Rescue mission deepened POW mystery in Korea story
Air Force Maj. David M. Taylor attempted a clandestine May 24 1953 rescue of five captured American airmen in North Korea Sikorsky. Airdrop poles were misinterpreted as poles but turned out to be 0 caliber guns. The crew faced machine gun fire and the five POWs remained alive at war end per declassified reports, but fate unclear. The missing men include Lt. Gilbert L. Ashley Jr and four others from Chicago Rock Hall Richmond Coral Gables and unknown home. Families say they were never told of the aborted mission or that five survived captivity.
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Ashington
Air Force
David M. Taylor
Taylor
U.S
Gilbert L. Ashley Jr
Ashley
Rock Hall
Hidemaro Ishida
Richmond
Calif
Arthur R. Olsen
Chicago
John P. Shaddick
Coral Gables
Fla
Harold P. Turner
Santa Fe
N.M
Associated Press
Robert Tucker
North Korea
David R. Olsen
Air
Olsen
Teen's death sparks debate on obesity and blame
In California a 9 year old girl once weighing 237 pounds died at 11 after obesity related health decline. Her mother faces felony child abuse charges amid a trial that spotlighted society's response to fat. Prosecution cites neglect while defense portrays overwork and possible medical disorder.
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Christina
Frances White
National Association
Clinton labels GOP budget reckless and irresponsible
White House adviser Rahm Emanuel on NBC's Meet the Press defended President Clinton's 199 fiscal year budget with only a modest tax cut. He warned against tax cuts that cannot be paid for and against rushing to balance the budget early, noting Republicans have not proposed such cuts.
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White House
Clinton
Rahm Emanuel
NBC
House
Newt Gingrich
Emanuel
Christmas Spirit Turns Sour In Cheektowaga Parking Clash
Cynthia Hall 7 allegedly assaulted a woman and bit an 84 year old mother after both refused to yield a parking space at a Buffalo suburban mall. Police officer Ken Jezroro said Hall pulled in close to edge out another driver, sparking a fight involving two other passengers. The 84 year old was bitten on the hand as the group argued over the space.
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Cheektowaga
N.Y
Cynthia Hall
Buffalo
Ken Jezroro
Hall
Jerroro
Board quietly, expensively picks top teachers
AP Education writer describes William Halley Elementary sixth graders engaging with Carol Horn on a cross disciplinary social studies project. The piece outlines national board certification as a federal program, its cost, and how states and districts reward certified teachers while stressing varied standards beyond subject knowledge.
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Airfax
William Halley
Carol ‘Horn
Holland
Mrs. Horn
Clinton
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards
Congress
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Los Angeles
Jim Kelly
National Standards Board
Southfield
Mich
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