San Francisco Builders Reach Skyward Early In 1966
In San Francisco, post quake awareness spurs a rise in tall structures. A Wells Fargo Bank 43 story tower, about 561 feet, is planned for Montgomery Street, aiming to exceed any West of Texas. Seven office towers and many apartments rise, backed by a strict building code and strong fire protection measures.
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San Francisco
Montgomery Street
Financial District
Texas
Alfred Goldberg
Bureau of Building Inspection
Goldberg
United States
Elevator Hauls Obese Defendant To Courtroom
In Cleveland Ohio AP deputies used a hand truck and two freight elevators to transport 585 pound Charles E Kinsey to the third floor of the Federal Building for a guilty plea to selling pep pills to truck drivers. Judge James C Connell set sentencing for a probation report and Kinsey was released on a 500 dollar personal bond. Kinsey said he once weighed 880 pounds but has slimmed down.
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Cleveland
Kinsey
Glasgow magistrates ban trading stamps on bars
Glasgow magistrates on Thursday banned bars from giving trading stamps to patrons. They argued the practice encouraged excessive drinking by bringing nearer rewards such as a free tea kettle or blanket as the amount of whisky increased.
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Glasgow
Scotland
White Students Register For Private Schools In Surry County
Virtually all white school-age children in Surry County have registered for private segregated classes as desegregation nears. The Surry County Educational Foundation reports 431 white pupils enrolled for the term ended in June while seven Negroes have been assigned to Surry Consolidated School, the sole white public school remaining in the county. County officials meet Saturday to decide its fate.
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Surry
Surry County
Miner Dave Fellin Trapped After Coal Mine Collapse
In Hazleton Pennsylvania AP reports miner David Fellin and two colleagues remain 331 feet underground after Oneida Slope No 2 caved in. Fellin, 58, known for humor and daring, helped stage earlier unions and survived a 300 foot fall. Relatives describe his resilient love of mining as rescuers work to reach them.
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Hazleton
Joe Hoysterd
David Fellin
Davey
Joe
New York
Fellin
Anna
Oneida
Henry Throne
Louis Bova
Throne
Davey Fellin
Hank Throne
Lou Bovan
Pennsylvania
Joe Haysterc
Fellin mine rescue ties feud between brothers finally mended
The Fellin mine collapse in Pennsylvania keeps brothers Joe and Davey Fellin at odds and at work. Joe spearheaded a rescue plan to drill from the hill top while miners and families urged caution. Lou Bova, working the day shift, faced a perilous moment as the cave in trapped three men 331 feet underground.
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Davey
Joe
Joe Fellin
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers Union
Hazleton
Lou Bova
Lou
Fellin
Eugine Gibbons
Joe Schlouck
Schleuck
George Walker
Henry Throne
Walter Papchak
X15 Pilot Cites Instrument Flaw In Record Run
Edwards AFB Calif AP Joseph A Walker says a faulty altitude predictor caused slight underachievement by about two miles though he still reached 66 12 miles. He clocked 351 000 feet while aiming for 360 000 feet, and previously set a record at 348 000 feet on July 19.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Joseph A. Walker
Walker
Space Agency
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Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
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Tyrol
Ind
Monroe
DeSiard St
Oxfords
Oxford
Fabulous Savings
Jamaica
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