Family perishes as Wakao home explosion levels residence
A two story home on the outskirts of town burned violently early today, killing eight children and four adults. Terance Plook, 44, and his wife were inside when a dresser fell and blocked the window. Mrs Flook escaped with minor burns. Fire Chief Richard Edwards said the house was fully involved on arrival and collapsed. Neighbor Herman Selchrist attempted to help but a bureau blocked access. Police opened an inquiry into the blaze, noting possible wood stove and kerosene room heat. The incident occurred in a residential area of northcentral Pennsylvania. Names of the children ranged from 16 months to 16 years: Harry 16, Bonnie 11, Terry 10, Susan 8, Kenneth 1, Ruth 5, Ruehard 2, William 16 months. Continued in Page Five.
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Maateep
Atsun
Anelulinor
Terance Plook
Miude Blair
Flook
Aowtse
Richard Edwards
Hans
Flock
Yanging
Herman Selchrist
Ue Bureau
Edwards
Raymond Anderson
Montoursville
Shirley Kostom
Page Five
Hollywood
Lana Turner
Mex
Miss ‘Turner
Cheryl
Miss Turner
Stompanato
Turner
Jatin ‘Turner
Atie
Anderson Sai
Stompanata
Acapulco
Anderson
Stompana
Mise Turner
Castro's Rebels Begin Total War On Batista Government
Castro's "total implacable war" against Fulgencio Batista began as a war of nerves with Havana tense but calm. He warned of a big push to decide the fate of Cuba after Easter holidays, while rebel sources suggest Catholic support and caution during religious celebrations. No general strike materialized yet. rumors point to a Tuesday declaration from Castro, with 50,000 supporters possibly flooding streets if it comes. The government, backed by the Cuban Confederation of Labor, vows no strike and threatens severe penalties for workers who walk off or employers who close. Castro's war declaration took effect at midnight, but downtown Havana saw no gunfire or immediate violence. Continued on Page Two.
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Rigel Castro
Fulgencio Batista
Castor
Havana
Catholic Church
Castro
Cuban Confederation of Labor
Emloyers
JRL
Mansfield Sees Bipartisan Duty On Antirecession Plan
Senator Mansfield D Montana defends Democratic Congress for showing bipartisan responsibility on antirecession measures. He criticizes GOP leaders and cites administration actions as steps to ease the recession while acknowledging continued jobless claims rising to 3,278,900 as of late month. The piece notes ongoing political tensions and a page five continuation.
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GOP
Dem
Washington
D-Mont
Congress
Mensfield
Senate
Meade
Alcon
St Hame
Alcorn
Madison Avenue
Labor Department
Probe Mystery Murder in West Newton Pa
State police investigate a double shooting in Scott Haven near West Newton in Westmoreland County. A 45-year-old widow, Mrs Elizabeth Paige, was found slain and a 23-year-old soldier wounded. Both were shot in the head, likely with a .434 caliber pistol. Investigator Specialist GC Siegers of Williamson, W.Va, located the woman's body.
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West Newton
Elizabeth Paige
Scott Haven
Westmoreland County
Frank Siegers
Williamson, W. Ve
Five Teens Die in Creswell Crash With Greyhound Bus
Five teenagers were killed when their car collided head on with a Greyhound bus on State Highway 226 near Creswell Oregon, en route to a Creswell high school dance. Nine bus passengers were injured. The crash ended a late night journey and rescue crews worked for hours to recover the victims.
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Eugene
Ore
Greyhound
Oregon
Creswall
Creswell
Harry Nelson
Probe Identity OF Country Club Body
State Police in Kittanning PA work to identify a partially decomposed body found near Bostonia Country Club on Route 56 in Armstrong County. The investigation has seen little progress to date.
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Country Club
Kittanning
Bostonia Country Club
Route 56
Armstrong County
Second Growler Missile Sub Launched at Norfolk
The Growler, a 7500 ton diesel electric guided missile submarine built at the Norfolk navy yard, carries Regulus IT with range over 1000 miles and speed near 1000 mph. Sponsor is Mrs. Robert K. Byerts of Los Angeles, widow of Commander T. B. Oakley who commanded the first Growler. The craft marks a World War II design lineage and aims to deliver a nuclear strike virtually anywhere. New York Herald Tribune reports Pentagon reorganization plan deemed militarily sound by top Air Force and Army officers.
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Yortsmouth
Navel
Robert K. Byerts
Los Angeles
T. B. Oakley
Howard W. Gilmore
Landsire
New York
New York Herald Tribune
Air Force
Army
Eisenhower
Pentagon
Fourth Ward playground hosts busy morning for nearly 200 youngsters
At ten o clock a lively Fourth Ward event drew about two hundred children to a one-block square near West Pleasant Street and First Avenue. Parents assisted, and supervising adults from the Eastéeogee group helped maintain order as kids enjoyed games and art activities. A parallel, larger gathering occurred at Weight Acho with similar crowds.
