Ammonia Fumes Sickens Dozens After Plant Mishap
In Goldsboro North Carolina ammonia gas from a fertilizer plant sreaked into nearby areas injuring about 30 people including James K Welch a U S Air Force officer. The incident occurred when a tanker hose parted during loading at E W Harris fertilizer facility causing fumes to seep into motels and roads. Welch was kept at Wayne Memorial Hospital overnight for treatment.
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Goldsboro, N.C
North Carolina
Goldsboro
James K. Welch
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Wayne Memorial Hospital
E.W. Harris
Harris
LBJ Proposes Increasing Social Security Across the Board
President Johnson urged a blanket rise in Social Security for all current and future beneficiaries. He directed welfare chief John Gardner to craft a plan for Congress, promising high priority. He spoke at a National Council of Senior Citizens gathering and announced a June 15 meeting of state leaders to launch Medicare on July 1.
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Washington
Johnson
John Gardner
Congress
White House
National Council of Senior Citizens
Thieves Break Into Mal's Department Store
A Gloucester AP report says thieves shattered the safe at Mal's Department Store using hardware tools and stole about $2,500 in cash and goods. The crime occurred recently, triggering police investigation and security reviews.
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Gloucester
Mass
Mal’s
Lincoln School to Close in Lexington
City officials announced on Thursday the closing of Abraham Lincoln School and said students will transfer to Jefferson Davis School. The move follows Confeder ate Memorial Day observations and aims to consolidate resources in Lexington.
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Lexington
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Irish election leaves De Valera with narrow victory
In Dublin Prime Minister Sean Lemass defies opposition calls to resign after Eamon de Valera wins reelection by 10,568 votes over Thomas O Higgins. De Valera, 83, secures a second seven year term as Ireland faces strikes, rising prices, and debt while Lemass plans a policy address and potential early elections.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sean Lemass
Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fail
de Valera
Thomas O’higgins
O’higgins
Fine Gael
Lemass
De Valera Faces Presidential Doubts Amidage Age debate
Report notes voters question Fianna Fáil leader Eamon de Valera at age 83 as he campaigns against General Sean MacEoin in 1959. Despite the ceremonial role, age concerns color the race and influence public sentiment toward the presidency.
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Sean Mac Eoin
de Valera
Senator Douglas to be honored by senior citizens group
Sen. Paul H. Douglas of Illinois will receive an award for outstanding efforts to aid the poor at the National Council of Senior Citizens two day convention beginning today. The honor recognizes his welfare work and support for low income Americans.
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Washington
Paul H. Douglas
D-Al
National Council of Senior Citizens
Douglas
Fire destroys Bronaugh Casket Co plant near Kankakee
A Thursday blaze damaged the Bronaugh Casket Co plant in Pem broke Township near Kankakee. Owner Otha Bronaugh of Chicago estimated losses at 300000 dollars as volunteer fire departments battled the flames.
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Kankakee, Ul
Bronaugh Casket Co
Pembroke Township
Kankakee
Otha Bronaugh
Chicago
Tax Time Through History and Babylonian Taxation
The note links tax time in the United States to ancient practice in Babylon. It cites Hammurabi enlisting stargazers to time tax collection. The piece contrasts modern tax deadlines with historical celestial timing and royal decree.
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United States
Babylon
Hammurabi
Henson Hurt In Accident
Pittsburgh Steelers center Ken Henson remained in satisfactory condition with second and third degree burns to his face neck and hands after a car firing gasoline sparked by a backfire. He was assisting Green Bay Packers linebacker Tommy Joe Crutcher when the ignition occurred Wednesday in Dallas.
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Dallas
Ken Henson
Pittsburgh Steelers
National Football League
Henson
Tommy Joe Crutcher
Green Bay Packers
Crutcher
Primitive Tribes Persist in Limited Global Pockets
A historical note states that truly primitive tribes survive only in parts of Australia, central New Guinea and the jungles of South America, highlighting isolated pockets away from modern society.
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Australia
Central
New Guinea
South America
Two Boys Turn In Found Coin Purse at Bank
Craig Cassem of 116 W High St and James Norwood of 1119 Wauponsee St brought a found coin purse to city police on Wednesday in front of the First National Bank. Mrs. Clarence Erickson of 1028 Wauponsee St claimed the purse on Thursday.
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Craig Cassem
W. High St
James Norwood
Wauponsee St
First National Bank
Clarence Erickson
Ticket issued for improper lane use in Coal City
Trooper John Perona ticketed Michael E. Ramme 23 of Coal City for improper lane usage at 3 10 p m Thursday on Broadway Street in Coal City. Ramme must appear at 930 a m June 11 in magistrate court.
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John Perona
Michael E. Ramme
Coal City
Broadway St
Ramme
Cousteau Urges Ocean Floor Colonization
Capt. Jacques-Yves Cousteau proclaims that humanity must colonize the ocean floor, signaling a bold maritime future. He frames underwater settlement as essential for exploration and resource access, reflecting era's curiosity about deep-sea frontiers.
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Jacques-Yves Cousteau
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Moon
Pasadena
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Grundy
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Seneca
Everett Berkhead
Everett E. Berkhead
Fort Riley
Kan
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Leo Chambers
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Patsy Evans
Gail Lynn Gordon
Streator
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Janice Anderson
Northern Illinois University
Fritz Ebert
Eugene McGeorge
Salvation Army
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Judy
Manetti Pearce
Bobbie
Carole of Lombard
Roy Anderson
Bobbie Pearce
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