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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1955

Page

12

Copter Crash Kills 4 Men in Fort Benning

An Army helicopter crashed at Fort Benning killing four servicemen. The cause is not yet determined. The incident follows leadership changes at United States Steel Corp with Roger M. Blough taking control after Benjamin F. Fairless retires. Blough, a former history teacher and lawyer, heads a $2.35 billion steel complex from Hawley, Pennsylvania.

Columbus Fort Benning Roger M. Blough Blough United States Steel Corp Benjamin F. Fairless Park Avenue Hawley Pocono Mountains Jane Judith Ann Wellesley College

Alabama Radio TV Schedule Dense Listing

A fragmented log lists Alabama radio and television programming across channels WHOS WMSL WMST WBRC and related shows and times from morning to late night daily lineup including news, game shows, dramas, variety and sign offs with multiple program titles and hosts. The dense schedule preserves names and times but fragmentary formatting limits full details.

Helicopter Crashes on Training Flight Near Benning

An H19 helicopter from the Combat Aviation Company of the Third Infantry Division crashed in a wooded area southeast of Upatoi Terrace on the Benning reservation during a training mission. Eyewitnesses report a fall of 500 feet or more. Crew members identified include Capt. Earl J. Scott of Niles Ohio Capt. Robert F. Carter of Washington DC Sgt J C Herman W Punke of Wilmington California and Sgt Horace G Connor of Fern Park Florida.

Tion Upatoi Terrace Benning Reservation Combat Aviation Company Third Infantry Division Earl J. Scott Niles Ohio Robert F. Carter Washington D.C J.C. Herman W. Punke Wilmington Calif Horace G. Connor Fern Park Fla

Manhunt Ends as Suspect Shoots Self in Oxford

A 22 year old man wounded himself critically after shooting at an Oxford police officer during a disturbance at his estranged wife’s home. Volunteers found him in thick growth 30 minutes later and he shot himself beneath the chin with a .32 revolver. He was taken to Memorial Hospital Anniston in critical condition.

Oxford Ala.p Kirby Medders A. C. Lloyd James Rutledge Memorial Hospital Anniston Bob Hodges

Solons Bucking the On P. 0. Pay

Senate House conference committee approves a 6.8 percent pay hike for about 500000 postal workers despite a veto risk. The deal comes in below the 10 percent salary increase urged by proponents.

Senate House Olin D. Johnson D-Sc Conference Committee Eisenhower Congress Solons Washington Senate House

Highway Dependence for 25000 U.S. Communities

A statement notes that 25 000 U S communities rely entirely on highways for transportation, highlighting their vulnerability to roadway status and maintenance.

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