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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1956

Page

9

Probe Deaths Of Elderly Women In Eastbourne

Scotland Yard began examining the wills of about 300 rich elderly Eastbourne women who died over 20 years amid rumors of a large insurance and legacy swindle. Detective Supt. Herbert Hannam leads the inquiry, tasked with checking will names for coincidences as Chief Constable Richard Walker confirms the Yard’s involvement.

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Girdler Retires From Republic Steel Chair Post

Tom M. Girdler, 79, retires as chairman and director of Republic Steel Corp after leading the company since its 1930 founding. C. M. White elected chairman. White has served as president and CEO since June 21, 1955. Death Valley in Inyo County, California, lies about 280 feet below sea level.

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Odds On Brown In Friday Bout

Former welterweight contender Arthur Persley predicts Joe Brown will defeat Cincinnati titleholder Wallace Smith in Friday night’s nationally televised 15 round bout in New Orleans. Persley believes Brown may stop Smith, noting his own hard 9th round KO loss to Brown last January. Both fighters voiced confidence as they trained, with Smith admitting a previous Houston loss to Brown but vowing to win Friday.

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Dinah Shore Hospitalized After Miscarriage

Hollywood singer Dinah Shore, who suffered a miscarriage yesterday, was reported in good condition today at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital.

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Fair Weather Across Nation With Light Showers

Light showers touched some areas but most of the nation remained fair and pleasant. Eastern regions ran cooler by about seven degrees with readings in the 50s and lower 60s, while the Gulf Coast saw lower 70s. A warming trend was noted from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest and across the central plains toward the Mississippi Valley, pushing warmth into Ohio Valley, Kentucky and Tennessee.

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Five Children Burn To Death In Suburban Fire

A gas explosion sparked a fierce blaze in a suburban Argo housing project apartment, killing five children ages 1 to 4 of Jack and Alice Davis. Firefighters arrived within minutes, but the interior of the five-room unit was destroyed while the parents escaped with injuries. the children, all under five, died in a second floor bedroom.

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