Explosion Blasts Tanker Esso Patterson at Baytown Dock
An overnight explosion tore a hole in the 10,000 ton tanker Esso Patterson at Humble Refinery docks near Houston. Two crewmen were hospitalized, flames reached 300 feet, and residents along the Houston ship channel faced a disaster alert as nearby ships were moved to safety.
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Baytown
Tex
Esso Patterson
Chemical City
Houston Ship Canal
Houston
Texas City
Humble
Howard McCartney
Lowell
Mass
Jack Ll. Metro
Brooklyn
N.Y
McCartney
Donald Ayers
Hillsdale
Samuel P. McRoberts
Patterson
Lobby Probe Gets New Information For Senate Panel
Two senators supplied the Senate lobby investigating committee with information that may merit the panel’s attention. Chairman McClellan said the item is not outstanding and did not name the senators or describe the information. The committee unanimously approved a plan to seek any data aiding its probe into improper efforts to target senators or officials through lobbying or campaign contributions. He had no idea when public hearings would begin.
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Washington
Special
Senate Lobby Investigating Committee
McClellan
D-Ark
Impr
Soldiers Guard Jesus Tomb in Jerusalem Scroll
In Jerusalem on Nisan 16 Roman soldiers sealed Jesus tomb after his crucifixion, guarded by legionnaires. Pharisees sought secure tomb amid fears of resurrection claims. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus moved Jesus body to the sepulcher, anointed by Mary mother of Jesus and two Marys. Early today Judas Iscariot's body was found hanged, with reports of possible priestly bribery and a court martial for Longinus.
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Jesus
Judas Iscariot
Jerusalem
Nisan
Golgotha
Pontius Pilate
Decliver
Pilate
Joseph of
Arimathea
Joseph
Nicodemus
Mary
Mary of Cleophas
Mary Magdalene
Judas
Longinus
God
Jacob
Jittery Jerusalem Stilled As Way Of Cross Retraced
Thousands gathered in Jerusalem's Old City to retrace the Good Friday Way of the Cross amid Israeli Arab tensions. The route from Pontius Pilate’s courtyard to the Holy Sepulcher faced divisions as Cenacle sits on the Israeli side while the ceremony stopped short at St Mark's Church in the Arab Christian quarter. A symbolic service planned for tonight will bury a statue of Christ in the Holy Sepulcher.
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Jerusalem
Jordan
Israel
Arab Jerusalem
Old City
St. Saviour’s
Cenacle
Christ
St. Mark’s Church
Pontius Pilate
Calvary
Holy Sepulcher
Dirty Thief Swiped Yard
Ida D Findlay reports a theft of her backyard sod from her yard in Port Huron Michigan. Officer Richard Mareety verifies the loss noting sod removed to a depth of at least two inches. Findlay, a nurse, had been away three days on a case.
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Port Huron
Mich
Ida D. Findlay
Richard Mareety
Miss Findlay
U S Troops Move Toward Iceland Fizzle Risk
Iceland’s parliament approved a resolution demanding departure of U S troops stationed as NATO forces since 1951. Analysts say the move is political theater unless June 24 elections strengthen Communist backing, while Washington worries and Moscow smiles at the clash.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
U.S
North Atlantic
Washington
Moscow
Farmers Party
At Ee
Congress Breaks For Easter With Bills On Tap
Congress ends a 10 day Easter holiday after a slow three months of sessions. The Senate and House debated farm and natural gas legislation and debated changes to the electoral college. Major bills cleared this year include farm gas tax exemptions and the farm bill possibly facing a veto. Other measures include disaster relief loans and the polio vaccination program. the next session aims to tackle the farm bill with price support debates and broader tax and social issues.
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Washington
Congress
Onvauv Aie Fuunm
House
Senate
Eisenhower
House Committee
Mail Fraud Hearing Set For Woman Blanton
Mrs Georgeta Blanton a 61 year old Cincinnati mother of five faces a preliminary hearing on April 12 on charges she used mail to defraud men nationwide with an alleged lonely hearts scheme. She said she didn’t do anything to anybody as she was read the charge after her arrest. Police described her as nearly 300 pounds. Prosecutors say she solicited money by sending a 20 year old photo as a come on and joined lonely hearts clubs soliciting respondents to fund trips to visit them, though she did not travel.
