Three Day Series Of Air Tragedies Claims 51 Persons
A three day spate of fatal air crashes leaves at least 51 dead and about 150 injured. The incidents include a Miami bound airliner on Rikers Island with 101 aboard and six other crashes in the United States and abroad.
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Finland and Finlandia Trade Pact Sign in Moscow Night
Soviet Premier Bulganin and Finnish Premier Fagerholm sign a framework trade pact aimed at replacing the triangular system with closer neighborly relations. Bulganin hails the accord as peaceful coexistence and unanimity on future cooperation.
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Karl August Fagerholm
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Finland
Europe
Crash Kills 20 As Northeast DC6A Crashes On Rikers Island
A Miami-bound Northeast Airlines DC6A with 101 aboard crashed on Rikers Island shortly after takeoff in heavy snow. Twenty died, 63 hospitalized, six babies uncounted. pilot said power failed though instruments showed normal. Investigations launched by six agencies including CAA, Civil Aeronautics Board, NYCFD, and FBI.
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Senate Civil Service Bill Faces Monday Action
Charleston February 2 The Senate will take up a Civil Service bill Monday to establish a merit based state employment system across major departments while allowing political dispensing outside Charleston The sponsor is Senate President Bean D Hardy The bill moves to amendment then likely passage before House consideration GOP opposition is anticipated though the measure aims to avoid freezing current employees and would create a State Personnel Board with a Civil Service Commission members barred from party affiliation or paid public office
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Greek Cypriot Shot In Curfewed Village
A 56 year old Greek Cypriot was shot dead in Kalokhorio before dawn after failing to halt for a military patrol during curfew hours in Kalokhorio Cyprus.
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Cyprus
Kalokhorio
Venezuelan Helicopter Crashes In Mountains
A Venezuelan helicopter crashed in the mountains south of Caracas last night. All three men aboard were killed.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Byrd presses split of Ike Middle East resolution
Senator Byrd says he will try to divide President Eisenhower's Middle East resolution into separate military and economic sections. He rejects administration explanations as cloudy and uncertain and notes confusion over how aid funds will be spent. Byrd, on the Armed Services Committee, maintains the plan remains unclear to Congress.
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Education and U S Business New Partners
The Daily Telegraph begins a five part Economic Survey Series titled Education and U S Business New Partners. The Spotlight series for next week includes Saturday Review and features a broad outlook on the 1957 economy by leading businessmen and educators.
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Eva Gabor Announces Nevada Separation
Actress Eva Gabor said her husband Dr. John Williams will establish a Nevada residence to facilitate their divorce. Gabor noted she will work at Universal International Studios and then film in England. The couple married April 8, 1956 and announced a separation last November 29.
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John Williams
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Universal International Studios
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Underwood Tours Flood Hit West Virginia Valleys
Gov. Cecil H. Underwood and relief officials toured Logan Mingo and McDowell counties in the Guyan and Tug River valleys after this week’s record floods. They reported progress, pledged state action, and noted renewed rainfall stalled cleanup efforts as towns faced rising crests and ongoing relief efforts.
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Mingo
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New Flood Threat Recedes as Sunshine Returns
Sunshine broke through the overcast yesterday as the flood threat eased. Old Man Groundhog emerged from hibernation and predicted rough winter weather ahead for the next six weeks.
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George Jewell
Groundhog
Flood Relief Efforts Intensify Across Southwest Virginia
Federal Civil Defense and Red Cross teams coordinate relief as Wise Buchanan Dickenson Scott Tazewell and Bland counties brace for more rain and snow. State highway crews deploy 800 workers on a 24 hour shift while Bereaved communities assess millions in damage and ongoing flood recovery Dr. Gruenther and Red Cross officials visit Bristol coordinating aid and funds for a three state area.
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