Family of 8 Homeless In Milford Beach Fire
A Milford Beach house fire left a family of eight homeless when flames gutted the second floor of the Widdermere road home around 4:30 pm yesterday. Firefighters rushed to the scene as two were treated for smoke and burn injuries and the Red Cross provided shelter for Mr and Mrs Richard W Cobb and their six children. Fire damage was estimated at 3400 dollars with the second floor destroyed and extensive water damage on the first. Forty volunteers from several fire companies battled the blaze.
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Melford
Lefl
Widdermere Beach
Red Croek Greex
Richard W. Cobb
Ciidren
Oak Avenue
Red Cross
Mindy
Asfigials
Leonard Botsford
Paul Pastlot
Jove Northrop
Ite
Chamberlaih
Fost
Trumbull
Myrtle Beach
Girl Sitter Rescues Tot In Norwalk House Fire
In Norwalk a young babysitter saved a one year old child from a smoke filled home at Harborview avenue as fire swept through a first floor studio. She also retrieved a pet dog and some silverware before firefighters arrived. Estimated damage stood around $17,000.
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Tot
Norwalk
Janet, Carroll
Parklant
Willy
Casey Phillips
Thorny
Wals Phelips
Harborview Avenue
Phillips
New York
Tanken
Poller
Ryan
Tragic Fires Claim 16 Lives Across Four States
A sequence of fatal fires in Oklahoma Minnesota and North Carolina and Texas claimed sixteen lives including a wedding couple to be and a family of seven. In Poteau Oklahoma a 61 year old Bert Brown his wife Maggie 49 and their seven family members perished with a 1 year old bride to be Christine James in a small frame house fire likely started by embers from a coal stove. In Minneapolis Minnesota two young children Jean Maurie age 13 and Mary Jean three months died after a basement shelter fire while parents and four other children survived. Authorities say subfreezing temp and possible matches in a closet contributed to the disasters with ongoing investigations.
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Poteau
Okla
Dan
Cadhouny
Bert Brown
Maggie
Carl
Shirley
Gary
Terry
Anul Johnnie
Acwor
Christine James
James Gifl
Lefiare County
Hosea Austin
Y W. Copeland
Hiowa
Calhoun
Femple
Minneapolis
Richfield
Henry Loesch
Jean Maurie
Mary Jean
Paul
Rita
Blizzards Close Roads In Western N Y State
Snow whipped by high winds battered western New York as zero visibility and icy pavements closed many roads. Thruway barriers blocked 100 miles plus while crews urged caution. a deputy noted the storm created dangerous travel conditions across Genesee and nearby counties.
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N.Y
Uppal
Lake Srie
New York
Thruway Authority
Crattic
Leroy
Williamaville
Buffalo
Erie
Lackawanna
Pennsylvania
Genesee County
Thunway Authority
Seneca
Nikita Accepts A Test Inspection In Principle
Washington reports January 26 that an official statement says Nikita has accepted the principle of onsite inspections to deter cheating under a vague test ban agreement. The wording suggests a cautious endorsement though details remain unclear and further clarification is expected.
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Nikita
JFK
Washington
Sasset Vroutier Kirishehes
Lowigdit
UN troop moves in Congo Kolwezi clash and talks
United Nations forces advance on Kolwezi as Katanga leaders negotiate a UN occupation of the town. Tshombe signals willingness to cooperate with UN troops, while U Thant seeks a broader aid program to rebuild Congo. Talks in New York Washington Britain continue on on site inspections and a possible nuclear test ban framework.
