Seven Die as Planes Crash Over Schoolyard
A four engine airliner collided with a jet fighter above San Fernando Valley, plunging into Pacoima Junior High School. Seven killed, 50 injured, and dozens treated as debris rained on a crowded schoolyard. Washington politicians call for an investigation into testing over populated areas.
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January Snow Falls Short of Year Ago in Local Forecast
Unclear January snow totals show 34 inches below last year as monthly precipitation lagged. Weather records indicate below freezing spells, with temperatures dipping to near 32 degrees and icy streams flowing. upcoming days expected cooling and shifting patterns as winter persists.
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Still No Word On Cause Of Deaths Of Grimes Sisters
In Chicago exhaustive medical tests fail to determine cause of death for Barbara 15 and Patience 13 Grimes. Assistant State's Attorney Hubert Cooney says he does not know the cause now. Judge Crowley notes he may know after a habeas corpus hearing for Edward Bedwell. Medical reports are due next week.
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Drummer is jailed for murder felonies in fraud case
Birrell Davidson 42 of Kennaway Scotland, once a drummer for 20 years, received a two year jail term after admitting killing 54 people over 24 months in a fraud scheme with the Salvation Army Insurance Co. He forged death certificates, created fictitious policy holders, and stole premiums, paying out cash surrender values from his own funds.
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Three More Die In Store Blaze In Haven
Three more women died in a January 4 store blaze in a four story building bringing deaths to 13. Three others remain in critical condition in area hospitals. Fire officials believe the fire started near paper cartons. victims include Angelina Romana 49 William Freeman 40 and Sophie Christodoulides 17 of New Haven.
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Yeggs Hit Credit Union in $50,000 Theft
A bank or credit union heist nets fifty thousand dollars. The incident involved a crew described as yeggs, with police and security responding after the robbery. No further names or locations are clearly legible in the readable text.
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Congress Shows No Rapid Action On Refugee Plan
Congress shows no signs today of quick action on President Eisenhower's immigration proposals. House subcommittee chairman Walter predicts hearings in a couple of months, with Senate activity unclear. Proposals would modify the national origin quota system and expand admissions for escapees from Hungary and other communist areas, potentially raising annual arrivals and Parole options.
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P. O. Receipts Drop Here
Postal receipts in Corry declined from 123690 in 1965 to 120090 in 1956 as officials cite no clear cause. They note business dips reflect industry parcel post activity, with high mail volumes from manufacturers and national firms causing processing strain at times.
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Ike and King Confer as Visit Nears End
President Eisenhower and King Saud hold talks amid optimistic outlooks for accord on Middle East defense and base rights in Saudi Arabia. Dulles and Wyrold officials report progress and the two leaders plan further discussions tonight and a White House dinner. Saud is set for Naval Academy visit and a Duke game, with plans to stay at Greenbrier to Feb 9.
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Ike To Choose Successor To Reed Soon
President Eisenhower faces selecting a fourth successor for retiring Supreme Court Justice Stanley Reed. Reed, 72, announced he will step down February 2, citing age and exertion. He plans to stay in Washington with trips home and will receive a $25,000 annual settlement and occasional service on other federal courts.
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Musician P Muren Er Dies. Former Lincoln lover for Barnum and Bailey
Evdell P Muren er, a former Lincoln supervisor for the Einaline Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, died yesterday in Miami. Born in Wellsville Ohio, he contributed to the show world across decades, leaving behind a varied career in performance and management.
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No Newco 95 000 Killed In Accidents Last Year
The National Safety Council estimates 95 000 Americans killed in accidents last year, including 40 000 in traffic. A delayed death toll may raise total fatalities beyond prior records, with total costs and injuries reaching tens of billions.
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Death Toll Rises In Floods Duties Nehru Moving In On Nasser Title
A garbled foreign affairs piece notes rising flood deaths and shifts in how British and Indian leaders are viewed. It mentions President Nasser losing favor in Britain, and debates over Eisenhower and Dulles amid Middle East policy. Kashmir tensions strain Britain India ties.
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UN Tackle Mid East Stymie Again Today
UN efforts to end the Middle East deadlock intensify with India backing a plan for a force to quell the Straits and protect the Aqaba coast. US and Canada pressure tempers the proposal as Israel and Egypt show reservations while UNEF would monitor, not occupy, disputed areas.
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Tito's Visit To U S Stirs Cold War Tensions
A U S Yugoslavia agreed on a Tito Washington visit. Branko Draskovic said talks considered mutual interest, while U S congressmen warned against such a trip. Opposition factions urged Eisenhower to invite Tito, amid media debate on the plan.
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AFL-CIO Veto Expected on Ike Inflation Plan
AFL-CIO Exec Council reportedly prepared to oppose President Eisenhower's inflation control plan aimed at limiting wage boosts. The union pushes that wages should reflect productivity gains and living costs, blaming high prices on factors beyond producers and profits.
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Communist Writer Quits Party Amid Shift in Beliefs
Howard Fast, 42, dissociates from the American Communist party and says he is neither anti Soviet nor anti Communist. In a New York Times interview he cites Khrushchev’s secret speech as a factor in his change of stance, noting his past work with Communist publications and movements.
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Break-in attempt ends with officer narrowly spared from gunfire
A man fired a rifle bullet at a Beechview District residence injuring none but forcing officers to retreat. Patrolman Willem Maete and colleagues arrived at the home of George D. Whiteman where the suspect allegedly shot through a door. Whiteman and his wife avoided injury as officers entered via a cellar and captured the suspect. The officer was hospitalized.
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Non Support Actions In Court Noted In City Records
In two city cases a court ordered support for two children. Ralph Dayle and Dr We G2 Corry were named in actions. One order set monthly payments totaling about 40 dollars per week.
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Cop Trucker Team Faces Deadly Brake Failure Crash
An out of control tractor trailer hurtles down Jestien Hill after brakes fail. Driver Hy Delt Pruth 44 of Polsarin Jacked with 38 000 pounds of cargo, crashes near Tawhes. Off duty officer William Preig chases, Pruth survives with burns. Preiss, an inventor, claims his auxiliary braking system is in use on steel company trucks.
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Clark Behind Leader on Dem Firings, State Capitol Turmoil
Sen Clark comments on mass dismissals at the Pennsylvania Capitol following a Democratic administration probe into turnpike affairs. Officials including Torquato and Torrance face suspensions. McSorley and McGlinchey also drawn into related actions amid party leadership tensions. The graft inquiry shadows Governor’s midterm politics as Pennsylvania Democrats fracture.
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Appalachians Flood Toll Spurs Disasters Across Region
President Eisenhower declared disaster areas in Kentucky and West Virginia as unprecedented rains flood the Appalachians. Thirteen killed in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia as floodwaters devastate homes, leave thousands homeless, and cut jobs. Virginia seeks six southwest counties designated for relief amid rising losses.
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Diverting Allegheny Waters to Lake Erie Aims to Prevent Floods
Engineers propose piping the Allegheny River into Lake Erie to avert flood risk as glacial geology and river divide profiles are studied. The plan envisions diverting high flows south of the split to Lake Erie, potentially easing flood pressures above the valley.
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