Worst air crash in Canadian history kills 258 at Gander
Soldiers from the 101st Airborne bought gifts at Gander duty free before boarding a DC-8 jet to Fort Campbell. Minutes after takeoff the Arrow Air plane crashed, killing all 258 aboard. Witnesses described a massive explosion and black smoke as the jet plunged to the ground.
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Flight Attendant Recalls Arrow Air Sinai Flight Impact
JOANN BIONDI Smithsonian Knight-Ridder recounts serving Arrow Air DC-8 trips home for U S troops from Sinai Multinational Force. She recalls the soldiers outgoing mood, the desert heat, and the grim memory of the 250 service members and eight crew who perished in the crash.
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Wholesale prices rise in November amid beef surge
Washington reports a 0.8 percent advance in wholesale prices in November driven by higher beef costs. The gain follows a 0.9 percent rise in October, placing finished goods up 1.8 percent at an annual rate for the first 14 months of 1965, while retail inflation runs at 3.3 percent. Food costs rose 1.6 percent with beef up 4.5 percent.
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Clarksville mourns 250 airmen after deadly plane crash
Half staff flags adorn town as Clarksville grieves 250 soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell after a Thursday morning jet crash in Newfoundland. Churches, bars, and groups prepare tributes while a community memorial is planned for Sunday.
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Passenger list from Arrow Air DC 8 Gander crash
Readable passenger roster from the Arrow Air DC 8 crash near Gander Newfoundland lists names ranks and residences supplied by the Pentagon and relatives. The cockpit crew are from the Miami area and cabin crew from New York City. full lines include staff sergeants specialists first lieutenants captains and various towns and ages.
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John Robert Connelly
Mike Fowler
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Jean Serafin
Desiree McKay
Ruthie Philips
Stacey Catler
Doomed jet crash near Deadman's Pond prompts probe
A jet crash left a soot marked scene near a hilly area by the runway end, with debris and gifts scattered. Investigators led by Peter Boag moved charred cockpit gear to Ottawa for analysis as officials refused to determine a cause.
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