Toxic fumes from Arkansas train derailment prompt evacuations
After a Cotton Belt freight train derailed near Lewisville Arkansas a chemical on one car exploded sending flames and toxic fumes. The main fire persisted as crews worked to clear overturned cars and repair the track. About 200 residents sheltered at Stamps High School while others stayed with relatives or in motels. Three crewmen were treated at Magnolia Hospital in satisfactory condition. Roads reopened but many residents remained away from homes due to fumes.
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Lewisville
Ark
Lafayette County Sheriff's
Victor Knight
Magnolia Hospital
Stamps High School
Mine workers urged to ratify contract to end strikes
United Mine Workers district leaders unanimously endorsed a tentative agreement and urged 18000 striking miners to ratify next Tuesday, removing pickets blocking dozens of coal mines. UMW President Arnold Miller, reported in stable condition after a slight stroke, seeks to restore labor peace in the coal fields.
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Washington
United Mine Workers’ District
UMW
Arnold Miller
Miami
Miller
Cleveland recall drive targets Mayor Kucinich in Ohio
A non partisan 20th Congressional Caucus began a recall effort against Cleveland Mayor Dennis J. Kucinich after he fired Police Chief Richard Hongisto. An affidavit charges misconduct in office over the firing and alleged district service retaliation. Signature petitions seek 37,000 valid names to place the issue on the ballot. The group plans wider mobilization despite limited initial turnout.
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Cleveland
Dennis J. Kucinich
Richard D. Hongisto
20Th Congressional Caucus
Kucinich
Hongisto
Herbert J. McTaggert
McTaggert
Blindfolded by Debris Fowler Lands Disabled F 5E
Air Force Maj Raymond Fowler, blinded in one eye when a canopy blew off during a mock dogfight above the Gulf, narrowly landed his crippled F 5E at Eglin Air Force Base with Capt David McCloud guiding him. His eye was later removed, ending his flying career. 11 men had died in 14 crashes since Red Flag began in 1975.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
Raymond Fowler
Fowler
Gulf of Mexico
David McCloud
Eglin
Births and dismissals listed for local residents
Vital births for Ralph Elliott and Ronald Fonersmith families report a boy and a girl, with addresses in Riverview Avenue Shaker Road and Garfield Street. Dismissals include Aubrey Allen Howard Daulton Christopher Revelos and others from Franklin Dalewood Drive Paulin Drive and Pinta Avenue. Hospital visiting hours noted for Estes Wooton and Clarence Hall.
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Ralph Elliott
Riverview Ave
Ronald L. Fonersmith
Shaker Road
Franklin
Michael L. Bare
Garfield St
Aubrey Allen
Dalewood
Howard Daulton
Paulin Drive
Robert Hampton
Christopher Revelos
Paul Sowers
Robert Specht
Pinta Ave
Estas Wooton
Lafayette Ave
Clarence Hall
Grand Ave
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Viller
Iinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Air Force
Eglin Regional Hospital
Dia
McAlpin’s Better Sportswear
Towne Mall
Shyatks
Garland
McAlpin
Towne Mali
Steven Samons
Mount Drive
Carlisle
Kettering Memorial Hospital
James Hollister
Kenway Place
Fort Hamiliton-Hughes Hospital
Hamilton
Mound City
McAlpin’‘s Ladies’ Shoe
Saton, Towne Mal
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