Carlsen Heads Home After Ship's Tow to England
Capt Henrix Buch Carlsen sailed for a hero’s welcome aboard the Flying Enterprise as a British tug began to tow his crippled vessel to England after a 24 hour maneuver through treacherous seas. The 32 year old skipper spent six days and nights at sea with his crew battling damage and effort to reach port.
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Runway collision kills seven as Neptune crashes into C-47
A U.S. Navy Neptune patrol bomber struck a nearby Air Force C-47 at Burtonwood air base in Warrington injuring seventeen and causing seven fatalities aboard the transport. The Neptune broke up and flames engulfed both aircraft after the nose of the Navy plane ripped off in the collision. All Navy personnel were reported injured but not yet categorized. names of victims were withheld pending notification of relatives.
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U S Blocks Russian Plan For UN Security Council Session
Western sources report the United States blocked Russia’s bid to refer Panmunjom truce talks and Cold War issues to a high level UN Security Council meeting. The plan aims to delay or derail Korea peace efforts and seek a watered-down council session after a truce is reached.
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Germans to Train In U S for European Army Roles
Paris dispatch says 332 West German officers led by a general will depart for the United States for training in modern warfare. They are slated for command posts in a German force to join a proposed European army. Training to occur at Fort Benning Fort Leavenworth and Fort Knox under a recent U S agreement.
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Memorial letter from fallen sergeant moves son to Heaven
From Korea to Texas a sergeant writes a Christmas letter to his four year old son John Michael, describing a future airplane drawing and expressing love. The father, Sgt John P Kelly, 26, was killed in a C 47 crash at Tsazuke Air Base in southern Japan on December wede. The family keeps the note as a cherished memory of his service in the Far East War.
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Bandits in Talks as Truce Talks Degenerate
The Panmunjom talks deteriorated into insults with both sides accusing the other of stalling. US observers noted Red opposition to a UN ban on air field construction and warned against violating the cease fire. Subcommittees studied supervision and prisoner exchange with Vishinsky's Security Council move pending.
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Iran Eyes Deals With Red States
Official sources said Iran is weighing deals with Communist states to secure large fuel and military coal supplies. The finance ministry asked Czechoslovakia to send a mission to arrange purchases and study Poland’s charter proposal for large coal shipments to its ally states.
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Federal drive to combat crime across 95 districts announced
Attorney General McGrath outlined a nationwide plan with the FBI and other federal police agencies to cooperate in organized crime probes. Grand juries in all 95 federal districts would report findings to the Justice Department, aiming to boost vigor in government crime-fighting efforts amid political pressure.
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Syracuse to Host Special Crime Busting Grand Jury
Syracuse officials ponder what corruption the grand jury will probe and how to act. Federal observers doubt new probes differ from regular panels. Port cites jurisdiction limits and commits to cooperation once orders arrive.
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McGrath move seen as bid to appease critics
The McGrath action, paired with raids on narcotics peddlers and President Truman's IRS overhaul plan, is widely viewed as an attempt to blunt administration critics. The move follows last year's Senate Crime hearings.
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Eisenhower presidential plans hinge on Lodge announcement
Washington however the Eisenhower for president campaign faces uncertainty as Senator Lodge chairs GOP efforts and may reveal in a factual statement whether General Eisenhower will be available to campaign and on what terms The focus is on Eisenhowers possible New Hampshire primary participation and timing.
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British Press Mocks Truman Style Refashion
A London fashion journal urged President Truman to dress like an English gentleman and published fake pictures showing him in attire such as a derby hat and umbrella. The sketches satirically depict him in various outfits as a wax museum display mocks his current haberdashery.
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Hungary protests closing of New York Cleveland consulates
Hungary formally protests the closure of its New York and Cleveland consulates. Dr Emil Weil delivered the note at the State Department saying the action is a grave and open violation of obligations. US officials stated the closures were justified and could prompt formal replies this week.
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Session Opens With Focus On Investigations In Congress
Washington notes the second session of the 82d Congress opens Tuesday with both parties promising heavy emphasis on investigations and political debate. Major issues include universal military training foreign aid government spending taxes inflation and new probes of the Internal Revenue Bureau. The campaign year shapes debate as Truman plans to present the Fair Deal with a measured push.
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Truman Gets Best Of Gift Exchange On Navy Yacht
President Truman outshines Winston Churchill in a gift swap aboard the presidential yacht Williamshof. Churchill gave two books and a tiny Mayflower model. Truman replied with a water tumbler, a highball glass and six other empty glasses from the yacht pantry. One book Truman received was Churchill’s fifth World War II memoir.
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Winston Churchill Dines Aboard Queen Mary During Crossing
The Queen Mary carried Great Britain's Prime Minister to conferences with President Truman. Churchill spent most of the four day voyage in his three room suite holding numerous meetings. He attended two movies and followed a regular meal schedule with steak or stew and dessert at lunch and dinner.
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Churchill and Truman Begin Cold War Talks in Washington
Winston Churchill arrived in Washington for talks with President Truman aiming to strengthen Anglo American cooperation on peace. Truman pledged close ties, saying peace on earth is the shared goal. The two leaders met aboard the Williamsburg after a social dinner, with Eden in attendance.
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Driving novice boasts of speed and passing tricks
A lighthearted exchange features a new driver who claims to have driven 50 miles per hour and jokes about attempting to "open" her exes when passing another car, eliciting amused reaction from a friend.
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