Gas Tank Blast in Neunkirchen Kills Many
A gas tank explosion at Neunkirchen's industrial area razed buildings and toppled structures. At least 170 dead, 1,000 injured, 280 seriously hurt, with hundreds evacuated and emergency hospitals overwhelmed. The blast, felt up to 190 miles away, damaged rail and facilities while witnesses described widespread destruction and chaos.
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United Press
Neunkirchen
Germany
Volunter
Rall
Iron Works
Benzol
Find
Wulldingst
Cologne
Basle
Death Claims H M Norton Prominent City Merchant
Death of H M Norton reported after months of ill health. For many years Norton led the local jewelry business and was a well known figure among former friends and associates. A fuller notice is expected in Monday’s edition.
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HM. Norton
Mir
Norton
Fils
Legion Chief Under Investigation for Federal Charges
Robert J. Byers Michigan state adjutant and welfare chief of the American Legion faces a federal indictment in Detroit on conspiracy to defraud. Prosecutors allege army stores and supplies bought with a $35,000 state fund were sold to private interests rather than distributed to charitable agencies as required by contract.
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Robert J. Byers
Michigan
Atate
American Legion
Detroit
Byers
DuBois Attorney Shot in Critical Condition
DuBois Pa February 11 Attorney D McCall of DuBois is in critical condition in a local hospital from four gunshot wounds received last night as he parked his car at his garage three miles from town. His wife heard the shots and helped him into the car before he collapsed. McCall has practiced in Clearfield County for about twenty years.
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Clearfield County
Dubois
D. McCall
TuiBois
McCall
Japan Sees U S Uneasiness In Pacific Move Denies Plot
United Press reports in Roanoke Virginia that Joe Bryant 19 admitted planning to split a planted 17000 dollar cash check with Norman and Mrs Harvey. Bryant and Harvey held on 25000 dollar bonds, Mrs Harvey on 5000, as Justice agents pursue charges of conspiracy to extort via postal threats linked to Lindbergh kidnap plot.
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Japan
U.S
Pacific
Lindbergh
United Pres
Roamnoke
Charles A. Lindbergh
Joe Bryant
Department of Justice
Norman Harvey
Bryant
Harvey
Colin Lindbergh
Jon Morrow Lindbergh
John M. Keith
Bureau of Investigation
T. M. Stabler
Pratt keeps Atlantic fleet in Pacific until mid 1984
Rear Admiral William V. Pratt decides to retain both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets in Pacific waters through July 1, 1984 citing American unease over Japan. Officials say cost to move the Atlantic fleet is about 410000 dollars and the decision aims at economy. Japanese officials and sources react with war–talk concerns while Japan marks a major imperial holiday as offices close.
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U. S. Fleet
Pacific Waters
Far East
United Press
TOKIO
William V. Pratt
Pacific
Pratt
Atlantic
United States
Japan
Jinmy
Nippon
Mio
Admiral Pratt
Escapes in crash near Edinboro, Pa
A pilot identified as Captain John Morris of Pittsburgh reportedly escaped injury when his aircraft forced landed near Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Morris was en route to Pittsburgh after delivering Captain Chester Charles, superintendent of aeronautical inspection for the district, to a point named in the report.
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Edinboro
United Press
Advance program to help farmers faces Senate split
Washington February 11. Emergency relief programs to aid southern cotton planters and to halt foreclosures on tarma and small urban homes were approved by Senate Committees despite protests from powerful interests. The billion dollar domestic program was reportedly omitted from the plan.
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Washington
Senate
Verdict Against Insurance Company in Fox Case
A federal court jury after ten minutes verdict against Mutual Life Insurance Company in the Fox case. John H Fox Jr of Brockville Pa awarded 5000 dollars. Jury ruled Blake Fox died of natural causes and policy named beneficiary to the son. insurer had denied payment alleging self-inflicted death within a year.
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Erin Pittsburgh
Web
Wte
John H. Fox
Brockville
Blake Fox
Tale Jes Polson
Moss
Polley
Young Graduate Becomes Einstein Associate at Mt Wilson
John L Vanderstice, a 25 year old Princeton University graduate student, is named an associate to Prof Albert Winatein, a noted German scientist conducting research at Mt. Wilson Observatory in Pasadena California.
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Albert Winatein
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Pasadena
Cal
John L. Vanderstice
Princeton University
Former Corry Resident Betty Raymond Dies in California
Betty Raymond 73, wife of A. L. Raymond, died Friday night at her son Howard Raymond's home in Glendale California. She sustained injuries in an automobile accident near Glen Gale last spring and never recovered, had been bedridden since. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Ward Weimbeiner Rev Provefce Skellie Mrs Fred Barnes and son Howard Raymond, plus three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral plans not yet completed.
