Woman Heroically Survives Four-Hour Swim to Get Help
In Maine, Martha Cole fought pounding seas to reach shore after a boat wreck off Stratton Island. Her 22-month-old son Jeffery died. her husband Thomas aided with artificial respiration. Coast Guard crews braved heavy winds to assist, while medical staff treated Cole for shock and immersion. The accident followed a family picnic at Eagle Island, near Old Orchard Beach, on a day of brutal Atlantic conditions.
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Sterday
Coast Guard
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Thomas
Vaca
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Liteford
Conn
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Adrondacks
Syracuse
Geneva
Apex Atlantic
Stratton
Eagle Islands
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Coast
Walter D. Mazzacane
Eagle Island Hound
Theodore Chase
Springfield
Mass
Mia. Cole
E. T. Man Jey
Longmeadow
Mre. Cole
Millions in Supplies Lost at Air Bases
The Pentagon confirmed millions in supplies and equipment were mishandled or wasted at air bases in Newfoundland Labrador and Greenland. Investigators say corrective action has been taken and tens of millions in excess parts are being recovered, following Senate subcommittee findings.
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Pentagon
Newfoundland
Labrador
Greenland
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
E. Perkins McGuire
McGuire
Bei
Aie
Amy Tal
Atdy Keller
Reston
McClellan
D- Ark
Harmon
Probers End Hoffa Questioning Disgrace to Unionism
Hoffa faced hours of questioning by a Senate probe panel as it pressed accusations of misconduct within the Teamsters Union. He pleaded inability to answer some questions, acknowledged past errors, and denied ties to rackets while new subpoenas broadened the inquiry.
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Senate
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Rain Clouds Gather Over Syracuse Area
Weather bulletin notes gathering clouds and scheduled showers or thunderstorms in the Syracuse region, with meteorologists warning residents to prepare for unsettled conditions and possible brief heavy downpours.
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Syracus
Open Skies Flaw Seen By Soviet Diplomat
A Soviet diplomat cites a flaw in Eisenhower’s Open Skies plan noting uncertainty over which U S or allied plane might carry and drop an H bomb, raising strategic concerns about inspection flights and nuclear risks.
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Chelsfield
Epetand
Eisenhower
Cutter Near North Pole Crisis Draws Arctic Route Debate
Two men died when a car crashed after a British embassy event near Utica. The Coast Guard cutter Spar, bound for Arctic waters, searched north and south along the Pacific routes as discussions on disarmament, the Panama and Northwest passages, and Arctic base pressure continued. The victims were Charles Rollin and Martin, both linked to the London embassy circle.
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UTICA
London
Charles Rollin
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Rockport
Maine
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Brita
Bristol
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Waterville
Russia
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Arctic
Valerian Zoring
Khad
No Signs Of Foul Play In Quarry Deaths Of Three Sisters
Three Guernsey sisters Nancy ten Theresa eight and Ruthie nine were found dead in a muddy 50 foot quarry near Dixon after being missing since Wednesday. Police saw no signs of foul play though heavy rains hampered digging as hundreds searched with guards and volunteers. The girls were identified by their parents from recovered shoes and socks.
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Theresa
Ruthie Guernsey
Sendal Stari Search
John Guernsey
Dixon Police
Fred’ Hofmann
Hofmann
Forest Blaze Threatens 2000 Acres Near Canadian Border
More than 300 firemen and volunteers battled a forest blaze near the Canadian border that scorched about 2,000 acres of brush and scrub in an isolated area. The fire neared 200 yards from the Altona- Sdotal region before shifting winds helped Congress expected to pass civil rights bill next week in Washington amid bipartisan compromise. The House Rules Committee considered the measure as leaders anticipate quick action, while Senate leaders project a near-same pace despite objections. The bill would allow judges to proceed without a jury in certain contempt cases, with limits on penalties and possible retrials if a jury is requested.
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House Rules Committee
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Smith
D-Va
House
First President Pilot: Eisenhower Kept Co Pilot Role
Gettysburg story recalls Dwight D. Eisenhower occasionally serving as co pilot on long flights. Reporters noted he sat in the pilot’s seat briefly during a Washington to Gettysburg leg, with FE Draper explaining the arrangement aboard the two engine craft.
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Truman
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Air Force
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Zhower
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Bes al
Fire burns near Plattsburgh area woods kept open
Governor Harriman said not to close woods despite very dry conditions. No injuries reported as smoke from a fire north of Plattsburgh rose a mile high. The Conservation Department noted six other Adirondack fires. Clinton County fire coordinator Melvin Titus reported the largest blaze south of the Sciota Altona Road about ten miles east of Altona, near farms but with no homes endangered. Concluded on Page 8, Col.
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Plattsburgh
Conservation Department
Adirondacks
Melvin Titus
Clinton
Baby boom shakes a Blue Earth farm with 17 children
Mrs Francis Bleess of Blue Earth Minnesota has just given birth to her 17th child in 18 years a seven or eight day old boy. She and her family live on a 620 acre farm northeast of town and include two sets of twins. Bleess says she plans to raise her large family through experience rather than books. Her brothers and their wives also have large families totaling 36 children between them.
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Treasury
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Here
Leo
Lawrence
Peaceful Practice Aims To Boost Economy Through Habits
A fragmented note suggests that more people would have peace of mind and economic improvement if they had something better to practice with. The text emphasizes practice as a path to stability and growth.
Billy Graham Crusade Preview by Phyllis Battelle
Famed reporter Phyllis Battelle sums up the exclusive Sunday feature on Billy Graham's New York Crusade winding up next weekend. This kicks off a daily Herald-Journal series readers will want to follow.
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Phyllis Battelle
Herald-Journal
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