Tanker Stony Point Burned After Collision Offshore Port
The abandoned tanker Stony Point lay ablaze near Lands End after a Wednesday collision with the freighter Ioannis The Toannis. Rescue ships from five nations saved 64 survivors. 12 seamen died. Only two Americans, engineer Jo Taylor and mechanic James Triff, remained aboard as the 14,500 ton Greek owned Italian crewed vessel Taberian registry was abandoned.
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Collision Splashes Oil Fire across Two Vessels
A collision between the Italian liner Andrea Doria and the Swedish ship Stockholen near UTS Atlantic Stony Point rammed amidships. Oil from the Middle East splashed both ships and ignited, causing a large fire.
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Shiraz
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Two Men Killed in Carrier Accident
A carrier accident near Jacksonville left two crewmen dead and many others injured. The incident involved a high speed pump aboard the craft and occurred on the after deck. Navy officials reported 24 seamen were placed aboard for duty and the scene was investigated to determine cause and responsibility.
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Niccates PO
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Hoppet
Fiattup
Anton
Unclear OCR Passage Invokes Space, Mars Water Quest
Fragmentary text cites United Press reports and names such as Dr Tinh S Richardson of Mt Wilson Observatory and Bob Howard. Mentions Mars exploration prep, space travel, evangelists, and a pending recommendation from a security commission.
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Ariz
Tinh S Rihardson
Mt Wicon Observatory
Mars
Cat Locks Door In Odd Household Incident
In a puzzling event a cat allegedly locked a bathroom door. Owners Ma Banks and Mors Banks reported the animal managed the mechanism with the door feet above floor level. The curious case drew attention from local observers.
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Mao Top Communist Leader in China Says Next Spokesman
United Press reports Mao Tse-tung, top Red Chinese leader, designated as future spokesman for the Communist movement. The article notes growing support for Mao among some factions while others fear his expanding influence and potential to shift policy in the Soviet-aligned bloc.
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Assistants Named for 1958 College All Star Team
Ton Paul a Rams linbacker and Ton Doll a Detroit veteran are named assistant coaches for the 1958 College All Star team. They will coach for the game against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on August 9. Also mentions a classified ad for savings and a Abilene visit by Joe Stinson and three children to relatives in Abilene.
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New York Giants
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