Paris Orly Jet Crash Kills 136 In 707 Tragedy
Investigators traced a Boeing 707 takeoff at Orly Field where the jet failed to stop after developing trouble. The crash near ViNewuve le Roi killed 136, the worst single plane disaster at the time, with two survivors among Americans returning from a three week European art tour.
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Tokyo
Technical Snag Halts High Air Nuclear Test at Johnston Island
The mission failed when a Thor intercontinental missile exploded near Johnston Island, sinking a warhead intact or as debris into 720 feet of water. Officials cited tracking malfunctions and unknown warhead condition, with no immediate risk assessment provided. Coast Guard said the area is not declared dangerous to navigation.
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Washington
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Moslems Reject OAS Bid In Algiers T: Capt Boualem rejects compromise for National Liberation Front stance unclear
Moslem nationalists in Algiers rejected a proposed promise by the Secret Army Organization to end fighting. Capt Taleb Boualem of the autonomous Algiers Zone command refused the deal in the name of the National Liberation Army. It was not clear if the move reflected the entire National Liberation Front.
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National Liberation Army
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Overturn Convictions Of Six Negroes At Bus Station
The Supreme Court overturned the convictions of six Negroes charged with disturbing the peace at a Continental Trailways bus station in Shreveport Louisiana. The unsigned opinion noted the court should have heard argument before acting. Justice Frankfurter did not participate. The vote was 7 to 1. The appeal argued the trial court erred by convicting them for merely being in a waiting room reserved for white patrons.
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Continental Trailways
Shreveport
Harlan
Justice Frankfurter
U.S
Railroad Union Chiefs Resume Negotiations
Negotiations resumed today between representatives of the nation's railroads and union chiefs, representing 430000 non operating workers. G B Leighty, chairman of the committee for 31 non operating unions, said there is a 50 50 chance of quick agreement on pay raises.
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G. B. Leighty
Light early voting in Muscatine Iowa primary
Forecasts of a light turnout hold as Muscatine voters used five polling places opening at nine for the primary. By noon only 382 ballots were cast with ward tallies: First 140 Second 15 Third 78 Fourth 32 Fifth 37. Constable race in Muscatine drew three candidates. no county contests on either major ticket. Republican ballots include three statewide races for senator governor and agriculture secretary, while Democrats list a governor race.
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Connally Nets Texas Nomination In Close Split
Nearly complete returns show Connally 564 652 to Yarborough 538 578 securing the Democratic nomination for Texas governor. He will face Republican Jack Daniels, a conservative oilman, in the November 6 general election as The Journal reports returns tonight from Dallas and statewide.
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Houston
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Navy Post
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Oil
Mine sale by Charles Steen sparks Utah uranium boom history
Charles Steen plans to sell his Mivida mine in southeastern Utah to Atlas Corp of New York City. Steen, who struck it rich with uranium, is expected to net near 12 million dollars in the deal. He discovered the mine 500 miles south of Moab in 1952, the site that started America's uranium boom.
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New York City
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America
Former Drake U Registrar Among Victims
Des Moines report states former Drake University registrar Roy W. Bixler age 72 and his wife were killed in a jet airliner crash in Paris on Sunday. The Bixlers, long residents of Auline La Ga, had lived there seven years after his retirement as director of admissions at Drake University.
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Atlanta Mayor visits Paris crash scene and bereaved families
Atlanta Mayor William B. Hartsfield arrived in Paris aboard an Air France flight to view the crash site and assist in identifying victims. He met Paris officials and Air France staff, expressed personal ties to the deceased, and pledged to aid repatriation of the remains as investigators probe engine trouble on the four-engine jet. The mayor said he would stay until bodies are identified and returned to Atlanta.
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Atlanta
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Orly Airport
Paris City Council
Foreign Ministry
Ministry of Public Works
France
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Paris
Francoise Authin
Roland Hoche
Venezuela Port Under Loyal Forces After Bloody Battle
Loyal forces say they control Pueo Cabello after intense weekend fighting to crush a Communist backed revolt against President Romulo Betancourt. Casualty figures range from 100 to 400 dead with thousands wounded as government troops, sailors, and airmen clamp a dusk to dawn curfew in the Caribbean port city of 23 000.
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Venezuela
Pueo Cabello
Romulo Belancourt
Belancourt
Caribbean
Betancourt
Why, Why, Why? A Southern City Mourns Art Lovers
Atlanta and its 1 million residents faced a sudden loss as more than 100 people died abroad while visiting Europe with an art group. Publisher Ralph McGill recalls the pervasive question why as priests and ministers visit homes to console mourners. He quotes friends and associates who say the trip’s purpose was art and culture, and notes the emotional toll on husbands who blamed themselves for not accompanying their spouses. McGill reflects on faith amid life’s mysteries, urging acceptance of death’s finality and the promise of eternal peace.
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The
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Graham Warns 44,000 at Chicago Crusade Edge of Abyss
Evangelist Billy Graham told a Chicago crowd of about 44,000 at McCormick Place that Americans are on the edge of an abyss and near a fall in God’s judgment. He said 915 people made decisions for Christ as he linked Sodom era sins, secular security fears, and false trust in science to current national peril.
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Erbe Commutes Two Life Terms
Des Moines reports Gov Norman Erbe commuted two life term murder sentences to 90 years making parole eligibility possible. Joel Jones 67 of Cedar Rapids and Raymond Earl Simbro 37 of Des Moines were the convicts. Jones killed two Cedar Rapids women Lavina Harris and Doris Bragg during a drunken spree. Simbro murdered a Pleasantville filling station operator during a holdup attempt in March 1984.
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Cedar Rapids
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Linn County
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Pleasantville
Goof-Off Charge Hits Congress Over Work Hours
Rep H R Gross of Iowa accused colleagues of goofing off and not earning pay as Congress failed to meet in many sessions. He cited 74 House and 78 Senate session days through May and proposed per diem pay only for days actually in session, suggesting docked pay for nonattendance.
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H. R. Gross
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