Exploding Tank Kills Officials in Bitburg Germany
A U.S. Air Force gasoline storage tank exploded in Bitburg causing the deaths of 25 officials from American, French and German ranks atop the tank during inspection. The 12,000 gallon Matador rocket fuel tank burst into flames reaching 1,000 feet, as fire crews fought to prevent spread. Names of the dead were not released.
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Bitburg
Germany
U.S. Air Force Base
Maing
Luwembourg
SU. S
Jap Fisherman Dies From Radiation After H Bomb Blast
Aikichi Kuboyama, 40, aboard the Lucky Dragon off Bikini Atoll, dies as U S doctors cite radiation sickness from the hydrogen bomb test. Dr Shigenobu Kurama of Tokyo National Hospital confirms death and autopsy plans amid limited access for American physicians.
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Poryo
Bikini
Aikichi Kuboyama
Radio 1
Mann
Lucky Dragon
Tokyo National Hospital
Shigenobu Kurama
Hosppital
U. S
First victim named in Lucky Dragon incident
The 23 crew aboard the Lucky Dragon near Bikini Atoll faced jaundice and injuries after the H bomb test. Fisherman Jintese suffered possible transfusion related jaundice as coverage intensified from radio and TV. Ambassador sorrow followed H bomb damage talks, with 23 fishermen reported aboard and others hospitalized but recovering.
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Jintese
United States
Ansey
Wabayama
Sushovsama
John M i
Kyhoyana Wasfie
Bikini
Second Division Leaves Korea for U S Base Fort Lewis
The 2nd Division sailed to Fort Lewis Washington aboard the Marine Phoenix. A 1,025 man cadre completed overseas duty while men with remaining Korea service were reassigned to other units. President Syngman Rhee attended farewell ceremonies and thanked the division for its Korea service.
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Korea
U. S
Fort Lewis
Wash
Marine Phoenix
Syngman Rhee
L B Physician Freed in Death of Wife
Dr Don St Rehlart was released after authorities ruled the death of his wife Delores accidental. Police say the gun likely discharged in her own hands, while her 16 year old son waited in custody. Richhart faced questions over moving his wife from hospital, with ongoing inquiry into negligence.
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Don St. Rehlart
Delores
L. Q. Martin
7UN
Lorin Martin
Nos. Desoresertrude Richhart
Dockers Offered Eight-Cent Wage Boost in 1953
New York Shipping Association offered the International Longshoremen's Association an eight cent hourly wage increase retroactive to October 1, 1953. Employers balk at extending welfare fund retroactivity to the same period.
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New York
New ‘York
Weather update for night and morning shift
Expect a warmer day with night and early morning cooler than afternoon. Highs in the comfortable range with an afternoon rise. light winds and no precipitation expected. Temperatures climb through the afternoon, then ease again after sunset.
El Toro Jet Crashes Into Sea Killing Pilot
A Navy jet from El Toro Marine Base Santa Ana crashed five miles east of Santa Catalina this morning during a routine training night with three other planes. A body was recovered by a fishing boat Hobby IT and moved to a Coast Guard cutter en route to the Naval Base. The El Toro spokesman confirmed the pilot’s death but withheld the name until next of kin are notified. The crash occurred at 9 45 am about 90 minutes after takeoff.
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Navy
el Toro
Marine Corps Air Base
Santa Ana
Santa Catalina
Sland
Coast Guard
Braft
Naval Base
FOF
Panther
Aboout
Jairstrip
Refused 50 Cents, He Kills Woman, Cremates Himself
In M'Arthur Ohio elderly novelty salesman William H Frantz 64 of McArthur failed to borrow 50 cents from two residents then killed Mrs Clyde Peters at Prattsville and set his car ablaze before shooting himself Sheriff William Brown said Frantz left the store after the fatal attack and gasoline was poured on his car prior to the blaze The body of Mrs Peters was found behind a counter at the general store
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William H. Frantz
McArthur
William Brown
Frantz
Clyde Peters
Brown
Prattsville
Dulles Sets Four Point Plan for Peaceful Atomic Use
UN General Assembly hears Secretary of State John Foster Dulles outline a four point plan to speed peaceful atomic energy. He calls for a new international agency, a world science conference in 1955, a U.S. reactor training school for foreign students, and inviting foreign medical experts to US cancer hospitals using atomic techniques. He notes Soviet rejection but says any nation may join. plan to be added to the assembly agenda.
