Kennedy Crewman Loses Arm on JFK Flight Deck
A crewman aboard the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy lost his right arm in a flight deck accident during the ship’s first week at sea. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Benjamin Franklin Thompson, 31, of San Diego, was reported in satisfactory condition at Portsmouth Naval Hospital after being admitted October 27. The incident occurred October 23 during launch and recovery operations praised as very successful by an Atlantic Fleet spokesman. an oil leak briefly immobilized one propeller.
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Doctor to Speak on Cancer in Children
Dr. P. Jones of the pediatrics team with Dr. Damron and Dr. Way will discuss Cancer in Children on WINC radio this Sunday at 5 30 p m The interview will be conducted by Harry Lovett chair of the Public Information Committee of the Winchester Frederick County Unit of the American Cancer Society.
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Puppy Freeing Ordeal Captured In Scranton AP Wirephoto
A six week old puppy named Fluffy becomes stuck head first in a wheel rim hub in Scranton Pennsylvania. Veterinarians struggle to free him while the owner Robert Bisignani watches. The pup is shaved and greased before the wheel is removed and he is freed.
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Girl Scout Speakout Week End Cast Across Nation
Shawnee Girl Scout Council hosts a Senior Speakout for girls 15-18 at Braddock Street United Methodist on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM with 1:30 PM registration. Topics include Prejudices Morals of Youth in Today's World Vietnam Involvement and What Part Can Youth Take Campaign68. Local leaders coordinate Cumberland and Winchester events with regional officials and offer information through Senior Scouts and representatives.
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Florence Ballard Gives Birth to Twin Daughters
Florence Ballard formerly of the Supremes, now Mrs Thomas Chapman, welcomed twin daughters in Detroit on October 13. Michele Denise weighed 4 pounds 7 ounces at birth. Chapman manages his wife's singing career.
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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace and Sagamore Hill as National Sites
Both Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay and Theodore Roosevelt’s Manhattan birthplace are designated national historic sites. The policy requires consent from the other congressional branch to recess beyond three days.
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