DC7B Crashes Into Parked Plane At Miami Airport
A four engine DC7B struck a parked Super Constellation at Miami International Airport near midnight, exploding in a fire that destroyed both planes. Eastern Airlines owned both aircraft worth 5 million dollars. no passengers aboard and the DC7B crew escaped unharmed. Firemen battled the blaze for hours, preventing spread to other planes. The DC7B had been on a routine local training flight and was taxiing to the maintenance hangar when the collision occurred.
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Miami
Eastern Airlines
Eastern
Miami International Airport
Assembly Farm Record Evaluated by Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation offers a cautious assessment of the 103rd General Assembly in Columbus, noting mixed results for farmers and not labeling the session a failure or a triumph. The group signals cautious optimism and calls for further action in future sessions to address farmers’ concerns.
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General Assembly
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
State agriculture agenda and bills pass during session
At session start and with leadership objectives for agriculture, Ohio aims to revise drainage laws create a dairy marketing division revamp brucellosis laws and Veterinary Practice Act and address water problems. Most bills pass though dairy marketing remains. Farm Bureau backs HB 228 aiding large landowners on water projects.
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Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Eisenhower Gets Storm Reports From Hurricane Audrey
President Eisenhower, at Gettysburg, directed rapid relief for Louisiana and Gulf Coast states hit by Hurricane Audrey. Val Peterson sent first hand damage reports and coordinated relief as Hagerty relayed updates to the White House. The hurricane disrupted a holiday weekend for the president and his wife.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Audrey
Louisiana
Gulf Coast States
Civil Defense
Val Peterson
Peterson
Seeté
James C. Hagerty
White House
Hazerdune Usuarty
Auto Clubs Urge Road Program Re-Evaluation
The Ohio State Automobile Association ends its annual meeting in Youngstown with a call to re evaluate the statewide highway program. It urges a broadly representative group to oversee the program, equitable taxes for highway improvements, more municipal action on enforcement and signs, realistic speed limits, and bans on drag racing and excessive muffler noise.
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INS
Ohio State Automobile Association
Ivan R. Riddle
OSAA
Ohio
Rowers arrive without oars for Henley Regatta
London reports the Russian rowing team reached the Royal Henley Regatta by plane from Paris but the 18 sailors could not bring their oars. The oars will be shipped later by boat. Agricultural prices data follow, noting June trends, hogs, beef, and milk legislation setbacks in Ohio.
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London
Paris
Steeplejack Hangs From Smokestack In Wind Accident
A 66 year old steeplejack dangled head down from a 120 foot smokestack for minutes after winds flipped him over. Rescue workers freed him using ropes and he plans to return to work soon. He jokes about retirement on a farm with a shotgun and coon dog.
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Washington
Mike Brummiett
Work Stoppage Idleness Drops In Ohio First Quarter
Columbus INs report shows 87 stoppages in Q1, up from 73, but overall idleness fell 43 percent from the prior quarter and 67 percent from a year earlier. The 87 stoppages caused 25,000 idle periods and a loss of 230,000 man-days, with idleness at 13 percent of total worktime. Akron led with 19 percent idle time.
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Columbus
INS
Ohio
Hugh D. Wait
Wait
Akron
Pentomic Army Poised For Atomic Or Conventional War
Washington (UP) The United States is shaping a Pentomic Army able to fight atomics or conventional wars. Gen Maxwell D. Taylor says divisions will be reorganized into five combat units with atomic-capable weapons including 283mm cannon and guided missiles. The force aims for mobility, logistics, and battlefield surveillance across wide areas, acting as a deterrent with a visible, integrated strength.
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Gaylord Godwin
Washington
Maxwell D. Taylor
Caton
Pentomic Army
Taylor
Free World
Ouvir
101St Airborne
Ft. Campbell
25Th Infantry
Hawaii
1St Armored
Ft. Polk
1St Infantry
Fort Riley
Kan
Uth Airborne
Germany
4Th Armored
Great Advances Made In Treating Alcoholism
Washington reports dramatic progress in alcoholism treatment. New drugs and mood lifters help addicts avoid long-drying-out periods, while physicians move to treat alcoholism as a medical disease. The AMA recognizes alcoholism as treatable and more hospitals now accept alcoholics as patients, with Alcoholics Anonymous providing crucial 24 hour-focused support.
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Washington
Seattle
Wash
House of Dellegates
American Medical ‘Assn
AMA
National Council of Alcoholism
LaGuardia’s Growth Mirrors Vision Of City Leaders
A 1941 tribute by Fred T. Ferguson recalls LaGuardia Airport’s early plans and rapid expansion turning a strip field into a major hub. It notes 38 million dollars in contracts and ongoing upgrades, while contrasting past critiques with its status as the nation’s second busiest airport after Chicago’s Midway. Fiorella LaGuardia, former mayor, is highlighted in this retrospective.
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Fred T. Ferguson
New York
United Press
LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia
Ece
Eda
Port 1
Midway
Fiorella H. LaGuardia
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