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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1954

Page

3

Luck of Irish Saves 14 at Sea on Coast Guard Rescue

A Coast Guard cutter rescued 14 men from the yacht Alician after a fire swept the vessel off Baja California. Lt. Ireland of Cutter 95309 directed the rescue amid flames and rough seas as crew members and passengers jumped to safety. Aboard, Daniel Cook and Dr. Raymond Swinney were among those saved, with Coast Guard crews fighting the blaze and assisting injuries at sea.

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Coast Guard Arrives as Yacht Fire Sinks Vessel

Casualty guards reached the burning yacht Alician as two lifeboats were lowered. The floorless rafts saved men until Coast Guard cutters and a seaplane arrived within twenty minutes. Built in 1924 with new diesel engines, the yacht had three months of provisions and sank at 3 p.m. after the rescue.

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Churchill appoints Sir Reginald Sharpe to probe British Honduras

Prime Minister Churchill appoints British lawyer Sir Reginald Sharpe to investigate alleged Communist influence in British Honduras. The inquiry could determine whether elections for a new legislative assembly will be carried out or postponed.

London Churchill Reginald Sharpe British Honduras

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