Gloucester fisherman earns Massachusetts rescue award
Robert Martell a 33 year old Gloucester fisherman received the William Penn Harding Award from the Humane Society of Massachusetts for he heroism in 1962 when he dived into frigid seas off Georges Bank to save a fellow crewman who fell overboard on the Ellen Marie. Although the man was swept away, Martell clung to a life ring as the dragger pulled them aboard.
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Boston
UPI
Gloucester
Humane Society of Massacchusetts
Robert Martell
Willian Penn Harding
Massachusetts
U.S
Leverett Saltonstall
R-Mass
Martell
Ellen Marie
Georges Bank
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Building Collapse in Jamestown Injures Three
A three story building in Jamestown collapsed after heavy snow and ice caused the roof to fail. In the passing car, Ira Wellman 66, his wife Helen 41, and their son Daniel 8 were injured and freed by firemen using saws and crowbars.
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Jamestown
N.Y
Ira Wellman
Helen
Daniel
Sailor Goes On Hunger Strike At Gosport Base
Sailor John Lynes, 23, at the Gosport submarine base, has begun a two day hunger strike after British Navy officials rejected his bid to buy out of the service. The action comes as officers report the protest tied to his denied request.
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Gosport
England
UPI
John Lynes
Helpful Youth Injures Fireman at City Firehouse
A 12 year old fire buff attempting to help closed a firehouse overhead door as a hook and ladder truck departed. The door struck the rear driver's windshield injuring tillerman Joseph Almon, 36. Firemen called the incident an accident and said the boy often visits the station.
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New York
Tillerman Joseph Almon
Wild Cats Prowl in Central Park
Domestic cats turned wild infest Central Park bird sanctuary evicting from mid Manhattan apartments. Park worker says 47 cats trapped this year and 26 last year, hunting song birds and migratory ducks.
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New York
Central Park
mid-Manhattan
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