D-Day Lookalike Witness Describes NYC Harbor Tanker Collision
In New York Harbor the tanker Alva Cape exploded after colliding with the Texaco Massachusetts. At least 20 seamen died and 65 injured. 12 missing, including the Alva Cape captain. Coast Guard and private crews fought the blaze as survivors were rushed to Bayonne and Staten Island hospitals.
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New York
UPI
New York Harbor
Coast Guard
India
Texaco Massachusetts
Kill van Kull
Staten Island
Bayonne
N.J
Alva Cape
Texaco
Alva
Buddhist Girl Sets Self On Fire in Saigon Pagoda Protests
A 19 year old Buddhist girl attempted self immolation at the Vien Hoa Dao pagoda in Saigon to protest Premier Nguyen Cao Ky. The act followed a day of Buddhist youths rioting as police used tear gas and pistol fire to disperse crowds. Thich Tam Chau condemned violent tactics amid a hunger strike by Hue militant Thich Tri Quang, deepening church divisions.
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Saigon
Thich Tam Chau
Buddhist Institute
Hue
Thich Tri Quang
Chau
Billy Graham Tours Soho District in London Visit
Dr. Billy Graham walks through London’s Soho district to observe its coffee bars, movie houses, gambling and strip venues, and patrons as part of a fact finding tour. Dan Betzer, a radio director and layman, will speak at Christian Missionary Alliance Church services and present his film The Night Christ Returned.
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London
UPI
Billy Graham
Soho
Sin
Paris
Las Vegas
Dan Betzer
Christian Missionary Alliance Church
Betzer
Christ
Two Drivers Cited After Accident
Two drivers were cited after a minor collision at the intersection of Cline and Washington Streets. Gail D. Perino 25 Wil lard Rd 2 was cited for failure to yield the right of way after her southbound car hit Virginia R. Schild 34 29 Baker who was westbound on Washington. Linda E. Stark 16 69 Christie Ave was cited into Juvenile Court for improper backing after a parking lot crash on Benedict Avenue.
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Cline
Washington Streets
Gail D. Perino
Willard RD
Virginia R. Schild
Baker
Washington Street
Linda E. Stark
Christie Ave
Benedict Avenue
Shirley E. Jensen
Huron County 4-H Club Hosts Movie Show and Lecture
The Huron County 4-H Horse Club presents a free public event at Townsend Hall on U.S. 20 seven miles east of Norwalk featuring two horse movies focusing on quarter and Arabian breeds and a slide lecture on Pinto horses. The Lake Shore Riders 4-H Club of Erie County sponsors the program as a community service. A separate signup for Western Reserve School District girls in grades seven to twelve to play softball is set for 1 pm Saturday at Western Reserve High School. all interested students may register.
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Huron County 4-H Horse Club
Townsend Hall
U.S. 20
Norwalk
Lake Shore Riders 4-H Club
Erie County
Western Reserve
Western Reserve High School
Regis
Five cases heard in Mayor's Court led by DUI case
Mayor Harold E. Finch presided as five cases were heard Thursday. Robert J. Schafer and Jane Mason paid waivers for speeding and failure to yield. Disposition included Benjamin Graham fined 100 dollars for DUI, Karl McGinn intoxication with 10 dollars, Charles Dicus for unsafe distance with 10 dollars, Patricia Rupp for wrong side with 15 dollars, Hoffmann for improper passing with 10 dollars.
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Harold E. Finch
Robert J. Schafer
North Fairfield
Speed
Jane Mason
Newton St
Benjamin H. Graham
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Karl McGinn
E. Main St
Charles R. Dicus
W. Main St
Patricia A. Rupp
Homewood
James Frederick Hoffman
Sandusky
Garbage collection resumes in Willard after dispute
Willard garbage collector W F Armatrout reconsidered quitting after the Huron County Health Department withheld a hauling permit unless dump locations were disclosed. City Manager Keith Armstrong spoke with Armatrout leading to a restart of refuse collection this week.
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W. F. Armatrout
Willard
Armatrout
Huron County Health Department
Keith Armstrong
Bronson Junior Dairymen Meet Discusses Projects and Demos
The Bronson Junior Dairymen held their third meeting after a short recreation period. They accepted the constitution as read, reviewed community projects, and discussed ideas to raise club funds. Demonstrations included Pat Kluding on the history of Jersey cattle and Bob Kluding on making a foot stool.
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Bronson JR
Dairymen
Pat Kluding
Jersey
Bob Kluding
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Hugh Grennan
Harriet Moon
Port Arthur
Tex
John Cray
Burns
Nguyen Cao Ky
Don Halter
THE
Travelers Insurance CO
Citizens National Bank
Ohio
Tseeves
Frankh
Oohnay
Technicolor
Casey
METS
Lind ‘Pros Russet
Hayley Mills
the Angel
Ang
Binnie Barnes
Owply
Rose LE Camilla Spary
Mary Wickes
Jane Harding
Jane Tra
Wwilwa
Howalis
Stehey Gouismith
Atrue
Ida Lupino
Jerry G
WKYC
Marina Pier
Ange Damonti
Cedar Point
Sandusky’, Ohio
Horse Club
Mayor’s Court
Kudro’s Restaurant
Bellevue
Lake Erie
Idaho
Childrens
American Tourister’s
Pkke
Shepp
East
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