Tornado Death Toll Mounts in St Louis
AP reports 21 dead from Tuesday’s tornado in St Louis with seven missing and about 70 hospitalized. Red Cross cites 1,400 homeless. Insurance Board notes 4,000 damaged buildings totaling 12 million dollars. Eisenhower declares disaster area. damage centers include Brentwood Forest Park area and Busch Stadium vicinity.
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City Invests 3200 In Bonds And Savings Shares
Finance Director Guy Abbey told the City Council that about 3200 of surplus cash from 1949 and 1955 bond issues has been placed in government bonds and savings and loan shares. He noted 2000 went to bonds and 1200 to savings shares with the spring 800 kept for 1955 debt repayment. Abbey cited a near four percent return on S and L shares and a 1000 minimum bond unit requirement.
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Stormy Temperatures Drop After Snow In Corry
A night snowstorm left Corry and surrounding areas with three to four inches of drifting snow and slick roads. The high reached 59 degrees yesterday before a 44 degree drop in under 12 hours. French Creek rose, Route 6 closed, and troopers warned against travel as water overflow persisted.
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Zoning Board Set To Rule On Atlantic Refining Service Station
The Atlantic Refining Co. seeks to build a service station on the former Meerdink Furniture site. The Appeals Board meets at the Municipal Building at 7 p.m. Tonight the Emanuel Episcopal Church may attend to push safeguards. The church wants the exterior kept clean and proper if approved.
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Police nab Cinderella thief in Wichita shoe clue
Police in Wichita arrest 36 year old Robert Hernandez after a single shoe linked him to an attempted burglary. Sergeants trace the footwear to Hernandez at headquarters following an earlier questioning.
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Flood Threats Mount As Violent Weather Eases in East
Storms fade but eastern regions grapple with floods and new overflow threats across four to six states. In St. Louis a deadly tornado left at least 21 dead and 70 in critical condition. 1,400 homeless as 4,000 buildings damaged and losses reach 12 million dollars. Tornadoes struck Missouri Indiana Ohio and Kentucky. Findlay and Van Wert Ohio declare emergencies.
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Floods Threaten Ohio Cities Bring Evacuations
Northern Ohio endures new floods with 1200 to 1500 residents forced from homes in Fremont Findlay Ottawa and Putnam County INundation prompted state of emergency across three communities and one county A drowned or missing person reported Kenneth Wolcott 21 Heidelberg College senior capsized canoe near Sandusky River and G Clyde Wolfe 70 died bailing basement
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Planes Diverted to Friendship Airport by Weather
About 35 to 40 planes carrying over 1,000 people were diverted to Friendship International Airport last night due to weather in New York and Philadelphia. The incident disrupted travel across the region as flights were redirected to safer arrivals.
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Malfunctioning Traffic Lights Patched With Stop Signs
Traffic lights on West Main Street near Center Street were shut off and stop signs erected while a repair crew from the factory locates the fault. Parts are on order and the crossing lights at Erie and Pennsylvania railroad crossings have also failed, forcing manual operation by police until repairs arrive.
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Senators Learn About Pinballs
In Washington the Senate Labor Management Committee investigates the pinball industry with demonstrations. Attorney Rufus King removed glass to show how machines could be rigged so odds favored winning 200 to 1. Sen. Frank Church attempted a game and lost.
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Idaho
Eyes Summit Meet Greece Turkey Seeks Cyprus Pact Approval
Greece and Turkey reached a proposed Cyprus constitution agreement and prepared to seek British approval. Ministers from both nations discussed a plan to strengthen Western defense ties, with London seen as likely to endorse the pact. The issue coincides with Cyprus status and NATO alliances, as Britain maintains major bases there.
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Jury Acquits Corry Burglar Suspect
A Corry man seized December 22 on burglary charges was acquitted by a Erie criminal court jury. The case involved a four man gang tied to multiple Erie break-ins. co-defendants Phillips Brechbel and Kowte were already pled guilty with sentences delayed pending Hulings case outcome. The trio had netted about 558 dollars in loot.
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Merle D. Thulings
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Bruce Philips
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Arnold W.kowte
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Lawrence To Offer 2 Billion Budget Plan
Harrisburg AP says Gov Lawrence announced preparations for a 2 billion dollar budget focusing on tax reform and revenue gaps. He declined to specify tax details while backing a bipartisan Tax Study Committee report and cautioned delays until revenue needs and legislative input align.
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Flood Threat Eases as Warm Air Drops Temperatures
Weather records show western Pennsylvania streams receding from flood levels after a Tuesday rain and a fall in temperatures. Shenango River at Sharon rose briefly above flood stage while Meadville and nearby areas reported isolated flooding and two women stranded. roads closed briefly but damage limited as dry ground followed lighter winds.
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Probe of Gangster Influence in Music Industry Unfolds
Washington AP reports ongoing probe into gangster infiltration of the jukebox and vending machine sectors. Evidence concentrates on top underworld figures and officials colluding to push certain singers, with witnesses including Foti Vitale and Charles Diehleman slated to testify about attempted plots to control the industry.
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Woman Found Dead in Apartment After Four Day Hunger
Rose Blondel, 63, was found in a semi conscious state in her unheated Newpark apartment. She had lain without food or water for four or five days and died before hospital treatment could begin.
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Eisenhower Says Summit Talk Possible This Year
President Eisenhower indicated a late year summit with Western leaders and Soviet Premier Khrushchev is a definite possibility. Key issues likely to include Germany and disarmament with preparation and timing debated by U.S. and Soviet officials.
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John Foster Dulles
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Corry Chamber to Review City Health Survey on February 16
Corry representatives from Gannon College will present a health promotion survey to the exclusive chamber committee on February 16. The study, requested months ago to shape oral health needs analysis, involves Health Department director C Abe calf and may involve future meeting invites. Directors met to note 43 merchants joining Today Days slated for February 20 21.
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Sailors Try to Save Shipmate in Atlantic Tragedy
Two sailors dived overboard from the USS Nitminc 180 miles off Newport to save shipmate Rank T. Anderson of Utica N Y who was swept from the deck. Max E. Ford of Bayside N Y and Paul Zipperi of Medford Mass leaped after him but all efforts failed as Anderson sank. Ford and Zipperi were rescued with difficulty. Ford resumed duty and Zipperi was hospitalized after the Nitminc docked.
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Macmillan Plans Public Life Move After London Visit
Barold Macmillan indicated in London yesterday he was preparing a shift toward public life. The remarks suggest an upcoming decision on his political or civic path.
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