Eight Die In Smoky Newark Apartment Fire
A Christmas Eve blaze on the top floor of a three story Newark dwelling killed eight people, six from one family, as smoke filled the building and two other families escaped. Deputy Fire Chief James Donlon called the fire suspicious after two more fires occurred nearby. Victims named include Grace Basile and five of her children, plus Marie Melinde and her brother Felipe Fernandez.
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Newark
N.J
James Donlon
Grace Basile
Ralph
Victor
Thomas
Margaret
Ralph Jr
Marie Melinde
Felipe Fernandez
Ronnie Baker finds new Christmas hope after cancer surgery
In Van Nuys California Ronnie Baker who nearly faced amputation last year plans a New Year celebration now that doctors report successful removal of his cancerous left leg and a prosthetic fit. The 16 turning 17 plans a party with Monroe High friends and aims for Pierce Junior College while working as a painter.
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van Nuys
Calif
Ronnie Baker
Ronnie
Low Eisenbeiss
Monroe High School
Pierce Junior College
Canoga Park
Summer Park Jobs Open for College Students
The Department of Parks and Recreation seeks college students for next summer jobs on city playgrounds. Applicants should file during the holidays and arrange interviews on December 29 or another date. Call or visit 1400 Highland Street for details.
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Department of Parks and Recreation
Ralph Connor
Highland Street
Pet rescuer Miss Knoedler leaves 55000 estate to animal care
Miss Lillian Knoedler, 77, died December 2 while saving her pets from a Baltimore fire. Her will bequeaths $55,000 to animal care institutions, reflecting a lifelong dedication to animals and rescue efforts.
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Baltimore, Md
Lillian Knoedler
12 Killed In Oregon Greyhound Bus Crash
A Greyhound bus overturned on an icy Interstate 5 segment between Grants Pass and Medford killing 12 holiday travelers and injuring 20. The bus carried 33 people from Portland, with victims including Mrs. Lynton C. Spink of Longview. Driver Joseph Bailey of Battle Ground was among the survivors. Emergency crews rushed victims to three area hospitals as conditions remained icy and wet.
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Medford
Ore
Greyhound
Spokane
Wash
San Francisco
Oregon
Grants Pass
Erving Carew
Portland
Sacred Heart Hospital
Lynton C. Spink
Longview
Joseph Bailey
Battle Ground
Sacred Heart
Reward In Stabbing Withdrawn
A reward fund for the Christmas Eve murder of Mrs. Minta Strayer, 73, at 820 Vine St, is withdrawn with donations to be returned. The $1,035 banked fund, started by Councilman Mark Petty, funded the search. no killer has been found after 12 months of investigation.
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Minta Ethel Strayer
Vine St
Hamilton
Mark Petty
Petty
Review Of 1-Y Lists Is Planned
Washington AP reports the selective service will reexamine draft age high school graduates labeled 1-Y unfit for emergency service. No mass reclassification is planned for 1-Y indeterminate cases. As of November 3, 2,122,918 were in the 1-Y group. Rechecks target those scoring 16 to 30 on armed forces tests to determine eligibility for induction if other criteria are met.
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Washington
Selective Service
Armed Forces
Youths cited in local shoplifting and theft arrests
A 16 year old girl was arrested at McAlpins in the Middletown Shopping Plaza for shoplifting and released to her parents. Carl Nichols Jr. was arrested at Fashion Fair for petit larceny. Two 17 year old boys were arrested for stealing gas from a truck at the rear of 2209 Tylus Ave.
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McAlpin's
Middletown
Carl Nichols JR
E. Roger Drive
Trenton
Stevens Ave
Tylus Ave
A Little Girl Christmas Joy Brightens Holiday Scene
A festive poem describes a little girl at Christmas with eyes aglow and heart bright. It recalls toys, gifts, and wrapping, Santa dreams, and a child’s pure happiness occupying the holiday memory.
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Hauselman Transportation Co
Rick's TV Service
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ATS
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Mayer Meat CO
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Streifthau’s
Denny Lumber CO
Hamilton — Reward Fund
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