King Of The Road Blast Kills Keokuk Square Dancers
Gas leak speculation tied to a fiery explosion at the Swing Ezy Club event in Keokuk Iowa killing seven. Dozens burned and hospitalized as investigators probe how gas entered the armory and what ignited it. Survivors described the blast as a bomb like roar during a Wednesday night Thanksgiving Eve dance.
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Carol Goodrich
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Cincinnati Bans Glue Sniffing by Youths
Cincinnati officials move to curb glue sniffing among youths as health and crime concerns rise. City Council passes an ordinance forbidding possession of airplane glue by anyone under 18 and restricting sales to one tube per unassembled model kit, with penalties up to 500 dollars fine and imprisonment up to days.
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Cincinnati
Insurance lowers for belt users in Ohio program
Columbus AP report states Ohio motorists who wear seat belts will receive discounts or extra benefits on auto insurance. The plan, promoted by Highway Safety Director Warren G. Nelson, was agreed with Ohio Insurance Director William R. Morris and 20 major insurers in a meeting.
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Ohio Insurance
William R. Morris
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Boyfriend May Have Driven Coed to Self Immolation
West Chester State College student Patricia Ann Conway died after pouring gasoline on herself in a suspected act linked to a troubled romance. State police continue investigations as hospital officials and college staff note the student’s claim that she acted due to love of God and a personal matter. An unidentified young man was present at her bedside.
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West Chester
Patricia Ann Conway
West Chester State College
Jack Owens
Grave Vault Co ends eight week strike with bereavement leave deal
Clark Grave Vault Co. will grant bereavement leave for deaths in employees families after an eight week strike. Local 513 United Auto Workers approved the agreement Thursday night after negotiators settled on Wednesday.
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Columbus, Ohio
Clark Grave Vault Co
United Auto Workers
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