83 Die in Takeoff Crash Near Moses Lake
A C-124 Globemaster carrying 115 airmen home for Christmas crashed after takeoff from Larson Air Force Base in a snowstorm. 32 survivors were reported, with all aboard from Larson or the Pacific Northwest. The disaster, described as the worst aviation loss to date, occurred at 6:30 a.m. EST as the plane departed for San Antonio Texas.
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James Hathaway
Larson Air Force Base
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A. L. Baker
Washington State Highway Patrol
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Earth
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New York
Minneapolis
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Atlantic
Aid snarls loom over Eisenhower foreign program
Washington dispatch reports President-elect Eisenhower will confront a complex foreign aid system riddled with duplication and waste. Harold F. Stassen studies the issue as Charles Sawyer charges that too many ambassadors and agencies clutter the program, complicating U.S. aid abroad.
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Eisenhower
U. S
Secretary of Commerce
Charles Sawyer
Harold F. Stassen
Mutual Security Agency
One Siamese Twin Gains Despite Brother In Critical Condition
CHICAGO Dec. 20 UP Tiny Rodney Brodie showed limited progress by patting a nurse while doctors said his twin Roger remained unconscious and in grave danger. Surgeons severed shared brain veins during the operation to save Rodney, risking brain injury to Roger and possible fluid seepage and infection. Parents Roy and Mrs Brodie expressed cautious gratitude and continued prayers.
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Rodney Brodie
University of Illinois_research and educational hospital
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Nature
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Fourth Suspect Arrested In Cuban Revolt Plot
New York police arrested William J. Wood in the Commodore Hotel as part of a four man gun running ring tied to a planned Christmas uprising against Batista. Agents seized two truckloads of munitions in Mamaroneck and described napalm components and bazooka shell casings among the caches.
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Westchester County
Mamaroneck
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Brooklyn
Alfred Manheim
Frank Connell
AFL
Bill Posters Union
Jose Duarte
Texas
Duarte
State Department
Washington
FBI
Extreme Cold Slows Action On War Front
Allied fighter bombers pierced clouds to strike a Communist tank area while sub zero conditions slowed air and ground activity. Night B 29 raids hit Unhung nin and 70 supply targets near Chongchon River. MiG 15s avoided, Sabres claimed six MiGs down last week as crews sheltered in bunkers. Temperature near Kumhwa fell to three below zero.
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Anju
Korea
Kumhwa
Inside Classifieds and Editorials Highlight Local News
A compact look at MAS classified items and editorial page notes from Bee. Entertainment and financial updates appear alongside radio program listings and community notices. Prose remains concise and locally focused.
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Eeteaee Financial News
Esteeeees
AFL Textile War Widens as Merger Prospects Strain
The AFL textile workers call the CIO a crumbling organization in a public attack amid merger talks. The National Labor Relations Board reported 1 578 representation elections in three months with 707 decisions, highlighting deep rifts between rival unions and doubts about unity prospects in textiles and other industries.
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CIO
United Textile Workers, Afl
Outi
National Labor Relations Board
AFL Textile Union
Anthony Valénte
CIO Textile Workers
Emil Rieve
Emil
George Meany
Walter P. Reuther
Meany
Reuther
CTO
Prisoners Recaptured Near Lincolnton After Escape
Two long term inmates James E. Grant 22 and Roland C. Hall 29 from McDowell County prison camp at Marion were recaptured in a barn near Lincolnton by deputies led by Sheriff Frank P. Heavner. Both men are from Gaston County and surrendered quietly.
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Lincolnton
N. C
McDowell County
Marion
Here
Frank P. Heavner
James E. Grant
Roland C. Hall
Gaston County
State building code council to hold public hearing
Raleigh announces a public hearing on January 6 to gather ideas for modernizing the twenty year old state building code. Proposed changes will be submitted to the General Assembly for action.
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Raleigh
Building Code Council
General Assembly
Two Boat Operators Strike Compromise on Services
In Raleigh state officials broker a deal between Ocra Coke and Hatteras Co. C. McWilliams of Ocracoke gains authorization to haul passengers baggage mail and light cargo. F L Peele of Hatteras earns a franchise to haul cars and occupants with a takeover option if Peele relinquishes.
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Raleigh
The
Utilities Commission
Ocracoke
Hatteras
Greensboro operator leads bid to loosen freight carrier rules
A coalition of 52 irregular and regular motor line operators petitions the Utilities Commission to lift a rule barring freight exchanges between regular and irregular carriers. Fred R. Dick of D. L. Motor Lines in Greensboro filed the petition, signed by 51 other operators. Dick holds both route rights.
