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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1950

Page

3

Grim Toll in Fires Across Nation

A string of deadly fires costs multiple lives and injures many across cities in Illinois New Jersey Missouri Minnesota Connecticut Ontario and Michigan. Fire officials cite oil stove explosions and heatings as causes while homes and families suffer losses including a trailer home blaze in Woodstock Illinois and a three story house fire in Eston.

Chicago Janney Seth Toaint Ontario Witiwa Wonlstock Illinois Jerny City New Jersey Anul Ina Mt. Leonard Misouri St Paul Minnesota Windsir Connecticut Eston

Pistol-Point Arrest in Melbourne Theft Case

Police pursued thieves in Melbourne suburbs after a high speed search. One suspect was arrested at pistol point while another dove through a dining room window. A stolen car crashed into a parked sedan as two men fled on foot. gloves stained with blood were found and the car contained multiple stolen items from a shop.

Melbourne Milbou Helms Ffur Moor Uikmt

Tugs' Unsuccessful Efforts Off Norfolk Coast

Norfolk, January 20. Twenty one attempts over two hours failed to free the 45 000 ton battleship Missouri aground last Tuesday. The Navy will resume towing operations in February at the next high tide. Two other rescue efforts shifted to port and starboard. About 2 000 000 gallons of fuel oil have been removed. Missouri, the only American battleship in active service, was en route to Atlantic fleet maneuvers on her first voyage under a new captain.

Norfolk Virginia Tom Bates Missouri Navy Chesapeake Sas

Convicted killer faces death sentence in San Quentin

Fred Strable, 68, who was convicted of first degree murder in the death of Linda Ghicott, a six year old, was declared sane yesterday and will be sentenced to die in the gas chamber at San Quentin. The crime, alleged to be the result of insanity, involved the ghastly killing and the victim’s body found hacked under rabbdiah remains.

Los Angeles Fred Strable San Quentin Strable Vanncent Linda Ghicott Jake Hares Fricke

Youth's Disappearance Missing Since New Year's Eve

Police conjecture a sixteen year old ex West Allied Nan boy has vanished since New Year’s Eve. Neville Peter Murch of Box Hill, 14, left home with a tan and white jogging suit and has not been heard from since 7:20 pm on New Year’s Eve. Authorities fear he may have headed toward Western Australia.

Methonrne Jammary 21 Neville Peter Murch Maesarol Streer Box Hill Neville Dagartmont Australia

Bulgaria Demands Firm US Stand in Diplomatic Row

Washington reports Bulgaria declares the United States should recall its minister and Bulgaria’s envoy protests over claims that minister Heath aided an overthrow plot. The State Department notes Bulgaria withdraws its note and warns of breaking normal relations if conduct does not improve.

Washington State Department Bulgaria United States America Bir Heath Deceaber Kostov Tri Ft Sulgarlin

Metropolitan Racing Meeting at Headquarters

Race results from a Western Australian meeting listing multiple races. Mon. wins KCOYONG TLADICAP two-year-olds over five furlongs with Mon. Rosy and Risin Lady prominent. Other races include ACTON MAIDEN five-year-olds and Rutland Handicap seven furlongs with Cape Netles and Piuw Tek among notable contenders. Dividends and odds given for several events, with a focus on the winner and key contenders.

Kcoyong Tlandicap Malden Alates Corry Prinee Marwen Viney Mag Man Murealla Keyedup Gold Guenet Mansanna Third Patrol Zawen Ray Cairene Hen Erin Green Twiphin Dick's Tea Princess Cecilia Denzoth Manofest Triple Queen Evens Dividenils Acton Maiden Bix Furtones Enherst Conmare Tack Dunne Fine King Remarr Lotyong Mint Remare Kenmary Hotetla Yodel Vet Teithig Rutland Handical Cape Netles Pearson Piuw Tek R. "Troffome Reven Percdval Badler Gay- Kno Warran Peattle Cell King’s Idol Mrilitant Chief Giteering Lady ‘Thomas Rotting Lilyideurta

Baldur Wins Deakin Handicap at Caulfield

Baldur captured the Deakin Handicap the principal race at Caulfield on Saturday as Melbourne Racing Club staged a full meeting. The day featured the Forrest Hurdle and Kingston Stakes with varied fields and betting from 8 to 1 against the winner.

Baldur Caulfield Melbourne Racing Club

Walkaway Offenders Plead Guilty In Police Court

In Walkaway at the Palace Hotel five men pleaded guilty to drinking on premises at prohibited hours and were fined £2 with costs (9d) by resident magistrate Mp T Anweil. In Geraldton Police Court Roy Norton licensee of the Police Hotel also pleaded guilty to keeping premises open for liquor and failing to enter lodger details. fined £10 with costs (9d) and £1 for the lodger register omission.

Walkaway T. Anweil Geraldton A. F McLaughlan Palace Hotel C. V. Eaton Burlin Roy Norton Norton Ulaa McLaughlan

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