Gasoline Blaze Destroys Kansas City Bulk Station
A 20,000 gallon gasoline tank exploded at a Continental Oil Co bulk station near the state line of Kansas City killing two firefighters Virgil Sans and Neal Owen both 28. More than 100 people suffered burns and injuries while the fire caused an estimated $150000 in damage as crews fought the flames after a tank truck was being filled.
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Neal K Owen
Continental Ol Co
Kansas Citys
Fault Deemed Quake Cause in Montana
DENVER AP A geologist with the U S Geological Survey cites a major movement along a large rock fault west of the Madison River Valley as the quake source. The steep fault lies in very old rocks, with no known historic quake movement on it, and experts say it may be part of a major U S fault system though it is not expected to trigger further shocks in the area.
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Denver
Montana
W. B. Myers
U.S Geological Survey
Madison River Valley
Myers
United States
Reveal Steel Strike Facts
A government release of steel industry statistics on wages profits productivity prices and related factors is planned tonight to urge new bargaining momentum. Secretary James P. Mitchell said the measure follows a 45 minute meeting with President Eisenhower aimed at spurring a settlement though mediator Joseph Finnegan in New York called the move ineffective in bringing negotiations forward.
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James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Eisenhower
New York
Joseph F. Finnegan
Finnegan
Corry Driver Crashes Car Hits Pole Near Hospital
A Corry man was hospitalized after his car left Route 6 west of Corry Memorial Hospital, struck a sign and billboard, and knocked down a utility pole. Harold R. Croker, 120 Snyder Circle, traveled east then veered off, police say he may have fallen asleep. Wires sparked on the highway, power in the area was knocked out and later restored. The crash path measured 231 feet with 125 more feet after the auto sign. damage totaled about 700 dollars to the car and 300 dollars to telephone facilities.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Harold R. Croker
Snyder Circle
Craker
WOTR
Bok
No. 1
Bracken Funeral Home
Croker
Auto Wuellen
Penelee
Story Memorial Hospital
Warren County GOP Names New Chairman
Vans County Republican Committee last night named Burgess William E Rice its new chairman. The committee also picked former District Attorney Joseph H Goldstein as candidate for Assemblyman. Both vacancies were caused by the death of Assemblyman Alan M Gibson who was also county GOP chairman. Rice is a candidate for county treasurer in November. Goldstein will appear in the Republican column for the Assembly. He has been examiner for the Pennsylvania State Public Utilities Commission.
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Vans
William E. Rice
Joseph H Goldstein
Alan M. Gibson
GOP
Rice
Goldstein
Mother of the Assembly
Pennsylvania State Public Utilines Commission
Eight Reported Dead As Slides Follow Through Montana Hills
A Western Montana slide event near Yellowstone Park kills eight and injures about 60, mostly campers. Among the dead is P R Bennett, 45, of Coeur d Alene, Idaho, and his three children Carole 17 Susan and Tom 11. Bennett’s wife and another son are injured. Remaining victims include a crippled boy and a couple swept away in an avalanche. State of the search continues as missing include Thomas Stowe 31 of Sandy Utah.
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Yellowstone
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Montana
Yellowstone National Park
P. R. Bennett
Couer D'Alene
Idaho
Carole
Susan
Tom
Bennett
Thomas Stowe
Sandy
Utah
Stowe
Yellowstone Park
Rockefeller Still On Fence Says NY Solon
Senator Javits says Governor Rockefeller remains undecided on 1960 presidential plans. Rockefeller met with Eisenhower and other officials on civil defense, talked with GOP leaders in Congress, and pressed for support in primaries while presenting a conciliatory, goodwill image to both parties.
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NY Solon
Washington
Jacob K. Javits
RNY
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Javits
Rocke- Teller
Eisenhower
GOP
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Sen
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Alate Rockefeller
Quake Scoops Hole In Mountain At Butte Montana
An aerial observer described a quake near Butte that carved a scoop out of a mountain, about a mile square, with at least a third of the massif shifted and a slide about 490 yards wide that turned the upper area around Cliff Lake into mud. Several other slides were noted as well.
