Winter Storm Paralyzes Midwest Eight States
A powerful late winter storm swept Colorado into the Midwest causing blizzard conditions in Nebraska Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Kansas Oklahoma and Michigan. Heavy snow and winds blocked highways halted travel and closed schools while air travel slowed. Iowa reported at least 10 deaths the worst in decades with Wisconsin also recording fatalities.
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Towa
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Iown
Missouri
Wisconsin
Kansas
Oklahoma
Michigan
Vermont
New Hampshire
Midwest
Woman slashes children with ax in Canonsburg tragedy
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania Angeline Oliverio slashed her two children, 1 year-old girl and 6-year-old boy, with an ax then killed herself. Both children were transported from Mercy Hospital in critical condition after surgery for head wounds. William survived, mother recently released from a Washington hospital for a nervous disorder.
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Pissukgnari
Washington County
Mercy Hospital
Landa
William Oliveri
Angeline Oliverio S
Canton
Washington
Washington Hospital
William
Frank
Pennsylvania Tranformer Co
Canonsburg
Oliveria
Io School
Linda
Joseph Otiyeyio
July Delivery Set For Elgin Fire Truck
Elgin Beaverdam Volunteer Hose Company approved a plan to buy a new fire truck and launch a fund drive to cover 14 000 dollars. J C Jaccen and Sony Girard Tire will deliver a John Bean triple action high pressure water wagon in about four months. The push aims to start next week as some money has already been received.
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Elgin-Beaverdam
J. C. Jac Cen
Sony
Girard Tire
John Bean
Salgbsbo
Akoo
Missing 3 Year Old Boy Sought In Area Search
An Air Force helicopter joins a large scale search for 3 year old Jimmy Van Hook missing since noon yesterday. Authorities checked houses and autos as the boy’s father, a 27 year old mill worker, and his wife were questioned.
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Een
Air Force
Jimmy van Hook
van Hook
Plane Crash Kills Eight Marines at Cherry Point
Eight Marines died when a Flying Boxcar crashed in a driving rain near the Marine Air Station at Cherry Point North Carolina. One crewman survived and was hospitalized at Camp Lejeune in critical condition. The survivor was Ralph J. Mauro Jr., son of Mr and Mrs R J Mauro of Hrumden Conn.
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Cherry Point
N.C
Marine Air Station
Ralph J. Mauro Jr
R. J. Mauro
Hrumden
Conn
Camp Lejeune
Northeast Ohio hunt widens for bank robber Trace Sprenz
FBI and local authorities chase the 49 year old suspect across Ohio and Pennsylvania after a Hamilton bank heist yielding 25958 dollars. Sightings include an Altoona hotel and stolen cars found near Ashtabula. Authorities warn he is extremely dangerous and wanted on the FBI’s top 10 list.
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Blevelaanl Cary
Nk Sprenz
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hamilton
FBI
Altoona
Spreng
New Castle
Titusville
Ashtabula
PBI
Sprena
Akron
4060 Mile Not Exact Flight? Pilot Max Conrad Lands
U S ferry pilot Max Conrad landed at Ciampino Airport today completing a nonstop cross country flight from Chicago. He flew 406 miles in 34 hours and 3 minutes in a single engine Piper Comanche. The flight was not a record.
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API
U. S
Max Conrad
Ciampino
Chicago
Conrad
Blackout Triggers Firemen Response In Dark
A city blackout disrupted Second and Third wards causing about 16 firefighters to respond to a Fire Department call at the Grabowski home on Marion Street. A furnace valve failed after the power loss, hindering heating and paint burning, though no furnace damage occurred. Power company officials cite two lines blowing apart Mead Avenue and a severed circuit at the substation as the cause. West Smith Street and Corry Memorial Hospital remained on. Service fully restored around 4 am.
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Coly
Raymond
Yegaine
Thys
Duck Dowiey
Grabowsit
Downey
Pennsylvania Electic Company
PUC Delays Decision On Phone Hike
The Public Utility Commission will hear final oral arguments this month on a 52 098 000 annual rate increase sought by General Telephone Co of Erie. Hearings concluded yesterday with company attorney John C Kelley pushing the firm’s case. The plan would boost rates for about 1 450 000 subscribers across multiple counties, facing opposition from several municipalities including Johnstown and several boroughs.
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Harrisburg AK
Full Public Utility Commission
General Telephone Co
Erie
John C. Kelley
Harrisburg
Charles H Kross
Ahlity Commission
Kressler
General Telephone
Craneford
Warren
Mercer
Butler Forest
Venance
Bradford
Somerset
Payette
Westmoreland
Indiana
Conbria
Armstrong
Johnstown
Franklin
Saltsburg
Vanderarift
Solvet
Cambridge Springs
Governor Lawrence backs political activity rights for hospital workers
In Harr isburg Gov Lawrence pledged to oppose dismissals of hospital employees for political contributions, insisting workers may engage in politics without administration interference. He noted a Franklin County incident where a Democratic chair asked for renewed support would be investigated by state party head Barr, while ruling out action against noncompliant workers. He offered no new tax pact assurances and referenced ongoing budget talks.