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Cincinnati
Georgetta Blanton
George Heitzler
U. S
Charles Dent
Clinton
Iowa
Blanton
Lonely Hearts” Clubs
Sudsing Action Wows Alcatraz Tavern Wash Day
In Youngstown Mrs. Margaret Swory, nearby the Alcatraz Tavern, found beer flowed from her hot water tap as a beer company serviceman swapped pipes during a barrel change. Patrons, served hot water on draught, grumbled until the mix up was fixed. The tavern offered a free round for the customers, and Mrs. Swory planned to air out her beer-soaked laundry.
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Youngstown
Margaret Swory
Alcatraz
Art Schertz
Sly Thieves Net 813000 At Lebanon
Lebanon Special report: The Leb anon Super Market at 635 Columbus Ave was robbed of 13000 early today. Thieves used a cutting torch to force open the safe. Patrolman Manning discovered the break at 4 am. Market operators Abe, Max and Irwin Ehrlich of Dayton say most losses were insured. Chief Fulberth suspects professional work. Assistant Chief Epping investigates. The incident ranks among the area’s largest robberies in years.
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Lebanon
Columbus Ave
W. H Fulberth
Everett Manning
Abe
Max
Irwin Ehrlich
Dayton
Fulberth
Don Epping
Adlai Stevenson Gains Steam in California Primary
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver moved across California as they campaign for the 1956 Democratic nomination. Stevenson, arriving in San Francisco, told reporters he expects to win California and energized 700 supporters at a Labor Temple rally. Kefauver acknowledged Stevenson leads in California while saying he is narrowing the gap, and he campaigned in New Mexico after stumping in California.
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Adlai Stevenson
California
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Stevenson
San Francisco
Labor
Adlai
Los Angeles
New Mexico
Minnesota
Tennessee
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Warm Easter Weekend Forecast with Showers Possible
The Miami Valley expects a warm Easter weekend with a high around 45 degrees today and a low near 30. A high pressure system will move out by Saturday bringing southerly winds and warmer weather, but a trough may bring showers on Sunday. Middletown recorded 61 degrees yesterday afternoon and a 31 degree low this morning.
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Miami Valley
Middletown
Conferees Set Up Choice On Wheat
Washington AP reports farm bill conferees near Easter recess as they delay final agreement. Ellender says farmers could choose between 90 percent parity or domestic parity. if domestic parity passes, it would operate unless Congress revises it. Penalties for overplanting would be eliminated only under domestic parity.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ellender
D-La
Congress
Ebiender
Reds Offer Settlement In Tax Case
New York authorities report the Communist party and the Daily Worker offered 2850 in cash to settle tax liens. Donald Moysey declined the proffered funds for now while inviting formal submission. Attorneys for the party and Daily Worker discussed applying the money to the liens or returning it if no taxes were owed. Revenue agents seized the party and Daily Worker offices. liens total 389265 for the party and 46409 for the Daily Worker.
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New York
Commnist Party
The
Daily Worker
Donald R. Moysey
Internal Revenue
Moysey
John J. Abt
Communist Party
Harry Sacher
Party
MiGs Attack Two Nationalist Planes Off Formosa
Eighteen Communist MiGs attempted to down two Nationalist Chinese Sabre Jets off the coast of Kwangtung province. Both Nationalist planes returned to base unscathed, according to Formosa air force headquarters.
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Taipei
Formosa
Kwangtung
Air Force
Formosa Trade With Reds Big Question In Hearing
Senate subcommittee examined East West trade data with Nationalist China and Red China. Hoover said no direct trade evidence. Hollister listed Formosa as importer of 1.3 million in Red China goods. Disparity highlighted over whether trade occurred via Hong Kong or directly between sides.
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Formosa
Reds
Washington
Herbert Hoover Jr
John B. Hollister
China
Hoover
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Hollister
Congress
Hong Kong
Exporer
Taipei
Red China
McClellan
D-Ark
Hoover Hollister
iSevie
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