Nine survive crash of C-54 on Newfoundland cliff
A 33-ton U.S. Army Air Transport Command C-54 crashed into a 1000-foot cliff near Harmon Field Newfoundland while en route to Europe. Of 18 aboard, nine survived after a long rescue by Arctic Recovery teams with Newfoundland help. one crewman later died. Major James R. Bell led medical aid and blood plasma was used. Local fare and mountain rescue crews aided in a 15 hour return to ambulances.
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Harmon Field
Newfoundland
INS
New York City
LaGuardia Field
U. S. Army Air Transport Command
ATC
Arctic
James R. Bell
Cleveland
Europe
Maj. Bell
Harmonfield
How to Make a Splendid Cough Syrup at Home
A home cough syrup article advises mixing two cups of sugar or corn syrup with one cup water, then adding two and a half ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle for a cheap, effective remedy. It claims fast relief by loosening phlegm, soothing membranes, and easing breathing, with money back if unsatisfactory.
Mother Convicted Of Torturing Baby In Chicago Trial
Betty Jane Dybicz, 19, found guilty of assault with intent to murder five month old Dennis after a hospital mercy case showed multiple injuries. Her husband Chester testified, denying the notion of shared custody and asserting she could choose between right and wrong.
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Chicago
INS
Betty Jane Dybicz
Dennis
Dybicz
Four-Year Terms Proposed for House Members
Rep Lea of California announced plans to introduce a constitutional amendment to grant four-year terms for House members instead of two. The plan envisions about half of the House being elected every two years under the revised terms.
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Washington
Lea
D-Calif
Wac Corporal Saves Crew of Liberator Crash
Corporal Grace Sharkey of Philadelphia was credited with saving the crew of a Liberator bomber named Lady Grace after it crash landed and burned during a test flight at an English station. She crawled through a nose opening after the explosion and helped others escape as flames engulfed the wreckage.
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Eighth Air Force Station
England
Grace Sharkey
Philadelphia
Grace
Sharkey
Air Force Mechanic Brother Serves in China-Burma Station
An air force mechanic stationed in Sioux City Iowa has a brother who serves in the China Burma India theater with the Sulliar and out So the Waves units.
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Key
Sioux City
Blood Plasma Rumor Denied By Red Cross Leader
Washington AP Basil O'Connor labeled rumors that Red Cross blood plasma is sold to soldiers as vicious lies. He urged reporting such claims to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and defended plasma as life saving for fighting men.
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Washington
Red Cross
Basil O’connor
O'Connor
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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