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Harrisburg
State Hospital
Lawrence
Pather
Joseph M. Barr
Franklin County
8.D. Mineheart
Minehart
Mayer
Bnt
Bridget
Lawence
Kirt Baptist Church Plans Major Building Addition
A building commission and church committees approved a renovation at Bernal Avenue, adding a foyer and arches, widening the west entrance, and installing a harmonium above the narthex. Seating capacity rises toward 950 with estimated costs between 40 000 and 50 000 dollars, no start date set.
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Cannes
Bernal Avenue
AL List Uight
Lloyd Thomas
Henry Burling
Eisenhower Macmillan to discuss Berlin March 20 talks
President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan plan open talks in Washington on March 20 with focus on the Berlin crisis and Khrushchev's latest proposals. Macmillan will be joined by Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd and arrive March 19 for a multi day discussions likely through March 21 as aides assess the evolving Berlin situation and Germany questions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Harold Macmillan
Berlinerbein
Macmillan
Nikita Khrushchev
London
Selwyn Lloyd
Khnushchev
Khruahcher
Berlin
James ©. Hagerty
Gunman Slain After Killing Pair In Diner
In Los Angeles a gunman killed a patrol officer and two others before being fatally shot in a later exchange of gunfire. Detective J. L. Castel- Janos was killed and Detective E. A Garcia was wounded. the suspect George Avewaly was killed. The incident followed Arevalo’s earlier assault allegations and cafe incidents involving his wife’s relatives.
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Los Angeles
Rafi Pairen
Webb
George Avewaly
Bash
J. L. Castel- Janos
E. A Garcia
Ofiers
Arevalo
Alice
Mary Loera
Lena Ti
Carlos Calvin
Whittier
Avestixator
Alex Verdenas
Chureau
Rafael Verdenas
Irehe Olguin
Cancer Group Schedules Detection Films for Local Groups
Corry branch of the Erie County unit Amer ican Cancer Society plans free film showings to educate the public on cancer detection. Dr Archie E Tule chairs the Corry branch committees and is arranging programs for women and men, including breast and uterine cancer self detection films and a lung cancer awareness film. Several other programs will be offered to mixed groups.
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Cin Eye
Corry
Erie County Unit
American Cancer Society
Archie E. Tule
The
Cancer Society
Corry Branery
Herbers
Aire
Baby sitter stuck to toilet seat tale long and illustrated
Across years and continents the humorous baby sitter stuck to a toilet seat yarn has persisted. The St Paul Dispatch once printed the tale and insurance investigators later deemed it fiction while repeating the joke. The AP traced the saga through repeated retellings and defenses of its truth or falsity, noting shifting versions and name removals to shield those involved.
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ST Paul, Ming
Uey
Minter
St. Paul Dispatch
Ami
Associated Press
Pioneer IV Disappears In Space Mission Ends In Mystery
Washington report says Pioneer IV vanished into space and may never be heard from again after signals faded 490 000 miles from Earth. Goldstone station detected loss of contact and a NASA spokesman said further searches unlikely.
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Washington
Pioneer IV
Goldstone
Calif
National Aevenanves and Space Administration
Goldstone Italion
Pioneer TV 16
Fire Destroys Zion Convalescent Home in Easton
A blaze at Zion Convalescent Home in Easton yesterday killed two elderly residents Frances Mitehler, 82, and Miss Seat, and hospitalized others including Miss Stott, sister-in-law of J L Stackhouse. Firemen say smoke and shock were major factors. Sixteen residents were displaced, with three taken to private homes and eleven remaining in hospital.
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Easton
Zion
Hante
J.L. Stackhouse
Easton Publishing Co
Easton Express
Probe Slaying Of Girl Dad In Louisa County Va
Authorities investigate the brutal slayings of Carroll Jackson Jr. and his one month old daughter Susan Ann in Louisa County Virginia. Bodies found near a sawdust mulch site while Jackson's wife Mildred and their oldest child are missing. State medical examiner Dr Geoffrey E Mann will explain the cause and timing of death. Police note the couple disappeared around January 11 and their abandoned car was found January 12 with keys in ignition.
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Jkhilillesburg
APY
Niles
Miles
Here
Carroll Vackson Jr
Jackson
Mildres
Susan Anns
Louisa County
Geoffrey E. Mann
Titusville Fatal Accident Attends Cyclops Plant Worker
Roscoe W. Gown, 44, of Centerville, died after being struck by cones while handling hot steel at the Unvdranl-Cyclops Gleen plant in Titusville. He collapsed from internal abdominal hemorrhaging at Titusville Hospital after the 1 pm incident. death deemed accidental following autopsy. Gown, a 17 year employee, leaves a widow Helen McGauthlar and two daughters. Services Sunday at the Tracy Home with burial at Rootville Cemetery.
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Lyusville
Roscoe W. Gown
R. D
Centerville
Untvdranl-Cyclops Gleen Corporation
Geer
Titusville Hospital
C. M. Sonne
Titusville
Rootville
Rootville Adventist Church
Iokfe
Helen McGauthlar
Shirley
Rebecca
Clifford
New Jersey
Ivan
Willard
Orvil
Union City
Farm blaze kills seven in Saskatchewan family home
A rural fire near Prince Albert in Saskatchewan claimed seven lives, including four boys and two girls aged from 4 months to 7 years, all members of Mr and Mrs William Hryciuk, plus Edmond Pilon a guest. The parents were away at a public health lecture when the fire broke out.
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paLuens
Prince Albert
William Hryciuk
Edmond Pilon
Familly
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