Transport Slams Fog Bound Slope in California Crash
In Fremont a Marine air transport crashed in fogged De coto hills killing 38. Rescue efforts were hindered by mud and rugged terrain as 30 bodies were located and eight believed buried under wreckage. Navy Coast Guard and sheriff teams, aided by volunteers, battled mist to recover remains.
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Fremont
Decoto
Navy
Ents
Thura Iday
Tracy
Washington Township
Navy Airfield
George King
Palomares Canyon
King
Ray
Ed Osbernal
Coast Guard
Sheriff's Deputies
Tragedy Strikes in Three Separate County Accidents
A 22-year-old San Leandro man, Ralph Nelson, died after falling from a moving truck on US Highway 50 east of Livermore. In San Leandro, a couple, William and Jennie Carmack, were severely injured crossing East 14th Street near Sunnyside. Henry Wagner was cited for pedestrian right of way violations. A Newark man, unidentified, sustained scalp lacerations when his auto hit a tree near Mission San Jose. The incidents occurred last night and today, with Nelson dying at St Paul’s hospital after the Livermore crash.
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Southern
Alameda
San
Mission San Jose
Ralph Nelson
Bowling
Greenville Road
Frank Santos
Oakland
California
Nelson
Santos
Nelson Yi
Livermore
St. Paul's Hospital
Carmack
East 14Th Street
Sunnyside Drive
San Leandro
Henry Wagner
Melody Way
Hayward
Fairmont Emer
Bency Hospital
Eden Hospital
Kirby
Hidden Valley Dude Ranch Road
Haywerd Hospital
Seven Escape Jail In Texas
LAREDO Texas seven prisoners escaped from the Laredo jail by overpowering jailer Robert Hernandez and forcing the door open. They carried seven steel bars seen sawed from windows or from cells and may have headed toward Mexico. A state wide alert was issued as Texas rangers and Mexican officers joined the search.
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Laredo
Tex
Cone
Robert Hernandez
Mexico
Hernandez
Texas
Gas Bill Veto Signals Ike for 1956 Run
President Eisenhower vetoed the Natural Gas bill amid political controversy, signaling a likely bid for re election. Democrats worry the veto harms their 1956 prospects while House allies show no moves to override. The veto centers on alleged improper attempts to influence Congress including a $2,500 political gift tied to Sen. Case and Superior Oil.
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Washington
Ans
Eisenhower
House
Francis Case
Superior Oil Company
California
Senate
Congress
Utah Democrats Pledge 12 Votes To Stevenson
Salt Lake City Utah pledged all of Utah's 12 votes to Adlai E Stevenson at the Democratic national convention after his three day Western tour. The pledge was announced by Calvin W Rawlings Utah Democratic National Committeeman at a breakfast with eight Western state party leaders.
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Salt Lake City
Ins
Adlai E. Stevenson
Utah
Calvin W. Rawlings
Failure On Take-Off 51 Killed In Malta Crash
A British York transport chartered by the War Office from Scottish Airlines crashed on takeoff at Luqa Malta. All 51 aboard, 45 servicemen and six crew, were killed. The aircraft, dating to 1942, was homeward bound to England, with wreckage at the airfield and a civilian pilot's clearance misread. The incident follows another fatal military flight within 24 hours near Niles, California.
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Valetta
Matta
Egypt
England
Luga
War Office
London
Sto
Senttigh Airlines,Ltd
Prestwick
Scotland
Sand
Niles
Calif
U. S
Valetia
Suez
York Transport
Swansted
York
Suez Canal Zone
Vatican Denies Princess Story
Vatican officials denied rumors that three days of special prayers were held for the conversion of Britain's Princess Margaret to Roman Catholicism. An official Vatican statement said no comment on the reports was possible while reiterating that Margaret must decide freely without pressure. The Vatican stressed no decision has been made and expressed no stance on her possible conversion.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Britain
Margaret
Vatican Press- Office
Woman's Sunday Mirror of
London
Rome
Mararet
Weather Forecast Warns of Clear Yet Cold Day
The weather man predicts bright and clear conditions today but cold. Rain is expected tomorrow. Northwest winds will be 12 to 25 mph this afternoon and evening, shifting to westerly 12 to 25 mph Sunday. Yesterday's high and today's low are not specified.
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Esterday
Chiefs Fight Firecracker Ban in Chinatown Riot
San Francisco Police Chief Frank Ahern faces a minor rebellion as Chinatown revelers defy a ban on firecrackers for Chinese New Year. Traditional celebrations resume with crackers tossed from windows and doors despite enforcement efforts.
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San Francisco
Sam Francisco
Frank Aherns
Chinatown
Ahern
Bomb Explodes In New Orleans Post Office
A crude homemade time bomb in a shoe box exploded in the main New Orleans post office. The device, sent from Chicago aboard the Illinois Central City of New Orleans, injured two workers and could have killed someone. Postal Inspectors gathered evidence for an official investigation.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Ilinois Central
Joseph J. Zarza
Zarza
Milas
Tragic Marine Plane Wreck Discovered in California Hills
Riverfront Daily reports on the crash that killed 38 Marines when a plane went down on a rugged hillside near Palomares Canyon. The scene shows scorched remains, scattered gear, and a note on the tail reading emergency exit. Navy crews cordoned off the area as rescuers arrived in a remote, windblown landscape.
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Alan Black Fremont
Daily Review
Walt Johnson
Decato Hills
Yester
Palomares Canyon
Navy
Palomarese Canyon
Niles
Canlyon
Niles Road
Highorroyo
Ges
E] Toro Base
Hayward Newsman John Carren Dies at 72 After 48 Years Here
Early Hayward resident and newspaper agent John Thomas Carren, 72, died at home after 48 years in the job. An orphan who educated himself, he helped bring Ford trucks to Hayward for delivery, served as a master mechanic and tutored many youths. He belonged to several fraternal orders and clubs. Surviving are his wife Lily. Services set for 10 am Monday at Sorensen Bros. chapel in Hayward.
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John Thomas Carren
Hayward
Mr. Carren
Smalley Avenue
Alameda
J County
Union
San Francisco
Hans Jorgensen
Garren
San Leandro
Decoto
Bay
Dublin
Mission Jlodge
F&am
Oakland
Scottish Rite
Rahmes Temple
Aaonms
OES
Fidelity Lodge
Toof
Laura Rebekah
Hayward Holary Club
Lily
Darren
Sorensen Bros. Chapel
B' Street
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Cember
Alameda Naval Air Station
el Toro Marine Base
Los Angles
Hawaii
Leandran
Lockerby Motor CO
Castro St
Lucerne
A. Marine Air Trnsport
Plebts
Walter Johnson
Stevenson
Malta
Chiefs
Heview
Heahd
Palomares Road
Ed Osborne
Canyon
John T. Carren
Berlene
East Vath St. LU
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