Fire Sweeps Erie Lumber Yard Causing Major Loss
A $50 000 fire gutted a warehouse of Consumers Lumber Co in Erie last evening. Three West Lake Hose Co. members were lightly burned while fighting the flames. Damages were estimated at 25 000 to materials and 15 000 to the warehouse, with initial figures earlier suggesting 40 000 contents and 10 000 building. Fire origin believed in a shed. a large asphalt area nearby raised potential danger. Sixteen fire companies and about 125 firefighters responded, with nearby departments on standby.
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UUU
Consumers Lumber Co
West Lake Hose Co
Harold Coughan
Curt Tieman
Frank Carrick
Harold W
Craig
Wattsburg
Road
Erle
West Lake Hose
George Pulakos
Pulakos
West Lake
West Ridge Hoge Co
Kearsarge Pire
Cardinal O'Hara Succumbs At 72
Cardinal O'Hara dies at age 72 after a long career in church and education. The outspoken prelate criticized communism in schools, racial discrimination, and the Women's Army Corps early in World War I. He led Notre Dame as president before becoming bishop of Buffalo, calling that ministry his heart.
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Jcontimuen
Women's Army Corps
Buffalo
Cardinal O'Hara
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Ind
Ohio Democrat Thom, Former Congressman, Dies in Canton
William R. Thom, aged 7, a former Democratic representative from Ohio's 16th District, died yesterday in Canton of a heart attack. The veteran lawmaker served in Congress and was known for his long service to the party.
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Canton
Ohio
William R.thom
Congress
Japan
Tokyo
Kenn Inukai
Democratic Party
Will Produce Confession In Murder Of Girl, Sixteen
GETTYSBURG Pa AP The Commonwealth nears its closing with an attempt to introduce a confession Elmo Smith repudiated as his four day case ends. Atty Vincent Cirillo expected to present the confession while defense lawyers say Smith will testify for himself with no other witnesses. He signed a Dec 26 murder confession claiming he killed 16 year old Maryann Mitchell. he later said he was coerced. The Commonwealth alleges rape robbery and multiple blows after luring her in with a ride. Maryann's body was found Dec 30 in a roadside gully in Whitemarsh Township Montgomery County. Smith a 40 year old Bridgeport handyman has admitted guilt but recanted trial. A handwriting expert testified on letters and Maryann's stomach showing similar handwriting to Smith. The trial aims for first degree murder by circumstantial evidence before a jury of 12. It was moved to Adams County from Montgomery County due to venue. Defense contends the publicized case tainted potential jurors.
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Gettysburg
Commonwealth
Elmo Smith
Smith
Atty
Vincent A. Cirillo
Montgomery County
Gilbert High
Joseph Phelps
Maryann Mitchell
Tat Smith
Maryann
Whitemarsh Township
Bridgeport
Smithy
Jim
Leon Webster Melcher
the Commonwealth
Cirillo
Adams County Court
Montgomery County Court
Jay
Mob Attacks Eight U S Airmen In Congo
In Leopoldville a wild mob and Congolese soldiers beat eight American airmen and two Canadians after a UN mission at Stanleyville Airport. General von Horn of the UN ordered Ethiopian troops to restore order as medics treated the injured. One pilot and a sergeant were seriously hurt.
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Leopoldville
The
Congo
Sui
Gerald T. Henery
Washington, D. C
Lepoldville
Stanleyville
U. Ni
Louvanium University
U. S. Air Force
Europe
Henery
Globemaster
U. N
Police Act In Racial Strife In Jacksonville
Police stepped in during a racial strife episode with protests looming. Officials warned African Americans to avoid shopping downtown Jacksonville as tensions rose. More than twenty injuries were reported, mostly minor, with 25 whites arrested on charges including fighting loitering carrying firearms and inciting to riot.
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sCusmours Asvue
Nerroes
Sonville
Danish Cyclist Drugged But Not Doped Inquest
Danish Road Race Federation president Thorkild Madsen said riders received pills called Ronicol before the 100 kilometer team race in which Knut Enemark Jensen died. He insisted the pills were medical and not doping. Rome authorities opened a probe into Jensen's death amid possible stimulant use.
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Copenaagen
Aht Dresident
Pederalion
Thorkild Madsen
Copenhagen
Knut Enemark Jensen
Jensen
Madsen
Atknell
Associated Pres
Rome
Tallan
Ferdinando Cocucel
Famed Imposter Stanley Weyman Dies in Yonkers
Stanley Weyman aged 67 known as a famed impostor died after being fatally shot by two robbers on Saturday while working as a night hotel manager in Yonkers. Real name Stephen Weinberg, he spent 50 years posing as a diplomat and as Rudolph Valentino’s funeral director among other roles.
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Yonkers
Stanley Weyman
Weyman
Stephen Weinberg
Rudolph Valentino
Kane Tax Situation Snafus Aide’s Death
Kane officials plan two meetings to resolve tax collection issues after the death of tax collector Maud Kebler. The Borough Council and School District will discuss selling plans for tax collection and possibly extend the discount deadline ending Thursday. The lead tax office has been closed since August 3 and Earl Davis was elected to fill the vacancy, with opinions split on immediate takeover versus June 30, 1961 term. Taxpayers face confusion on where to pay until a decision is reached.
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Kane
Kane Borough
Kane Union
Maud Kebler
Kane Baron Council
Earl Davis
Hold Services For Mrs. H. Wallace
Mrs H Wallace died in Cleveland and funeral services were held at Spitzer Funeral Home with Rev Don ald Woodby officiating. Interment was in Cutting Cemetery. Bearers included brothers James Edward Omar Cherry Arthur Fred Wallace and David Passet. Attending from away were relatives including Robert Wallace Jamestown Cherry families and others.
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Wallace
Cleveland
Spitzer
Donald Woodby
Hayden Avenue Baptist Church
Cutting Cemetery
James
Edward
Omar Cherry
Arthur
Fred Wallace
David Passett
Robert Wallace
Anna Cherry
James Cherry
Jamestown
Harriet Vossbinder
Buffalo
Raymond Harper
Mayville
Edward Cherry
Chautauqua
Ditmar Cherry
Westinghouse Ride Drowns At St. Marys
Hiller Donald Dorfman 62, of Beaver, guest at Stackpole Carbon Co. lodge near St. Marys, drowned while fishing Saturday evening in a private pond. His boat overturned as he tried to retrieve a bass, autopsy confirms drowning. Body recovered at 2 am by St. Marys Fire Department rescue squad, a landing net with a large bass found in his grip.
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Westinghouse Buy. Co
Beaver Pa
Stackpole Carbon Co
Hiller Donald Dorfman
Beaver
Dorfman
North Fork
Messengre
St. Marys
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Crystal Coal CO
Maple Ave
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Schick and
Remington
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Nohealth and Service Store
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Aide
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H. Wallace
Gary Toblan
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Sam Hall
Dayton
Westinghouse
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Jerry Lewis
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Gordon Scott
Dad
Rossbacher Insurance Service
Betty W
Woodruff
Guy B
Matteson
Goodyear Tractor Tires
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Remington Mall Chain
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Johnson Bros
Sem Migliaccio
Robert Sadowski
Hollywood
Root Furniture
Andrew McKeth
Kenneth Hulings
Plymouth
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Clarence Wallace
Plymouth — Valiant
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