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Francis Gary Powers grew up in rural Appalachia as a quiet, studious youth who excelled in track and field and helped on the family farm. Born August 17, 1929 in Susannah, Virginia, he later joined the Air Force and CIA linked orbit, shaping a career that led toward a renowned Cold War spy mission and a life marked by shifting homes and elite training.
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Paris
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Ida Ford
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Adana
Air France jetliner crash kills many in village
Witnesses describe a fierce fire after the Chateau de Sully jetliner collapsed at the runway. Emergency crews moved bodies to mortuaries as officials opened an investigation. Police sealed the area while residents and bystanders watched the wreckage.
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Atlanta
New York
Chateau de Sully
Air France
Henry IV
New York City
Paris
France
Weather update and travel hazards ahead
AP Wirephoto reports rain dominating England and Atlantic coastal regions with potential new storm sites and Pacific Coast activity. Warmth expected in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley through the eastern plains with unsettled conditions across the region.
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England and
Perthers
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Estes Case Death Probe To Resume In Franklin
A Robertson County grand jury resumes today an investigation into the death of Henry H. Marshall federal agriculture official tied to the Estes case. District Attorney Bryan Russ plans to call more witnesses including Lois Smith who sold shells to Marshall the day his body was found. Marshall was found dead June 4 1961 after being shot five times. Justice of the Peace Lee Farmer ruled it death by own action.
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Franklin
Tex
Robertson County
Henry H. Marshall
Billie Sol Estes
Bryan Russ
Lois Smith
Marshall
Justice of the Peace
Lee Farmer
Howard Stegall
List of Dead In Plane Disaster Roster
The American Express Co released a casualty list for an Air France crash in France. The roster includes names from Atlanta and surrounding areas such as Mrs. Theodosia Barnett Tampa Florida, Mrs. Leslie Sial Marietta Georgia, Dolly Grooks Griffin Georgia, Morgan Cantey West Point Georgia, and many Atlanta residents. Also noted is the arrival of a U.S. trade mission to Israel led by George S Hannaway to participate in the Near East International Fair and meetings with 225 American firms.
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Atlanta
American Express Co
Air France
France
Forrest Cumming
Griffin
Doug Davis
Paris
William Hit
Montgomery
Ala
Ridley Park
Frank McPherson
William King Seltmarks
Fred Sorrow
Daluth
C. A. Adair
Tom Chris. Allen
Tom Chris Allen
Henrietta Ayer
Paul Barnetta
R. J. C. Barry
C. W. Bartholomal
Harry Boor
Harry Boon
Morels Brandon Jr
Morris Brandon Jr
Fred Brine
Dorothy Brine
Frederick Bull
Ellen Bull
Ruben Crimm
Ruten Crimm
L. W. Wilts
Paul Doussans
Saul Gerson
G. B. Oar
E. B. Glenn
Mies
J. M. Henson
Redfern Hollins
Mary Ansley Howland
Ewing Humphries
C. Baxter Jones Jr
C. Laxter Jones Jr
Arnold Kaye
Arnold Ka
U.S
Israel
Tel Aviv
vAn
U. S
George
Hannaway
Isso
Weasels Overcome Distresses Off Southeast Coast
A freighter and a fishing boat sent distress calls Sunday off the southeast coast. The Mount Evans with 37 crew headed into Hampton Roads after flooding, aided by a Coast Guard vessel and a tanker. The fishing boat Ocean was towed by the Navy minesweeper Plover off the South Carolina coast.
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Moat Evass
Hampton Roads
Mount Evans
Coast Guard
Ocean
South Carolina
Plover
Fire Damage at Motor Car Supply Co and Smiths Body Shop
Assistant Fire Chief Claude Saunders reported a fire at the Motor Car Supply Co and Smiths Body Shop in the 1190 block of Central Avenue caused roof and rear wall damage. The paint booth and four cars were damaged or blistered, with damage estimated at about $30,000. the cause remained undetermined as investigators prepared a fuller report.
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Demege Sexy
Saturdey
Ar Rats
Claude Saunders
Ihe
Motor Car Supply Co
Smith
Central Avenue
Fe Se
Sanders
Refugees In Fire Loss Incident and Hotel Fire
Reported escape of refugees after a motorboat excursion led to detainment by East German border guards for four hours. In Charleston, a hotel fire caused about 500 dollars in damage with guests evacuated. two men were charged for gun violations and another fined for discharging a firearm in a public area.
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Derson
Havel
Saunders
Kanawha
Summers
Virginia
Short
Charleston
Sam Oat
Lawrence Stevenson
Police Probe Two Robberies Reported in City
Police investigated two robberies. George Jackson of 7054 Court St reported two men posed as visitors and stole 185 from his wallet. Crigler of 228 Greascup Ave Dunbar said he was robbed of 60 dollars in Bens Place on Court Street. Suspects identified in both cases.
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Court St
All
Crigler
Greascup i Ave
Dunbar
Bens Place
Court Street
Man Complains About Sewer in Dunbar Neighborhood
Dunbar resident William Gilkerson protests a broken sewer pump praised as a health and safety hazard, saying repairs have lagged four months despite repeated protests. Nearby houses face continued risk as he cites inaction by officials. In other news, Charles A Williamson of Charleston has been named representative of the Old Dominion Chapter for the Counselors Section of the Public Relations Society of America.
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Dunbar
William Gilkerson
25Th St
New York
Charles A. It Williamson
Charleston, W. Va
Old Dominion
Public Relations Society of America
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