Explosion Kills At Indiana Ice Show
A gas explosion at an Indianapolis ice show finale killed two and wounded many as flames tore through a crowd. The blast raised the death toll to 62 nationwide after a second disaster in hours, with 285 injured, 176 hospitalized. Rescue crews and authorities searched six hospitals and improvised morgues for victims amid charred remains and collapsed seats.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
United States
Marietta
Dend
Civil Defense
War Breaks Out Yank Troops Sent To Asia Announce Winners Of Window Art
Local artists judged 12 window art displays across downtown in four categories Grade 4 to 6 and individuals. Prizes ranged from eight to three dollars for grades and various awards for individuals. Sterling Wees and the Corry Chamber of Commerce organized the event with 12 windows used and 10 more offered.
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Frank Grice
Alton Dahlman
William Molser
Endicott Johnson
Alley Cats
Gray Club
Evans Dress Shop
Harold Lloyd
Wright School
Corry Pharmacy
St. Edward's
Robert's
al Fox
Columbus Dean School
Ritz
Busy Beavers
Gra Y Club
Leed’s
Percy Corbin
Sherwin-Williams
Kilderson
Cherry
Robert Damon
Shamburg
G. C. Murphy
Thomas VanTassel
Robert
Helen Britton
Hammond Furniture
Harold Munsee
Sterling Wees
The
Corry
Tricks and Treats Prompt Odd Halloween Tales Across Cities
In Denver a dentist handed out over 100 juvenile toothbrushes to trick or treaters. Russell Bay, a fifth grade teacher, described a rocket powered broomstick outfit. A jewelry sale at Kansas City faced masked gunmen stealing about 12 000 dollars in jewelry. In West Pittston police used barrel staves to deter pranksters chasing away about 60 youths.
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Denver
Dasma
Russell Bay
Kansas City
Sami Nahin
Nabin
West Pittston
Pace
Paul Adams
Hunters Frown On Season Opening Ban Extension
Pennsylvania will keep the small game season closed and the general hunting and fishing ban in force indefinitely. Forest and Waters Secretary Maurice K. Goddard said showers offer little fire-risk relief and rainfall is far below average. Governor Scranton supported the decision, noting drought conditions as very serious and the impact on deer season.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Forest and Waters
Maurice K. Goddard
Goddard
Scranton
Ice show blast at state fairgrounds kills many
At the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum a blast during a Holiday on Ice revue killed scores and injured many as spectators fled. Eyewitnesses described a roaring explosion, collapsing ceiling debris, and a calm exit as the orchestra reportedly kept playing for minutes amid the disaster.
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Jack Ladue
Plattsburg, Nly
Ladue
Delais
Cops Beaten, Youth Shot as Mob Parries South Side Party Scene
In a late night melee on the city South Side a youth was shot and two patrolmen were beaten. Police arrested 14 others as a crowd of 50 to 100 disrupted officers investigating a party crash outside a house. Weapons and bottles were confiscated from 11 adults. three teenagers jailed.
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Inunwsiuwn
UNIO
Jet
Sues Tobacco Co After Contracting Lung Cancer
McGraw of Machil Fa seeks damages from R J Reynolds Tobacco Co claiming lung cancer from their cigarettes. He says the firm advertised cigarettes as harmless, but they were not. McGraw smoked three packs daily for 30 years and developed cancer in 1962, losing part of one lung.
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Machil
Col McGraw
R. J. Re Ocolds Tobacco Co
McGraw
Tobacco Company
Poison Death of Woodsman in Wayne County
Ira R. Brown Jr. a 32 year old forester from Warren died at Wayne Memorial Hospital after drinking a sodium arsenate poison while thinning a timber stand on Dr Gary Meyers property in Boyds Mills Wayne County. Brown and two Hawley men Frank Michitsch and August Kunz were present when a water jug and the poison jug were found. Brown reportedly picked up the poison jug by mistake and swallowed a quantity of the chemical. He died after rapid deterioration despite hospital treatment. The Wayne County coroner Office is investigating.
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Perrige
Memorial Service Held for Churchill Daughter in London
A memorial service was held last night at St. Stephen's Church for Diana Churchill, eldest daughter of Sir Winston and Lady Churchill, in London.
