Eight Killed As Hotel Collapses in Ireland
A three story hotel near Shannon Airport collapsed during an auction drawing about 200 people on the ground floor. Eight were killed and around 50 injured as floors gave way, trapping travelers and locals. Rescue crews recovered victims while clergymen held prayers. The hotel, among Ireland’s oldest, often hosted travelers and visiting political figures.
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Shallon
Ciht
Caremody's
Frank Casey
Ireland
Shannon
Europe
Two Inches Of Snow Forecast For Local Area
Snow fell across much of Pennsylvania with depths of two to three inches in some sections. A coastal disturbance will lower temperatures and intermittent snow is expected with little further accumulation. Corry remains unchanged while other areas see two inches by tomorrow in some towns like Pittsburgh Bradford Brookville Blairsville. Highways will be hazardous as temperatures hover near freezing and light snow continues tonight and most of tomorrow in western and central regions.
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Pennsylvvanis
Aso
Corry
Auvries
Hue
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Bradford
Brookville
Blairsville
Hospital Board Names Members After Death of CH Holder
The hospital board elected Robert Otter to the board vacancy caused by CH Holder’s death. C. A. Wilistrer was named first vice president and F. Paln became second vice president. The APMLS report cited 268 committees in December and 1494 days of service, with 37 withdrawals and 6 removals. A memorial resolution for Holder was drafted. the group also approved purchasing a staking device for the Shay detachment. Directors listed members: Wuidage, Edinger, Elston, Fuller, Sample, Sill, Slattery, Spitzer, and Young.
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Perent
CH. Holdendi
Fe Uors
Comny Memorial Hospital
Robert Otter
C. A. Wilistrer
F. Paln
PMLS
Holder
Union City Jail Escapee Still At Large
Union City authorities hunt Robert Barton, 24, after his morning escape from Union City jail. Charles Bennett, 50, Dayton, Ohio, questioned about the incident and claims no knowledge of Barton’s escape. Police report the jail cell door was secured with steel hinges and remain mystified on how the escape occurred.
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Charles Bennett
Erie County
Bennett
Barton
Union City
Robert Barton
Erie
Greyhound
Paul F. Behan
Valin
Charles R. Bennett
Dayton
Ohio
Witten
Union Chy Ptice Etilet At & Pom
Bennett Fart
Betwa
Unie City
Mater i
Titusville
Ateel
Police Question Girls in Allegheny County Shooting
Police questioned a unnamed young girl and several other girls today in connection with the shooting at Mrs Elsbeth Bieht home last Tuesday. Detectives sought a motive as Dr Lowell Labie reported removing fragments of run ballet from the victim’s rain. Mrs Bieht remains in serious condition.
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Elswbeth Bieht
Allegheny County
Biehl
Journal Editor To Receive Safety Editorial Award
HOBURG UN-George R. Sample, general manager of the Corry Evening Journal, will be cited by the Pennsylvania Newspapers Association for safety promotion tomorrow at the PNPA Annual executive committee dinner. Edward Gueotin, general manager of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, will present the award on behalf of the American Trucking Association.
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Hoburg
George R. Sample
Corry Evening Journal
Pennsylvania Newspapers’ Association For Safety Promotion
PNPA
Edward Gueotin
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Sample
American ‘Trucking Assocation
EMO
Two Cars Crash Near Corry Causes Major Damage
Police report a collision on the Clymer road one and a half miles north of Corry causing about 1800 in damage. Ronald E. Reed and Miss Litiien E. Wester, both shaken but uninjured, faced charges. Reed pleaded guilty and paid a 10 fine. Roads were slippery at the time of the crash.
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Corry
Clymer
Ronaid E. Reed
Sherman
Litiien E. Weste
von Trooperk
Reed
Hee
Tran
Mike Wester
Tmnt
Heed
Justice of the Peace
Floyd Marsh
B.D
Corns
Gustave
Miss Wester
Ald
Emergency Bill Passes Unanimously in Swift Session
Washington reports a unanimous 247-4 House vote approving a $549,670,000 authorization for new Air Force funds. The measure begins plans for bases and missile systems, with hearings set by Sen. Stennis. The package ties to a broader $1.26 billion missile money bill and includes authority for ARPA funding and contract spending by the Defense Department.
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Washington
Aly Forer
House
Senate
Stennis
D-Miss
Senate Armed Services
Secretary of Defense
McElroy
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Mney Sll Js
Defense Department
Army
Navy
Air Force
Bul
Kilday D-Tex
House Armed Services Committee
Department
Fresh Snow Thresholds Hit Northeast States
Fresh snow blanketed the Northeast with deep accumulations from Rumford Maine to western New Hampshire and New York. Reports note 25 inches in Rumford and 20 inches in Caribou with lighter totals elsewhere, causing school closings, power outages, and travel disruptions across the region.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Rumford
Maine
Caribou
New Hampshire
Lebanon
Albany
N.Y
New York State
Boston
New England
Montceau
France
Liem
Sur Fee
Dag Hammarskjold Arrives in London with Lloyd for Talks
Secretary Dag Hammarskjold arrived in London from New York with Foreign Secretary Belwyn Lloyd to discuss global issues. The two officials were met by local officials and initiated talks on international problems.
