Fire on USS Forrestal Carrier Shocks New York City
A massive blaze tore through the USS Forrestal in the East River, trapping 4,200 construction workers aboard as crews battled flames up to 180 feet high. Rescue teams used cranes and makeshift gangways to evacuate men, while heavy snow and icy decks hampered operations. Navy officials cited accidental puncture of a flammable liquid can as the cause. the ship, nearly complete at 1895 percent, was slated for March commissioning.
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Christmas Eve Bus Fight Over Honk Incident
Philadelphia report from UPI states bus driver Edwin Stewart honked at a stalled car at a traffic light. The car driver exited and struck Stewart in the face after he opened the bus window. No further details on injuries or charges were provided.
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Doctor’s treatment relieves circulation and joint pain
Long Beach ad copy touts a physician’s system to ease poor circulation and varicose veins, claiming relief from leg and shoulder pain, muscle spasm, and nerve tension. It promises better sleep and renewed energy with a special treatment plan at 2401 E Broadway. Phone GE 83-2403 to schedule.
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Crippled Plane Lands Safely After Engine Failure
An Air Force cargo plane with 20 crew aboard landed safely at Hilo Hawaii after an engine failed during a red eye flight from Hickey Air Force Base. The aircraft had departed Sunday night bound for Nellis Air Force East in Nevada when the midflight failure occurred over the Pacific.
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