Survivors Denounce Ship Crew After Calamity
Survivors and relatives from England denounce the Salta crew for chaos and no lifeboat drills during three days at sea from Southampton. They report lifeboats failed, no fire alarm, and passengers taking command while authorities blame an electrical short in the barber shop. The Charlesville rescued 35 survivors as fires raged on the Salta, with differing praise for some crewmen who helped others. More than one lifeboat capsized, and the tragedy spurred Christmas Eve scenes as survivors arrived at ports in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
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Girl Saves Self as Three Men Drown in Lake Michigan Crash
Miss Adrian Platt 20, a Chicago secretary, swam 100 yards to safety after a single engine Beech Bonanza crashed into Lake Michigan near Meigs Field. Her three companions, pilot Robert Trandt 34, Lester Cohn 29, and James Blajeski 26, were missing and feared drowned as frigid water hindered divers efforts. The plane had taken off about an hour earlier and radioed engine trouble before sinking.
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United Air Lines cites Douglas for air safety progress
United Air Lines honored Douglas Aircraft Co and Monsanto Chemical Co on the 1st anniversary of developing the first nonflammable hydraulic fluid for air craft. George Keck of United praised the partners at headquarters in Chicago, noting maid fluids are standard on jet aircraft in the U S and many other countries.
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Typhoon Susan Bypasses Guam and Saipan
Honolulu dispatch reports Typhoon Susan veered and bypassed Guam and Saipan on the Marianas, packing heavy rain and winds to 70 mph but causing little damage. Forewarned residents largely sheltered in place as the storm tracked between Rota and Tinian.
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Australian Envoy Athol Townley Dies on Christmas Eve
Athol Gorton Townley aged 36, former defense minister and ambassador to Washington, died in Melbourne on Christmas Eve. The Australian envoy’s death marks a sudden loss for the nation’s diplomatic circle while authorities note no immediate cause. Townley previously served in high profile positions in government and foreign affairs.
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Fire-ravaged Lakonia Foredeck Burned Beyond Repair
In Madeira Funchal experts describe the Greek liner Lakonia as a burnt-out hulk with fire still belching on the foredeck. Witnesses cite an electrical short in the hairdressing salon as the likely start, while observers note the ship listing and near-total damage yet with hull plating intact.
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Diana Thankful for Wheelchair and Doll Gift to Girl
Diana, a cerebral palsy patient living with her grandparents in Long Beach, received a donated wheelchair and a talking doll funded by readers' contributions to a Volunteers of America appeal. Donations from 63 people, ranging from 39 cents to 20 dollars, reduced the wheelchair price to 130 dollars with aid from Bowers Ambulance Service, and the remaining funds bought the doll. Diana now travels in comfort and joy, a contrast to her prior ride in a cardboard box.
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Desperate Dad Tries Bank Heist Amid Strains
A former soldier described hitchhiking to Downey and Long Beach seeking work as police pursued a bank robber in Huntington Park. The suspect, Blackett, claimed his mother would be distressed by the arrest, said he robbed to help his family, and carried a revolver he said his sister-in-law stole. Case investigators noted a minor traffic record, with aide from a teller and bank manager guiding the pursuit.
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Clouds Return as Wind Eases in Southern California
Weather bulletin notes Santana winds weaken with high clouds likely across Southern California. Coast areas may see fog or low clouds late tonight into Thursday morning. Christmas outlook remains generally pleasant with decent visibility. In Alaska and northern regions temperatures plunged to about 30 degrees below zero as Kris Kringle returns home.
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Hometown King Wyngaart Nears Funeral Amid Visits
Wyngaart’s family reported his condition as he lay in hospital Tuesday. His daughter Elizabeth Walls and granddaughter Salisbury arrived with husband George to comfort him, as he showed quiet strength and a rare smile despite his frailty. Doctors may decide to bring him home for the holiday.
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69 Deaths in South Attributed to Cold Weather
Weather bureau reports heavy snowfall across the north and central plains, Rockies, and Northeast with 69 cold-related deaths in the South. New England sees at least five fatalities while icy highways and fires contribute additional losses. Temperatures range from record lows in Arkansas and Texas to milder readings in the Dakota region.
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