Fire kills seven children in Toronto home blaze
Toronto fire claimed the lives of Edith, Earl, Tim, John, David, Ruth, and another victim as flames engulfed a Parente residence. Parents Roy and Mrs Harding saved two younger children before fleeing with three year old Howard. Neighbor recalls the blaze rising rapidly after midnight as Harding and wife woke to smoke and attempted rescue.
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AP report notes barriers on press hinder global news access
Executive Director Kent Cooper and General Manager Frank J. Starsel cite in their annual report that expanded news barriers around the world hampered free reporting in 1949. The AP served 1,200 newspapers and radio stations in 67 foreign countries, with China as a major setback where a free press ceased to exist.
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Decline of Foreign News Agencies and AP Membership Gains
The text tracks the withdrawal of foreign services after a period of growth, noting the AP remained last among foreign services to leave. It reports year end boosts in U S newspaper members to 172 and radio members to 1 048, with improved news contribution quality and quantity.
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Associated Press
Associated Press Managing Editors Association
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Twin killings and drowning shock community again
A second twin killing and a related drowning of a brother follows a prior Texas child tragedy. The article cites Janis Brewton and others amid suspicions of planned violence, with references to a March action and a related shooting incident, all tied to a troubled family saga.
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Man Accused of Stealing Auto Plates Faces Registry Action
A man in Orleans Wednesday night reported his car's license plates missing from the official vehicle. He urged that if found the plates be attached to a soap box until cardboard copies are issued by the motor vehicles registry.
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Orleage
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Stock and bank holidays mark Good Friday trading
Major exchanges were closed today for Good Friday while banks remained open in most states. The department of agriculture planned to hold livestock markets as usual, with New York stock and curb exchanges set to reopen tomorrow though some exchanges stayed closed.
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Coffersilly Haan: Thatcher Charged in Local Incident
A garbled report notes Thatcher and Coffey Colle figures amid a disturbance on April 7. It mentions Robert Matting of Partteas dying, police involvement, and a man accused of renting or possession with unclear charges.
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Local notes from Eudora meeting record
Community minutes describe a gathering where Mee and Mee Mat attend with Bates and Phere. The note mentions a secretary position, some talk about a barber event, and a Wednesday meeting as part of the ongoing local affairs. Members listed include several residents and groups.
Unclear Entertainment Meeting Notes From Local Event
Fragmentary OCR text describes an entertainment or merchandising meeting with names and events, but is damaged. Details about participants, timing, and venue are unreadable, leaving only scattered references to plans and discussions. The passage resembles a late 20th century community notice with multiple garbled names and places.
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