Arson Fire Rips Through Downtown Hotel in San Francisco
A downtown hotel on Jones and Ellis streets was struck by an arson fire that killed two guests, injured twenty two, and forced others to jump from windows. The St George, a 50 room four story building, suffered collapsed stairs while firefighters rescued residents. two other fires were previously found in the hotel. Willis H. Shaw, 63, and Dixie Mae Palmer, 40, were identified as victims. Carl Kruger led the arson squad and suspected deliberate setting. Manager Alfred Schmidt and staff evacuated guests ringing doors and shouting alarms.
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Willis H. Shaw
Dixie Mae Palmer
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Alfred Schmidt
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Bellboy Verne Marble
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Republican Beaird Elected to Shreveport Police Jury
Charles T. Beaird a 33 year old vice president of a Shreveport manufacturing firm won the Ward 4 seat on the Caddo Parish police jury defeating incumbent Thomas Fitzgerald in a race seen as a marker for Republican gains since reconstruction Beaird polled 5652 votes to 3094 for Fitzgerald who supports integration.
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Farm Bill Debate Hardens as Eisenhower Veto Looms
The House and Senate clashed over farm policy amid Eisenhower's veto of the farm bill. Democratic leaders accused the administration of politically timed actions on price supports and soil bank proposals. Senators Ellender and Johnson voiced skepticism about large payments or land removal programs this year. House Republicans and House Un-American Activities Committee also drew attention as hearings moved to Washington.
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Jet Trainer Crashes Near Fence Missing Cars at Base
Ellender announced that Secretary Benson would be called before a public Senate session Thursday at 10 a.m. to explain political maneuvers. Johnson said he will not discuss personalities in his televised veto. The Hensley Air Force Base jet training incident occurred near Dallas as the plane failed to fire up and barely missed cars, with the pilot uninjured.
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