Shackleton Strands after Iceberg Crash Near Laurie Island
The British research ship Shackleton, with 60 aboard, rammed an iceberg and reached Uruguay Cove on Laurie Island. Captain Norman Brown reported flooding and prepared to abandon ship if needed while aid from Bahia Aguirre was en route. The voyage supports International Geophysical Year activity with bases stocked for two years.
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London
Shackleton
South Atlantic
Antarctic
Norman Brown
British Antarctic
Brown
Uruguay Cove
Laurie Island
Argentina
Laurie
British Colonial Office
Bahia Aguirre
Selbomare
England
Oldest Government Building in Washington Noted
The commandant's house at the Marine Barracks dates to March 3 1801 and remains in use for its original purpose as Washingtons oldest government building.
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Marine Barracks
Washington, D. C
Dense red berry clusters of the harmless oe described
The passage notes drooping clusters and dense erect bunches of red berries on the harmless oe plant, highlighting its fruiting habit and appearance without broader context or sensational detail.
Sailfish Stabs Fisherman On Baja Trip Near San Lazaro
Miguel F. Pereira, 48, of San Diego, was stabbed in the buttocks by the bill of a 300 pound sailfish aboard the Sun Glow off Cape San Lazaro Baja California while two man tuna fishing. He was flown to San Diego by Coast Guard and said the fish did not intend to stab. The wound extended 14 inches under skin and doctors reported good condition.
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San Diego
Calif
Miguel F. Pereira
Tony
Pereira
Cape San Lazaro
Baja California
Mexico
Coast Guard
Scientists Do KP Duty On Army Post
At Aberdeen Proving Ground Maj. Gen. Carroll H. Dietrich stated scientists and professional men must receive the same KP details as other troops. Rep. Albert W. Cretella charged bias, noting 130 personnel and two thirds of enlisted at the post are exempt from KP. Officials reported scientific staff spend under 15 percent of duty on KP, while non‑scientific men average 20 percent. Military police are scarce and bandsmen serve KP on Sundays.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Carroll H. Dietrich
Albert W. Cretella
Rconn
Aberdeen
Proving Ground
Building Men Die Too Fast
Charlotte report shows aging building workforce and high death risk. Robert Patten of Charlotte, head of the Carolinas Branch, Associated General Contractors of America, says apprenticeships open supervisory paths for youths and the multi million dollar interstate highway program secures the industry's future for 15 years.
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Charlotte
Robert Patten
Carolinas
Associated General Contractors of America
Brain Impaired Stroke Hits Swiftly In Many Guises
AP Science reports on strokes, using President Eisenhower’s nonfatal cerebral vascular occlusion as a teaching example. The piece explains stroke types, causes, and recovery, noting varied severities, recurrence uncertainty, and evolving prevention research. It also contrasts brain blood flow with city traffic to illustrate impact.
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AP Science
New York
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
NATO
Paris
Roosevelt
Diana Dors Faces Court Over Traffic Incident
British film star Diana Dors appeared in court with her arm in a sling as she accuses Patrolman Roy Anderson of assault and abusive language after a London traffic incident. Her escort Tommy Yeardye also faced charges for allegedly assaulting and obstructing the officer. both hearings set for next Saturday.
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London
Diana Dors
Miss Dors
Roy Anderson
Tommy
Muscles
Yeardye
Anderson
E. R. Guest
Hollywood
Dennis Ham
Britain
Editor Quits Fast After Protest Fails
Marion Indiana November 30 Paul L Hillsamer weekly newspaper editor ends his fast after Thanksgiving as he fails to sway a Grant County decision to close the Children’s Home. He had lived on coffee for days and lost weight from 230 to 221 pounds but says he has focused Indiana officials on the issue.
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Marion
Ind
Paul L. Hillsamer
Grant County
Hillsamer
Eo of
Indiana
Four Escape Injury In Plane Crash
A two engine civilian plane crash landed near Elizabeth City North Carolina during a heavy rain storm. A family of four from Skaneateles New York escaped uninjured and were en route home from vacation on Hatteras Island. Coast Guard helicopters and a crash truck assisted at the scene. The aircraft was pulled to a municipal hangar and sustained no extensive damage. The family planned to fly to their New York home once repairs were completed.
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Elizabeth City
N.C
Here
A. S. Wilkstrom
Skaneateles
N.Y
Hatteras Island
North Carolina
Wilkstrom
Coast Guard
New York
Chinese Defense Minister Ends Moscow Visit
Communist China's Defense Minister Peng Teh-huai and his military delegation concluded a month long visit to Moscow. Peng and Soviet Premier Bulganin pledged cooperation and an indestructible friendship while stressing stronger military cooperation and combat readiness of both armed forces.
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Moscow
China
Peng Teh-huai
Peng
Nikolai Bulganin
Bulganin
Reds Call Political Scrutiny of Election Judges
Pravda urged strict political review of all candidates for Peoples Courts during nationwide elections on December 15 and 22. It noted slackness in party work and court deficiencies, listing red tape bureaucracy and legal violations as issues to address.
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Moscow
Pravda
Soviet Communist Party
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Birds Lack Teeth and Grind Food in Stomach Gizzard
No species of bird has teeth. A bird swallows food without chewing it and it is ground by gravel in the gizzard.
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Law
van Heusen
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Tate
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W. Bist St
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