Tragic Utah Blast Kills 14 at Monticello Cafe
A gas explosion at a Monticello cafe during dinner hour killed 14 and injured many in southeastern Utah. The blast created a 10-foot crater and shattered the cafe, with hospital crews rushing doctors and nurses from up to 100 miles away to aid the injured.
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Monticello
Utah
Salt Lake City
Corusurangg
Gadnd
Bernice Saul
Uisuals
Mon Juels
Salt Lake Cin
Here
Mis O
Mis Harold
Ramsadell
Mis Ramisdell
Jerry Fitch
Fran Arty
Fitch
Liss
Vommas
Fee
Robert Fo Brean
Das Hetae
Bernice Sanche
Burned lineman injured by contact with live wires
A lineman suffered second degree burns to his legs and arms after contact with a live line near East Fifth Street. He was taken to Memorial Hospital in good condition. The incident shut down nearby lines as crews worked to restore safety.
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Peronae Fatson Fineman
Cirent Theresa Pant Baringer
East Fifth Street
Tiedetik Memorial Hospital
Fai
John
Potomar
Edison Raninger
Herelbark
Bel
Dulles Sees Peaceful Solution To Suez Tangle
Secretary of State Dulles after a White House briefing said he expected a peaceful formula at the London Suez conference to assure international operation of the canal. He spoke after a 40 minute talk with President Eisenhower before departing for the 72 nation meeting in London.
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Washington
Dulles
Risenhow
Suez Canal
White House
London
Egypt
Secretars
Britain
France
Auto Dealers Fined in Transfer of Title Case
Two automobile dealers were fined for negligence in a transfer of title case. Hillside Motors owner Hoy C Ramsburg and Gilbert W Thompson faced charges over unsigned titles and an issued permit. A third party dealer was found guilty of issuing a 13 day permit without assignment. Testimony showed a sequence of unsigned titles and blank transfers. The panel sentenced Ramsburg and Thompson to fines and costs. other cases included suspensions and referrals to circuit court.
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Wilbur F Sheffield Jr
Cial
Hoy C
Romsburg
West Patrick Street
Hillside Moters
Gilbert W. Thompson
Monrovia
Thompson
Trangular Bank A Vene ooAves
Church Street
John F Cartee
Ted Duppins
Frederick Counts
Bailey Motors
Chatpel
Ramsburg
Hallside Motors
Barley Motors
Alfred Duppins
William B Denman
Washington
Aay
Lt Ports
King
Denman
South Jefferson Street
William R Blower
Frederick County
Spring Grove Hospital
Thomas Roberto
Libertstown
Vtc Charces
Rann
Martha Raye Rushed After Sleeping Pill Overdose
Martha Raye was rushed to a Miami hospital in critical condition after taking about 20 sleeping pills in an apparent overdose. Dr. Ralph Robbins said the 39 year old star had been despondent, recently seeking a Florida divorce from her fifth husband, Thomas Begles.
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Miami
Braush Fla
Martha Raye
Ralph Robbins
Sim Star
Hig Yoomatd
Miss Rave
Beals Deere al
Rome
Robbins
Vass Rave
Florida
Thomas Begles
Fire damages Cyprus chicken farm of British magnate
The fire at P G Wakeham’s farm, the largest in Cyprus, burned about 85 000 chickens. Authorities did not rule out sabotage by an underground Cypriot group linked to Greece, with damage in the thousands of British pounds. An underwater bomb reportedly sank the yacht of Capt Charles Worthington nearby.
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Nicosta
Cyprus
BYU Cinvens
P OG Wakeham
BOKA
Linm
ROKA
Charles Worthington
Kyrenia Harbor
Auto Crash Kills Airman Near Overpass Abutment
A military airman died when a vehicle struck an overpass abutment on the Renate 1 bypass today. The deceased was identified as Numan 200 William S Diehi tr. Others named include Meo and Mrs Wilham Theht of Mt Savage Vid, listed on the danger list at Portsmouth hospital.
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PO Ton
Nthoyaitian
Anethes
Renate 1
William S Diehi
Meo
Wilham Theht
Mt Savage
Portmouth
Compromise Talks Pressure Britain Egypt Over Suez Canal
London delegates from 22 nations gathered as Britain Egypt and the United States sought a peaceful solution to the Suez Canal crisis. Prime Minister Eden faced heavy pressure from newspapers and opposition to avoid military action and protect international interests. Betsy hurricane impacts raise warnings along Florida coast with forecasted landfall near Palm Beach and warnings of a possible shift in storm direction.
