Chester Gunman Kills Eight In Dum Dum Slugs
In Chester Pennsylvania a gunman killed eight people as he fired from a barricaded room. Ballistics reported that bullets exploded upon impact due to air pockets created by a small hole. Police say Melvin Collins used 22 caliber stub nosed bullets and died by suicide after the shootings.
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Chester
Fred Jack
Melvin Collins
Jack
Collings
Chester Business District
Collins
Fathers Night At Nixson P T A
Elizabeth Nixson P T A hosts Fathers Night in the school auditorium with a book shower. Ross Larsen presents books for the Library Club which will wear costumes of notable figures. Clayton Hoare speaks on I Heard American Education Week. Future Home Makers Club runs a nursery. Star Service Organization ushers. Girls Home Making assist refreshments. Mrs S T Curtis leads. Amaria Bana Parents Association meets 7 40 p m with band entertainment.
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Elizabeth Nixson
P-Ta
Tio O
Ross Larsen
School Library Club
Clayton Hoare
Ameerican
Future
Home Makers Club
Star Service
Girs
S. ‘Tf. Curtis
PTA
Amillar? Amended: Treadway speaks on water system and upgrades
D L Treadway, president of the association, outlines the city water system status with moderate pressures and fair to good minor distributors. He cites recommendations to boost pump capacity by 10 million gallons daily and add fire hydrants, with a contract let for pump station expansion to finish before next intake. The report notes hydrant distribution targets and underwriters’ guidance. Sportsmen to meet at 8:30 tonight in the high school auditorium.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Treadway
D. L. Treadway
Eeeee
Aes
Filand
Sup Sesson
Bonham
Water system adequate for fire protection in Amarillo
National Board of Fire Underwriters inspectors found Amarillo’s water supply sufficient for fire protection barring mechanical failures. They noted strengthened distribution with large arteries and elevated tanks and 49 recommendations including internal combustion engines on wells, more hydrants, valve inspections, and pumping capacity increases to prevent outages during power failures.
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Amarila
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Earthquakes Felt on Honshu Island in Japan
Three light earthquakes were reported on Honshu Island in Japan on November 8. No injuries or major damage noted as tremors were felt across several areas. Local officials advised standard safety precautions and monitoring of aftershocks.
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Quares Sour Jap Isle
Honshu Island
Boday
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Amarillo College
V. O. Michell
Fairmont
Tau Delta
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State Pans Mutual
State Farm Insurance Co
Bell
Tallor
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Belmont
W. Ct Ave
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Boston Hat Works
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Ohmer
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Court House
Mae Murray
United Artists
Bryantsville
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