Bureau Says Farm Week Longer Than Factory Week
The Census Bureau reports farm workers have the longest work week while ordinary laborers have the shortest. Since 1970 the farm labor average declined from 63 hours to 50. mid-1985 farmers and farm managers averaged 57.2 hours. Non agricultural industries fell from 42 hours in 1947 to about 41 hours in 1955.
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Ford Shows Early Profit
New York UK thousands of people who acquired Ford Motor Co shares saw immediate gains as the issue opened. Before underwriting books closed, Ford stock traded with a premium of over five dollars per share. In over the counter trading, bids stood around 70 dollars with active dealer interest after SEC clearance of the 10.2 million share offering at 64.50 a share.
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New York
Ford Motor Co
Securities and Exchange Commission
Marietta businessman Smith seeks Democratic nomination for Congress
Marietta 4% year old businessman announced today his bid for the Democratic nomination in Ohio's 15th District. The district includes Guernsey Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry and Washington counties. Incumbent Republican John E Henderson has said he will run for reelection.
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Nervesy Smith
Ohio
Guernsey
Monroe
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Washington
John E. Hend
Nuclear Lab Expands For Explosives Work At Mound Lab
BaxsON Ohio reports that Mound Laboratory will expand its nuclear program into high explosives. Small quantities will be tested at remote fenced areas and a new $300000 to $400000 building is planned. Staffing may rise from about 200 to 400 as new functions start up. No specifics on products or future developments were disclosed.
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Ohio
Avuine J Laboratory
Miamishare
Ino
John Roberson
Atomic Energy Commission
Mound Laboratory
E. C. McCarthy
Rse
Amisburg
Monsanto Chemical Co
AEC
Resent
Jets Crash Seven Miles Up Killing One Pilot
Two United States Air Force jets collided during a training mission seven miles up. Capt. B. H. Thayer ejected safely, but First Lt. J. J. Schulte was killed. debris scattered over several miles, bodies found near wreckage, witnesses reported twilight flights above Dayton area. National Association of Homebuilders president observed the incident amid broader news on VA FHA loan term restoration and inflation controls.
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B. H. Thayer
Here
J. J. Schulte
Thayer
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Teak Aband
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Federal Housing Administration
W. Warnecke
Tugnten Credit Ana
Bulganin Absent From Public Scene Puzzles Diplomats
London diplomats puzzled by Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin's continued absence from public functions since December. Moscow radio listed attendees at a Moscow city Communist conference with all top Kremlin officials present except Bulganin, fueling speculation he may be ill or resting from a grueling Asian tour with Nikita Khrushchev.
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Nikolai Bulganin
Moscow
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Bulganin
Supreme Soviet
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Plant Site Corp to reveal aluminum plant site in 10 days
A Columbus newspaper reports the firm will announce the site of its 80 million dollar aluminum plant in the Ohio Valley within ten days. The site is said to be near Clarington in Monroe County, with an Olin spokesman confirming Monroe County is among considered locations.
Three Autos Run Over Man Killed In County
County police said an 85 year old man stepped into the path of a car and was struck by three vehicles yesterday. He died at the scene as the following two cars ran him down.
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Ohio House Passes Bill on Capital Program and School Aid
The state House approved a measure funding a 37.0 million dollar state building program plus 15.0 million for mental and correctional institutions. A penny per pack cigarette tax raises 15 million to retire a voter approved 150 million bond. School grants for needy districts and state matching funds are included, with federal aid possible if criteria are met.
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Long Wins Louisiana Governor Primary landslide return
Earl Long captures a sweeping victory in Louisiana Democratic primary, denying a runoff and marking a decisive comeback after a long political drought. The race, with Huey Long’s legacy and a growing white registration, highlights a shift toward an Eisenhower-led administration influence, as Long defeats challengers including Kennon.
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Eisenhower
Robert Kennon
Huey
deLesseps Morrison
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Athens
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Point Pleasant
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