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West Pleasant Street
First Avenue
Lana Turner's Daughter Connected To Slaying Case
In Columbus Ohio two private planes crashed within an hour of each other at Sullivant Avenue Airport on the west side. Touph Dahm and Charles Langstaff were injured and taken to a hospital. A Piper Tri Pacer, owned by a Milwaukee firm, tangled with power lines during a landing attempt. pilot Robert Reid emerged unscathed.
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Columibus
Ohio
Sullivant Avenue
Columbus
Touph Dahm
Arnold
Charles R. Langstaff
New Kensington
Milwaukee
Robert Reid
Ioan
Worldwide Easter Observances Highlight Hope Amid Cold War
Christians worldwide mark Easter with services and greetings of the Lord is risen amid a tense world. Jerusalem hosts pilgrims despite recent strife as Rome prepares for Pope Pius XII Easter address broadcast in 24 languages. President Eisenhower spends the holiday at Gettysburg. radio services reach global audiences.
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United States
Old Jerusalem
Arctic Circle
Jerusalem
Hastertide
Middle East
Eisenhower
Washington
Gettysburg
Rome
St. Peter's Square
Pius XII
Vatican Radio
Hose House Heaves and the Old Fire Wagons
The Corry fire scene marks the end of the horse era as No 2 station clears horse stalls for a new truck. Firemen debate which original unit will move in while the ladder truck leaves the city for replacement. The No 1 station receives the new auxiliary truck from the hose company.
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Corry
No. 2
Isurchasing
Plane Crash Near Columbus Airport Injures Two
Two men injured in a plane crash near Columbus airport were reported recovering today. Pilot Joseph Dahm, 7, of Atmond, and Charles R. Lengsttt, 40, of New Kensington, were listed in fair condition after the aircraft crash landed on approach to the southwest runway.
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Columbus
Chinim
Pennsylvania
Mount Carmel
Khrushchev Warns No Intervention In New Revolt
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev told 20,000 Hungarians in an outdoor speech that future revolts should not rely on Russian aid. He cautioned against assuming Soviet troops would automatically intervene, noting the 1966 revolt and the lingering presence of 60,000 to 80,000 Soviet soldiers in Hungary.
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Hungary
Nikita Khrushchev
Joseph Stalin
Khrushchev
First Fire Casualty Reported
A 12 year old girl, Margie Huffman of 246 York street, suffered first degree burns from a fire on York street. Stanford Hose volunteers treated her at the scene. The day saw multiple small fires around the city, with about 12 firefighters responding to each alarm, most extinguished by portable tanks. A rain shower offered little relief to the dry ground amid the fire blitz. Walter M. Daniels, 59, a former day fireman for the New York Times, died yesterday of a stroke.
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Orrys
Jack Downey
York Street
Margie Huffman
Cecil Huffman
Utah Jackson
Stanford Hose
East South Street
Wayne Street
Bond Street
North Center
Res Streets
Crass
Jobnikon Street
Grinds
Mead Avenue
West Calumbus Avenue
Downey
Little Change In Employment Seen In Next 30 Days
James A. Roseberry of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service says the expected seasonal meat upswing did not materialize and little change is likely in the industrial picture for the next 30 days. April may show improvement as construction and outside activity begin. March continued high unemployment with a slight drop in new claims from February. New applications totaled 190, including 43 women, 38 veterans, and 10 disabled. The March active file reached 992, up 85 from February, with five aptitude tests conducted.
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James A. Roseberry
Pennsylvania State Employment Service
Roseberry
Corry
Ares
Family tragedy ends in double murder suicide
Police said C Maxwell, 33, shot and killed his wife Edna Maxwell about 27 yesterday, then wounded their two children Ron sid and Lintia before taking his own life. The family dispute was cited as the motive.
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Ani
C. Maxwell
Nopazent
Edna Maxwell
Ronsid
Lintia
Rex Theatre introduces lobby coffee during intermission
The Rex Theatre replaces the old smoking rule with a new intermission coffee offer during the two and a half reel Peyton Pace showing. Patrons enjoyed free coffee in the lobby as a novelty to attract the slim trade.
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Chase
Sanborn
Rex Theatre
Peyton Pace
Repairing Injured Carrier in Ponta Delgada
An unclear report describes a damaged air vehicle and injured personnel in Ponta Delgada. The fragment mentions landing, compromised equipment, and four people injured, with no further concrete details or official statements available.
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stockhola #3
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Linden
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Cortland
Columbia Room
New Weston
New York City
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Leo— Strouse
Henry 8. Brightmas
George Tilley
James Spencer
Chester Thomson
Charles Willis Jr
H. E. Christensen
Peter Cusick
Batista
Merduibnte
Radio Free Europe
Thule
Greenland
Yonkers
Walter M. Daniels
Day Freien
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New York Times
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Ponta Delgada
U.S. Airerafe Carrite Corvaldor
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