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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

7

Former Husband Charged In Death Of Four Children

In Orlando a jealous former husband was charged with the murder of four children who died in a house fire. Detectives cited warrants naming the suspect and details of the victims, including Thomas Roundtree and Linda Roundtree, all children of Mr and Mrs. Roundtree.

Orlando Fla Jon Hemes R. Beach Amos Wilmer Alor Lac Areca Flewdith Houndires Linda Jevee Houndires Nips Thenmas Eddie Fae Roundtree Elie Lee Roundteee Ate

New Electronic Traffic Device Demonstrated With Real Fire

A test of the Natecs system by North American Aviation officials shows an electronic traffic intervention device controlling signals during a staged fire drill at Western and Florence Avenues. Fire trucks halt at red, cameras click, then a real fire demands full emergency response.

Ellen Western Florence N. Johnson Station 66 North American Aviation Prins

Groom-To-Be Admits Attempted Kidnapping In Portland

Jesse Moore, 63, engaged to grace next Sunday, confessed to attempting to kidnap a 6 year old grandson of a Portland industrialist. He claimed the gun was stolen but later admitted the plan after details surfaced from the Weinstein family intrusion. Bail set at 20,000 dollars.

Portland Ore Jesse Moore William Browne Moore Lillian Weinstein Browne Weinstein Grace Clancy Clancy Weinsteins Polce

Fire traps family as gasoline ignites floor

A frame house fire started when gasoline spilled and ignited on the floor. A man named Roundtree, 48, sleeping on the second floor, rescued one grandchild Juanita Roundtree before flames blocked access to the others. His wife and Mrs. Thomas escaped. He joined onlookers as the fire spread and burned, with screams waking him.

Roundtree Juanita Roundtree Thomas

Economy Romps To New Heights In May

Washington reports may production hit new highs with employment rising by about 2.62 million in May and unemployment dropping by roughly 473000. Secretary Weeks touts 1955 prospects but cites need for industrial peace to sustain gains. The work week rose to about 40.7 hours as the economy expands.

Washington June &M Weeks Baker Department

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