Four Firemen Die in Philadelphia Restaurant Blaze
In Philadelphia a four alarm fire at the Barson Overbrook Restaurant and Delicatessen killed four firemen who fell through a floor and were trapped in debris. The blaze began in the basement near noon and was controlled about two hours later. About 20 people were evacuated. Victims identified as Richard Innacone 29 David Steward 52 Bernard McSloy 32 and Aloysius Welsh 49.
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May 1776 Cedars surrender and Arnold negotiates
In May 1776 a 500 man American garrison near The Cedars surrenders to a 600 strong British and Indian force after light resistance. A later 140 man relief column is ambushed and also surrenders. prisoners face scalping and execution. Benedict Arnold then leads about 700 toward The Cedars, agreeing not to attack and to exchange prisoners before returning to Montreal.
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Guerrilla attack injures soldiers and civilians in Thailand
Communist led guerrillas overran a government outpost 365 miles south of Bangkok causing nine deaths and at least ten injuries. About 120 guerrillas surrounded the compound before dawn Sunday as villagers were taught defense against rebel incidents.
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Plane crash kills DEA agents and Mexican police officer
The wreckage of a small plane carrying two U S DEA agents and a Mexican federal officer was found by Mexican army troops in the Sierra Madre mountains about 50 miles northwest of Acapulco. There were no survivors. The single engine six seat plane had been missing since Friday after departing Acapulco International Airport.
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