Cause Of Crash Fatal To 20 Is Under Inquiry
A North East Airlines DC6A carrying 101 people crashed on Rikers Island twelve seconds after takeoff from La Guardia in a heavy snowstorm. Twenty died, 81 escaped with 63 hospitalizations. FBI and six agencies opened probes while the pilot reported power loss and instruments showed nothing.
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Penitentiary Island
East River
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Alva Marsh
Basil
Jet crashes into Mt Baly near Palmdale during training flight
A single seat Marine Corps jet crashed into the snowy slopes of Mt Baly at about 10000 feet southeast of Palmdale while on a routine training flight from the Marine Auxiliary Air Station Mojave California. The F9F Pant her and F6F Pant her jet were involved in the accident with the aircraft hitting the mountain.
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Grounded DC6A airliner crashes at夜 Rikers Island
Dixwell warned that the air liner would be low as it approached the runway. The DC6A, carrying about 100 passengers with six infants aboard, struck a pole or stalled during a snowy landing. One child was killed and several survived. The plane had waited 3 hours 15 minutes for clearance while other airlines operated nearby.
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Dry Weather Eases Flood Threat Across Three States
The north cool dry air lowered flood danger in Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi though some streams rose and residents were warned to evacuate if needed. In Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia officials continued cleanup after floods that killed 14 and caused over 75 million dollars in damage. Thousands homeless, emergency centers run by local authorities Red Cross and agencies. Communications crippled and roads impassable. General Alfred M. Gruenther Red Cross chief flew to Kentucky for helicopter survey of hard hit counties. Initial damages pegged at Hazard 20 million and Pikeville 30 million.
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Alfred M. Gruenther
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London
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Pikeville
Two KB 29 Tankers Collide Over France Killing Thirteen
Two U S Air Force KB 29 tankers crashed in clear air near Morigny France killing 13 crewmen and injuring 5 while a third aircraft returned safely. The planes from Sculthorpe England collided during a training flight in poor visibility.
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Mail Truck Stolen From East Side Restaurant
A red, white and blue U.S. Mail truck containing about a dozen special delivery packages was stolen from in front of an east side restaurant Saturday. Driver Carl Fields of Cleveland Heights said he left the truck unattended for about 15 minutes while he got a sandwich at Dearing's restaurant, and the half ton vehicle disappeared.
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Four youths who cracked guard’s skull captured in Cincinnati
Four youths who battered guard S I Gilstrap at Georgia Industrial Institute and fled with three stolen cars were arrested in Cincinnati Union Terminal. They face prison breaking and auto theft charges after waiving extradition to Georgia.
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Augusta
Institute
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Georgia City
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Cornelia
Gaston
S.C
Knoxville
Bedwell Fails by $19,950 in Bail for Grimes Sisters Case
Edward Bedwell, homeless Skid Row worker, remained in jail after failing to meet a $20,000 bond in the Grimes sisters murder case. Chief Justice Crowley adjourned the habeas corpus hearing to Feb 19 as police rebuild the investigation and await the coroner’s final report.
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Bennie) Bedwell
Grimes Sisters
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United States and Britain pledge renewed solidarity defense talks
The United States and Britain pledge renewed solidarity in defense aims after talks between Secretary Wilson and Defense Minister Sandys. They discuss Britain possibly adopting American weapons and the transfer of missiles, with warhead issues to be considered by both governments.
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Egypt
Kentucky Flood Relief Meeting Set After Severe Rains
Federal state and local officials from Kentucky flood struck counties will convene Sunday to discuss relief options. Cleanup continues in dozens of towns as rains halt and high water eases. Some additional flooding expected in lowlands. major catastrophe avoided unless rains return. Communications remain crippled in eastern regions with many roads impassable. aid flows to affected communities.
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Kentucky
Weather Bureau
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Kenucky
Egypt agrees to U.N patrols on armistice border
Egypt consented to U.N. Emergency Forces on the Egyptian Israel border but did not commit to Gulf of Aqaba patrols. Foreign Minister Mahmoud Fawzi laid out Egypt's conditions for the peace plan, including immediate Israeli withdrawal behind the armistice line and U.N. forces stationed with Egyptian consent.
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Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
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Eisenhower, Wilson and Mrs Wilson Meet in Augusta
President Eisenhower and Defense Secretary Wilson along with Mrs Wilson discussed the National Guard controversy in a congenial meeting in Augusta Georgia with travel aboard Columbine III and plans for a possible cabinet change on hold. The White House denied any confirmed resignation and signaled efforts to calm the dispute.
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Faces In Democracy spotlight teacher feature
A Middletown couple who won the Gift of Roses in India is highlighted in the Faces In Democracy series. Jody Terney traces their story on Page 48 while the Associated Press series starts today on Page 24. The piece notes the face of democracy includes a teacher and the president with the Columbine III.
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Jody Terney
Associated Press
Westerners Released By Hungarians
An American student and five western volunteers freed after detainment in Hungary arrived in Austria. Richard Roarback 26 and Einar Roos 25 along with four British Oxford students were arrested January 17 for aiding refugees. they were released without trial as a goodwill gesture. Diplomatic officials from Britain Norway and the United States greeted them.
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Andau
International Rescue Committee
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Dayton Man Scheduled To Die Friday
Parchman Mississippi is set for Friday execution of Minor Lorber a 35 year old Dayton Ohio inmate and self styled slay for pay gunman who killed a fellow prisoner in a throat slitting at the 18000 acre penal farm Lorber a chief suspect in the 1953 prison killing of Edgar Sonny McGraw at McComb Mississippi a gangland revenge case Wetzel another scheduled inmate had a last minute stay pending appeal Wetzel 30 from Seneca Falls New York aided in the McGraw murder which led witnesses to testify against him
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William Wetzel
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Sonny) McGraw
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McGraw
Dayton Man Killed as Car Hits Tree West of Dayton
Harry R. Spencer 46 of Dayton died when his auto left Wolf Creek Pike one mile west of Dayton and struck a tree. Two passengers Levi Smith 29 and Barbara Lee Sweeney 16 were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with skull fractures.
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Ohio
Harry R. Spencer
Wolf Creek Pike
Konrad Munson
Good Samaritan Hospital
Levi Smith
Barbara Lee Sweeney
Saud Wins Amnesty For Midshipmen
King Saud of Saudi Arabia visited Annapolis and earned amnesty for 3,600 midshipmen excusing minor offenses at a luncheon with the academy. He then attended a basketball game against Duke in Dahlgren Hall before ending his three day state visit with President Eisenhower.
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Eisenhower Aids Saudi Military Push Faces Aid Debate
President Eisenhower reportedly assured King Saud the United States will help expand and modernize Saudi Arabia's military. No aid amount is set and prospects for economic assistance grow weaker. Officials say Congress could be shown military interest but fear selling aid to a king earning 300 million dollars yearly in oil royalties.
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Today's ChuckleKindness to trust others with secrets
A lighthearted saying notes that sharing a secret makes the confidant feel valued and important. The quip playfully reflects on the social dynamics of trust and discretion.
Hoover urges publicizing juveniles names to curb crime
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover labels the youth crime surge the core crime problem and calls for publicizing the names of young criminals. He cites gang style violence risen among teens aged 10 to 17, with 15 to 17 year olds confessing to over 30 crimes in Michigan and a Maryland schoolboy fatally shooting a teacher.
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