Tragic Texas gas truck blast kills four and injures many
In Brownfield Texas a bottled gas truck exploded after a collision with a pickup, killing the driver two firemen and a spectator. Roughly 200 spectators were wounded or burned. About 45 remained hospitalized as volunteers and medical teams rapidly organized aid, with patients sent to Lubbock Andrews Leveland and the Lubbock base.
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Terry County
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Military Medical Corps
Delay Search for Plane with 15 Aboard
Bad weather and early darkness halted a Monday night search for a United States Air Force C54 with 15 aboard. The aircraft, departing Elmendorf Air Force Base, vanished after 47 minutes en route to a refueling point near Shomya Island in the North Pacific. The last fix was over the Jamna Mountains 130 miles southwest of Anchorage, with amphibians and helicopters scanning the route before weather and darkness halted operations. All aboard were military personnel. names withheld pending notifications.
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Shomya
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U S Probe of Hoffa in the Works
Federal investigations of James R Hoffa and of Neamsters Union politics are reportedly in the works. A well placed official source confirmed the prospect after a Minnesota Tribune story. The probe stems from residence records uncovered by the Senate Labor Management Committee.
Living Costs Hit New High In Nationwide Upturn
Labor Department index shows rising living costs led by food and auto prices. Nationwide cost of living climbed to 123.5 percent of the 1947-49 base, tied to July peak, while average factory worker earnings set new records despite strong spending power.
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Labor Department
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Tabor
Riverside Tremor Nerves Riverside Sleepers
A minor earthquake struck Riverside at 3 15 am waking residents with no damage reported. Caltech seismologist F Richter labeled it a minor shock unlikely to cause harm.
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California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
F. Richter
President Eisenhower budget plan draws Democrat doubt
A 77 billion dollar balanced budget proposal from President Eisenhower faces skepticism from Democrats. The note cites plans across sections including politics, financial, and editorials, outlining expected reactions and coverage in multiple pages.
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No Airline Strike Peace Near Christmas
A pre Christmas settlement of paralyzing strikes against American and Eastern Airlines seemed unlikely as negotiations stalled. The National Mediation Board in Washington sent signals for renewed talks, with statements that bargaining could resume in a few days. Ellisse, an American spokesman, expected a decision on resumption by nine today while Eastern faced a separate stalemate with its mechanics and flight engineers.
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National Mediation Board
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Pro- Mediation Board
Leverett Edwards
New York
Eastern
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Cartieg
Ilines
Capital Airlines
Indonesians Welcome Tito on Yugoslav President’s Visit
Indonesian President Sukarno greeted Tito upon his arrival from a yacht as a 21 gun salute echoed across the harbor. The two leaders then rode through enthusiastic crowds into the city marking a landmark state visit and strong bilateral relations.
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Tita
Weather Forecast With Cloudy Tonight
Weather report notes increasing cloudiness tonight with little temperature change. High near 69 degrees expected by noon today and a mild, overcast evening in the forecast.
Duncan Denies Killing-for-Hire Plot in Daughter-in-Law Case
Mrs. Jezzabeth Duncan, charged with hiring two men to kill her daughter-in-law, calls the accusation a lie. Authorities allege she offered $6,000 to Luis Moya to carry out the murder, with plans to use acid or pills to destroy dental work.
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Baldonado
Gun Drawn on a Moving Train Standoff With Prince Charles
The Kansas City boy Pete Murray, visiting with his father, pulled a pistol toward Britain’s Prince Charles aboard a moving train. A Scotland Yard guard intervened, the boy was restrained, and the scene ended with the royal noting a friendly wave from the prince.
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Uttle
Villagers Trapped by Cave-ins in Belgian Caves
In SAINT TROND Belgium a cave system used for mushroom culture collapsed trapping villagers. Authorities warned the number trapped was uncertain as debris hampered rescue efforts. Radio reports cited figures from IA to 150. several houses were damaged and some residents feared casualties.
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Report on Midwest trip following Eisenhower briefing
William M. Rountree, assistant secretary of state for the Middle East and South Asian affairs, conducted a brief White House meeting on the Middle East. He left the White House by a side door without speaking to reporters as Undersecretary Chris Han A. Herler attended the conference.
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Eisenhower
William M. Rountree
Middle East
Rountree
White House
Chris Han A. Herler
Quemoys Plastered With 4057 Shells
The defense minister reported that Chinese communists plastered the Quemoys with 4057 shells up to 6 miles offshore as the offshore war entered its sixth month. Moderate amounts may fall as far south as Ukiah, with a midday bombardment forecast after the Redg lobbed 27 rounds in the first 12 hours.
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Ukiah
Redg
J. B. Rusty
San Francisco Bay
De Gaulle plans U S visit after French inauguration
Paris AP report says Pranier De Gaulle plans a trip to the United States early next year. Washington has invited him for a state visit, but no decision is definite. He aims to visit after his January 8 inauguration and may coincide with the NATO anniversary meeting in Washington.
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White House
de Gautle
James C. Hagerty
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Ike Extends Oil Import Quota Plan
President Eisenhower approved a two month extension of the voluntary oil import quotas. A cabinet committee had recommended keeping present allocations at current levels through February 28 and delaying changes until other recommendations are acted upon. The move maintains unfinished gasoline and oil allocations and awaits interior department action.
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Rainy Storm Targets San Francisco and Sacramento
Rain began early in Crescent City and will move south slowly reaching San Francisco and Sacramento overnight. The system is expected to spread further to Santa Maria and Tosac on Wednesday, per Weather Bureau.
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