Five Fires Raze New Castle. One Dead and Eight Hurt
A second large fire in 36 hours devastates New Castle with five burned businesses and an apartment house damaged. One person dies of a heart attack while fleeing, eight are hospitalized, and 50 residents evacuate. Firefighter-rookie heroics and local shops including New Castle drug store and Planters Peanut Store are reported.
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IXNEW CASTLE
Roger W Rowlanu
Clemenming
Mercer
Washington Streets
New Castle drug store
Buzz Floral Shop
Daian
Planters Peanut
Minnie Rutter
Hydrogen hazard device threatens world fate says Szilard
Dr. Leo Szilard and ten atomic scientists warned that a hydrogen hazard device could be rigged to create a radiogen dust cloud. The cloud would spread globally via wind, potentially killing all humans, with neutrons producing further atomic reactions. Discussion noted at University of Chicago NBC broadcast, with others agreeing.
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University of Chicago
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Miami Grid Ride Resigns To Take Post In Michigan
Miami University line coach Schmakel resigns to become head football coach at Central Michigan College in Michigan. A CMU graduate with multi sport honors, he previously served two years at Toledo and joined Miami in 1948. he is 28 and will replace Tale Bennett, who remains head track and trainer.
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Michigan
OXFORD
wherren Schmakel
Miami University
actus alma master
Central Michigan College
Micieagan
Mich Schmaker
Central Michigan
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Miaami
Woody Hopes
Schmakel
Tale Bennett
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Schmake
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Icy Roads Linked to Eight Ohio Fatalities Over Weekend
The Associated Press tallies eight Ohioans killed in wintry conditions from Friday to Sunday. Victims include Warren Smith near Massieville after a truck skid on ice, Laura Jean Eddie near Columbus, Alex Nared of Cedarville, Robert Working near Lima, Robert M. Boyd west of Stubenville, Albert Williams of Hillsboro, Alfred Quint near Youngstown, and Francis Wham Cheri of Dayton.
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Associated Press
Galena
Columbus
Alex Nared
Cedarville
Nenia
Robert Wo King
Lima
Sumuit
carlier
Robert M. Boyd
Richmond
Stubbenville
Albert Williams
Hillsboro
Alfred Quint
Manace
Sunda
Inscar
Youngstown
Francis Wham Cheri
National Cash Resister Co
Dayton
A. P McDonald
Sister's Birthday Gift Through Time
A nostalgic poem traces a sister's birthday gifts from a rattle to a party dress as she grows from a child to a young woman. It follows yearly milestones from toys to skates to a bike and perfume, ending with the thought of marriage taking her birthday away.
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GORDON MARTIN
Sister
Leopard on the loose spurs frantic two-day hunt in Scotland
Wild leopard sightings near Strathaven trigger a large-scale search led by authorities. Hunters and residents scour the countryside as zoo officials confirm leopard hairs at a rough fence edge and 200 pounds of jungle furs reportedly missing after the animal escaped a pit enclosure.
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Rome
Giett
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Nawola
West Tesas
Amexico
Zoo
Julian Fingi¢r
Douglass
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Kefauver Seeks Federal Union To Fight Communism
Senator Estes Kefauver spoke at the Peoria Atlantic Union Committee urging a federal union of free nations to combat Communism. He argued Russia spends a quarter of its income on military buildup and warned war grows closer, while criticizing peace efforts as ineffective and noting the Atlantic pact would curb American sovereignty.
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Atlantc Union Committee
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United States
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300 Potters Idled By Power Outback
Salt Palestine Ohio AP reports 306 potters idled for about three days after East Ohio Gas Company cut natural gas supply Sunday. The W S George Co Powers plants faced burner shutdowns affecting production. some small concerts continued, but many operations halted. A separate fire at Rose Brothers Company in Cincinnati destroyed offices and sales rooms with building material damage estimated at 80,000.
