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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1954
Page
1
A KLM Royal Dutch airliner bound for New York crashed into the Shannon estuary before dawn, killing 28 people including 11 Americans. Survivors struggled through mud and gas fumes after escaping the wreck, with several listed among the dead or missing.
In a Sunday briefing President Eisenhower refused to sever diplomatic ties with Russia after a Navy patrol bomber was shot down. Senate Leader Knowland urged tougher action while Hagerty indicated no public reply will be released. The White House tracked the Quemoy crisis with reports of an air raid and blackout in Formosa.
Patricia McCormick of Big Spring Texas was seriously injured in the bull ring in Ciudad Acuna across the Rio Grande from Del Rio Texas. She underwent surgery at Del Rio hospital with doctors saying her injuries are serious and the full extent is undetermined.
In Manila the eight nations Australia France New Zealand Pakistan Philippines Thailand United Kingdom and United States opened a SEATO conference to forge a collective security pact against Communist aggression. President Magsaysay warned time is running out while Secretary Dulles urged unity and vigilance to deter aggression and protect free Asia.
Maj John L Armstrong 32 of Fairborn Ohio dies when his F-96H Sabre crashes during a speed record attempt at the National Aircraft Show Vandalia near Dayton. Crowd of 101237 gathered for the General Electric Trophy. cause undetermined. Wreckage strewn over two miles.
The Chinese government announced the withdrawal of seven divisions from North Korea and said Gen Teng Hua now commands Red forces there, replacing Gen Peng Teh huai. The move appears timed to offset U S withdrawals and follows reports of broader Red withdrawals and internal reassignments.
Surviving crew members at Atsugi Navy base describe Soviet marked fighters firing first during the Neptune patrol plane attack off Siberia. They claim 150 rounds were fired in return before the jets departed. The State Department and Navy deny that the aircraft opened fire first.
Voice of America said on Monday night it would broadcast to the world America's charge that Russian planes shot down a U S Navy patrol bomber in the Sea of Japan. A spokesman noted the first broadcasts after the two U S notes went to Russia itself.
The morning paper outlines editorial notes and page references including McCarthy Answer Due on Page 8 Section 1. It lists sections for Today’s Women's Page and Radio TV Programs across Pages 1 2 4, plus sports on Pages 2 and 9 and a comic dictionary item about middle age.
Traffic deaths climbed during the Labor Day weekend with 191 killed on the roads alone and a nationwide toll projection possibly exceeding 390. Forecasters noted hot weather and homeward rushes as Cleveland hit 98 and Indianapolis set heat records. At the Indiana State Fair about 102,000 attendees faced heat with around 500 treated at the emergency hospital. In Kingman Arizona a family of four died in a separate incident.
Lubbock celebrates Labor Day with a 10 a m parade featuring a Boy Scout color guard fire department units and commercial floats. A 1 p m barbecue at the Lubbock Union Country Club follows an 18 block march and a 9 p m dance. Pony rides will entertain children and union members are invited.
A fast moving fire on Labor Day damaged 11 shops on the Atlantic City boardwalk and the Steeplechase Pier facade. Flames swept storefronts on one side, crossed to the pier, causing an estimated 200000 dollars in store losses and 25000 dollars for the boardwalk. One firefighter was treated after being struck by flying glass.
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