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Three Die In Big New York Hotel Fire
A blaze on the ninth floor of the 11 story Hotel Mayflower near Central Park killed two residents and a fireman. Seven firemen were burned or overcome by smoke as about 400 guests were evacuated from Central Park West and surrounding hotels. Murray Wyzel a songwriter linked to Perry Como was among the dead. the cause remained under investigation.
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