Ohioans Die On State Roads 1957 Fatal Weekend Toll
The Associated Press reports 16 Ohioans died in highway crashes during the first weekend of summer 1957, with drownings adding several more fatalities. Victims span many counties including Geauga, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, and Franklin, with names such as Wayne Kangas and Phillip Neubauer among the dead.
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Associated Press
Wayne Kangas
Montville
Geauga County
Ohio
U.S. 6
Phillip Neubauer
Cincinnati
Tracy Sumey
Eastlake
Chagrin River
Linda Felice
Parma
Constance Beam
Akron
Rootstown
Mildred Louise Wagstaff
Cambridge
Harold
Charles Clevenger
Franklin
John Lovsey
Columbus
Harold Schmidt
Rt. 1
North Lawrence
Ohio 5
Wooster
John Joseph Zetzer Jr
Port Clinton
Lake Erie
Rattlesnake Island
David Wayne Hidy
Middletown
Lebanon
Richard Taylor
Hamilton County
Arthur Seger
Rt. 6
Sidney
William Alexander
Lima
U.S. 25
Troy
Ray Yauger
Huron
Crist Barnett
Clyde
Sadie A Hamblen
Fremont
Erie County
Sandusky County
Dorothy Smith
Cleveland
Ralph Emerson
Toledo
Putin Bay
Alvin Roane
Mansfield
Richland
Ernest Spears
Chatfield
Nova Village
Aerialist Falls From Trapeze During Circus Performance
In Charlotte a 28 year old Danish aerialist Lili Kristensen fell 30 feet from her husband Svend Platos during a Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus act. She suffered multiple injuries including a broken pelvis and broken ribs but was reported in good condition.
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Charlotte
N.C
Lili Kristensen
Denmark
the Platos
Ringling Brothers and Barfum and Bailey Circus
Svend
Homes See Thousands Die Annually in Accidental Deaths
The article notes that roughly 30,000 Americans die each year from accidental causes within their own homes, highlighting a persistent safety crisis and the need for better prevention measures.
US Soldier in Japan Faces Review of Death Sentence
Sendai Appeal Court began reviewing the murder, arson and robbery case against Pvt. Orvis Boone 24 and Shigeko Sasaki 20 for the death of Kikuko Muraki. Defense and prosecution sparred over the severity and charges as a July 17 next hearing date looms.
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Sendai
Japan
Orvis Boone
Galveston
Tex
Shigeko Sasaki
Boone
U.S
Miss Sasaki
Kikuko Muraki
Miss Muraki
Name Check On Petitions Ends Today
In Hamilton special report, workers finish checking the last 51 pages of remonstrance petitions against consolidating Morgan and Ross township school districts. The Butler County Board of Education listed 1,325 names with 109 withdrawals. At least 1,154 valid signatures are required to block the May 16 consolidation, and the board will rule on signatures challenged by observers from both sides.
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Hamilton
Morgan
Ross Township
Butler County Board of Education
Election Board
Girl Rescued From Drowning At Eastview Pool
A 12 year old girl was rescued from the Eastview pool in Hamilton after thrashing in the water. Lifeguard pulled her from the pool and she was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of shock and water ingestion.
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Hamilton
Eastview
Virginia Steele
Exeter Ave
Mercy Hospital
Man Loses Wallet After Sleep at Central Ave Cafe
Merle Brown of 517 S. 5th St. dozed off at a Central Avenue cafe and woke to a stolen billfold containing $10. The thief cut Brown’s trousers pocket to reach the wallet, leaving the empty billfold later found in the cafe’s women’s restroom.
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Hamilton
Merle Brown
S. 5Th St
Central Avenue
Brown
Arab Infiltrator Shot In Israel
An Arab infiltrator was killed in a Negev Desert clash with an Israeli army patrol. The government announced Israelis suffered no losses.
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Jerusalem
Negev Desert
Israel Army
World Court to Decide on Nicaragua Honduras Border Dispute
Nicaragua and Honduras will seek a two step settlement through the World Court to validate the 1906 Segovia River boundary and then resolve any remaining issues via arbitration. The plan follows recent border clashes and a cease fire with OAS mediation.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Honduras
Spain
Luis Quintanilla
Mexico
Eduardo Garcia
Argentina
Organization of American States
OAS
Segovia
Alfonso XIII
Quintanilla
Mexico City
Washington
Dallas cops barred from picking car locks except in emergencies
Police were ordered to stop unlocking cars by slipping a tool through vent windows. Locksmiths complained that officers often unlocked vehicles without charge, prompting a memo from Police Chief Carl Hanson directing patrolmen to refer owners to locksmiths unless in emergencies or serious inconvenience.
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Dallas
Elgin Crull
Carl Hanson
Three Hung for Killing Police Major in Budapest
In a Communist court three members of an alleged anti government underground group were sentenced to death for killing a police major. Zsigmond Sibos Jozsef Erdesz and Paul Bakosi were named among the convicted, bringing publicly announced executions to 102 since last fall’s revolt suppression.
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Budapest
Zsigmond Sibos
Jozsef Erdesz
Paul Bakosi
Parole Board Update on William E Prewitt Case
Mansfield Ohio prisoner 15875 William E Prewitt convicted 9 24 56 of a charge carrying 3 to 20 years awaits a hearing before the Parole Commission on or after August 1 1967 A C Forsyth notes period June 17 24 1957
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Mansfield
Ohio
Gene E. Singleton
Ohio State Reformatory
Butler County
Ohio Pardon and Nero Commission. Co
Forsyth
William E. Prewitt
Pardon and
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
A. C. Forsyth
Ohio Patrol Car Bursts Into Flame
A State Highway Patrol car exploded into flame while moving at 30 mph near Circleville Ohio. Patrolman C E Miller escaped with only a headache after the trunk and radio gear ignited the blaze. Sgt L G Letzelter said a spark from the radio button likely caused the explosion.
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Circleville
Ohio
C. E. Miller
Miller
U. S. 23
Here
Columbus
L. G. Letzelter
Mount Kilimanjaro: Africa’s Highest Peak
Mount Kilimanjaro holds the title of Africa’s highest mountain, towering over Tanzania with its snow capped summit. The peak rises as a landmark for climbers, explorers, and travelers seeking panoramic views from Uhuru Peak on the IOS.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa
Crosby decries radio TV music as trash by BMI
Washington crooner Bing Crosby condemns radio and television music as trash, blaming pressure from BMI which funds networks. He says cooperation was solicited by inference though he denies signing anything. BMI replies the claim biases a jury in ASCAP vs BMI suit. A subcommittee probes alleged BMI monopoly.
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Washington
Bing Crosby
Broadcast Music Inc
BMI
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Crosby
Magnuson
D-Wash
Senate Commerce Committee
Robert J. Burton
ASCP
ASCAP
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Grand Avenue
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Weith
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Wilz
Lumber CO
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Meas
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Richmond
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Marpen Frazier
Lemon Township
Harry F. Walsh
Alton H. Combs
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