Fire at St Anthony's Hospital Kills and Maims Dozens
Effingham Illinois April 5 AP at least forty seven dead or missing in a fast moving fire at St Anthony's hospital. Sixty one survivors identified and twenty bodies recovered including nine babies and the hospital chaplain. Fire started in a laundry chute trapping patients on upper floors as nuns and townspeople aided in rescues.
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St. Anthony’s
Effingham
American Red Cross
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Red Cross
The
Illinois
St. Louis
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Illinois Central
Theisters
Order of St. Francis
Charles C. Sandon
St. Anthony's Hospital
Errincuam, Inc
Errincuam
St. Anthony's Nurses’ Home
Voters Favor Republicans in Seven State Offices
Voters appear to back Republican candidates for seven partisan state offices in a developing tally. Election watchers report clues of strong GOP support across multiple races as results unfold.
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Rigan
P. Keeps 5 to 3 Grip on Democratic Governor's Cabinet
The article reports that Party keeps a 5 to 3 edge in the governor's cabinet, maintaining majority influence within the Democratic administration. Key figures and shifts are described, with names and positions indicated.
Michigan Republicans Hold Power in Key State Posts
Michigan Republicans retained control of the governor’s cabinet and won critical posts in the April spring election. The GOP held state highway commissioner and superintendent of public instruction seats, maintaining a Republican majority on the state administration board. Democrats claimed only two seats on the state supreme court and broader losses across seven offices, with C I O influence repelled in most races. The result signaled political trends since the last presidential contest.
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Detroit
Ichigan
CO. P
Ehway
Democratic Oy
G. Mennen Williams
Cabies
Universy of Michigan Board of Regents
State Board of Agriculure
State Board of Vacation
State Supreme Court
Reublicans
Michigan
Charles M. Ziegler
Iumbent
John H. McCarthy
Demrat
Ziegler
Lee M.hurston
E. Burr Sherwood
Public Instruction
Wayne
University of Michigan
IO. P
Alfred B. Conable
Vera B. Baits
Rosa A. Park
Joseph Arsulowicz
Grand Rapids
University Board of
Gents
Songwriter Jimmy McHugh to Wed Teen Swimmer
Composer Jimmy McHugh 54 announces engagement to Anita Shoest 17, a national senior allen swimmer and cellist. The couple met through shared music interests. no wedding date set. McHugh wrote hits including Hinky Dinky Parley Voo and I'm in the Mood for Love.
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Beverly Hints
Jimmy McHugh
Aoasie
Poser
Anita Shoest
McHugh
Ambassador Douglas Injured by Fishing Accident Eye
U S ambassador Lewis Douglas was struck in the eye by an artificial lure while fishing off London. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery to remove the neck fragment. the embassy said recovery time and final results would require about a day to confirm. He remained under care at a hospital bound for the embassy.
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London
Lewis Douglas
U.S
Lal
Eumine
Hamre
Weather forecast Kansas City and vicinity fair and warm
The weather map notes fair and warmer conditions with increasing winds. Tonight low near 44, tomorrow high near 70, humidity readings 86 percent at 6:30 a.m. and 33 percent at 1:30 p.m. Barometer 29.98 inches both times, river stage 15.3 feet with a 0.6 foot drop, Lake of the Ozarks 3.5 feet below full reservoir, no precipitation in the last 24 hours.
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Kansas City
Lake of the Ozarks
Day for Insurance Men Luncheon in Kansas City on Parade
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce luncheon series features the insurance industry in the tenth event. The program, chaired by Morton T. Jones, will take place at noon tomorrow at the Hotel Muehlebach.
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Kansas City
Chamber of Commerce
Muehlebach
Morton T. Jones
Standstill in Rimann case stalls progress
No progress was reported today by police investigating the gang slaying March 24 of Wolf C Rimann, Hillcrest Country club manager, who was fatally shot at Fourteenth street and Chestnut avenue. J E Taylor, Missouri attorney general, was expected to return from Jefferson City to resume his part in the probe.
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Wolf C. Rimann
Hillcrest Country Club
Fourteenth Street
Chestnut Avenue
J. E. Taylor
Missouri
Jefferson City
Rimann
Olivia de Havilland Slightly Improves in Hospital Stay
Olivia de Havilland, seriously ill, has rallied somewhat according to her doctor. Dr John McCausland said she may remain in bed until birth of her first child expected in August. The 32 year old actress is married to Marcus Goodrich, novelist.
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Hollywood
Olivia de Havilland
John McCausland
Marcus Goodrich
Transfer of 22d B 29 Wing to March Air Base
The 22d bombardment wing with B 29s moves from Smoky Hill Kansas to March Air Base Riverside California. The first fighter wing with F 80C Shooting Stars stays at Riverside and shifts to strategic air command. General Vandenberg says SAC will assume control of March this month.
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Washington
Smoky Hill Air Base
Salina
Kas
March Air Force Base
Rivrside
Calif
Air Force
Riverside
Continental Air Command
Strategic Air Command
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
March Air Base
Smoky Hill
Barber’s Retort Triggers Cut Price Haircut Policy
Los Angeles April 5 AP Bob Kimbrough complained about a dollar haircut. Barber George Hodges replied about longing for the horse and buggy era and cut Kimbrough’s hair for 75 cents. Vatican City April 5 AP Catholic journalists plan an international congress next year during holy year ceremonies.
