Fire destroys five shops in Minnesota shopping center blaze
A quarter million dollar fire scorched five stores in the St Anthony Village Shopping Center early today. About 160 volunteer firefighters from multiple communities battled the flames and treated five smoke inhalation cases on scene. No hospitalizations reported.
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St. Anthony Village
St. Anthony Village Shopping Center
Lake Johanna
New Brighton
Spring Lake Park
Roseville
Sinn Fein Outlawed in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland bans Sinn Fein as a political arm of the IRA, criminalizing membership. Home Minister Col. Ken Topping announces the move amid rising IRA attacks on British army installations in Ulster. The ban targets a party long linked to IRA aims to unite Ireland.
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Grace Kelly Baby Due Jan 25 In Monaco
A doctor treating Princess Grace of Monaco estimated the royal baby may be born January 25. The couple had expected early February before and have prepared a wicker crib and redecorated the nursery in the royal residence.
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Man Found Dead in Railroad Yard
Minneapolis police investigated after a man was found dead in a railroad yard early today. The death appeared to result from being struck by a train during the night.
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Minneapolis
Police to Quiz Friend of Man Found Dead in Minnesota
28 year old friend of Charles W. Grosklags, found dead under Mendota Bridge, was taken into custody after a police inquiry led by Lt. Ethan Allen. The victim, 27, disappeared December 19, car missing until Christmas, $400 in checks found in glove box. Coroner says death occurred two to three days before discovery. investigators consider both fall and possible push.
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Charles W. Grosklags
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Ethan Allen
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Grosklags
Leroy Huber
Mendota Heights
Minnesota River
Allen
C. L. Cherry
Dakota County
Bag of Money to Scream if Thief Takes It
London report says Harry Adler 64, a British inventor, created a money bag that screams for two hours if stolen. The device also releases tear gas after two minutes, and a trained messenger can operate it via secret catches. If released, any movement triggers the alarm for two hours unless stopped by a key.
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London
Harry Adler
Wet and Cold Again in Store for Northeast
Heavy snowfall expected from New England as a front moves east. Snow fell overnight from Indiana to New England with accumulations up to four inches in South Bend and three in Philipsburg, Pa., and Binghamton, N. Y.
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Associated Press
New England
Indiana
South Bend
Ind
Philipsburg
Binghamton
N. Y
Record New Year traffic toll feared after Christmas peak
Traffic deaths at holiday start run below last Christmas weekend but experts warn of a potential record toll for the four day New Year period. National Safety Council projects up to 490 more deaths, with 26 killed by Friday, and Baldwin Borough crash near Pittsburgh marking the deadliest early hours. President Eisenhower urges caution as authorities note bad weather and preceding holiday totals.
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Baldwin Borough
Pittsburgh
National Safety Council
Young gunman returns money after failed hold up
In Pueblo Colorado a young gunman claiming his first holdup gave back $80 to grocery clerk Margaret Lattimore. He explained he did not want anyone to rob his mother and then walked away, leaving the gun behind.
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Austin Man Killed in 218 Crash. Four Iowa Men Hurt
A 22 year old Austin man died and four Iowa men were injured in a two car collision on Highway 218 four miles south of Austin at 1 20 a m. The Minnesota holiday toll rose to 629 for the period. Mildenstein and Blake vehicles collided after the former crossed the center line. The four injured from the Blake car were treated at St Olaf Hospital and listed in good condition.
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Richard Ethan
Stacyville
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Ethan
St. Olaf Hospital
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Don Johnson
Austin Cab Co
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Joseph
William
James
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David
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Ruth
Minneapolis
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Brownsdale
Traffic Crash Claims Multiple Lives In Minnesota
A highway collision southwest of Owatonna killed Genevieve Kurth of Austin, Kenneth Krueger and Kenneth's mother Mrs Elmer A Krueger. Injured Elmer A Krueger in Hartland was listed in poor condition. his son Raymond, 18, to be discharged. Funeral services set for Genevieve Kurth and Kenneth Krueger, with separate services for Mrs Krueger and for Mildenstein family members in New Richland and Owatonna churches.
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U N Salvage Team Opens Suez Canal Clearance
A United Nations salvage team began clearing obstructions from the southern entrance of the blocked Suez Canal in Suez Egypt. The operation, led by U S Lt Gen Raymond A Wheeler, aimed to start immediately despite earlier holding orders and expects only token initial progress as debris and sunken ships hinder the canal.
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Ismailia
Canal Authority
Canal
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Enduring Strife as South Fights Bus Integration
A 22 year old Negro woman Rosa Jordan was shot on a Montgomery Alabama city bus as courts enforce integration. Police halted bus runs after the attack and other riders feared further violence. Camden South Carolina band director Guy Hutchins was beaten by hooded men tied to a tree after tire change. In Tallahassee two white riders were removed after refusing to move for a front seat Negro minister. Across North Carolina a cross was burned near Frank Graham during his visit.
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Associated Press
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Ala
Camden
S. C
Deep South
Jordan
Clyde Sellers
Alabama
Guy Hutchins
Charlotte
N. C
Hutchins
Tallahassee
Fla
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Osage Airport Lighting Aid Approved
The Iowa Executive Council grants the State Aeronautics Commission authority to fund municipal airport lighting for Cherokee and Osage. The commission will cover half the costs while each city pays the rest. The projects cost $958 for Cherokee and $942 for Osage.
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State Aeronautics Commission
Iowa Executive Council
Cherokee
Osage
Dana Andrews Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving
Hollywood actor Dana Andrews, 47, was arrested today on suspicion of drunk driving. He was taken into custody in Hollywood after police stopped his vehicle following reports of erratic driving.
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Hollywood
Dana Andrews
Snowball Punishment For Three Hour Beat Across River
Five boys in Aurora are ordered by Police Magistrate Bob W Robinson to throw snowballs across the Fox River for three hours today and again on Sunday as punishment for a broken truck windshield. They must write the Ten Commandments 20 times daily for five days and observe a 7 p.m. curfew. The deed followed an inch and a half of snow, with youths named Larry Zakosek 16 Alex Bumbar 15 and Michael Bumbar.
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Fox River
Bob W. Robinson
Robinson
Aurore
Larry Zakosek
Alex Bumbar
Michael
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