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Raleigh
The
Utilities Commission
Commission
Fred R. Dick
D. & L. Motor Lines
Greensboro
Raleigh man of 49 released on commutation after prison term
Lucian Strick land, 49, formerly sentenced to 47 years for two counts of secret assault with intent to kill, and shot at two policemen during a call to his wife, is being released under commutation per the Paroles Commission. His sentence would have expired next August.
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Lucian Strickland
Strickland
Halifax
North Carolina Farms Reach Higher Electricity Rate
Raleigh reports that North Carolina farms now exceed the national average for farm electrification. REA Chairman Gwyn Price notes in 1935 NC had 3.2 percent electrified versus a national 10.9 percent.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
REA
Gwyn Price
Price
Dunn selects Westbrook as Campbell College chairman
Earl McD. Westbrook, former Dunn mayor and two year Campbell College board member, was elected chairman by President Leslie H. Campbell. He is the second chairman in the college's history, succeeding Leroy Martin who is retiring from Wachovia Bank and Trust Co.
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N. C
Earl McD
Westbrook
Campbell College
Leslie H. Campbell
The
Baptist Junior College
Leroy Martin
Raleigh
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
North Carolina Non-Agricultural Jobs Reach New High in November
North Carolina's non-agricultural employment rose for the third straight month, totaling 1,023,900 in November up from 1,020,100 in October. Gains appeared in wholesale and retail trade, textiles, lumber, transportation, furniture, chemicals, and construction, while tobacco stemmeries and redrying plants fell seasonally by 4,600.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Department of Labor
Durham Man Shot by Officer in Early Morning Exchange
A 29 year old Durham man was shot in the neck during an early morning exchange of gunfire with a police officer and was reported in serious condition at Lincoln Hospital.
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Lincoln Hospital
Atomic Arms Ready For Combat When Needed
Defense sources say the United States can deploy atomic rockets and guided missiles on short notice. Production and stockpiles have grown, with tests limited by targets and tactics in Korea. The AEC notes warheads of varying calibers for aerial bombs artillery shells or missiles, while the Army tests a Nike guided-missile group at Fort Bliss and claims a ground launch missile can target aircraft at six miles up.
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Nev
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Bliss
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Air Force lists crash survivors and units involved
A list of survivors from a plane crash includes personnel from the 7th Tactical Fighter Squadron and 62nd Air Wing among others. Names span Air Force, Navy and Marine units with assignments in transportation, supply and installation squadrons and a reconnaissance group.
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Aft
Wash
As le Burton
Joseph Setiilihd
Janne A. Schwan
Ralph Miller
L. Herrina
Navy
B. Alexander
A. J. Wayne
AC Howell D. McCarley
Ernest Narciss
Willy Ellis
F. Elimen Martinez
B. H. Grogan
A. H. Six
Sam Kaufman
39Th Air Defense
M. E ‘Irvin
T. McDonald
W. K. Ferguson
Food Service
B. Welker
M. J. Read
J. C. Stout
Rae O. Taylor
David Bolden
W . Morgan
F. N. Wehrle
Robert J. Elrod
M-Setines S. Jones Jr
George B. Domas
S. 2B
J. D. Taylor
Pond Air Wing
Bus firm wins 15 cent fare approval in Raleigh hearing
The Tri City Transportation Co serving Leaksville Draper and Spray received approval yesterday from the Utilities Commission to raise bus fares to 15 cents. The firm previously charged 10 cents with children half price and riders under five free.
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Tri-City Transportation Co
Leaksville
Draper and
Spray
Utilities Commission
Backers Push 25 Percent Federal Tax Cap for 1953 Drive
The American Taxpayers Association leads a bid to amend the constitution to cap personal and corporate income taxes and estate levies at 25 percent. They seek five more states to trigger a constitutional convention and urge Congress action next year despite opposition from Eisenhower and Truman officials.
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American Taxpayers Association
Congress
D. E. Casey
Association
Casey
Geanreen
Eisenhower
Ceven
Louisiana
The
Survivor credits prayers for life in Globemaster crash
Raymond Ferguson, 7, an enlisted airman, survived the Larson AFB crash amid flames in the tail section. He planned to return home to Batesville, Arkansas, for Christmas with 10 siblings. Five forward victims died. Ferguson escaped with minor injuries after helping a comrade.
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Raymond K. Ferguson
Larson Air Force Base
Batesville
Ark
United Press
Weather report with temperatures and sun times
The forecast states a high around 41 degrees with a low near 33. Sunrise is expected at 7 27 a m tomorrow and sunset at 5 09 p m today.
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