Fargo Tornado Kills Ten and Wrecks City
A massive tornado tore through Dakota City Fargo destroying 100 blocks of residential areas. Ten people were killed including six children from the Munson family and many injured. The storm left a 20 block by 6 block path, damaged schools and churches, and prompted a state disaster declaration with National Guard mobilized.
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Fargo
N. D
Banya
Gerwist Munson
Walterson
Parga Polier Ehlet
Midineapolis
Benny Hooper Rescue Costs Stun Parents in Manorville
In Manorville, Benny Hooper’s parents express disbelief at a $17 500 medical bill from Dr. Joseph Kris for the rescue that freed the 3 year old from a 24 foot well. They note their financial strain and credit Benny’s care with neighbors and public support during the ordeal.
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Manorville
Benny Hooper
Benny
Joseph Kris
Mike Stirlz
Sam Woodson
Stirlz
Long Tuland
Hoopers
Wald
Benjamin K Hooper
Prems
Bill
Yest
Manorville Fire Department
Dr.Kris
Hooper
Kris
Bering
Neathy Bayview Hospital
Mayflower II sponsors feud ends with board chaos
Felix Fenston chairman designate resigns from Mayflower Foundation after a row over leadership. Warwick Chariton refuses to quit Project Mayflower Ltd while John Lowe declines similar action. Fenston says the fund aimed to exchange scholarships linking Anglo American relations.
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John Lowe
Na Public Relations Power
Project Mu Jower Ltd
Fenston
Aingelly
Urey
Legislature ends with GSA debt capacity raised
Harrisburg report details the 1957 state legislature adjourning after a late-night vote to raise the General State Authority debt limit from 480 million to 540 million. Leaders clash over the increase with Republicans blaming the administration and Democrats calling the move contentious. Senate and House battles produced a 60 million or nothing stance before adjournment.
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Noicas
GSA
Harrisburg
Leder
Democrat
Oletin
H Honan
Fephblican
Joseph M. Burr
George S. Bloom
Chaiman
House
Harvey Taylor
Senate
GOP. Teadership
Couetis
Jo' Tililons
Oty
Civil Rights Bill Wins Place On Senate Calendar
The Senate calendar action on the civil rights bill came after a key Republican move led by Knowland. The measure was added to the Senate calendar without referral to the Judiciary Committee, setting up a protracted fight with potential filibuster risks and a vote threshold of 64 for breaking any obstruction.
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Senate
Washington
White Mouse
Congress
Kihowwi
Knowland
Judiciary Committee
Len Eastland
D-Miss
Lyndon B. Johnnn
Texas
Judiciary
Enow
Stray Bullet Hits Window at Metnes Steel, No Shooter Found
A rifle slug pierced the front window of the Metnes Steel Company building at 441 East Maine Street yesterday. The hole was about 10 feet high and the slug continued through to a rear window. Police could not locate the shooter but suggested the bullet may have traveled from East Pleasant Street.
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Metnnes Steel Company
East Maire Street
Hany
Lost cat prompts police search near East South Street
A man reports his car parked on East South Street around 12:80 missing after returning to find it gone. The incident was logged with city police as a missing vehicle case and a search is underway.
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R. D
Toon
Mayor objects to new law on firemen pay in small cities
Corry and Erie feature among the third class towns affected as the mayor denounces a state measure to raise firemen wages. He argues the plan burdens taxpayers in smaller communities where duties and incomes are lower, and warns of potential city-wide requests for equal boosts. The issue faces the next council meeting as lawmakers weigh the bill awaiting governor action.
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Chery
Feytshivaire
Seale
Corry
Tnis
Ely
Ie Mayon
Erie County
Erie
Televised hearings resume on communist cell probe in California
The House Un American Activities subcommittee resumes televised hearings on communist cell operations in California with five committee staff under subpoena. Rep. Gordon Scherer calls the damage suit against the witnesses an empty gesture, while Barbara Sherwood sues for damages to her widow and four children claiming the committee's actions caused William Sherwood’s death. The suit names committee chair Francis Walter and members Matlash and others, filed in San Francisco Superior Court.
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SAN Hrangissu
House Un-American Activities
California
Gordon
Scherer
Ohio
William K. Sherwood
Sherwood
Stanford Research
Congresa
Oakland
Bertram Baines
Barbara Sherwoort
Romunittes
Frank Tavernier
Willam A. Wheeler
San Fracisco Superior Court
B. Horbush Normain
Harry Dexter White
Toby Cartela
Wilter
Sherwin Muelde
Charman Walter
Hill Oidbul
Ray Sites
Washinton
House
Washington
Elna Delany
Pennsylvania Railroad tests highway rail car in city inspection
A Pennsylvania Railroad car with hydraulically lowered flange wheels demonstrated switching from highway to rail at a grade crossing in the city. The annual rail inspection tour will assess bridges on the company’s right of way for next year. The vehicle traveled from Warren to Corry and Panama and onward toward Buffalo, with rail access via the lowering wheels while tires remained powered.
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Pennsylvania Raileroad
Journal
Warren
Corry
Panama
Buffalo
R. E. Kleist
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Washington Street
Communists Attack Decision On Atomic War Prep
The UN Command warned North Korea and China over arming UN forces with long range weapons while rejecting atomic arms for ground troops. North Korea and China condemned the UN and pledged continued opposition to any new weapon types.
