Northwest Airlines jet explodes over Indiana killing 63
A Northwest Airlines passenger plane on a Chicago to Miami flight exploded in clear weather over southern Indiana, killing 63 aboard. The $2.4 million turbo jet disintegrated with 57 passengers and six crew. wreckage scattered across farmland as FBI opened a probe and police hunted a Midway bomb threat caller.
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Britons dislike new one pound note counting shift
A London report says a rare illness spreads as Britons hate money signaling a change in how bank clerks count the new one pound note featuring Queen Elizabeth II. Clerks must adjust hand positions to read serials on the updated currency slowing counting. left-handed workers celebrate briefly despite the change.
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Gates Plans European Inspection Tour for Defense Officials
Defense Secretary Thomas S. Gates Jr. will fly to Europe for a 10 day inspection of U.S. military units and a Vienna visit ahead of a Western defense ministers meeting in Paris. NATO defense chiefs convene March 30 and April 1.
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Storms Kill 34 in Midwest and Freeze Florida Destruction
Severe winter storms sweep the nation killing at least 34 and distressing about 200 in Florida as floods and high winds threaten 25 000 homes near Tampa. Cape Canaveral lashed by thunder, power outages halt missile tests while New England braves heavy snow and thaw forecasts.
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Pacific Isle Volcano Erupts Buries Villages
The Manam Island volcano near New Guinea erupted with a roaring blast, sending smoke and lava hundreds of feet high. Two native villages were buried under ash but residents were moved to safety on the opposite side of the island. initial reports indicate no casualties among the 4,000 residents.
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Parking Lot Already In Existence Gets City OK
The City Zoning Board of Adjustment approved Loyd J. Halbert’s request to use his parking lot in the 1700 blocks of 48th and 49th streets by a 4 to 1 vote. Officials had warned against unauthorized use while Halbert noted others had used it for years. Chairman George W. McCleskey opposed the decision citing precedent concerns.
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Graveyard stalemate prompts plea to delay deaths
Market Deeping England village elders appeal to residents not to die until a new cemetery can be found. With only eight plots left in the churchyard and lands for a new burial ground unattainable, the council fights over a nearby field as the vicar objects to being surrounded by graves.
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Philosopher of the doubting mind in daily news
The cartoonist’s caption presents a wry view of a thinker who sees both sides of every issue but finds no decisive solution. The quip reflects a teasing critique of overdeliberation without resolution.
Southern Democrats threaten revolt over civil rights clash
Southern Democrats warned of parliamentary revolt if civil rights gains pass, after a 192-121 House vote against allowing local officials to challenge federal referees Negro voting certificates. Rep. Whitten said a Dixie caucus and November strategy loom, as Republicans view the House as a toss-up while Senate moves tighten penalties on bombings and hate crimes.
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Western powers push missile test advance proposal at disarmament talks
At a ten nation conference the West proposed all nations report missile tests in advance to prevent accidents. Frederick M. Eaton tied this to bans on space weapons and halting nuclear material production. Communists showed early interest as discussion moved to mechanics of a three phase arms cut plan.
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DPS Targets Auto Inspection Sticker Scheme in Fort Worth
Fort Worth authorities announce an investigation into an automobile inspection sticker racket. Highway Patrolman Henry M. Cornelius wore a mechanic’s uniform and purchased stickers from a man who claimed to supply all needed stickers. The DPS questioned the supplier to uncover the source.
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City Woman Dies After Taking Test
Mrs. Jerry Chatman a 45 year old resident of 2404 Globe Avenue was found slumped in her car near the Department of Public Safety after a drivers license exam. Justice of the Peace George H. McCleskey ruled death a heart attack based on medical history. Examiner Denton Rose located her around 2 15 p m and Horace Kissinger said she stayed unusually calm during the test. Funeral arrangements are pending at Sedberry Funeral Home. She and her husband had moved from Okmulgee Oklahoma.
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Fateful midair crash over Ohio river kills 63
Survivors described two blasts as a turboprop airliner disintegrated over the Ohio River. The wreckage scattered into a 50 foot crater. earth movers were needed to recover victims including five children from Minneapolis and Chicago, with notable passengers Judge John A. Sbarbaro and the wife and children of Morris Chalfen. FBI investigation opened to rule out federal violations.
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Cuban officials defect as finance minister quits for health
Cuban Navy Cmdr. Miguel F. Pons and Capt. Angel L. Saavedra resigned as a naval attache and military attache respectively in Washington. Finance Minister Rufo Lopez Fresquet also stepped down citing health reasons. Pons accused Castro of being a tool of international communism and betrayed revolutionary allies.
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Eisenhower urges wider immigration and new quota base
President Eisenhower calls for doubling annual immigration to 308000 and shifting to a per area base from 1924 to 1959, admitting more Italians and Southern Europeans while reducing Northern European and British migrants. The plan ends the Asiatic-Pacific triangle cap and places Japan on equal footing with other nations. Francis E. Walter questions the proposals and argues they aid Republicans in the election.
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Weather Map Weather Southwest Temperatures Last Night
City Abilene 33 Dallas 250 Houston Amarillo Albuquerque 49 El Paso 4 Roswell 53 Denver 81 6 Fort Worth 53 Oklahoma City 26 Abilene high low temperatures for four hours ending midnight last night across the Southwest region with readings for several cities and temperatures listed.
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