AF Jet Crashes Killing Six Newsmen and 9 Others
A KC135 tanker attempting a trans Atlantic speed record crashed shortly after take off at Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts. Six newsmen aboard were among the fifteen casualties, with Brig Gen Donald W Saunders among the dead. The craft struck high tension wires near the runway and exploded, burning bodies and wreckage over a wide area. The crash also damaged the Massachusetts Turnpike and cut electric power in a large region. The fourth plane in the formation was canceled after the accident.
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Rebels Kidnap 11 Engineers in Moa Covert Raid
Cuban rebels seized 11 American and Canadian mining engineers in Moa Oriente Province after a night time raid. Three Cuban soldiers were killed as rebels ransacked nearby, took hostages and fled into the hills while U S diplomats sought action to secure the captives release.
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John E. Schissler
California
Edwin H. Cordes
New Jersey
James D.hest
New Orleans
Harold G.kristianson
Winnipeg
Albert M. Ross
Howiston
Eugene P. Pfeider
St. Paul
Edward Cannon
Howard A. Roach
Waterstown
Henry Salmonson
Portland
Ore
A. M. Chamberlain
Miami
Fla
Roman Cecilia
Transatlantic KC135 Tanker Sets New NY to London Record
At Brize Norton England a US Air Force KC135 tanker set a new NY to London transatlantic record of 5 hours 22 minutes 19.68 seconds, averaging about 644 mph. A second tanker followed the faster route while a third crashed at Westover Air Base Massachusetts killing 15. A fourth was canceled.
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Fire Snark in Key Test of Missile Fire Snark in Key Test of Missile
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla A Snark intercontinental missile blasted away after being controlled by an all military unit Missilemen from the 336th Squadron of the Strategic Air Command launched the Snark in a final big step to ready the weapon for combat The missile with boosters streaked orange flame aimed at a target about 5000 miles away in the South Atlantic near Ascension Island
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Navy to review Vanguard program after mixed launch record
A Defense Department official says the Navy will review the Vanguard program. Only one of six launch attempts has been successful. Deputy Secretary of Defense Donald A. Quarles said the review does not necessarily mean abandoning Vanguard but warrants another look to assess the overall plan.
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Weather Outlook For Saturday Night And Sunday Morning
Late night and early morning are mild with a slight warming trend. Saturday brings a high near 83 degrees under partly cloudy skies with light winds. Overnight temperatures fall into the mid 60s as air remains dry.
Witness Says Goldfine Bought House for Adams
The White House blasted the House oversight panel as it played witness John Fox’s testimony on Adams. Adams read a denial to reporters, while Hagerty released a statement debunking several claims about Goldfine and Adams, including house purchases and gifts.
House Unit Slashes Foreign Aid Request
Washington AP The House Appropriations Committee cut 872 million from the 3.95 billion requested by President Eisenhower for foreign aid for the coming year. The panel's action leaves new appropriations at 3,078,092,500, about 357.7 million below this year. The measure, opposed by many, signals a likely bitter fight as the House debates the bill next week.
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Ike's Aid Accused of Receiving Checks in Congress Probe
John Fox testified Bernard Goldfine claimed he sent house funds and checks to Sherman Adams over years. Adams denied the house purchase in a letter to the subcommittee. Fox also said he received a $500,000 loan from Joseph Kennedy after backing Kennedy’s Senate run, repaying it later. O’Hara released Adams’s denial and pressed further questions about the checks.
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Minnesota
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O'Hara
Fighting Breaks Out Anew in Lebanon Cities
News brief notes renewed clashes in two Lebanese cities with sections directing readers to related reports on Page A-2 and Page B-1. Includes references to editorials, sports pages, and notices across the paper.
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Lebanon
Hal Boyle
Wison
FBI Holds Cowboy Suspect in Nevada Loot Scam
Mrs Barbara Doubleday, 33, reclaiming $203,000 after her Reno divorce bid and romance with Raymond Headspeth, an ex convict ranch hand. Headspeth, held by FBI in Miami on interstate transport of stolen funds and vehicle, vanished with cash and goods in Tucson. Doubleday seeks custody of two children. husband Rev James A. Doubleday declines comment.
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Barbara Fox Doubleday
Nevada
FBI
Kirkwood
James A. Doubleday
Grace Episcops Church
Raymond Lewis Headspeth
Headspeth
Miami
Joseph P. McMahon
Arizona
John H. Williams
Florida
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Love Him Says Wife of Burdick in Capitol Interview
The 30 year old wife of 79 year old Rep. Asher L Burdick says she loves him and plans to return to him despite his illness after a fall that left him bedridden. She says she will care for him and wants the maintenance suit to end, noting she visits daily and provides for his needs. Her previous marriage ended in Reno divorce.
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Tremors Reported in Caribbean Area by Seismologist
New York report states earth tremors in the Caribbean area were recorded today. Rev Joseph Lynch of Fordham University estimates the tremors occurred about 2000 miles away.
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Caribbean
Joseph Lynch
Fordham University
Father Lynch
Here
Secret Weapon Halts Bank Robber in Bank Standoff
Bank clerk Jack Lock startled an eight gunman by simply staring at him as a robber threatened staff. The bandit hesitated and then fled the scene, ending the hold up without violence. The incident occurred Thursday in Los Angeles.
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Survive in Crash of AF Tanker at Pease Air Base
Eight airmen aboard a KC97 tanker from Pease Air Base survived a crash on landing after the right wing tip and outboard engine struck runway ropes. Four crewmen suffered minor rope burns, while four were uninjured. A fire started on the right wing but did not spread. The Air Force did not disclose the base name.
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