Airliner crash in swamp leaves ten dead and fourteen injured
A Northeast Airlines DC3 carrying 24 people crashed in a swamp near New Bedford Massachusetts in dense fog. Ten people died including the pilot and copilot, fourteen were injured. survivors were pulled from the wreck as rescuers crossed mud and water to reach the scene.
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Northeast Airlines
Nancy Lehand
Brockton
Mass
New Bedford
Ead
New York
Stoke’s Ospital
Wilreenould
Pashamansett River
Robert Siegel
Energy Woven Through Labor and Spirit
The article reflects on human labor sustaining life and community, noting how energy spent supports others and eases hardship. It contrasts material comfort with the bread of the spirit, urging continued effort to keep the soul alive beyond the momentary earthly existence.
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R. L. Dieffenbacher
D.D
NEA
Earth
Hagerty Criticizes Democrats Over Little Rock Accusations
Newport White House press secretary James C. Hagerty condemned a group of 15 Democratic Advisory Council members for politicizing the Little Rock integration crisis. He said the President seeks solutions not political speeches and noted a Newport White House meeting with security expert Robert Cutler.
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Newport
R.I
Ao Patie
Little Rock
Hagerty
Eisenhower
Arkansas
Newport White House
Robert Cutler
White House
Orval Faubus
National Guard
Ike Blasted For Handling Of Crisis
A group of Democratic leaders criticized President Eisenhower for not using his office to uphold court orders in the Little Rock school integration crisis. Fifteen of twenty four advisory council members said Governor Faubus actions to bar Negro students thwart the law and do not reflect the party's policy. The statement noted three Southern members dissented and six others were unavailable for comment.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Little Rock
Democratic Advisory Council
Orval Faubus
Arkansas
Democratic Party
Faubus
Democratic National Committee
Advisory Council
Adenauer Wins By Large Margin In German Election
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer led the Christian Democratic Union to a sweeping victory in West Germany with an absolute majority and more than 31 million votes. The milestone win solidifies his fourth year mandate and strengthens ties to the Western alliance.
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Bon
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Western Alliance
East Germany
Christian Democratic Union
Adenauer
West German
Soviet Union
United States
Russia
Bonn
NATO
U.S
Europe
Dulles Outlines U N Disarmament Policy Amid Nuclear Tests
Secretary of State Dulles outlines a U.N. disarmament policy while vowing continued nuclear tests. In Washington the Defense Department and AEC warn that absent a safeguarded agreement, a new series of tests will start next April in the Pacific. Assistant Secretary Wilcox says U.S. can’t stop tests without inspection guaranteed disarmament.
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United Nations
N.Y
Dulles
U.S
U.N
United States
U.S. Defense Department
Atomic Energy Commission
Washington
Pacific
Francis 0. Wilcox
New York
New Series Of Nuclear Tests Planned In Pacific Next Year
The Atomic Energy Commission and the Defense Department announced a new series of U.S. nuclear tests at Eniwetok in the mid-Pacific for 1958. The aims include weapon development for defense against missiles and reduced radioactive fallout with UN observers invited to monitor limited-fallout tests. News media will be allowed to observe under forthcoming arrangements.
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Pacific
Washington
mid-Pacific
Eniwetok Proving Grounds
Atomic Energy Commission
Defense Department
United States
Free World
AEC Defense Department
U. S
Bermuda
AEC
United Nations Agency
Guardsmen Remain At School In Little Rock
National Guardsmen reported for duty at Central High School in Little Rock as rumors swirled that Governor Faubus may withdraw them before week’s end. About 30 guardsmen stood watch while others visited a drugstore. a week earlier 250 soldiers surrounded the building. Faubus hinted withdrawal could be possible, but said Negro students would not enroll until tranquility existed. A U.S. District Court appearance is set for Friday.
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Little Rock
Ark
Central High School
Orval Faubus
Faubus
Newport
R.I
Eisenhower
Governor's Mansion
U.S. District Court
Little Liz rails at reckless drivers in witty column
The piece humorously laments dangerous driving, suggesting absurd fixes such as tranquilizer pills in gas tanks while lampooning careless motorists.
One Of Biggest Atomic Blasts Is Set Off
A 1957 test shot code named Newton detonated at Yucca Flat, producing a fireball and 15,000 foot mushroom cloud. The 20th device of the series released energy above 20,000 tons of TNT with a balloon-tethered ascent and a blue flash seen from Los Angeles.
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Yucca
Los Angeles
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Nixon Disclaims Any Deals In California 1958 Nomination
Vice President Nixon says he will make no deal with Knowland regarding the 1960 presidential contest. Knowland campaigns in California and will not seek re election to the Senate. Nixon expects to vote for Knowland if a governor race arises but denies any arrangement for 1960.
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Washington
Nixon
Knowland
R-Calif
Goodwin J. Knight
California
Senate
Knight
Equipment Installers Strike Across 44 States
Telephone equipment installers in 44 states and Washington strike in a wage contract dispute with Western Electric. The walkout affects 150000 employees via 23800 CWA members, with picket lines appearing at offices and dial service limiting impact. Talks to resume later. Ohio talks separate.
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New York
District of Columbia
Western Electric Co
American Telephone & Telegraph
East
New York City
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Ohio 9 Telephone Co
Ohio
Western Electric
L. J. V. Lindberg
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Montana
Still Taking Good Care Of It
A brief AP wirephoto caption notes continued attention to an unspecified item or subject, with no additional context or details available in the readable text.
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Army
Bill Buckley
Morton, Minn
Sam
Bill
Tar Heel Phones Not Affected
Southern Bell reported pickets outside at least nine North Carolina exchanges amid a nationwide strike by 23 800 installers of the Communication Workers of America. Local service remained uninterrupted though some operators crossed lines. long distance calls could be handicapped in areas including Charlotte Raleigh Durham Winston Salem Asheville Wilmington Greensboro and Newton.
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Charlotte
Southern Bell Telephone Co
North Carolina
Communication Workers of America
Southern Bell
Shelby
Raleigh
Durham
Winston - Salem
Asheville
Wilmington
Greensboro
Newton
Hurricane Carrie Threatens Bermuda With 115 mph winds
Hurricane Carrie threatened Bermuda with 50 mile per hour winds while Air Force crews pulled back its Hurricane Hunter planes to safety at West Palm Beach. One B50 crippled, another limped in with Capt Nick Kanter aboard. Forecasters expect slow movement toward the west-northwest then north.
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Miami
Fla
Bermuda
Air Force
West Palm Beach
Island
Cape Hatteras
N. C
Florida
Carrie
Nick Kanter
Detroit
Mich
Weather Bureau
Walter Davis
Miami Weather Bureau
U.S
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
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Ike
Little Liz
National American Legion Convention
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N.J. Boardwalk
Larry Roman
John Beausang
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