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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

9

Ship Fire Deaths Reported Near Niigata Japan

A fire aboard a British freighter near Niigata Japan killed a man as officials from British maritime safety agencies investigated the cause. The Fresno City was among ships tied to the incident and details remain under inquiry.

Niigata Japan Fresno City

Widow mother moves mountain at two commencements

Widowed Fall River mother Mrs Sarah Plante faced a twin graduation clash as sons Dale and Dana finished college within hours on different campuses. University of Massachusetts President Mather arranged a 10:30 am one man commencement for Dale, allowing him to witness Dana’s 6 pm Wesleyan University degree in Middletown, Connecticut.

Amherst Mass Sarah, Plante Fall River Jean Paul Mather University of Massachusetts Dale Plante Dale

Lion at the Red Lion Bar Dementing Visitors

ISHAM England A 15 month old lion Simba from WelLingborough Zoo visited the Red Lion pub staying by the bar as bartender Fred Noble poured ale. Regulars often see Simba on nights out with zoo owner John Stevens in attendance at the quiet village pub.

Isham England UPI Red Lion Lion Simba Tion Wellingborough Zoo Fred Noble John Stevens

Nationalist China to Install First Atomic Reactor

Taipei dispatch says education minister Dr Mei Yi chi announced that Nationalist China will install its first atomic reactor by year end. The statement outlines a major step in atomic energy development for the government and signals ongoing nuclear ambitions.

Taipei UPI China Mei Yi-chi

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