Firemen Die as Wall Collapses in Bronx Factory Blaze
In New York a basement fire in a Bronx artificial flower plant triggered a five alarm blaze. Six firemen were crushed to death, 13 injured as a 25-foot-high wall collapsed, cutting power and lights. Fire Commissioner Cavanagh led the fatal response amid the debris.
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Edward Cavanagh Jr
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O'Keefe
William Hoolan
Arthur Hanson
John F. Molloy
Edward J. Carroll
Frederick J. Hellauer
Charles J. Infosino
Antonio Petrorelli
Petronelli
Planes Sight Wreckage Of Missing C119
The U S Air Force reported wreckage of a missing C119 Flying Boxcar with five Americans aboard found on a peak on Shikoku Island 20 miles south of Saijo. No survivors confirmed. Rescue team to drop Friday to access the 6100 foot summit after the plane disappeared Tuesday on a cargo flight from Tachikawa to Ashiya near Kyushu. Names of the missing men not released.
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U. S. Air Force
Shikoku Island
Saijo
Shikoku
Tachikawa
Ashiya
Kyusush
Japan
Takamatsu
Honshu
Kyushu
Cleanup Begun In 13 States After Devastating Storms
In a mid continent spread, 13 states faced tornadoes and destructive winds killing 45 people and injuring about 400. Red Cross and civil defense crews, along with National Guardsmen, aided in the massive cleanup as 320 homes were destroyed and 969 damaged, with 1,496 families affected.
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Tito Gets Bad Press In Austria
In Vienna, Yugoslav President Tito faces criticism from anti-Communists who fear a return to Soviet influence after Western aid. Austrian papers resent Yugoslav refugees seeking asylum, making Yugoslavia Austria’s largest refugee burden as many enter illegally.
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Kremlin
Collapsing Roof Chases Firemen at Plant
Flames engulf the Eberhard Manufacturing Co plant in Cleveland as part of the roof collapses while 19 firefighters are outside. No injuries are reported. Officials estimate half a million dollars in damage and 350 workers in the annealing and molding departments face temporary layoff.
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Eberhard Manufacturing Co
Findingest Man Faces Tough Case In Dallas
Jack McDonald a 36 year old delivery man famed as the findingest in Dallas admitted he was stumped and asked police for help He has previously recovered and turned over to owners cash and checks totaling 11181 a piano 100 pounds of beef jewelry and luggage seen on his three wheel motorcycle He now seeks help to recover his 100000 mile safety award pin after looking unsuccessfully for it and quipped that this time someone else will have to do the finding
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Dallas, Tex
Jack McDonald
Dallas
Wisconsin farmer held after threatening letter to Eisenhower
John Marek a 39 year old Wisconsin farmer was arrested by Secret Service on a charge of sending a threatening letter to President Eisenhower. Marek said he was distraught and did not intend to harm the President. He was held on a 500 dollar bond for federal grand jury investigation.
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Wisconsin
Eisenhower
John Marek
Withee
Wis
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Marek
U.S
Bentley Pike
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Hammarskjold maps plan for mideast peace mission
UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold won unanimous Security Council authorization to map a peace mission in the Middle East. He will report within a month, consult in London and Paris on arms questions, then travel to the region for talks with Israel Egypt Lebanon Syria and Jordan.
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Paris
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Palestine
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U. S
Arkady Sobolev
Europe
Jerusalem
E. L. M. Burns
U. N. Truce Supervision Staff
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Egypt
Lebanon
Syria
Ordan
Mideast policy strains Anglo American French alliance
Washington officials warn the three allies face strain as they seek a peaceful Middle East solution. Eisenhower and Dulles faced questions on the issue amid French warnings to preserve alliance while Paris delays arms for Israel. Britain and France worry over US neutrality and UN leadership in the region.
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Guy Mollet
Paris
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Traffic light sought at Davis and Houston streets
Sulphur Springs city officials pressed for a traffic signal at the Davis and Houston intersection, citing it as the worst traffic danger spot. A police radio then alerted to a major accident at Davis and Houston, underscoring the need for traffic control.