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Los Angeles
Bob Kimbrough
George Hodges
Hodges
Kimbrough
Vatican City
Congress of
Banker Is Caught After Bald Faced Run For Fraud
Richard H Crowe once assistant manager at National City Bank of New York was arrested in Daytona Beach Florida on charges of taking 884660 from his bank. He vanished March 27 leaving letters and money, and was tracked by the FBI to Florida in a suitcase containing 54798.63. Hoover said 131155.63 of the missing funds have been accounted for. Crowe shaved part of his hair to look bald and bleached the rest. He was seized at a bar after agents verified his identity and will face arraignment in Tampa. A garage owner and two cars helped trace the trail. Crowe traveled with a suitcase and appeared frequently in hotels and bars as the hunt proceeded. The FBI and local police closed in after a bartender identified a scar used to confirm identity.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Richard H. Crowe
National City Bank For
New York
Crowe
FBI
Tampa
J. Edgar Hoover
Washington
Hoover
Florida
St. Johns County
St. Augustine
Frank Tart
St Audrietine
Fred Hinnelstein
Hinnelstein
New Rail Chief Arthur Stoddard to Attend Kansas City Dinner
Arthur Stoddard new president of Union Pacific and A. J. Seitz executive vice president are in Kansas City for a dinner at the Hotel Muehlebach. Stoddard took over the presidency on March 1 succeeding G F Ashby and will meet local business and industrial leaders.
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Arthur Stoddard
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
A. J. Seitz
Kansas City
Muehlebach
Stoddard
G. F. Ashby
Seitz
Omaha
Waldheim
Guy E. Stanley
Senate rejects higher share of aid for strategic materials
The Senate voted 56 to 22 against Senator Ellender's 25 percent amendment to raise the portion of ECA counterpart funds used to buy strategic materials. The vote came as the chamber continued consideration of the administration's request for 5.58 billion dollars in new ECA authorizations.
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WasuIncton
Senate
ECA
Ellender
Louisiana
Howling Dogs Suppress Pegler in Arizona Suit
Tucson residents Westbrook Pegler and co plaintiffs sue Raymond and Mrs Fowler in Pima County Superior Court seeking an injunction to stop nightly dog howling and roving. They demand damages of 1000 dollars each from the Fowlers as co defendants.
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Tucson
Ariz
Westbrook Pegler
Pima County Superior Court
Pegler
Hamish McLaurin
Guy Currier
Raymond P. Fowler
Fowlers
McLaurins
Mrs. Curriers
Strike Deepens in A F L Construction Work Stoppage
A three day strike by plasterers concrete and sand truck drivers and hoisting engineers disrupts work with no settlement talks. Builders association says one to two jobs daily shut down. offers 10 cent wage increase while demands reach 22 to 25 cents. John Taylors expansion to cut to minimum force and possibly shut down within days.
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A. FP. L
Builders Association
John Taylor
Firing Shake-Up Hits Missouri Board of Cosmetology
In Jefferson City on April 5 AP reports a behind the scenes staff shake-up at the state board of cosmetology amid protests by fired workers. Governor Forrest Smith acknowledged some employees were discharged on April 1 and noted few reasons. New office manager Clara Neece said four office staff and three inspectors were let go as part of a reorganization.
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Jefferson City
State Board of
Senate
Jessie Worthen
Shelbina
Sallie Ball
Joplin
Velma Gentry
Leta [Kidwell
Columbia
Committee On Education
Board of Cosmetology
State Department of Education
Frank J. Vanek
St. Louis
Clara A. Neece
Oak Street
Kansas City
State
Miss Neece
Ator Hogan
Clara Addison
Salem
Edna Marie Prayl
West Eleventh Street
Free beer with whisky at New York bar
A New York saloon keeper joined the 5 cent beer act today. David Colman, owner of the Sanrose bar and grill on Sixth Avenue, offered a free beer with every shot of whisky in addition to the nickel glass.
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Seaping
New York News
New York
David Colman
Sanrose Bar and Grill
Sixth Avenue
Warmer air on the way with windy conditions ahead
Kansas City sees near normal early April temperatures today with a forecast for warmer weather tomorrow. Winds will increase tonight and tomorrow, with partial cloudiness. Lows around 44 tonight, rising toward 60 by Thursday afternoon after a cooler day with a high near 60.
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Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Fiery Disasters in the United States Over the Last Twenty Years
A summarized list of major fires and their death tolls across the United States from 1929 to 1947, including hotels clubs and public buildings. Notable incidents include the Cocoanut Grove Boston fire in 1942 with 498 deaths and the Winecoff hotel Atlanta fire in 1946 with 119 deaths. The article invites further inquiry and advance funeral planning.
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New York
United States
Maine
Winecoff
Atlanta
Canfield
Dubuque
la Salle
Chicago
General Clark
Cleveland
Ringling Brothers- Barnum and Bailey Circus
Hartford
Conn
Lansing
Mich
Asbury Park
N. J
Houston
Tex
Ohio State Penitentiary
Cleveland Hospital Clinic
Leap in Horror Eyewitness Accounts of Patient Escape
An eyewitness recounts frantic attempts by patients to flee a dire situation, describing chaos, alarms, and desperate injuries as they sought to save themselves amid a sudden crisis. The report centers on the immediate actions and responses of those present.
Effingham Hospital Fire Eyewitness Account Describes Chaos
An AP eyewitness describes flames engulfing the hospital in Effingham on April 5. Firefighters struggled as patients and sisters attempted to escape, with improvised blankets used as life nets and mattresses deployed to aid jumpers.
Whitehead takes command of U S continental air command
Lieutenant General Ennis C. Whitehead departed for Mitchell Field New York to lead the U S continental air command after commanding the Far East air force since December 1945 Meanwhile actor Jimmy Stewart denied plans to marry Gloria Hattrick McLean after a Colorado Springs weekend visit in Denver
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Ennis C. Whitehead
Mitchell Field
N. Y
U. S. Continental Air Command
Far East Air Force
Denver
Jimmy Stewart
Gloria Hattrick McLean
Hollywood
Stewart
Colorado Springs
McLean
Edward Hattrick
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