Busboy's calm warning helped save Beverly Hills Supper Club patrons
Southgate Kentucky AP reports 18 year old busboy Walter Bailey warned patrons of the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire. He went on stage to urge orderly exit, then reentered smoke filled halls to carry out victims. Rescue efforts saved an estimated 20 to 30 lives amid 180 bodies recovered by Sunday. Bailey, an Alexandria native, described guiding guests to exits and aiding injured patrons. He noted the blaze spread quickly and lights failed as smoke filled the rooms.
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Memories Linger Of Boston Fire
Boston recalls the Cocoanut Grove blaze of 1942 where 49 died after overcrowding and locked exits trapped patrons. The story notes survivors accounts, emergency response, and a shift to petroleum jelly and plasma treatment that became standard.
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Fire at Beverly Hills Supper Club Leaves Dozens Dead
In Southgate Kentucky a nightclub fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club killed many and left 30 doctors and wives among the diners. As bodies and valuables were found, looters were arrested while police guarded the scene and witnesses recalled patrons ignoring warnings.
Kentucky Fire Survivor Tells Story Of Escape
The article cites a fire survivor recounting his escape as data show the 1976 fiscal year median family income for home buyers was $21,615 while the median home price reached $42,703. It notes broader housing market context from the National Association of Home Builders.
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