Firetrap dorms house epileptic patients at Abilene State Hospital
Abilene State Hospital houses more than 390 epileptic and feebleminded patients in six aging dormitories labeled fire trap. Buildings lack fire escapes with dangerous central staircases and slick slate steps. Dr. Rowell estimates $3 million for immediate fixes and $10 to $12 million for full modernization, while a new 32 bed mental facility recently opened at $165,000.
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Abilene
Abilene State Hospital
R. C. Rowell
Rowell
Abilene Hospital
Trick Treat Mishap Fatal for Six Year Old Boy
A six year old, Larry Parks, died after falling five feet from porch steps while attempting a Halloween treat. Witnesses say his mask slipped as he descended with his twin and sister, and a sharpened tree branch punctured his head, causing fatal injuries. The accident occurred at the home of Ralph G Band.
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Seattle
Larry Parks
Ralph G. Band
Larry
55 Die in Worst US Plane Wreck
A midair collision near Washington involving a Bolivia P38 and an Eastern Air Lines DC-3 killed 55 people. Bridoux, Bolivian pilot, ignored tower orders while circling for landing at Potomac area near Mount Vernon. Bodies scattered, a river rescue saved the Bolivian pilot.
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Morris J. Faoulacker
New York City
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Bridoux
Bolivia
Alexandria
Glen D. Tigner
Steel industry easing too late to avert auto shutdowns
Detroit, Nov 1. The indicated steel supply rebound comes too late to stop widespread shutdowns in carmaking as plants curb output. Ford plans Nov 15 closures. Chrysler to limit Grand De Soto and Dodge production this weekend. GM operates a four day week. Nash expects most car output cut by mid November. Inventories must rebuild over three to six weeks after steel returns, with many workers idle for weeks as model changeovers and retooling proceed.
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David J. Wilkie
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Couple Walking Across Nation Reaches Louisville
Mr. and Mrs. William Stockdale of Putnam Conn have walked 1000 miles and reached Louisville outskirts with a covered wagon. They plan to traverse America on foot aiming to reach Los Angeles by February, insisting walking is the best way to see things.
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William Stockdale
Putnam
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