Plane crash near Puerto Rico leaves dozens dead
A converted C-46 transport crash in a rainstorm off San Juan killed at least three of the 82 aboard. US Coast Guard and Navy crews, helped by flares and bombers, rescued 25, leaving 34 bodies recovered. All passengers were Puerto Ricans and investigations have been launched.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pim
Coast Guard
Navy Crass
Jerry Andrews
Civil Aeronautics Board
Miami
Soviet 1950 Fashion Show Emphasizes Medium Skirts
Radio Moscow reports the 1950 fashion shows favor medium length skirts for most garments with evening gowns remaining longer. Descriptions note wide variety and sports costume styles. Designers toured plants and collective farms as part of the review.
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Radio Moscow
Passenger Plane Crashes Off Coast Near San Juan
The chartered plane with Strate-Freight Inc passengers bound for Miami and Newark sank in deep water about four miles from San Juan Airfield. Captain A Cockrell of Pinfield was among the missing. Stewardess Judith Hale said Cockrell gave her his life jacket. Confusion persisted over survivor counts as officials prepared a second tally after Navy and Coast Guard reported 28 rescued and the list showed 27.
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San Juan
A. Cockrell
Pinfield
Judith Hale
Binghamton
N. Y
Cockrell
Navy Land Coast Guard
House Group Again Slaps Housing Bill
Washington reports a House Rules Committee delay endangers swift passage of a multi billion dollar housing bill linked to President Truman campaign vows. Speaker Rayburn says support exists but coalition-led rules block immediate action and a party caucus was postponed.
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Washington
House Fates Committee
Truman
Rayburn
D-Tex
Rules Committee
Housing Bill Aims at Slum Clearance and Public Housing
A housing measure pushes a large program of slum clearance, low rent public housing, and farm housing aid. Under a new procedure it faces a House vote June 27 unless the Rules Committee opposition changes.
Milwaukee Slaying Trial Opens Today
The trial of Babich, charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Patricia Birmingham, a 16 year old high school junior, opens after delays. He claims the shot was accidental while trying to scare her into silence. Patricia was killed Feb 19. her body found in the Milwaukee River with two bullet wounds and a concrete block secured to her feet.
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Aubee
Pride
Nfo
Babich
Patricia Birmingham
Drst
Patricia
Hathleen
Mikeon
Kalamazoo
Mich
Milwaukee
Help for Eyes Ad Promotes Laroots Gel
An old advertisement touts eye aids claiming relief for irritated eyes. It mentions products like Laroots Gel and suggests frequent bathing of eyes. The copy references long experience and money back options.
Moore Sees Route Clear for Feinberg Appointment
State Comptroller Frank C. Moore said the constitution blocks Benjamin Feinberg from a PSC chairmanship due to higher pay during his Senate term. Legal experts question the emoluments issue while governor staff argues travel expense funds are not the raise.
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Albany
Ens
Frank C. Moore
Benjamin F. Feinberg
Senate
Pubic Service Commission
Feinberg
Ivoted
Moore
Fashion notes on shirts and fabrics in varied colors
The fragment mentions Nyion and rayon shadow face washes described as a handkerchief. It lists a club collar dress in navy, black, light blue, white, aqua with sizes 3 to 1s.
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C. Nyion
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U.S. Coast Guard
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Moscow
Strate- Freighl Inc
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N. J
Fone
New York City
South
Warren Street
Syracuse
Washington, D.C
Kansas City, MO
Aries
Chapman & Fischer
Onondaga Hotel Bldg
S. Warren St
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