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M.D
Abby
Ituari
United Nations
Andl Radio Iy
Congo
Tomer
Sylvia Porter
Sof Kolwezi
Uyan
Katanga
Moise Tsiambe
Kolwezi
Iiing
U. N
U.S
Kennedy
State Department
Khenshichey
Jie
Khrushchev
United Sta
Ron Khrushchev
Krone Au
New York
Washington
Britain
U. 5
Representativesold
Soviet Union
U. S
U. S. Senate
Senate
Mike Mansfiell
Montana
Wereu Waay
U.N
Ralph J. Bunche
Leman
United Natians
U Thant
Tshombe
Kolweri
Buges
Pumpi
Reginald Noronsha
Union Miniere
Tehombe
Kolweal
Tshombyy
Sintec
U S Resumes Aid to Laos Progam Under Tight Policing
The United States plans to resume multimillion-dollar petroleum assistance to Laos under a cautious import program. Officials say the aid will be strictly policed and directed toward neutralist forces as the Laos government navigates regional tensions.
Stratford plant closing fears loom over negotiation
Officials of the American Standard Controls division fear poor business may shutter the Stratford plant within the year. UAW Local 577 ratified a six month extension affecting 250 workers. The settlement includes a severance clause offering one to ten weeks pay based on tenure, amid noisy contract talks and allegations of leaked leaflets.
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American Standard Controls Division
Stratford
United Auto Workers
Connie Reynolds
American Radiator and
Standard Sanitary Corporation
UAW
American Standard
Standard
Buses Collide in Fog Injuring Twenty in Maine
In Carmel Maine January 20 AP reports twenty people were injured as five Greyhound buses collided in light fog on Route 2 three miles west of town. Six people including two drivers were admitted to Bangor hospital. others had minor injuries. None of the admitted occupants were in critical condition. Police said seven passengers suffered nose fractures from being thrown against seats.
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Mainé
Fhve Greyhound
Here
Bangor
Dockers Accept Proposal To End Strike
The two day longshoremen strike ends as the shipowners accept a 30 cent hourly package plus pension and welfare improvements for ILA members. Negotiations led by Senator Morse and President Kennedy set a framework for ratification by members, with a potential congressional action if talks stall.
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Tlershoteteen
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Auton Ua Ae
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Buach
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Alf Cusis
New York
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Cier
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Chapin
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Morse
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Harvard
Gren
Langs Time Men's Association
Unium
Wnian
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Atlantic
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the Sun
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Apl-Cio
National Welfare
Midiale
Isr
Theodore Kher
Labo
James T. Healy
Hart Yard University
Escape at Plymouth prison farm as seven inmates flee
Seven inmates escaped from Plymouth county prison farm after stabbing a guard and binding another. Thomas W. Childs of Providence, the barber, was identified as ring leader. A guard suffered a three inch chest wound. stolen car used in the breakout. Allen Woodyward was found in a cell and robbed of $15.
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Plymouth
Mass
Plymauny
Hin Am Angther
Reno Rugzzi
Thomas W. Childs
Providence
Ruoze
Ruogai
Childs
Adnal
Harlow
Pwarak Snik
Adenauer in Paris to pursue Franco German rapprochement
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrived in Paris for talks with President de Gaulle designed to cement Franco German reconciliation and chart postwar Europe. He cited hopes for a treaty ending long rivalry, while addressing concerns over Britain’s potential EEC entry and nuclear defense debates. Schroeder and von Hasske accompanied him. Mare Reiners and Georges Poth are noted observers.
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Orly Field
Outaide
Paris
de Gaulle
Adenauer
Georges Pompidou
API
Konrad
Wislang
Bothb
France
Eritany
de Zailie
Rede Guill
Orty Field
Forel
Gerhard Schroeder
Defense
Kalthne von Hasse
Bruno Week
Winister
Diupiter
Mare
Ria Reiners
Georges Poth
JFK Economic Message Heads to Congress
President Kes nis will send his economic message to Congress detailing a three year plan to boost growth. The plan, including tax cuts, aims to recover 2.8 billion in revenue losses and justify a 95.8 billion spending program amid a projected 1.1 billion deficit.
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Congress
Wasitington
Kesnis
Iis Econoie
la Congress
Plorrusa
Fie
Miiks Nis
Witson
Craee
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