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A. L. Raymond
Son
Glendale
Calif
Betty Raymond
AL. Rayond
Howard Raymond
Raymond
FB. Barnes
East Main Street
Ward Weimbeiner
Erie
Provefce Skellie
Montrose
Fred B. Barnes
Corry
Bleves
Eight Veterans to Be Decorated Tonight in City
Cassius L Sears will receive the Purple Heart for wounds in France with the 12th Infantry. Seven other local veterans, named in last night’s “Tourrial,” will also be awarded the decoration at the Ex-Service Men's meeting in St. Ma inard's Hall tonight. A keynote by Congressman Crosby of Mentville follows a talk by the ex-service men’s organizer.
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Cassius L. Sears
Wight Works
St. Mainard's Hall
Gansus L. Sears
France
12Th Infantry
Sears’ Varlietment
Congress
Man-Eladt
Charles N. Crosby
Mentville
Pilot hero as burning plane lands safely in Bakersfield
In Bakersfield California on February 11 pilot Waddle Bellandi kept calm as a Transcontinental Western Airliner burned after takeoff. He executed a high speed landing guiding passengers to safety before the craft exploded. One passenger Mrs Adelaide Helwig was slightly burned. Co-pilot Lynn Berkenamp assisted.
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United Press
Bakersfield
Calif
Waddle Bellandt
Bellandi
Adelaide Helwig
Berkeley
Los Angeles
Lynn Berkenamp
Belindi
Berkenkkamp
Copper magnate John D. Ryan dies in New York
John D. Ryan, veteran mining engineer and chairman of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co, died after a 24 hour illness in New York. He was in his 70s, born in Michigan, helped lead Montana copper, and held roles as director in aviation production for the American forces, War Council member, Red Cross, and senior War Department official. He led United Metals Selling Co, Montana Power, and was a director of a major New York bank.
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United Press
NEW York
John D. Ryan
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Ryan
Michigan
Montana
Wilson
American Forces
Aircraft Board
War Council
American Red Cross
Anaconda
United Metals Selling Company
Montana Power Company
T Ie National Ciiy’ Bane
Neve Loris
Young Aide J Mark Trice Named Senate Sergeant at Arms
At 30, J Mark Tricé is named acting sergeant at arms in the U S Senate after the removal of veteran David Barry. Tricé, previously deputy sergeant at arms, will hold the $8 000 year post until the new Democratic administration takes office.
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J. Mark Tricé
U. S. Senate
Washington
David Barry
Tis Magazine
Congress
Trice
Stolen auto found burned east of city
Pasquale Renzi reported his auto stolen from near the Rex theatre on West South street Wednesday night. On Friday afternoon the burned car was recovered on North Shady Avenue, with investigators seeking the person or persons responsible for the theft and arson. A witness recalled seeing a fire in the area around 10:15 Wednesday night as the vehicle was last seen.
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Pasquale Renzi
East South Street
North Shady Avenue
Rex Thelve
Shay Avenue
East Columbus Avenue
Pasquale
West South Street
Miners Return to Work in Ashland and Hazleton
In Ashland 1,000 miners from the Forts colliery returned to work after idle since December 31. Early resumption of Grassy Island mines near Shamokingwar also announced. Hazleton reports 700 workers at Weallery and Pairchilds operations with 10 staff on site today.
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Umieo Frese Ashland
Grassy Island
Shamokingwar
Hazleton
Hazirtone
Weallery
Pairchilds
Rescue Mission Almost Tragic for Ten on Craft
In a Long Island Sound rescue, ten people faced danger as a winter storm stranded them without food or water aboard a small craft. Captain Mulkaley and the crew attempted a perilous return through heavy seas to save a boy, 17 year old Fecpaard Connelly, who had left a digging expedition and failed to return home.
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Frese Westport
Conn
Longdalend
Edward Hinger
Deck Mumnesey
Joule
Fecpaard Connelly
Mulkaley
Tinch Fall Of Snow Cripples New York City
New York City endures a sharp snow episode amid plunging temperatures as a blizzard blast from the west and a cold wave sweep the nation. Snow and wind dampen business and slow transit while New Yorkers clear streets and brace for more storms.
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New York City
Gerry and Kinny
Relief board data submission delayed in state action
United Press reports in Harrisburg that Gov. Pichot signed petitions for the state emergency relief board. The move aims to secure funding for inspection, repairs and purchases, with officials working late on implementation the same hurried pace expected for February 1 deadlines.
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United Press
Harrieburg
Govamny Pichot
Sale
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