Three Children Die as Davenport Fire Claims Family
Nine children lived in the Wright home on Fishertown road Davenport. Patty 2 Janet 4 and Richard 6 died in the blaze while parents Mildred 34 and Charles 55 and four other children were hospitalized with burns and cuts. Fire started when Charles Wright poured gasoline into a coal stove then into a can and the can exploded. Firefighters brought the flames under control after about thirty minutes.
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Davenport
Charles Wright
Patty
Janet
Richard
Wright
Linda
Barbara
Mercy Hospital
Mildred
Lorena
Charles, Jr
Margaret
Nora
Fishertown Road
Davenport Democrat
Fire Department
Kyer Plans To Practice In Dubuque
Dr. Donald Kyer former superintendent of Independence Mental Health Institute will set up psychiatric practice in Dubuque after the year begins. He joins St. Joseph's sanitarium staff, may join Loras College faculty, and may work with St. Mary's children's home. Marguerite Kyer may join him. he left Independence after a dispute with the State Board of Control. No successor named.
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Dubuque
Donald Kyer
Independence Mental Health Institute
Kyer
St. Joseph’s Sanitarium
Sisters of Mercy
Clarke College
Loras T. Lane
Loras College
Psychology
St. Mary’s Children’s
Catholic Charities
Independence Hospital
Marguerite Kyer
Independence
State Board of Control
Maloney to sue state over $10 November pay shortfall
Paul D. Maloney says the state underpaid him by $10 from his November salary at the Mental Health Institute of Independence. He obtained authorization to pursue legal action to recover the missing amount, after receiving a $230 check instead of $240 for November services.
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Maloney
State
Iowa
Paul D. Maloney
the Gazette
Mental Health Institute of Independence
Mother of Five Killed in Crash Near Quasqueton
Esther W. Miller 38 of Quasqueton died in a two vehicle crash at a T intersection joining Quasqueton road with highway 20. Theodore Blankenburg suffered a broken collarbone and Helen Stark minor injuries. Miller leaves husband Clair and five children. Funeral services tentatively set for Saturday. Harrison Garrison Funeral of Quasqueton handling arrangements.
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Independence
Esther W. Miller
Quasqueton
Highway 20
Blankenburg
Helen Stark
Miller
Peoples Hospital
Harrison-Garrison
Husband Glued to TV in Los Angeles Divorce Case
Annette Joica, 33, testified in a divorce from Eli Stoica, 38, claiming cruelty for constantly watching television. She said the living room set ruled his life, leaving her ignored and neglected, even as he slept in front of it.
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Los Angeles
Annette Joica
Eli Stoica
Thief Steals Christmas Tree From Bridgeport House
Police report a burglar entered a Bridgeport home on Wednesday and stole a complete Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
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Bridgeport, Conn
Bridgeport
Big Weekend Observed In Cedar Rapids For Christmas
Cedar Rapids residents face a two day holiday with some workers receiving a third day. Government staff have Saturday Sunday and Monday off while postal workers will work Saturday to deliver last minute items. Lobby windows close at noon Saturday and Sunday mail is held until Tuesday. Parcel delivery Monday depends on volume. Mail pickups follow holiday schedule Sunday and Monday. Continued on page five.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Industries
Rail unions win wage hikes for 800000 workers
Eleven brotherhoods representing about 750000 non operating rail employees and the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen reached wage agreements with carriers. Conductor pay rises range 10 to 14 percent with a daily 31 cents allowance plus hospital and medical coverage. Overall cost to railroads is estimated above 300 million dollars yearly.
Jury to rule on $75,000 Christmas check gag case
Albert B. Zink a Philadelphia lawyer says Christmas day 1945 joke led to a $75,000 check dated ten years later to his wife. His wife kept the check then tore it up later. She now seeks maintenance and may cash the check when it becomes good. A restraining order hearing is set for January 3 in Manhattan Supreme Court.
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New York
Albert B. Zink
Philadelphia
Zink
Manhattan Supreme Court
Eisenhower Celebrates Fourth Grandchild Mary Jean
President and Mrs. Eisenhower welcomed their fourth granddaughter, Mary Jean Eisenhower, born Wednesday at Walter Reed Army Hospital at 4:58 p.m. EST. Barbara Eisenhower and James Hagerty noted the girl’s blonde hair and healthy condition as the President plans a possible delayed trip south until Congress convenes January 3.
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Army
Walter Reed Hospital
Barbara
White House
James C. Hagerty
Mary Jean
Barbara Anne
Susan
John
Eisenhower
John S. Doud
Denver
Cedar Rapids Stores Set Seven Evenings for Christmas Hours
The last of seven evening openings for Christmas shoppers is scheduled in Cedar Rapids. Following the Retail Merchants bureau guidance, chamber of commerce stores will stay open until 9 p.m.
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Cedar Rapids
Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Wayside Inn in Sudbury Destroyed by Fire
The historic Wayside Inn built in 1685 and famous through Longfellow was destroyed by fire in sub-zero conditions after a two hour battle. once hosted Washington and Lafayette the inn was once owned by the Ford Foundation and leased to private tenants.
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Sudbury
Mass
Ins
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Longfellow
Washington
Lafayette
Henry Ford
Boston Post Road
Ford Foundation
West Liberty Pilot Missing In Far East Mission
West Liberty Marine Lt. Robert E. Lewis 24 son of Mr and Mrs Harry F Lewis is reported missing after his plane failed to return from a routine flight to an air base near Tokyo. The defense department says search is under way and leaves details limited. Lewis, wife Martina and two children reside with her relatives in Denison. He graduated West Liberty High School 1948 and Iowa University 1952, joined marines 1952, earned wings 1954, and served at El Toro before deployment to Japan.
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West Liberty
Robert E. Lewis
Harry F. Lewis
Tokyo
Defense Department
Washington
Lewis
Martina
Martin Lange
Denison
Lyle Dickinson
Tipton
West Liberty High School
University of Iowa
Quantico
Pensacola
Fla
Corpus Christi
Texas
el Toro
Calif
Japan
Solon Farm House Destroyed by Fire
The Anthony Bulechek farm house near Solon and its contents were a total loss in a Wednesday night blaze. The fire started about 10 30 p.m. while Mr and Mrs Bulechek and their children were away from home. A neighbor saw flames and notified authorities.
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Solon
Anthony Bulechek
Lincoln Forester Admits Wife Murder
Darrel F. Parker 24 admitted strangling wife Nancy 22 after she refused his advances. Lincoln forester confessed after a lie detector test. Parker is held without bond pending county court arraignment. motive unclear but robbery and sexual angles were considered.
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Associated Press
Darrel F. Parker
Lincoln
Joseph Carroll
Lincoln, Neb
Nancy
Lancaster County
Elmer Scheele
Parker
Lincoln City Forester
State Capitol
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