Airman Keeton faked death to win love in Texas flight
Donald Keeton 19, an airman, was arrested at his mother's Dallas home after a wild solo flight from Gulfport to Tyler and Dallas. He admitted the death by own action note was a hoax to gain time, saying he wanted to see Doris Bowling. He landed in a swampy field near Tyler, evaded two F-100 jets, and was taken to Hensley Field. The case faces military charges with potential court-martial punishment.
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Whiley Sawyer
Dallas
Donald Keeton
Mississippi
Doris Bowling
Keeton
Gulfport
Miss
Tyler
Texas
Louisiana
Lynn
Jets
Air Police
Hensley Field
Air Force
Penalty Provision Is Voted Down In Labor Bill
The U S Senate rejected an administration amendment to the labor control bill aimed at Taft Hartley act penalties for unions that fail to file required financial reports. The 53 to 30 vote upheld language allowing jail terms for officers who neglect reports, amid debate over union member accountability and officer conduct. The chamber also amended the bill to grant NLRB jurisdiction in interstate disputes, moving to end federal state turf battles in labor cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sen. Smith
R-N.j
National Labor Relations Board
Smithk
Kennedy
Secretary of Labor
McClallan
D-Ark
Senate Trackers 7 Committee
NLRB
Eisenhower
Parking Tickets Inspire Blood Drive Donation
Kerrville Texas police officer Billy White and three colleagues donated a pint of blood each after Mrs Kensing paid a string of parking fines with a Red Cross sticker message. She urged donors via the back of the ticket as a time saving appeal during donor recruitment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville, Texas
Kensing
Red Cross
Billy White
Death Flight Tragedy Follows Jilt by English Girl
A U S Air Force mechanic, Airman Vernon Morgan, died after piloting a jet bomber he took without permission and crashed near Alconbury airbase in England. Reports say he had just learned he was unwed and had broken his engagement to Yvonne Talbot, 16, who described their split and his moodiness. Indiana records show a divorce from his wife and son in Elizabeth, Indiana, while base records state otherwise.
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Peterborough
England
U.S. Air Force
Yvonne Talbot
Vernon
Chuck” Morgan
Air Force
Elizbeth
Ind
1.S.af
London
Indiana
Morgans
U.S
Alconbury
Morgan
Yvonne
Fin
Stoner
Mason
Radio Station KCBC Sold in Des Moines Acquisition
Jonathan M. Fletcher of Des Moines and James Mitchell, executive VP and GM of KPIG, announce the purchase of KCBC from Majestic Broadcasting. FCC approval anticipated within weeks. Claire Grant to become Des Moines KCBC general manager as others retain posts. Fletcher and Mitchell had also bought KEIN in Lincoln, Nebraska, in December 1956.
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Jedar Rupids
KCBC
Des Moines
Jonathan M.fletcher
James
Mitchell
KPIG
Fletcher
Majestic Broadcasting Company
Federal Communications Commission
Cedar Rapids
iClaire
Grant
KEIN
Lincoln
Neb
Fighting erupts in Beirut as government and rebels clash
Heavy fighting raged in Beirut on Saturday in what appeared to be the worst battle since Lebanon's rebellion began 96 days ago. Security forces and insurgents traded pistols rifles and mortars while UN observers moved in amid a bid to protect the pro West government of President Chamoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Masterson
Beirut
Lebanon
Chamoun
Tte
Soviet Agrees to Geneva Nuclear Test Talk
Moscow agreed that a meeting of experts to study detecting nuclear explosions should begin at Geneva July 1. The note was delivered by Andrei Gromyko to U S ambassador Llewellyn Thompson and replies to Eisenhower’s letter. The Soviets regret Indian expert participation from the start. The reply also states no objection to UN secretariat technical aid or minutes.
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Geneva
London
Moscow
Moscow Radio
Eisenhower
U.S
Llewellyn Thompson
Andrei Gromyko
Khrushchev
United Nations Secretariat
Macmillan Returns From Tour Says Eisenhower Invites Call
Prime Minister Macmillan returned from a U S and Canada trip and said President Eisenhower has a standing invitation to return his call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macmillan
Wome
London
U. S
Canada
Eisenhower
East Iowa Girl Falls From Car in Center Point
Beverly Ronnfeldt, 5, daughter of Vernon and Mrs. Ronnfeldt of Central City Route 4, was thrown from a moving car about 10:15 pm Friday on a rural road 2 miles east of Center Point. She suffered head, arm, and chest injuries and was listed in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids after ambulance transport.
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Sme Wardee
Center Point
Beverly
Ronnfeldt
Vernon Ronnfeldt
Central City
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Home Burns But Wedding Goes On in Santa Barbara
In Santa Barbara California a couple married as planned despite their honeymoon home burning to charred ruins Thursday night. Albert Romero 27 and Julia Barrera 18 received the home and furnishings as a gift from the bridegroom’s mother. a silver wedding band and a white book inscribed Our Wedding survived in a box among the few undamaged items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Calif
Albert Romero
Julia Barrera
Actress Marie McDonald Overdose At Hospital
Las Vegas AP reports actress Marie McDonald in satisfactory condition after an accidental overdose of sleeping pills required hospital care. Washington UPI notes President Eisenhower signed an 845.7 million appropriation to finance a temporary extension of unemployment compensation payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Las Vegas
Marie McDonald
Fund For Relief
Washington
UPI
Eisenhower
East German says U.S. colonel seeks release of nine prisoners
East Germany reported that U S Army Col Hoberé McQuail with a major visited the foreign ministry to request release of nine U S prisoners. Deputy foreign minister Otto Winzer urged McQuail to show U S authorization for negotiations and a follow up meeting was set for Monday. The contact signals potential quick prisoner release. McQuail is identified as chief liaison officer of the Potsdam mission, linking U S and Russian armies in East and West Germany.
