Fourth Blaze Spurs Search For Firebug
Malibu, California reports a fourth major brush fire in Ventura County, suggesting an arsonist. The blaze near Sherwood by Thousand Oaks threatens Lake Casitas with crews diverted from three other fires across Los Angeles County. One man is dead and about 3,000 residents evacuated as damage exceeds 100 million dollars.
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Sherwood
Thousand Oaks
Toa
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Ventura
Parsons
Goodwin
Knight
Miner and wife die in Mingo County blaze
An early morning fire near Williamson West Virginia killed Elmer Estepp and his wife Matty about age 36. Five people and a baby died in the Lexan Inferno as firefighters found their bodies among the wreckage. Fire officials said the couple’s oil-soaked kitchen contributed to the blast and spread through the home. The blaze trapped several children who were unable to escape.
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Ral Ulf Sera
Speete
Speeces
Negro woman shot on Montgomery bus halts city service
In Montgomery Alabama a Negro woman was shot in the leg while riding an integrated city bus Friday night. A second shot hit the same bus minutes later but caused no injuries. Police Commissioner Clyde Sellers ordered all city bus service halted for the night. The violence follows the recent integration of city buses under a federal court order and comes amid broader debates over segregation and school desegregation.
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Clyde Sellers
Dorothy Bonham Former City Employee
Dorothy Bonham, previously employed by the city, is referenced in a fall 20th century notice. The report notes her prior role and ties to municipal employment without detailing position or dates.
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