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Commies
Panmuniom
Korea
UW Command
North
Korta
Murray Snyder
Duterise
Washington
ON Sie
Cenger
South Korea
Niu
New Wa
Chine Kook Book
South Ores
U. S. Marine Corps
Genee
Homer L. Lieenberg
UN Command
TIM
Trop
Linnett~ Herg
Chung
Litenberg
Supreme Court Studies Girard Question Today
The Supreme Court considers whether William St. Girard should be tried by a Japanese civil court or a US military court in the firing range death case. Justice Douglas heads a likely close vote as the court weighs a quick reversal by the Justice Department and possible habeas corpus action to bring Girard to the United States.
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Naorangraon
Wiliam St. Girard
Oh Hand
Wu Justice Department
Girard My
Justicr
William O. Douglas
Wes Wiehington
Tursday
Ulb
Dudge Joseph
McGarraghy
Girard
Ottawa
Til
Wat Girard
Japan
Gerard Lat
United States
New
Sion
Tormieys
Joy Girard
Doug
Levy Fines For Dumping Garbage
Police fined Lavesiice Bolvin of 315 Wrjt Pleuipril for dumping garbage on Avenue A and violating state law. Frank Carley of 127 South Second Avenue was fined 19 and costs for similar dumping at the west end. Indicted bond guaranteeing payment was posted by July 20, 1987.
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Lavesiice Bolvin
Wave
Frank Carley
South Second Avenue
West End
Curley
Wey
Hin Land Indy
Metixay Asmon
Caveruie
Riot in London Leaves Dozens Wounded
The London paper reported that violent clashes at a prison facility left 43 dead and about 30 wounded. The incident involved the Mostem Brothers and Egyptian guards, with elvan machine warnings and escaped prisoners cited in the chaos.
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Eondon
London Daily
Pmieermiph
Mostem Brothers
Elle
Elvan Machine
Father Breaks Wrist In A Softball Game
The article describes Charles E. Henry, 48, of Test White Street, breaking his left wrist during a softball game after colliding with Lawrence Nichols of South Center. He was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital for reduction and treatment and was expected to be released today.
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Charles E. ‘Henry
White Street
Weit
Lawrence Nichols
South Center
Sires Henry
Corry Mermorial Hospital
Henry
Eight candidates file city expense affidavits at court
Eight seal candidates for city office filed expense accounts or affidavits at the Die County courthouse before the 5 p m deadline. Records list Earl Cherry Paul Meetdink Leo AL Clair Gopwell J Robert Grice Harry Powers R G Tunnel and Ray Weber as filers.
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Eile
Estlle Hunt
Earl T. Cherry
Paul Meetdink
Leo AL
Clair Gopwell
J. Robert Grice
Harry W. Powers
R. G. Tunnel
Ray G. Weber
Youths Nab In Car Thefts In Masontown Area
Police say three youths aged 17 and 16 stole two vehicles, robbed a gas station, and fled toward Masontown. A local resident reported the suspects threatened him with a stick and fled in a vehicle as officers pursued.
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Masontown
sTayuttin County
Boyd
Stephen Bertovich
Hit
Suit Filed Over Bill for Books System Setup
A lawsuit seeks 385 dollars for setting up and maintaining a books system. Hue ley Johnson sues Corry Bridge and Supply Ox Fearing over disputed charges claimed by Harold Brown and WF Pollochery. Alderan M S Cobbett presides as alderman reserves decision.
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Hueley Johnson
Corry Bridge
Ox Fearing
Aldernan M. S. Cobbett
Curry Bridge
Bupply
Harold “Bos! Brown
Cyrboniing
UN Excelsivs Pollochery Verte
Nhe
Aldermaay
Probers Debate Cross Fate at Bakers Union Hearings
Senate Rackets Committee closed hearings into alleged misconduct by Cross as Bakers Union faces internal charges. Union Secretary-Treasurer Curtis R. Sims was suspended, with a board meeting to judge whether Cross caused the union to fall into disrepute. Cross defended loans from Zion Industries executives and denied using funds for illicit payments or violence, while the committee left open possible further hearings.
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Waasnlng
McClellan D-Arky
Bakers Union
James G. Gross
Senate
McClellan
Cross
Curtis R. Sims
Hearthe Board
Seneté
Baking Company
Martin L. Philipsborn Sr
Zion Industries, Inc
Zion
Oroiss
Bakers
Pam
Los Angeles
Kay Lower
Bute
Zion Industries
Martin L. ‘Philipsborn
Philipsborn
Davis Trial Goes To Jury
Davis case heads to jurors in a Pittsburgh area court. The prosecution argues first degree murder in the shooting death of Mrs. Emily Foster and calls witnesses while defense emphasizes intent and circumstances. Judge Frank Graft summarizes the evidence and instructs the jury as the panel weighs whether Davis is guilty of murder in the first degree or lesser charges.
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Beetanninge
Robert Talley
Commonwealth Pressinis
Emily Shipo Foster
Bettie
Myer
Dudge
Frank Graft
Armstrong County Court
Wolkitue
Bamue Strauss
Speci
Masler
Ferch Davis
Pittsburgh
Floyd
Davey
Dayle
Westen
Somiethlyn
Ilsa
Davis
Lure Event Sparks Dunk Drawn in Chungid Duchy
In the Chungid Duchy, Bren dunked as BEvw COEY and Bevw officials began a vial ceremony at Lixmabalirg Festeldaye. Local observers noted the unusual ritual and crowd excitement around the sports page style event.
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COTY
Lure
Luxdmegurg
Fyengls Brendunk
COEY
Vial
The
Chungid
Lixmabalirg
Festeldaye
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