Rescue Pilot Bravely Pursues Downed Friend Through Jungle Fire
Captain Del Fleener of the O 1 observation plane hunted for his fallen friend amid an infantry assault. Despite multiple dives, gunfire, and a crippled engine, Fleener repeatedly probed the wreck at low altitude for life signs over two hours before finding the body. He landed under fire, and the rescue effort ended with a fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tiede
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Lai Khe
Viet Nam
del Fleener
Fleener
Lin Piao Emerges as Key Figure in China Power Struggle
Lin Piao the defense minister appears to dominate Chinese affairs after a political struggle in Peking. Army led campaigns against anti party elements extend beyond the capital, with officers appointed to major civilian posts and the army press guiding provincial publics. Lin, 57, once a marshal, is viewed as Mao’s likely successor, possibly retaining power even if a formal chairman shifts. In the U.S. section, Joe Barberis Jr., 22, of Peoria and grandson of Mrs. Rosa Hightower, Carbondale, receives Bradley University’s outstanding student trophy for sports editor work, planning a June graduation and a teaching job in Pekin.
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Seymour Topping
New York Times
Hong Kong
Lin Piao
Communist China
Peking
Peking Municipal Party Organization
Jiefangjun Pao
Army
Mao Tse-tung
Liu Shao-Chi
Mao
Barber
Joe Barberis Jr
Peoria
Rosa Hightower
Carbondale
Bradley University
Barberis
Joe Barberis
Centralia
Pekin
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Murphysboro
Iron & Metal CO
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Glade
Fred Coupon
PEG
Ayesis
Fred
Teflon
Ops Beye
Nacne
Coutt
Eveready
East
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