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Berlin
East Germany
Foreign Ministry
ADN
U. S
Hoberé
McQuail
Otto Winzer
Winzer
Iron Curtain
Potsdam
U. S. Army
Frankfurt
West Germany
Stowaway Boy Took Long Flight From Hawthorne to Seattle
Charles McMillan, nine, hid aboard a Western Airlines plane after reportedly boarding in Los Angeles and transferring at San Francisco. The boy, dressed in a T shirt and jeans, rode the long flight to Seattle where airline officials discovered him at arrival. He said he was lonely and had hoped someone would meet him. Western agents traced a possible route via Trans World Airlines and Flight 28 but the boy remained unaccompanied upon landing. Western personnel offered playtime and assistance while the boy awaited return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
Trans World Airlines
Los Angeles
Western
San Francisco
Lee
Charles
Seattle
Wigfather
Pate &. Western
De Gaulle and Insurgents Heal Algeria Rift
Gen Raoul Salan said all is well between De Gaulle’s Paris government and the Algerian insurgents ruling troubled Algeria after De Gaulle’s TV appeal. He noted the junta’s support and urged troop reinforcements while De Gaulle sought a bond backed plan to calm Algeria and outline a federal overseas structure.
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Associated Press
Raoul Salan
Charles de Gaulle
Paris
Algeria
Algiers
de Gaulle
Satan
Coty
de Gaoulle
Salan
Jacques Soustelle
Be Gaulle
Soustelle
North Africa
All-Algeria Committee of Public Safety
Sousselie
France
Five charged in Cedar Rapids gambling ring bust
Cedar Rapids police said a gambling ring involving four men and one woman was broken up Friday night. Suspects include Vernon J. Sherer of Minneapolis and Susan Allen of Mitchell, S. D. Also arrested were William N. Thomas of Rock Island Bert B. Howard of Rea Mo Howard W. Lasing of Davenport. A hotel dining-room sting led to the discovery of gambling gear including loaded dice a bird cage a stamping machine and membership records from fraternal and veterans groups. Arraigned Saturday they pleaded not guilty to possession of gambling equipment with bond set at 8500.
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Cedar Rapids
Vernon J. Sherer
Minneapolis
William N. Thomas
Rock Island
Bert BR
Howard
Rea
Howard W. Lasing
Davenport
Susan Allen
Mitchell, S. T
Miss Allen
Kansas
Miter
Harold Barger
James Barnes
Loov
Jabo Kubs
Kuba
Floyd Philbrick
Cach
Lone Tree Boy Drowns in Iowa River While Spear Fishing
A 14-year-old Lone Tree boy, David Higgon, drowned last night while spear fishing in the Iowa River about 64 miles south of here. He slipped into the river wearing hip boots and was swept away before two companions could reach him. searchers from Johnson and Louisa counties along with Lone Tree and Muscatine units worked through the night for the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seazette
Lone Tree
Lowa
Here
David Higgon
Henry Riggan
Lone Tree High School
Riggan
Jim Bulle
Senators Pretty Mild After All
Senator Goldwater of Arizona credited U S senators with restraint in debate praising conduct during discussions. He contrasted this with a recent Australian development where lawmakers agreed to a code limiting personal invective and name calling in parliamentary exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Goldwater
R- Ariz
Louisville flyer suffers slip before exhibition
Louis, a parachute enthusiast, planned a Saturday exhibition after performing 51 jumps without incident. He slipped on back steps at home and sustained a broken leg, ending his participation in the planned event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Tom Kirlley
Pavel
Bolt Holds Lead Into Final Round
Tommy Bolt maintained a three stroke edge at the Open golf championship after a 69 in the third round. Gene Littler faltered with bogeys late, finishing 54 holes at 214 as Bolt led at 241, with Gary Player slipping to 216 and Frank Stranahan also within reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Tommy Obolt
Gene Littler
Gary Mayer
Frank Stranahan
Littler
Bolt
Player
Accounting Is Urged by 2 Senators
Two Republican senators demanded that White House aide Sherry Man Adams provide a full accounting of gifts from Bernard Goldfine. Senators Goldwater and Potter urged Adams to explain favors, citing gifts and hotel bills. White House said no comment and noted Adams denied any special treatment.
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Washington
Sherry Man Adams
Boston
Bernard Goldfine
Sens. ‘Goldwater
Ariz
Fotter
Mich
Adams
White House
Sen. Clark
D-Pa
James C. Hagerty
Potter
Hagerty
Goldfine
Plysmouth
Mass
Harris
D-Ari
Barry Vaughan
Justice Department
Adam Go
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Maine
Clark
Truman
Harry Vaughan
Connelly
Vaughan
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