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London
Britain
Egypt
France
United States
Canal
Eden
The
Mirror
Altpr
Viciors
Laborites
Bryton
Mediterranean
United Nations
Dulles
Washington
Florida Guld
Palm Beach
Kam
Welbourne
Melbourne
Brunswick
Hells Wax
Vicam BS
Plotida
TSA Card
Hee Ngam
Bahama Islands
Puerto Ang
Miami
Velbourne
Lake Okeechobee
Weather Bureau
Checehebee
Light Rain Seen Over City Amidst Betsy Hurricane Bets
Weather observer at the airport reports only light showers in the city as Betsy remains distant Florida coastal areas. Rainfall totals up to a quarter inch in some regions, with August already below normal by about an inch and a half.
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Florida
US Weather Bureau
Nils
Viendas
Tess
Maryland crop report notes rising pests and diseases
The University of Maryland reports that favorable weather boosted insect and disease pressure across the eastern shore and central regions. Borer activity remains below last year in Washington County while peach harvests are delayed. farmers expect wider hay yields later in August and fruit ripening into September.
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Matslan
Konelativ
Marland
Farope
Mareland
Deland
Washington
Petition Challenges Will of Local Farmer in Orphans Court
A petition in Orphans Court contests the will of J Harman Coblenz, filed by his daughter Dorothy Coblenz Hines of Munigumei County. It claims the document was not signed or executed properly, alleges undue influence, and seeks probate denial and estate actions including a deed dispute and letters ad probate.
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Orphaus Court
Viddletown Valley
J Harmon Coblemz
Dorothy Coblenty Hines
Munigumei County
Wi Cobletie
Hines
Equity Court
Beet
Harman
Cublentz
Coblent
Orphans Court
Mhohane Coy
Edward D Storm
Jon Hoblentz
Middletown
Maryland delegates weigh Harriman switch amid party clout
Maryland Democratic leaders debate shifting loyalty from Stevenson to Harriman as Millard Tawes weighs his pivotal role. Dorsey argues Harriman offers stronger guarantees while Eastern Shore voices temper support amid civil rights tensions and prior Stevenson losses. The scene shows ongoing caucus talk ahead of the national convention.
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Chicago
Philip H Dorsey Varyland
Averell Harriman
Millard Tawes
Mayland
Adial Stevenson
Len Kefauver
Tennessee
Hainman
Stevenson
Maryland
Tawes
Dorses
Warsland
Harmiman
Dorses Stevenson
Botses Stevenson
Marsland
Eisenhower
Dorsey
Harrimans
Hartiman
Southern
Stevenson Backing Off First Ballot Bid at Democratic Convention
At the Democratic National Convention Adlai Stevenson signals a retreat from a first ballot push for the nomination. Delegates from Southern states and favorite sons weigh their choices as the platform panel debates civil rights plans. President Eisenhower and Nixon face ongoing critique as Truman and Roosevelt endorsements influence the race.
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Adlai E Stevenson
Dem
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Sam Rayburnn
Texas
Frank G Clement
Tennessee
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Nixon
Clement
White House
Harry Tamah
Franklin D Roosevelt
Stevenson
Truman
Averell Harriman
New York
Roosevelt
Jacob MocAtsey
Ihnos
Stevens
Pillman
Harnian
Senestes Kefauver
Lennessey
Butler Blames CBS Over TV Film Of Democratic Convention
Butler accuses CBS of breaking a pledge to televise a motion picture about the Democratic National Convention. CBS officials deny wrongdoing while CBS president says no commitment existed. Butler insists the film was promised and questions the network's action after the keynote speech by Clement.
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Paul Wo
Butler
Columbia Broadcasting System
Todas
CBS
Aon
Butler Oang
CBS Action Absolute
Ma PO. Am
New York
Dent Sig Vickerson
Butley
Frank G
Clement Butler
Ant
Michelson
Buller Tele
Frank “Anon
Truman Opens Push To Halt Stevenson Nomination
In Chicago, former President Truman briefs reporters and outlines his strategy to block a swift nomination of Adlai Stevenson. He endorses Averell Harriman for president and discusses vote gathering among undecided delegates, while privately criticizing Harriman’s backers.
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Chicago
Truman
Adtar Stevenson
Averell Hartiman
New York
Blackstone
Hainan
James A Farley
Democratic Natonal Committee
Frank G Clement
Tennessee
Democrats Settle Delegation Fight at Chicago Convention
Delegates reach a settlement at the Democratic convention, approving a plan to seat regular delegations from Mississippi and South Carolina after rejecting a challenge by a Mississippi faction. The Rules Committee endorsed a loyalty oath for state officials, a demand Southern leaders previously resisted.
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Chicago
Winsissippi
South Catalina
Mississippi
John Mecray
Nexo
Yorke
Kom
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