Atom Bomber Crashes at Merced Field Killing 20 Aboard
At Castle Air Force Base California a B52 crash in a plowed Merced field killed all 20 crew. Witnesses described a long plunge and a fiery explosion as the eight jet bomber went down during takeoff. Fire and debris scattered across the field as responders arrived.
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Airorce
Russia
Baek
California
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Merce
San Francisco
Alfred B. Stockman
Merced
Cuban Rebels Renew Fight in Santiago
Fierce clashes erupt in Santiago as rebels attack government targets and utilities. Six killed and 19 wounded reported from Friday violence across eastern Cuba. Police seize Molotov cocktails, ammo, and weapons while Castro exile rumors spark fresh fears of revolt.
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Cuba
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Polite
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Santa, Lucia Sts
Casa Granda
Serrano
Batista
Bern
Jexdey Fidel Castro
Castro
Mexical
Seven Die in Australian Train Collision Near Brisbane
At Wallumbilla 290 miles west of Brisbane a speeding train struck a halted passenger train injuring about 30 and killing seven passengers. The crash occurred as officials investigated the derailment and rescue teams aided survivors.
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Brisbane
Australia
Wallumbilla
Gay
Eisenhower Boosts Hungarian Refugee Quota to 21,500
President Eisenhower announced the United States will admit 21,500 Hungarian refugees, more than four times the prior plan, with about 1,500 entering under the Refugee Scene Act and 15,000 to be admitted later. The move aims to aid victims of Soviet oppression as thousands flee Hungary to Austria, with a re‑examination after the quota is exhausted.
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Eisenhower
United States
White House
Austria
Hungary
Bank President Seized in $580,000 Shortage Case
ELLENVILLE NY FBI seized a bank president amid an alleged $580,000 shortage. William Rose Jr. is accused of manipulating bank funds at Home National Bank Eltington Kingston area, posting $25,000 bond as he faces US Commissioner hearings.
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FBI
Catskill
Rise
William Here
Wil Richard Rose
Sam C. Rose
Home National Bank
Elthe Home National Bank
Jenville
Rose
U.S
Thomas F. Sacroman
New York
Iraq Under Martial Law Clamp Ends Parliament Session
Baghdad reports that King Faisal II suspended Parliament for a month at the request of Premier Nuri Said. The king announced martial law across Iraq to protect the army as it prepares to join Jordan in a defense pact. The move stalls political activity and delays debate on Middle East tensions.
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Iraq
Balsal
Nuri
Jordan
Araby
Middle Mastersis
Saidi
I .Cilmer
Middle East
FHA Raises Rate on Insured Home Loans
The Federal Housing Administration increased its mortgage interest rate by one half percentage point, raising the base rate from 4 to 5 percent with the 1 percent FHA insurance fee keeping total costs at 5 to 6 percent. VA may seek Congress approval to follow, and expects loans already committed at 4% to close at that rate.
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Federal Housing Administration
VetiPrans Administration
Congress
FHA
S One
Halé
Theil
Eisenhower
Jenders
U. & Savings & Loan League
Norman Struak
League
Chicago
Albert M. Cole
Normen P. Mason
Wilds rescue of Maj Slane after B47 crash in Ontario
A U S Air Force Maj Robert M Slane commander of the Bay Stratojet was rescued by helicopter from Ray Lake in the Nipin District western Ontario and transported to Port Arthur hospital. He aided one fellow crewman who bailed out. Wreckage sighted near Sul Lake area three miles west of Wigigon.
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Ont
Ontario
Port Arthur
Royal Canadian Air Force
Robert M. Slane
Bay
Ray Lake
Niplean
Sea- Sul Lake
Wipigon
Weather Alert: Heatwave Persists With High Fire Risk
Extreme heat continues across the region with very low humidity and minimal temperature change. Authorities warn elevated fire danger and urge residents to stay hydrated and avoid open flames.
Mrs America beauty contest tied to Savings Bonds drive
Treasury plans co sponsorship of the Mrs America contest to promote Savings Bonds with winners titled Mrs Savings Bonds Now. Finals set for Fort Lauderdale May 7 to 15 with Liberty Bell trophies. contestants to answer questions on bond buying and family savings.
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Upi
Treasury
Savings Bonds
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Ymahols
John E. Buckley
Savings Lands Division
Toray
Buckley
Mad Knife Slayer Admits L B Killing and Four Slayings
Stephen Nash a 6 foot 2 inch transient truck driver confessed to the knife slayings of four persons in Long Beach and elsewhere. He admitted killing a Long Beach hair stylist and other victims including a Venice boy, a Oakland man, and an unnamed companion. Police said Nash, identified as a 1933 ex convict, was questioned in Los Angeles and may be brought to Los Angeles for trial as prosecutors plan to issue charges.
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Los Angeles
Stephen Nash
Nash
Long’ Beach
Harry P. Flach
Lorin
Martin
John William Herg
Jm Berg
Ata Ave
Iset
Berg
Ise
Tom Sten
District Attorney's Office
Larry George Rice
Venice
Santa Monica
Doevers
Jin the Beck
Bolly
Wash
Oakland
Hayward
Thad Brown
Alameda
Palisades Landslide Closes California Edge Road
A sixth landslide of the year hits Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, spilling over 500 tons of earth from a park edge toward California Avenue. No injuries reported as a 25 foot crack was spotted earlier. Ocean Avenue remains blocked and a major cliff face grading project will close the area for at least a week.
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Pacific Palisades
Pacific Ocean
Otto
California Ave
Fort Kennedy
Ocean Ave
Pacife Coast Hwy
Hermain
Washington Ay
15 U S Track Wins Set Olympic Record
MELBOURNE AP The United States set an Olympic track record with 15 gold medals in men s events as the games closed. A world record in the 4x100 meter relay and strong showings in relay events helped the U S tally top Russia 463 to 390 in unofficial points with a fourth consecutive basketball title and multiple swimming and boxing victories.
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Russia
Bob Crothworthy
Mountain
NL J
Gon Harper
Palo Ato
Calif
Bill Yorzyk
Northampton
Mass
Australia
Jim Boyd
Rocky Mount, Inc
Pete Rademacher
Grandview
Wash
Melbourne
United States
Ead
Navy Calls Reserves to Sail Tankers
Navy mobilizes reservists to man 49 tanker ships in San Francisco and across ports. Fuel vessels operated by Military Sea Transportation Service are to be at sea by mid January as weather shields are removed from bows. No plans reported to install gun crews on the ships.
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Francisco
Navy
San Francisco
TNE
MSCS
EUAS
Accidents Hinder Buildup of South Fole Base
The clipping notes that accidents delay the development of an American base at South Fole. It directs readers to related items across pages including Church notices on page 4, Comics on A-8, and sports coverage on A-6 and A-7, with other sections mapped to B pages.
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South Fole
East German Reds Arrest Titoist Leader Harich
The East German Titoist party announced the arrest of Dr. Wolfgang Harich a leading member on charges of leading an anti communist spying and plotting to overthrow the East German government. He allegedly worked with U S intelligence agents and others.
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Sun Li
Wolfgang Hareith
Ding
Harich
U.S
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