Jet observation extends eclipse duration over Pacific skies
Dr. Frank Back of Zoomar Inc. flew a T-33 trainer from Clark Field north of Manila reaching 38,000 feet to observe a solar eclipse. From 30 miles north of the central path, totality lasted 6 minutes and 5 minutes 8 seconds longer than center, as the jet extended the eclipse by five minutes to 12:28 p.m.
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Clark Air. Force Base
P. 1
Dr. Frank. Back
Zoomar, Inc
New York
Back
Manila
Freed flier confesses under pressure after release
Washington reports an Air Force spokesman stating Capt Harold Fischer Jr along with three other U S pilots confessed to germ warfare under pressure after their release by Red China. The Defense Department notes no orders to cross the Yalu, though some may have inadvertently done so.
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Washington
Air Force
Harold Fischer Jr
Korea
Red China
Fischer
Swea
Yalu
Defense Department
Reds
United States
Edwin Heller
Wynnewood
Lyle Cameron
Lincoln
Neb
Roland Parks
Omaha
Heller
Yalu River
Northland Quake Registered on Columbia Seismograph
A strong and uncertain earthquake event was recorded today on Columbia University's seismograph, indicating a severe and likely distant tremor affecting Northland. The source notes a Siberia connection and ongoing analysis by seismology staff.
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New York
Columbia University
Highway shooting near Uniontown injures Pittsburgh man
Two men were arrested after shots were fired into moving cars on U.S. 40 near Uniontown Pennsylvania. Robert Gallear, 35, of Pittsburgh, was wounded in the neck and arm and listed in good condition. Police recovered two pistols from a truck, which carried a warning against highway carelessness.
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Uniontown
U.S. 40
William W. Jackson
Denver
Colo
Samuel. P. Johnson
Houston
Tex
J. A. Maggioncalda
Earl
Savage
Here
New Mexico
Robert Gallear
Pittsburgh
Uniontown Hospital
End London Dock Strike Ends After Five Weeks
London port walkout ends as striking stevedores vote to return to work. Delegations were sent to union chiefs. strike had stalled shipping in Britain's six largest ports including Manchester Liverpool and Hull. NASDU ends dispute amid competition with TGWU over waterfront bargaining recognition.
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London
Britain
Manchester
Birkenhead
Liverpool
Hull
Rochester
National Amalgamated
Stevedores and Dockers Union
NASDU
Transport and General Workers Union
TGWU
Caronia
Franconia
Ascania
Britannic
Savonis
Australia
Scotland
Parthia
Nova Scotia
Today's Chuckle Delivers a Wartime Wordplay
A light column joke features a soldier and a witty prompt about dancing and marching. The quip pivots on wordplay and quick punchlines, reflecting a youthful, morale-boosting tone in a wartime setting.
Nationalists Sink 20 Chinese Red Fleet Vessels Near Matsu
Nationalists claimed air attacks on a fleet of more than 400 Communist vessels about 15 miles from Matsu island sank more than 20 ships. The vessels were likely a supply convoy, making it the largest number reported sunk near Matsu.
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Taipe
Formosa
China
Matsu
United Nations Peace Fete Opens In San Francisco
In San Francisco a high profile UN anniversary event launches a peace pledge drive led by General Romulo to bind nations to peaceful coexistence and non use of atomic weapons. Eisenhower to speak, with top diplomats including Molotov Macmillan Pinay and Menon in attendance as the week long session begins.
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INS
U.N
Carlos
Ps Romulo
Philippines
Pe Marily
M. Mo
Bandung
Indonesia
Romulo
Eisenhower
Land
Washington
Dag Hammarskjold
Assembly
E. N. van Rieffens
Dulles
E. Stassen
Henry Cabot Lodge
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Harold Macmillan
Antoine Pinay
India
Special
V. K. Krishna Menon
Three Man Regime Seeks to Take Control of Argentina
Buenos Aires reports show General Lucero and military leaders pressing to restore order after a navy revolt. A three man ruling junta forms as Peronists negotiate amid censorship and unrest. Warships and refugees signal the ongoing crisis in Argentina.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Franklin ‘Lucero
Juan Peron
Lucero
Plaza de Mayo
Manuel Belgrano
Montevideo
Buenos
Aires
Peron Vand
Navy
Peron
Licero
Adm
Alberto ‘Teisaire
Halt Penicillin in Salk Vaccine Sparks Safety Debate
Federal health researchers report penicillin is being dropped from Salk polio vaccines as firms substitute other antibiotics. Experts warn that even small amounts could trigger allergic reactions in penicillin sensitive individuals, risking severe outcomes.
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Washinngton. Org
Pamela
William G. Workman
National Institutes
Sie Ieee
Orvall R. Withers
University of Kansas Medical Center
American Medical Association
Eastern Canada Death Toll Reaches At Least 50
In Toronto today authorities report at least 50 weekend fatalities across Eastern Canada. Drownings comprise more than half as national water safety week begins. Highway accidents add to the toll as vacationers flee hot cities and head to beaches and resorts.
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Toronto
Canada
Toll of drownings and crashes in New York area weekend
Over the weekend 33 people died in New York State including 15 in the Herald Journal circulation area. Drownings in Oneida Lake and State Ditch near Jack's Reef claimed two Syracuse residents, Anthony Santore and Jon Stoltzenau Jr, while a two-place plane crash near Constancia injured pilot Glenn A. Smith. Authorities report seven drownings, aircraft accident, highway crashes, and a fire fatalities tally.
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New York State
Herald-Journal
Syracuse
Anthony Santore
Lind Ave
Mattydale
Santore
Oneida Lake
Lakeport
Oswego
North
St.Margaret's Church
Assumption
Tetay
Stoltzenau
Robert D. Dixon
Constantia
St.Joseph’s Hospital
Glenn A. Smith
Hot Humid Day Ahead With Scattered Thunderstorms
Weather outlook calls for hot humid conditions with widely scattered thundershowers tonight and tomorrow. Forecaster Andrew Keller predicts temperatures near 90 while storms bring gusty winds up to 45 mph and occasional light variable winds. Overnight low around 62.
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Andrew Keller
Keller
Liverpool
Syracuse
Heller
Peron Press Mum On Vatican News
Argentine press reports nothing on the Vatican excommunication of President Peron and others. Msgr Tato and aide Ramon Nova faced a religious process in Rome Sunday but local papers did not record it. The revolt against Peron appeared to widen as Vatican actions surfaced Thursday.
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Peron
Vatican News
Buenos Aires
Manuel Tato
Aires
Buenos
Msgr
Tato
Magr
Ramon Nova
Rome
Wits
Wes
Vatican
Natvig Sentenced for Perjury in FCC Testimony
Marie Natvig of Miami Beach was sentenced to eight months to two years in prison for perjury at FCC hearings involving Edward Lamb. Judge Alexander Holtzoff called false statements a danger to the community and denied bond pending appeal.
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Washington
INS
Marie Natvig
Federal Communications Commission
Miami Beach
Fla
FCC
Edward Lamb
Alexander Holtzoff
Holtzoff
Lamb
Natvig
FBI
Moltzoff
Administration of Justice
John Dwyer
Holstoff
Nating
Bus Strike Paralyzes Los Angeles Transit System
A predawn strike by 2600 Los Angeles Transit Lines workers halted service for 900000 riders as the AFL Transportation Workers Union rejects a delayed walkout and presses for wage gains. The union seeks 20 cent hourly increases to top machinists, while the company offers a $2.03 raise over two years.
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LOS Angeles GP
Los Angeles Transit Lines
AFL Transportation Workers Union
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