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CINCINNATI
Rose Brothers Company
Eye Throwers Disrupt Sect Conference in Wooster
In Wooster Ohio AP report Maaxey Francis Hillen denied a ban on Jehovah's Witnesses using the high school for a religious program after about 30 egg throwing disruptors moved in. The Witnesses disbanded their convention with guards and deputies protecting the meeting at a part time theater.
Ohio Murder Trial Begins
Vernon Bigger stood trial on a first degree murder charge for fatally shooting his wife Helen Bigger after she allegedly dared him. The couple, both 34 and parents of four, were at their Edgerton home when the incident occurred after returning from a tavern. Bigger pleaded innocent and denied a quarrel had occurred. Fire at Beechmont Country Club greenskeeper’s house in Orange Township destroyed it and forced eight people to flee.
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CLEVELAND
Beechmont Country Club
Orange Township
Man’s Third Life Attempt Reported in Arcadia
Police say a man’s third attempt at life ended in Arcadia California as authorities traced a scene at a local clerk’s office. Investigators describe a tense incident with a suspect who fled the area before authorities found him.
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Cleveland Tightens Rigid Checks on Emergency Coal Calls
Cleveland inspectors increase scrutiny of emergency coal requests amid cold weather. Since Wednesday only 200 of 700 fuel requests have been filled, while dealers deny hindering rationing. Gov Lausche orders patrol escort for coal trucks. dealers report cross state traffic and rising prices to secure loads for stricken areas.
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Thomas A. Burke
MWe
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Retail Coal Board
Cuyahoga County
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East Ohio Gas Company
Thadway Patrol
Fisak J. Lausche
George W. Mingle
Canton
Springfield
Ohio
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Train and Dairy Wrecked by Derailment Near Wilkes-Barre
A derailed train struck dairy cars near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, scattering meat and milk products as the Lehigh Valley line service halted while the crew investigated why 20 cars uncoupled. the locomotive and front cars rolled on until the rain crew stopped them and power lines were restored.
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New York
Lehigh Valles
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Wilkes-Barre
British Labor May Postpone General Election Vote
AP reports that a core agreement among Labour and other parties could delay a new general election for several months. Deadlock in the House of Commons may persist while provisions for budgets and money bills are debated, with forecasts of another election in summer or autumn.
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Hearing Starts After Weekend Of Futile Talks
Washington AP John L. Lewis led United Mine Workers pleaded innocent to contempt charges tied to 372000 miners not returning to work under a court order after weekend talks failed.
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Miners Stand Pat Amid Economic Struggles Near Pittsburgh
Coal miners in the Pittsburgh area walk out over a no-contract stance as utilities cut power and coal prices rise. Workers within United Mine Workers urge continued refusal to work, while steel and related industries face shutdowns and mass layoff threats across the region.
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St Louis
Mike Palazrolo
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Jones and Loughlin Steel Corporation
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Red Riding Hood Wields Revolver in Delicatessen Theft
In Cleveland a girl wearing a red coat with hood reportedly pulled a .38 revolver from her boot and escaped with $50 from a southeast delicatessen yesterday. Authorities describe her as not typical of a nursery tale character.
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Coal strike case nears end as judge denies dismissal
Hopkins pressed to dismiss the case but Judge Reech refused. The crowded courtroom heard Hopkins plead innocent as federal negotiators fought to settle a difficult coal contract dispute. Union and operator leaders faced continued stalemate over a new agreement amid severe shortages and harsh winter conditions.
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Small Rural Road Aid Talks Open Tuesday Before House Groups
Washington AP reports kickoff hearings by the House public roads subcommittee on federal aid for small rural roads. Ohio figures Joseph Thomas and Charles Baker Jr. participate as township trustees leaders. Rep McGregor criticizes federal overreach while seeking more aid to improve all weather township roads.
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Hayesville
Ohio Township Trustees
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Ohio Township News
Paines-ville
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Ohio
Bureau of publi roads
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