Plunge Into Boston Harbor Claims 61 Lives
An Electra airliner crashed into Boston Harbor after takeoff, killing 61 people. Only 11 survived as the craft sank in murky waters near the harbor. Among the dead were 15 Marine recruits en route to Paris Island, with several trainees among the injured or missing. The wreck occurred shortly after departure, with three hospitals treating survivors and an investigation underway into the cause.
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MWD Rejects Three Brown Plans Over Feather River Pact
Los Angeles readers learn the Metro politan Water District rejected Gov Brown s proposals to settle a dispute over a Feather River water delivery contract. The board split 16 13 on deferring the pact s effective date and 7 11 to set it for passage alongside the 1 78 billion water bond issue with certain legislations nullifying the contract. The event followed a closed session and included a safety incident note and flight line confusion later continued on Page A 8.
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Planes Collide Killing Two Near Base in Utah
Two people died when a light plane crashed and burned about 200 yards from Mc Clean base after a transport landed safely. The pilots were Rk. CL Hamilton and Albert Pardini, both of Ukiah. They were en route from Reno.
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Bomber Seized Near U.N. Headquarters in New York
A man attempted to climb into a parking lot by the U N wall carrying a homemade bomb described as a gasoline rag filled bottle. Police nabbed him near United Nations HQ as Khrushchev and Dag Hammarskjold faced tense UN discussions.
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Eisenhower Era Surplus Shrinks to 1.1 Billion
Budget Bureau reports the January surplus under President Eisenhower is cut to about 1.1 billion. Officials cite higher costs, rising prices, and slower growth as reasons the government may see reduced receipts and spending limits through the coming fiscal year.
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U S Shifts to Space with Dual Rocket Trials
From Cape Canaveral and Wallops Island the United States launched two large rockets to test solid fuel and lighter guidance. The Scout rocket carried a satellite and tested radiation, magnetic systems, and cheaper payload handling while aiming to reduce cost versus Thor-Able. Space scientists touted potential for safer, cheaper data transmission and nuclear detonation detection techniques.
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Explosive Blast Kills Ten Hurts Hundred in City
Reports from Kingsport say a large explosion caused extensive damage and killed ten people while injuring around a hundred. Officials noted uncertainty over exact counts and conditions at the scene as investigators probed the plant and lab sites for causes and safety failures.
World Series Opener Vince Law and Ditmar Duel
Vernon Law of the Pirates and Art Ditmar of the Yankees start the World Series as the National and American League champions meet in the opening game. Broadcast time listed as 6 15 a m with details in the sports section.
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