Freed China Captives to Be Rushed Home After Shootout
The United States and allied forces prepared to evacuate 11 American airmen held by Red China after their B29 mission over North Korea. Rushed from the border to Fanling, medical exams and photos were planned before transit to Kai Tak for conference. The releases follow years of detention and tense negotiations in Geneva with ambassador Wang Fen-Nan, amid reporting of other veterans still believed alive or missing.
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Animals in high altitude balloon voyage sets record
A giant plastic balloon rose from Minnesota to about 125000 feet carrying mice and guinea pigs in a sealed sphere. The United States Air Force test, led by Winzen Research Inc, landed near Crosby North Dakota after a 26 hour flight. Both animals and instruments survived the ascent and indicated the animals’ reactions to extreme altitude.
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Battle near Little Rock buses ends with gunfire
In Little Rock the clash between armed guards and attackers at a bus yard led to a dozen shots from shotguns and rifles near the Arkansas River. No injuries reported, but a storage tank was punctured and a company window damaged. no arrests. Governor Faubus discussed federal guards at the CTC buses amid union tensions.
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Sam Shiawall
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Woman commits suicide in Santa Monica front of cars
SANTA MONICA CNS A 24 year old Brentwood Hospital patient, Miss Hughes, tied to take her life by jumping in front of autos along Ocean Park Ave near Arizona Ave. Police followed her to Palisades Park where she was picked up. Hospital officials said she was last seen at 9 30 pm after claiming she would drown herself in the cellar. Police searched the beach area but found nothing. She had been committed in Kern County on April 15, 1954 and had served in the military.
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Robert Smythson
Ashridge
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Josephine Shymer
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Eileth Keating
St. Catherines
St. Michael's 'S Hospital
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CNS
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United Nations
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Formosa
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Four Die In Stabbing Rampage In Tangier
In Tangier a dope-crazed Moroccan launched a one man attack stabbing foreigners. Four people were killed including a New Jersey tourist identified as James Batting a British subject living in Texas. Five others were wounded as the assailant roamed the city's alleys. The victims included an American and a British resident who had arrived three days earlier.
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City Official Fired in Row Over Gaming
Culver City city planning commissioner James C Roberts was fired after accusing the council of knowing about gambling. Police raided a gaming hall nearby, dispersing about 50 people, arresting six, and seizing $1,500. Several others were held on gambling charges but released on bail.
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Charles Sushin
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Havana Powder Dump Explodes Wounding One, Damaging Warehouse
Intense heat triggered two near simultaneous explosions at a Cuban army powder dump on Monday. Police said one person was injured and a warehouse was destroyed as the blast rocked downtown Mayans.
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Talbott Resigns as Air Secretary Amid Ethics Scrutiny
Secretaries and lawmakers react as Sec Talbott quits, citing desire not to embarrass the Eisenhower administration. President Eisenhower weighs successor options while Senate subcommittee reviews Talbott’s outside business ties. Supporters hail his tenure. critics urge accountability.
Lipke Divorce Case Reveals Razor Threat Claim
Mrs Letizia V Lipke seeking divorce from John Lipke a Las Vegas marriage May 19 vig mining man with multi million fortune. She accuses him of threats with a razor and alleges he controls wealth and property. She seeks restoration of her prior name Leticia Dobson alimony and division of community property.
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Letizia V. Lipke
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U S May Lift Ban on Trade to Ceylon
A Ceylon source says U S officials in Washington have discussed lifting the aid ban under the Battle Act because Ceylon sells rubber to Communist China. The move would seek a loophole to permit American assistance while maintaining policy.
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Loppign
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Plunges Eight Floors as Rescue Net Catches Fall
A man clinging to a ledge outside his Newark apartment leapt toward the ground. Firemen and police failed to stop him, but a lowered net caught him, breaking his back. His wife, grieving after surgery, waited nearby as spectators watched.
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Cows Trapped in Cellar Found After Months Missing
York woman reports nine cows missing since July 24 found in the cellar of her unoccupied Sunnybar house. Four dead from starvation and asphyxiation, five survived with one calved alive. The herd allegedly sought shelter from heat. one cow kicked the door shut, a strong odor aided discovery.
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Gfi—Ais Wiliam Parlolk
Sunnybar
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Eisenhower Hints at Extra Session on Homes Bill
A compromise housing bill would expand FHA mortgage insurance and public housing while adding military housing and slum clearance funds. It proposes extending housing programs, authorizing 1.3635 billion for military housing, a 360 million urban renewal plan, and limiting insured home improvement loans to 2500 dollars per project.
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Senators Set Probe of Radio and Video
Senate Commerce Committee plans hearings starting January 17 on the radio and television industry. Chairman Magnuson says proposals to authorize FCC regulation of the major networks will be considered, with preliminary studies already completed for use in next year’s hearings.
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