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Tex
Roy Hames
Davis and
Houston
Davis
Conferees push farm bill toward final passage
Senate House conference committee moved to polish a farm bill amid near agreement on corn and feed grain supports. Eisenhower poised to decide after oversight. Ellender predicts sign despite veto risks from higher price supports. Plan keeps parity at five points below corn for feed grains with 90 percent parity for corn in some areas. Farmers would cut plantings by 15 percent to qualify for supports and loan programs.
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Senate
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Hook Chosen For Honorary Degree
The University of Cincinnati named 11 persons as honorary degree candidates for a April 19 convocation celebrating the 50th anniversary of its technological education cooperative system. Includes Charles R. Hook of Middletown, Armco Steel Corp. chairman.
Bombs Dropped by Air Force Plane Rock Florida Coast
A mysterious explosion over the Gulf of Mexico rattled buildings along about 70 miles of the Florida west coast on a Wednesday night. The St. Petersburg Times cited a military spokesman saying an Air Force plane dropped 10 bombs during a practice mission, two exploding, as residents reported bright flashes around 9 p.m. The pilot misjudged distance, the spokesman added, and authorities did not name him.
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Gulf of Mexico
Florida
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Weather Outlook Midweek Warm Trend With Showers
The forecast expects showers Friday afternoon and evening as a small high pressure ridge over Kentucky draws warm air into the Miami Valley. Today and tonight should be fair and mild with a high near 65 and a low around 40. Friday turns increasingly cloudy and warmer with more showers, high near 70, then cooler Saturday. In Middletown yesterday the unofficial high reached 62 degrees at 3 p.m. and the low 34 at 6:30 a.m.
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Miami Valley
Middletown
Armed Pair Robs Union of $50,000 in Toledo
Two masked men robbed Willys Federal Credit Union on a Toledo auto plant lot, forcing treasurer Andrew Jones into a ravine and escaping with about $50,000. Police circulated a description of one suspect, 25 to 30, 5 feet 9 inches, 170 pounds, plaid jacket and gray trousers, with funds insured.
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Toledo
Ohio
Willys Federal Credit Union
Andrew Jones
Toledo Trust Co
Jones
Willys Motor Co
Twin Guilty Of Murder In Powell Slaying
In Wheeling West Virginia Tommy Williams Jr. 14 was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of year old Cub Scout David Powell. The jury recommended mercy, mandating a life sentence. The 12 jurors deliberated about three hours Wednesday and a bit over an hour today.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Tomemy Williams Jr
David Powell
Tommy
Paul Willliams
Yemen Said Latest Arab States Ally
Cairo reports Saudi Arabia brought Yemen into a growing Arab states alliance under a unified military command. Al Ahram says Crown Prince Seiful Islan Badr arranged the agreement awaiting ratification by King Ahmed. Egyptian Maj. Gen. Abdel Hakim Amer is seen as top Arab commander candidate if war with Israel breaks out. Yemen’s entry is viewed as a threat to Aden.
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Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Red Sea
Yemen
al Ahram
Jidda
Seiful Islan Badr
Ahmed
Abdel Hakim Amer
Israel
Aden
Bells Missing at Franklin Junior High School
In Green Bay Wisconsin children at Franklin Junior High School ignore the day bell as none exists. Instead a steam whistle built by school engineer George Bunker from a car exhaust pipe serves as the school signal. The whistle can be heard for about two miles.
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Green Bay
Wis
Franklin Junior High School
George Bunker
Rotten Elements Attack Pravda Critics of Stalin Line
Pravda accuses “rotten elements” in the Soviet Communist Party of questioning party policy during the anti Stalin campaign and warns such criticism will not be tolerated. The unsigned article defends freedom of discussion yet denounces anti party statements and reiterates loyalty to Stalinist leadership. It notes Trotsky, Zinoviev, and other opponents faced purge and cites past party victories.
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Gregori Zinoviev
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