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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1961
Page
3
Almost a million Italians cheered Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on the start of a state visit the first by a British monarch since Italia became a republic. Crowds surged toward police barriers as the royal entourage moved through Rome.
Miami report says machinists strike shut down National Airlines idleing more than 4000 employees. All flights grounded including about 65 daily through Miami. National operates between Miami and 37 cities, notably New York Boston New Orleans and Houston.
Snow flurries swept the Upper Great Lakes as frost damaged fruit in Kansas City. Record May to date lows appeared from Madison to Columbus with readings between 26 and 32 degrees. A cold front pushed southeast from the Plains toward New England, bringing unusually cold conditions for early May.
Hurley Wisconsin reports confirm two crew killed and two parachuted to safety from a six engine BAT Strategic Air Command bomber that exploded in a ball of fire during a mock bombing run. Killed were First Lt. Demosthenes Hariton and Capt. Dale Rasmussen. Survivors were Capt. Frank F. Meades and Capt. John T. Hill. The Forbes Air Base jet belonged to the 40th Bomber Wing and crash occurred southwest of Hurley, marking a second similar loss in two months in the area.
Leila Spira eight died at Children’s Hospital of burns suffered in an April fire at her home on 151 Colorada Ave San Bernardino. Coroner’s office reported the death Tuesday.
A bus traveling from Pasto to Ipiales plunged into deep gorge near Turqueres, killing multiple passengers. Authorities investigated the crash and identified the likely causes as hazardous road conditions and driver error.
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