Twenty-Two Die As Airliner Crashes Into Three Houses
A Viscount airliner plunges into a Manchester housing area near Ringway and bursts into flames killing 22 aboard and injuring many. The aircraft from Amsterdam overshot the runway, struck a garden suburb, tipping onto homes as crews searched rubble for survivors. Residents and volunteers aided the rescue amid fires and chaos, with a nearby school turned into a mortuary.
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Nixon travels via substitute plane after engine trouble delayed Libyan visit
Vice President Nixon arrived at American Airbase aboard a substitute U.S. Air Force transport due to engine trouble forcing a return to Sudan. He told reporters he was dead tired after a nine hour night and planned no African goodwill tour stops. Nixon joked with about 3,000 cheering locals that they had become very well acquainted with the Air Force during the delay.
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Abbott’s Execution Scheduled as Court Fights Delays
In San Francisco, Abbott’s date with the lethal chamber was set for 10 a.m. amid last minute legal maneuvers. The 21-year-old UC student faces execution for the 16-year-old Stephanie Tryan murder after a brutal kidnapping. Attorneys argued writs of habeas corpus while Governor Knight weighs clemency, with his mother calling authorities to plead for mercy. Abbott, convicted in Oakland last year after a trial, faced death row as his family sought mercy and the case drew federal appeals.
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Byrd Paid Tribute as National Hero
Navy buried famed explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd with full honors in Arlington. Navy band and officers led the procession from burial chapel to the grave on a hillside overlooking the Potomac as the casket was draped and fired salutes. Chaplain and bugle rites followed as officials and hundreds mourned the legendary polar explorer who crossed the poles and the Atlantic.
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Marine in Brutality Charge Faces Trial At Camp Lejeune
Witness testifies to bruised face after alleged beating by drill instructors during recruit training. New charges involve Lt William Du Canroy and the shifting command within Marine training, with Porter reporting a facial bruise and the Marine command appointing a new leadership figure as court martials proceed.
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Pat Morgan
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N.C
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Eisenhowers Bermuda voyage sails after Norfolk prep
President Eisenhower boards the cruiser Canberra at Norfolk for a Bermuda voyage after a cold and ear inflammation. The ship carries 1200 officers and men, four terrier missiles, and welcomes a small press crew. He met naval officers at Atlantic Command before departure.
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White House
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NATO
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Charles T. Mauro
Hampton Roads
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Atlantic Supreme Almed Command
Norfolk
United States
Woman Survives Wild La Jolla Surf Rescue
A 35 year old San Diego woman and a 19 year old man were swept into the La Jolla surf after a large breaker pulled them from a rocky area. Lifeguards and a U S Coast Guard helicopter staged a lengthy rescue as they were hoisted ashore and treated for injuries.
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Lundav
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San Diego Aircraft Company
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Maddy Delegate in Long Beach Harbor Rescue Incident
The scene involves Maddy Delegate for L B Harbor and several others attempting a rescue amid a strong tide. Among those named are Robert E Williams 22 and W Robert Arnie 28 with Henry Imm piloting a paddleboard. The effort failed as conditions proved dangerous. A lifeguard and city officials faced exhaustion and shock during the incident.
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Robert E. Williams
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Henry Imm
A. Kenneth Maddy
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Long Beach
Washington
Metal Firm Robbed In Thursday Theft At Local Yard
Long Beach Sheet Metal Co. reported a robbery Thursday at its site at 2012 Long Beach iptv. The theft totaled 22 dollars in cash and equipment taken from the premises, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
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Long Beach Sheet Metal Co
Long Beach
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