How It Feels To Be Killed In War Jet Pilot Survives Crash
Lt. Porter, a lone F 86 pilot, ditched in the Yellow Sea after engaging two MIG-15s. He describes a nerve wracking water landing, rapid thinking, and instinctual survival actions that kept him alive before rescue at the airbase in Korea.
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Fred Painton
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Yellow Sea
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Por- Ste
Porter
Midwest Takes Over Legislative Power
Washington dispatch notes a shift in power as Midwest lawmakers gain 13 of 15 standing committees in the new Congress. The article explains how seniority and party control drive chairmanships, with Republicans expanding representation in the West and Midwest. It compares current division to the previous 82nd Congress and outlines regional party balance.
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House
Senate
Vey
Jawzs
New York City
Itza
New Republican Congress
Hep. Dem
Midwest
Adolph J. Sabath
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Maryland
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Missouri
Dakotas
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Dem
Estest
West
South Ly
Northeast
Warne Morse
R-Ore
John Sherman Cooper
Graham Prays For Fallen GI in Korea Hospital
Evangelist Billy Graham Prayed beside a gravely wounded U S soldier in Korea as doctors warned the wounds were fatal. Gra ham expressed hope for the man and urged prayers while the patient remained on the critical list. The scene at Jutland hospital reflected wartime sorrow and faith.
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Iilandia
Korea
Billy O Atelt
Graba
Gra Ber
Jutland
What Will She Do With Nixon
Designation of Vice President elect Richard M Nixon's role in the Eisenhower administration was expected to be clarified soon. President elect Eisenhower may have plans for his young running mate, who has had little input in forming incoming administration personnel. Nixon appeared publicly only twice since the election, and has represented Eisenhower at the Mexican president's inauguration and at the Gridiron Club dinner.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
Nixon
New York
Mexico
No Coins In Meters Till After Holiday
Vicksburg police chief Jesse Bone ordered downtown meters to halt violations as a Christmas gesture for shoppers but told officers to resume enforcement for New Year celebrations. In New York, Johnny Giragosian, 27, from Shrewsbury, Mass., tried to rob an off duty firefighter but was knocked down and disarmed by the former Air Force instructor, leaving him with a head wound needing 30 stitches.
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Vicksburg, Mich
Jesse Bone
Jude
New York
Johnn Giragosian
Shrewsbury
Mass
George Michelini
Air Force
Giragosian
Kissing Couple Block Traffic in Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee on December 23 Bill White and Mrs Mary Kelly were fined 88 after Officer J R Riales complained their kissing in a car blocked traffic for blocks. He said it happened four or five times with cars stuck mid street. Mrs Kelly said it was his idea and she had nothing to do with it. White was fined 77 and Mrs Kelly 11. Also noted: GM plants produced 10 000 auto heaters in a day enough to heat 1400 nine room houses on a zero day.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bill White
Mary Kelly
J. R. Riales
Kelly
General Motors
Parade Delayed With Santa In Court Room
Amherstburg residents saw the Christmas parade delayed an hour as Santa Claus testified in a traffic accident trial held in Amherstburg Ontario. Local families gathered in the street while the court proceedings dominated the scene, delaying the festive procession and drawing attention to the court action.
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Amhersturg
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Amherstburg
Santa Claus
Baytown
No Loving For Drivers Of Vehicles
Cheboygan Michigan December 23 traffic violation penalties go into effect January 1 include a five dollar fine for any motorist caught with a woman on his lap.
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Cheboygan, Mich
Governor Is Given Space Cadet Title
Lincoln Neb Dec 23 Gov Val Peterson received formal recognition as a space cadet after taking flying lessons. Marie Krumweide presented an official proclamation and a toy space helmet at the ceremony. World War II context notes the U S auto industry produced over 11 billion in aircraft related goods.
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Neb
Val ‘Peterson
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Ant
Marie Krumweide
U.S
Burglary at Columbus Candy Shop Yields Small Loot
In Columbus Tuesday, a hard-working burglar pried open a rear screen and entered a candy shop. Owner Mrs. Gertrude Hill told police the intruder sorted a back window and escaped with only one penny from a gum ball machine.
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Gertrude Hill
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