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Dag
London
Gentseral
Dag Hammersicjole
Sir
New York
Foren Sueetary Belwyn Liovd
Uncle Sam seeks easier borrowing aid from Congress
The Treasury faces a cash crunch through mid March with a falling balance near three billion dollars. The Federal Reserve may ease long and short term borrowing to ease the recession while Congress is pressed to raise the federal debt ceiling beyond 275 billion dollars. The Treasury has been tapping the money market for about 100 million dollars weekly and the article notes ongoing efforts to secure relief and a continued revenue impact from business profits and personal income taxes.
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New York
Sam Tay
Congress
MIE
Federal
Reserve Board
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Corpor
Secretary of the Treasury
Bob Hope reveals near death as ejector lever pulled over Pacific
Hollywood icon Bob Hope recounts a perilous midair moment during a Pacific tour stay awake amid fatigue. He says a missing parachute and an accidental ejector lever pull nearly caused a fatal dive from 1,000 feet, a narrow escape that saved him from catastrophe. Hope describes claustrophobic cockpit conditions and reliance on the ejector as his only hope to survive the deep plunge.
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Hope
Pacific
Miles
Chinn
Willy Oxyien
Pay TV May Not Be Free Of Commercials
Washington FCC officials say pay TV may carry commercials in the future but not yet. Chairman Jobin Courter testified before the House committee that while commercial free models are not closed, rules would evolve slowly with potential viewer impact and possible legislative action.
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Washington
Federal Communications
FCC
Jobin
Courter
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Wll TV
Howevner
Applivan
Ie TV
Dowiter
Ailso
Fee
Eady
Faeby
Commission Sina Compre Etn
Five Killed as Jet Planes Collide in Nottingham Scene
A chaotic crash at a Nottingham facility claimed five lives including a student and several workers. Emergency crews raced to the scene as investigators began cataloging the wreckage and identifying the two men and others aboard. Local authorities urged caution and prepared to release further details.
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Nottingham
Wallies
Brukwil Jolie
Continue Search For Ship Victims
Rescue efforts persist as ships search for missing crew from a tanker wreck amid a storm. Reports indicate several names and nationalities involved, with lifeboat survivors and ongoing inquiries into the vessel’s fate.
Cancel N Y Railroad Strike Shocks New York
A strike by New York Central conductors near New York City was called and canceled minutes before a planned walkout. Confusion arose at Grand Central Terminal as railroad officials and passengers faced delays. Union leaders later stated plans to coordinate with national headquarters and consider further action.
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New York
New York Central
Bullto
Matonal Union of Hons
Neyou
bin Grand Central Terminal
Sanottieiy
Raijrow
D. A. Paddock
Sno
Unitoh
Bent
Ts Fis
Mit Bly Auton
Union Wid Vllyond
Syracuse
Nox
Jatiernioan
Johnson Urges Eisenhower to Cut Defense Burden on Farms
President Eisenhower proposes lower price supports for farm crops and dairy to boost production and reduce costs. The plan aims to expand markets both at home and abroad, with executive-led reforms to be refined with Congress. Johnson calls for administration responsibility in drafting a reorganized defense plan with input from senior military advisers.
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Johnson
Eisenhower
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Defense Department
Ds Johnson
Renate
Secretisy
Defense
McElroy
MrBinny Namdt
Nathan
Twining
Débte Chiefs of Staff
Omar No Byyd-p Fey
Adm
Arthur Radford
Toy
Congress
Armed Services
Jolson
Asenhower
Hisenhower
Armers
Government Lowers Stock Margin Requirement
The Federal Reserve Board cut the margin for stock purchases from 70 to 50 percent effective today, in a move aimed at spurring liquidity and aiding industry. Reactions were mixed, with optimism from NYSE president Keith Funston and doubts about lasting impact as the economy showed signs of slowing.
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Waeminglon
Federal Reserve Board
Keith Funston
New York Stock Exchange
Funston
Pacific Coast Stock Exchange
San Francisco
Reserve Board
Commerce Department
PRR Officials Probe Two Derailments
Pennsylvania Railroad officials investigated two derailments near Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, involving a freight train and diesel units. The head of the 90 car consist derailed, with 36 cars remaining on the tracks. No cause had been determined at the time.
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Susur
Pourien Dart
Pennsyl Ania
Ward Mineco
Arothey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Red Cross To Offer Home Nursing Course In Corry
A special ten night tree course in home nursing will start Monday at 7 pm under Corry Red Cross sponsorship. Mrs M C Baldwin announced the five to seven instructors will lead three lessons nightly with Miss Kathryn Say from Altoona as East area Red Cross instructor. The course aims to train teachers and instructors and cover applying physician orders and emergency care. Interested persons may contact the Red Cross office for information.
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Corry
Baldwin
Red Gross
Anderson Signals Possible Tax Reduction Plan
Washington secretary of the treasury Anderson suggested a tax cut could be considered if other measures fail to lift the economy. He stressed the nation has basic elements for early economic adjustment and growth but said actions to stimulate business activity would be taken if forecasts prove incorrect. A separate Peru report noted a disastrous oil tanker accident killing 24, injuring 139, as wreckage and fumes surged in the Andes.
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Anderson
Washington
Treasury
U. S
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