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Mountain Butte
Mont
Butte
Frank
Cliff Lake
Buffalo Woman Falls From Niagara in Apparent Suicide
A 49 year old Buffalo woman identified as Helen Cupski crawled to the brink of Niagara Falls and plunged head first while 200 honeymooners watched. A policeman lowered to a ledge about 30 feet below and rescue attempts failed as the 160 foot drop carried the body away before divers could reach it. Police called it a well planned death by own action.
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Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Prospect Point
Install Strides At Mead Park Meeting Notes
Mead Park proceedings report a park and latance request to the United Fund for the 1960 budget. Norman Bolliger notes two vinateides and Bowne purchased items with a $100 gift from the Women’s Club. Wovepara capacity is high this summer. a two-xrch bridge foundation and 100 feet of wall near Men oY Lane are planned for Saturday. Attendees include Auer Sweet Zalaneck Nichols Bears Whittlesey Edinger Mc Mullit Kelsey Lee Bowes Co ult Estella Wells and Miss Tazel Merker.
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Mead Park
United Fund For Park
Norman Bolliger
Bowne
Wumnen
Clie Club
Dinectork
John Cauilf
Daniel Rotihost
Auer
Sweet
Zalaneck
Nichols
Bears
Whittlesey
Edinger
McMullit
Kelsey
Lee
Drowning Victim Ronald Rinkoff Recovered Near Belle Vernon
Ronald Rinkoff, 21, is recovered from a pond on his family farm near Belle Vernon. His clothing was found at the water's edge. Civil Defense volunteers from Greensburg assisted in recovering the body.
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Belle Vernon
Ronald Rinkoff
Givil Defense Side div
Greensburg
Civil rights hopes fade as Khrushchev visit stalls action
Critics blame an unplanned Khrushchev trip and Southern Democratic resistance for delaying civil rights legislation. Analysts note a rushed adjournment could prevent any strong maneuvering by civil rights forces this session, while some privately favor an early, watered-down House version. The outcome hinges on Southern support and pace of congressional adjournment.
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Souithern Pond
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
House
Learmitiee
VFW to Sponsor Tom Scott Show in Corry
The VFW announced it will bring the Tommy Scott Ozark Country Show to Corry on August 27. The program features acts including a masked rider clowns and trained dogs with music and comedy sketches. Proceeds from the show will support the VFW club charity efforts.
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Corry
Deus
VFW Officialx
Women's GOP Leader Dies in Washington
Mrs. How ast A. Coffih, 68, longtime Republican committeewoman who served from the Columbia area for 12 years, died yesterday after a battle with cancer.
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GOP
Washington
A. Coffih
Columbia
Fire destroys large barn on Andrew Tutmacher farm
A morning blaze at Andrew Tutmacher's Chan dler's Valley farm destroyed a central barn. About 8:30 a.m. the fire, likely from spontaneous combustion, caused extensive damage. Fire units from Chandler's Valley Busti Youngsville and Sugar Grove fought the blaze. two calves perished, hay and equipment were lost. Officials ruled out electrical origin and noted nearby buildings were at risk but wind helped. The barn, once valued at 7000 but now worth 30000, was a total loss.
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Andrew Tutmacher
Chandier's Valley
Chandler's Valley
Busti
Youngsville
Suet Grove
Journal
Taumacher
Tutmacher
Youth Stabbed To Death In Brawl
A year old youth was fatally stabbed last night in a Latin American brawl witnessed by 200 persons outside a Cuban coffee stall. Police said the melee did not appear tied to Cuban politics. Jose Gavile and another shaved headed youth argued with unidentified youths before Gavile was stabbed by an unknown assailant.
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T Hey
Jose Gagila
Gavile
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