Tapes Show Jet Off Course Previous Staten Island Crash
Federal aviation records reveal United Airlines Flight 826 veered off course before colliding with Trans World Air 266 near Staten Island. Tape conversations show La Guardia and Idlewild controllers coordinating emergency checks as the Constellation and United jet failed to identify each other.
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New York
United Air Lines
Staten Islard
Federal Aviation Agency
la Guardia Field
la Guardia
FTWA
Hames 2
Staten Island
United
Crowder Brooklyn
Washington
FAA
E. R. Quesada
Preston
Idlewild
Quesada
TWA
Prestan
Flatbush
Flatsush
Joe
Wall
TWA 26
Chicago
Constellation
Dayton
Columbus
Ohio
Allentown
Preston Holding
Linden
N. J
Aout
New Jersey
Red Bank
Colts Neck
Robbinsville
Powell Favored by Democrats in Speaker Fight
The Associated Press reports strong Democratic backing for Paul Powell in Illinois House Speaker proceedings. Daley’s possible support could put Powell over the top with Republicans needing one vote, while GOP factions threaten a filibuster if Democrats win. Separate Chicago notice says Charles Conrad, 3, vanished on campus amid bad grades, with his father Erwin seeking help.
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Stan Koven
Associated Press
Chicago
Rich
Daley
Powell
J. Maley
Mlinois Democrats
Ight
Adl
Paul Powell
Vienne
Peak County
Thas
Warren L. Wood
House
William Murphy
Round Lake
Springfield
C Daley
Cook
County
Murphy
Powell Twaj
Wood
Dee
Aryana
University
Iinois
Erwin Conrad
Chicago Polce
Charles
13 Rescued From Broken Tanker Pine Ridge Near Cape Hatteras
Navy helicopters from the Valley Forge hoisted 13 of 28 survivors from the broken tanker Pine Ridge, 100 miles off Cape Hatteras, after the vessel split in two in mountainous seas. Seven crew were feared lost, with the bulk of the crew initially in the bow section. Surf conditions eased as search and rescue continued with multiple ships and aircraft involved and plans to recover remaining survivors from the stern.
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Lanker
Clark Snyder
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Weest
Grand Baham Island
Francis Erhardt
Lakehurst
Nid
Navy
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Worfolk
Florida
Robert L. Close
Cincinnati
John J. Hausman
Monroe
Mich
Chilula
Avignon
New York
Norwalk
Corpus Christi
Tex
Bus Gunfire Wounds Six on Chicago Bus
Six people were wounded when a bus filled with Christmas shoppers erupted in gunfire after a quarrel among passengers. One gunman fled after pulling an emergency lever, another, Wilson Burgess, 22, was in serious condition. A bystander, father Perkins, was listed in critical condition. Police searched the West Side for the missing assailant.
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Chicago
Wimson Burgess
Snearpy
Father Perkins
12-Week Summer Course to be Added at UCF I
Chicago, Dec 23 AP University of Illinois trustees vote to add a 12 week summer study course at the Champaign Urbana campus in 1961 as an experiment to expand summer offerings. The eight week program continues for freshmen and sophomores. James E Osborn named business manager for Chicago colleges and divisions.
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UCF I
Chicago
University of Ilinois
Champaign-Urbana
James E. Osborn
Eight Killed In Philippine Airliner Crash
Manila dispatch reports a Philippine airliner carrying college students home for Christmas crashed shortly after takeoff, burning seventeen aboard were killed and nine survived with burns and fractures. A U S Navy boiler tender crew member Don D Voland of Belleville was listed among the crew.
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Manila
Febu
St. John’s
Nild
Newfoundland
Aviation Meetalsmith
Don D. Voland
Belleville
Segregation Aid Rebuffed In Louisiana
Baton Rouge reports Gov. Jimmie H. Pavis asked lawmakers to adjourn after a mixed reception to a $28 million sales tax plan. He framed the issue as a broad people’s fight, saying the tax would fund efforts related to public school race integration.
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Baton Rouge
Jimmie H. Pavis
Louisiana
Lawmakers Return From Holiday Recess In Cold Wave Vote Standoff
In Southern Illinois a cold spell continues with partly cloudy skies and frigid lows. Rep Risley notes extended travel and a postponed floor vote on a tax bill, returning to calendar after recess. House action Thursday 65 26 fell short of the two thirds. Crab Orchard Lake reports 38 inches below spillway.
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Risley
House
Dips In Mercury Amid Severe Winter Across Illinois
A large icy air mass grips much of the nation with record cold in Illinois. Central and southern areas report the coldest weather of the season, with zero readings in Rantoul and Vandalia and frigid levels at Quincy Springfield Peoria and Rockford. The outlook calls for moderation Friday as roads stay slick from packed snow and ice. The storm-linked death toll rises with at least 55 fatalities nationwide including 8 in Illinois and 25 in Ohio.
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