11 Dead in Ashland Kentucky Apartment Fire
In Ashland Kentucky a blaze tore through an old apartment building at 4 01 am trapping occupants on the second floor of the former Columbia Theater. Eleven died and one 14 year old is missing. eight others were injured. Names include Jack McKenzie Polly and Grace Barton plus several children. Fire chief Burris Hensley calls it the worst blaze in city history.
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Castro Named Premier to Drive Cuba Social Reforms
Fidel Castro was named premier with broad powers to push Cuba's social revolution. He faces unemployment, strikes in the sugar industry, and the fate of Batista supporters in Havana embassies. He signals army strength and plans land reform while considering government control of gambling and boosting tourism. He may seek the presidency within 18 to 24 months.
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Oregon Celebrates 100th Birthday With Nixon Visit
Oregon marks its centennial as Vice President Nixon arrives to lead festive events. A centennial stamp is issued in Astoria, with speeches in Portland and Salem. The state spends about 3 million on the celebration while debates over statehood history and taxes loom in the background.
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Man Who Financed Hartley Probe Dies at 84
Howard L. George 84 of 334 5th Ave South died Saturday at a local hospital after a winter illness following surgery. A retired farmer and restaurant owner, he financed a private investigation into Evelyn Hartley's disappearance from late 1953. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday Sletten McKee Funeral Home. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by son Kenneth George of Camrose Alberta and several nieces and nephews.
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Camrose
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Woodlawn
Night watchman punches burglar who robs him
Philadelphia AP report recounts 76-year-old Charles Hansen fending off a thief who demanded money. Hansen punched the intruder in the mouth and headbutted him, forcing the man to flee. Hansen chased briefly before losing him, joking he ran out of wind.
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Not Unles It s Sick Your Heart On Valentines
A lighthearted medical column explains that valentine hearts are stylized and often anatomically inaccurate. It details normal heart shapes, positions, common disorders, and general facts about heart size, weight, and daily blood flow for readers.
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Dr York Granted Final Say In Space Weapon Field
Secretary McElroy issues directive giving Dr. Herbert York, 37, director of defense research and engineering, authority to overrule all defense agencies in space weapon and missile matters. York confirmed by the Senate less than two weeks ago.
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Madison Iowa Air Service Starts Soon
Ozark Airlines inaugurates Madison Iowa direct links with Iowa cities. Service begins March 1 with one international line and two feeder lines, per city officials.
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Dulles Enters Radiation Therapy After Cancer Diagnosis
Secretary of State Dulles will remain on leave as he undergoes radiation therapy after a hernia operation revealed adeno carcinoma. President Eisenhower visited Dulles at Walter Reed Hospital and expressed prayers for a successful outcome. White House and State Department officials released medical findings and noted stable vitals and good spirits.
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Sandbag Crews Battle Flood At West Terre Haute
Upstream ice jam and heavy rain forecast prompt around the clock efforts by National Guards, locals, and inmates to reinforce a seven foot Sugar Creek dike protecting West Terre Haute Indiana. Officials fear the Wabash could rise past flood stage as crews work to save homes and containment.
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Flood forces many to flee twice in a month
In Findlay Ohio Richard Kirchner and family evacuated their six room home for a second time in three weeks as the Blanchard River flooded the area. More than 200 families were displaced, with aid from Red Cross and local agencies while they assess next steps and recovery.
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Gilbert Pettison
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Minn
Elmer Kru
Findlay
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Richard Kirchner
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Red Cross
Breached Dike Repaired as Wabash Flood Threat Persists
West Terre Haute faces renewed flood risk after a sandbag dike on Sugar Creek was breached and quickly patched. Rain and unseasonably warm temperatures raise ice jam concerns upstream near Delphi and Lafayette, with more rain forecast and dynamiting debated for the looming jam.
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Delphi
Weather Bureau
John W. McConnell
McConnell
Lafayette
Woman Dies Of Burns On 95 Percent Of Body
Mrs Dean Bahnub 35 died at Madison hospital after suffering second and third degree burns over more than 90 percent of her body in a fire that destroyed the Bahnub farm home in Taylor Wisconsin The blaze occurred Monday February 9 her husband remains hospitalized at Krohn Hospital Black River Falls with severe burns from trying to save her Funeral services will be held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church Black River Falls with Reverend Vincent Ayer assisting A clothing drive for the children has been started with contributions at Texaco Oil Service Station Black River Falls
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Sparta
Layton Johnson
Edsel
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Minn
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