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Seventy-six holiday makers had an amazing escape recently, when theis Hermes airliner crashed as it was landing in heavy rain at Southend. The aircraft's brake failed. As the pilot fought for control, it slewed off the runway, ploughed across a fi...
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Finish of the Lincolnshire Handicap run recently showing Babur (nearest camera) ridden by E. Hide winning from Setting Star (W. Snaith up) on the rails. In 3d place is Nicholas Nickleby.
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Military Court (No. 9) beats Harry Lime and Three Star II
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Ilyushin Son of the Soviet Aircraft Designer
Ilyushin, son of the Soviet aircraft designer, who was stated to have made the first flight into space, three or four days before Gagarin made his flight. The report said Ilyushin's flight was hushed-up because he was in a mental hospital, out of ...
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Indo Montanelli Directing a Film of His Book "Dreams Die at Dawn" from Bed
Indo Montanelli famous Italian journalist, directing a film of his book "Dreams Die at Dawn," from bed. Montanelli's leg was in plaster cast, following a fall caused by his dog. The film deals with the tragic days of 1956 in Hungary. Keystone Phot...
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Iraqi Delegation Luncheon at Claridges
"Iraqi Delegation Luncheon at Claridges" 21.1.48. A luncheon was given today at Claridges by the Iraqi delegation, who came to this country for the recent signing of the Great Britain-Iraq treaty. Many important personalities attended. Keystone ph...
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JIMMY GREAVES of Tottenham scores the first goal for Spurs in the FA Cup final. Spurs won 3 - 1. ARSENAL v. CARDIFF CITY TODAY Photo shows: EASTHAM, the Arsenal inside-left, leaps over Cardiff goalkeeper VEARNCOMBE, with EDWARDS, the Cardiff rig...
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John Glenn Enters the Altitude Chamber
USA's Man in Orbit Attempt Next Wednesday the USA will try to put its first spaceman into orbit around the earth,. The vehicle — to be launched from Cape Canaveral — is an Atlas equipped with a Mercury capsule. The astronaut will be Lt. Col. John...
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King & Queen of Sweden Attend Covent Garden Opera House
"King and Queen of Sweden Attend Covent Garden Opera House" Photo shows:- The scene in the Royal Box during the Gala Performance in honour of King Gustav and Queen Louise of Sweden showing (Left to Right): Princess Margaret; King Gustav; Queen Eli...
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King & Queen of Sweden Visit The Guildhall
"King & Queen of Sweden Visit The Guildhall" BIPPA Photo Shows:- King Gustave of Sweden and Queen Louise seen as they left Buckingham Palace for the State Drive to the City – where they received an address of welcome from the Lord Mayor after whic...
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