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United Nations
John Foster Dulles
U. N. General Assembly
U. N
Dulles
United States
U. S
Assembly
Soviet Russia
UC. S
Soviet Union
Long Beach Man Aims at Catalina Channel Record
A 31 year old Long Beach station employee Tom Park entered the sea at Funeral Bay at 4 08 am to swim the Catalina Channel toward the mainland. His trainer Jimmy Lishman and wife Kay accompanied him as observers said he completed the first 12 miles by 10 25 am and was going strong. Currents near the mainland could push him toward White's Point from Portuguese Bend.
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Long Beach
Santa Catalina
Tom Park
Elsa St
Funeral Bay
Jimmy Lishman
L Portuguese Bend
White's Point
Order Col Fleming Dismissed From Army
Lt Col Harry Fleming, first American Army officer court martialed for conduct as a prisoner of war, was sentenced to dismissal from the service. He forfeits all pay and allowances under the punishment by a one-man military court that convicted him of collaborating with the Communists while a POW in Korea. The court-martial of 11 colonels and lieutenant colonels deliberated for 12 hours before fixing the penalty, reassembling at 1 a.m. to deliver the verdict amid witnesses and fellow prisoners awaiting the decision. Fleming expressed relief at being out of prison and vowed to continue fighting to clear his name, thanking supporters and noting a box of letters for his wife.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Fogey
Cal. Thomas F. Whitecotton
Suill
Harry Brigham
State Capitol
Ft, Sheridan, Ill
Harry Fleming
Korea
Fleming
Col. Fleming
Gladys
Alfred la France
Racine, Wis
Where to Find It
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Wilson
Two Die In 100 MPH Raton Runaway Truck Crash
In Raton New Mexico two men died when a semi trailer and load of vegetables roared down a slope at about 100 mph for seven miles before crashing in town. Police identified drivers George E. Henthorne of Aurora Colorado and Raymond Joseph Davis of Wichita Kansas.
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Raton
N. M
Yielims Ag
George E. Henthorne
Aurora
Tolo
Raymond Joseph Davis
Wichita
San
All Tickets Sold for Talk This Evening
Republican leaders report a capacity crowd of over 18 000 will hear President Eisenhower speak at the Hollywood Bowl tonight at 9 p m The event is part of his western tour and limited tickets are gone The President will arrive via plane at L A International Airport at 5 p m and be driven to the Statler Hotel downtown Los Angeles A welcome by Gay Goodwin Knight and an introduction by Knight on site are planned The arrival will be televised by KTTV Channel 11 A 90 minute speech will be telecast by KNBH Channel 4 and radio by NBC As a prelude KPI transcription from Pendleton Oregon will air at 7 30 p m Friday morning Eisenhower will breakfast with California Republicans then address the American Federation of Labor convention before returning to Denver The presidential party will travel through a route including Avion Drive Century Blvd Sepulveda Blvd and Wilshire Blvd to the airport
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Los Angeles International
Statler
Los Angeles
Itc
Gay
Goodwin Wr. Knight
KTTV
National Federation of Republican Women
Hollywood Bowl
KNBH
NN Radio
Pendleton
Ore
California
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Avion Drive
Century
32 Missing as Boat Capsizes on Ganges
A river sailing vessel capsized on the Ganges near Bhalgapur Wednesday night. Rescue teams pulled 4 survivors and 22 others were saved. reports say 32 people are missing. Local authorities continue search efforts along the riverbanks and amid rising water levels.
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Ganges New Delmi
Long Beach commuter says she would buy a car over bus
Peggy Smith a 28 year old Long Beach resident testified to the State Public Utilities Commission that replacing rail cars with buses on intra city routes would force her to buy an automobile. She notes a bus ride to downtown Los Angeles takes about 90 minutes versus 45 to 50 minutes by red rail car and cites similar concerns from about 30 other riders. Metropolitan Coach Lines seeks permission to run buses on four lines to cut high electric train costs.
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Los Angeles
Public Utilities
Wednesei
Peggy Smith
Facilic Ave
Metropolitan Coach Lines
Tost
Los Ategeles
Pacific Electric
The
Utilities Commission
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