Georgia Tornado Kills 15 in Warner Robins and Crashes Base
A violent tornado struck Warner Robins Georgia and the Robins Air Force Base, killing at least 15 and injuring about 250. Buildings were flattened including a warehouse and post office, with debris tossed long distances. Families sought safety as the storm damaged vehicles, churches, and homes while air base personnel aided in rescue efforts. Notable victims include four year old Charles Parren tine and Mrs Joe Loftus, with Col Joe Loftus among the injured. The funnel’s path caused widespread destruction and evacuations across the area.
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Warner Robins
Gate No. 2
First National Bank of
Macon
H. F. ‘Roth
14Th Air Force
London
Ocmulgee
Billed
Charles Parrentine
Dry Branch
Twiggs County
Barrentine
Joe Loftus
Roth
Col. Loftus
Loftus
Joey
Patty
Terry
Soviet Leader Bulganin Calls for Peace Deeds at Parade
Russia urges peaceful declarations backed by deeds while noting Western armament races. Bulganin, in a jeweled blue green uniform, pledges defense readiness amid calls for reducing bases. The day featured a brief military parade and a longer civilian procession in a tense international climate.
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U .S
Charles E. Bohien
ARME
Bulganin
Russia
Eisenhower
Churchill
West
Soviet Union
Georgia
Operation Sea Jump A-Age Exercise Off Coast
About 20,000 Marines take part in sea jump drills designed to simulate a front from Santa Barbara to El Paso with atomic-age warfare. Navy surface ships battle American submarines while Umpires judge sunk vessels. Marine helicopter squadrons debut in the landings as top officers study the plan.
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Santa Barbara-to-El Paso
Navy
Thurs Ae
Marine Corps
Radioactive Miners Contaminated by Nevada Atomic Test Dust
San Bernardino's two miners Gwen D. Atkins and Clarence Terry suffered radioactive contamination last Saturday after exposure to dust from a Nevada atomic test explosion. The men, 110 miles from the proving ground, were said to be cooling off under doctor’s care as officials assess exposure.
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San Bernarding
San Bernardino
Gwen D. Atkins
Clarence ¥. Terry
Nevada
Proving Ground
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Robins Air Force Base
State Patrol
Robins
Glenn Register
J. E. Register
Atlanta
Air Force
Pwledge
Atomic Energy Commission
Sunbeam
SUN
Brewster Gray
Fone
Lmachetite Coaning Company
Lyndonville, Ne
National Concern
McIal
Tron
Proas-Telegram
Advancs
America
expUreas
Nna
Langings
First
Locust
Long Beach
Beverly Hills
Arcadia
Studio City
Highland Park
Huntington Park
Lucerne
Safeway
Iwe
Wee Ad Services
Paras
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