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London
St. Stephen's Church
Dianiy
Sir Winston
Lady Churchill
Halloween blast in Marietta kills seven at drug store
A gas leak believed to have caused a major explosion at a Marietta drug store during Halloween events left seven dead and four seriously injured. Firefighters cleared debris through the night as investigators from the State Crime Laboratory collected specimens to determine the cause.
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Marietta
State Crime Laboratory
Herman Jones
Jones
Georgia
Atlanta
Reds Comply With Ouster From UN
The Soviet Union agrees under protest to recall three delegation members accused of spying. Gleb Pavlov Yuri Romashin and Vladimir Ilehey left New York for Moscow after a U S demand. FBI arrested Pavlov Romashin and Igor Ivanov with John Butenko in New Jersey for handling sensitive Air Force contract data.
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United Nations
N.y.ap
Soviet Union
U.S
U.N
New York
Moscow
Pee
Gleb
Pavlov
Yuri A. Romashin
Vladimir I. Ilehey
New York City
FBI
Romashin
Igor A. Ivanov
Amtorg
John William Butenko
Orange
N.J
Control Administrate l Ata Go
Params
Butenko
Pavlov and
Ivanov
Air Force
Ramashin
Erie-Lackawanna
Englewood
Chinese Air Force Says It Shot Down U2 Spy Plane
Chinese officials in a Tokyo monitored broadcast claim the air force shot down a U2 reconnaissance aircraft intruding over Shanghai area. They say the Nationalist Chinese U2 belonged to China’s air force and describe the action as harassment with no further details.
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Tokyo
China
U.S
Tung
Shanghai
Peking Rau
Niahale
East China
Warren County farm group attacks Project 70 plan
The Warren County Farmers Association opposes the state proposed 70 million Project 70 for preserving outdoor resources. They argue agriculture should lead land use, cite 43 percent relying on farming income, fault tourism as overemphasized, and warn land preservation is needed for population growth and food needs 30 years ahead.
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Warren County Farmers’ Association
Pennsylvania
Warren County Farmers Association
Pennsylvania Farmers Association
Uny
Warren County Association
Two Children Die in Trailer Fire at Sadsburyville
In Sadsburyville a trailer home fire claimed the lives of Carol Jean nineteen months and Chatline eight months, children of Mr and Mrs John Hop king. Deputy Coroner De Gaptiste ruled suffocation as the cause. father John Hopkins suffered burns while trying to rescue them. Firemen reported the blaze began near a television set.
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Coatesville
Cap
Sadsburyvilla
Carol Jean
Chatline
John Hopking
Hopkins
Arivn
Mames
Coatesville Hospital
Clifford E. de Gaptiste
Missile Launched From Vandenberg AFB Calif
The Air Force announced its 19th successful training launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base California. The test aimed to validate performance and reliability of the Pacific coast ICBM program.
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Vandenburg Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Mar
City Halloweening Goes Smoothly Says Police Chief
Harley Drake reported no major incidents during Halloween as youngsters, parents, and police plus Civil Defense volunteers ensured safety. CD deployed two officers and ten radio cars under Manley Robina Jr. to monitor the events and keep headquarters open. Corry praised all participants for a safe celebration.
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CD Group
Harley Drake
Radlio Club
Manley Robbina Jr
Drake
Corry
Soviet claims unmanned Polyot One ship in orbit with advanced maneuvering
Moscow radio announced the launch of Polyot One, an unmanned Soviet spacecraft capable of moving in all directions and changing its orbit. The craft can pair with another ship in space and may serve as a launching pad for future missions to distant targets such as the moon.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
Moscow Radio
Ane
7 Moscow Radio
1T Ag
Earth
UF To Hire Secretary For Board Of Directors
The UF board plans to hire a permanent paid secretary to stabilize operations and reduce annual turnover. Initial applicant screening will be handled by the Corry office of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service, with top candidates reviewed by Ronse Bailey and the directors.
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United Pynch Board of Directors
Suchens
Tiisison
Corry
Pennsylvania State Employment Service
Williami Michael
PSES
Ronse Bailey
UF Cateman
Nes
Tito Returns London After Aid From Rotterdam
Tito flew home to Belgrade less than three hours after assisting from the liner Rotterdam. The rapid return followed a brief aid mission and involved the Yugoslav leader's travel from London.
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Tito
London
Marshall Tito
Belgrade
Rotterdam
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