Air Force to Review Billy Mitchell Court Martial
The Air Force said it will weigh overturning the 1925 court martial of Gen. Billy Mitchell. The board will meet behind closed doors likely Tuesday. it can only recommend action to Secretary James H. Douglas who will make the final decision.
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Billy Mitchell
U. S
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James H. Douglas
Az Urea Assn
New Orleans
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Civilia Board
Mitchell
B57 Down at Sea and Crew Rescued by Coast Guard
A B57 air force bomber crashed 1000 miles off the coast. The two crewmen, pilot Peter Cotellessee and navigator Lt. Jayte Johnson, were rescued and flown to Hawaii. Wachusett relief cutter Ponchartrain will ferry them to Pearl Harbor for medical checks. The aircraft was en route from McClellan AFB to Johnson AFB, Japan, for the 3rd Bomber Wing.
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Four Die in Bus and Car Fiery Ohio Turnpike Crash
Four people died when a car rear ended and was struck by a Greyhound Bus on the Ohio Turnpike near Youngstown. The car, with Pennsylvania plates, burst into flames, trapping occupants as both eastbound lanes were briefly blocked. Police described the northbound and southbound lanes as temporarily closed during the response.
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Greyhound
Ohio Turnpike
Pennsylvania
Pike
Showers Expected Across Coast to Inland Regions Today
Scattered showers are forecast from San Francisco to Oceanside. Rain amounts may total under a quarter inch with no relief in Turas Way. A stray storm should dissipate. skies remain cloudy and beachgoers face calm conditions.
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San Francisco
Turas
Freak Hail Storm Hits Oklahoma as Ice Sheets Form
Oklahoma highway patrol reports a freak hail storm created a solid ice sheet covering about a half square mile in southwestern Oklahoma. The storm damaged property and left marbles of ice on roads, with injuries and fatalities cited in unrelated reports. A separate Vatican note marks Pope Pius XII’s 40th anniversary as bishop amidst ceremonial floral displays.
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Oklahoma
Ita
ST. Joan's
Atonga Arenale
Joseph Smallwood
Prematey
Vatican City
Pope Pius XII
Erich von Stroheim Dies in France at 71
Hollywood mourns Erich von Stroheim aged 71, famed film figure once idolized for his Prussian officer image. He died Sunday near Paris after six months battling a spinal ailment. His sons Erich Jr. and Josef were notified by telegram. He had lived in France for eight years since his last American film Sunset Boulevard, a portrayal of a faithful retainer to a faded star. He worked in French and Indian cinema and was writing a novel and a biography.
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Erich
von Storheim
Paris
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Josef
von Stroheim
France
Gloria Swanson
Boy Hiker Dies After Fall From Giff Cliff
The body of 16 year old Robert Castelan of Arcadia Street San Gabriel was found Sunday at the base of a cliff 313 miles north of the Sierra Madre Ranger station. Capt Sewell Griggers said a helicopter spotted the body and deputies reached the site a hour later. He apparently fell while attempting to jump between trails along deep ravines.
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Lnter
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Man Saved After UW Days Adrift
London reports a man plucked from the sea after 11 days adrift in an open boat. Original crew of four had been aboard. others died and one body was found in the craft.
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London
Ballot Propositions and Navy Landing Project Debate
LAC says three propositions will be decided by voters in Tuesday's election. It notes low turnout as tragic but urges individual responsibility for decisions affecting welfare. Prop I covers Navy Landing project to provide landing facilities for many naval ships and supporting personnel, with cost not affecting local taxes.
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Long Beach
Rescued miner tells of three days trapped underground
William C. Richmond, 38, a coal miner from Richwood West Virginia, recounted his three day and night ordeal after being buried alive in the Donnesan mine. He described a tight space, a collapsing wall, and finally a rescue by fellow workers and doctors. His wife noted the Lord had a hand in his survival as he was hospitalized in exhausted shock but uninjured beyond fatigue.
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Continuing Rainfall Boosts Flood Havoc
Dallas faced a fierce flood as continuing rain drenched the area. Santa Ipasas and Lampasas reported several feet of water, with up to six to eight feet flooding Dallas square. Lampasas, a town of 2,500 residents, saw officials evacuate the city fire station as six feet of water rose. About 1,000 to 1,500 families were displaced while rain persisted, hindering precise measurements.
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Egypt Led Plot Seen by Jordan and Others
Jordan accuses Egypt and Syria of planning to dethrone King Hussein and target other monarchs, amid a crisis with pro-Egyptian elements. The Amman radio report describes a rift in the Arab bloc and martial law declarations, with detailed mentions of regional leaders and shifting loyalties.
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Blue Angels Visit Delights Town as Rain Looms
The Blue Angels arrived Sunday to a happy crowd, doing aerial twists and turns until a meteorologist predicts rain. The forecaster, a junior acrologist in fourth grade, warns of showers and quips that repeating warnings won’t bring the planes back in the air.
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Acrologiat Jr
Wilbur
Orville
Presidents Ike and Montgomery Reface Gettysburg Clash
Report on page AS notes President Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery allegedly reconsider the Gettysburg battle and contend Union and Confederate generals deserved dismissal. Also teased are memoirs of a former ambassador with details on Hitler Goering and other Nazi leaders, with the main story on page Bed.
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Gettysburg
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Spanish nobleman racer crashes killing 11 in Italy
A Spanish nobleman and his American co-driver died when their car rammed into a crowd near Brescia, Italy. Eleven people were killed, including spectators, as the daredevil entrant attempted a high speed run with his Hollywood partner.
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Italy
Linda Sobs at Milan Airport After Fatal Road Race
Linda Christian wept hysterically at Milan airport upon learning Alfonso de Portage, a leading driver in the Mille Miglia, was killed when his Ferrari crashed into spectators near Rome. Co driver Eddie Nelson also died. six villagers perished, and several others were injured as crowds were struck by the wreck. The accident occurred late Sunday during the storied 2000 mile race.
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Gunner) Nelson
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Thren
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