Fire destroys wreath plant and town hall in New Albany
A massive blaze in New Albany Pennsylvania destroyed the Rynveldt Wreath Co plant a large storage barn and the 100 year old town hall all wooden structures The company estimated damage at 400 dollars Hundreds of wreaths burned and most local industry was paralyzed as 35 people fled the building near U S Route 220 including many women Firefighter Henry Dustman quoted The incident severely impacted the small community of about 500 residents.
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New Albany
Rynveldt Wreath Co
Henry Dustman
Rynveldt
U.S. Route 220
Harry Kingsley
Fire guts new New Albany firehouse as flames run wild
A room worker tried to smother the flames and fled while shouting the alarm. Outside, the blaze, fueled by high winds and several minor drum explosions, scorched rooftops and set sparks aloft. Firemen saved the new fire house from major damage though roofs were scorched and the exact cause was not determined.
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New Albany
Fire Leaves Rangoon Slum Hurting 1820 Homes
A Rangoon fire destroyed a poor quarter leaving 1,820 families homeless with no deaths or serious injuries. Meanwhile in Bombay officials fear for 17 missing after a Sunday boat capsized carrying refugees from Diu to India. In Europe NATO leaders discussed atomic weapons policy as Lauris Norstad warned the West would use them if needed to preserve peace.
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Rangoon
Burma
Bombay
India
Diu
Naples
Haly
Lauris Norstad
NATO
Europe
Paris
Norstad
Hungry son thwarts jury duty in Louisville case
In Louisville, Kentucky, William S. Pickett Jr. missed service after his hungry 14 month old son chewed the summons corner. Judge Frank A. Rooke still drafted him for the grand jury as 12 were needed and only 11 appeared.
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Louisville
William S. Pickett Jr
Frank A. Rooke
Pickett
Shrugs Off Hero Title From Brooklyn Pier Fire
Capt Kurt Carlsen of Woodbridge NJ rejects hero label after aiding fire rescue at Brooklyn pier. He and crew battled flames for 70 minutes, pumping water and pulling Flying Enterprise II to safety, insisting actions were required by law and not heroism. The Enterprise name recalls the 1952 Atlantic sinking.
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Woodbridge
Kurt Carlsen
Brooklyn Pier
Carlsen
Customs Office
Enterprise
Atlantic
Salina Builder Frank Fessler Dies at 51
Salina building contractor Frank Fessler died yesterday after a heart attack. A Kansas City native who came to Salina after World War II, he built the new Elks Club building in the city.
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Salina
Frank Fessler
Kansas City
Kas
Elks Club
Heart Stopped Four Minutes in Colorado Springs Doctor
Dr. Frederick C. Hoebel, 46, suffered a heart attack Saturday night and his heart stopped for four minutes before two doctor friends massaged it back to action. An electrical stimulator was used and, two hours after, his heart beat normally. Hospital officials said recovery appears likely with few if any after effects.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Frederick C. Hoebel
Hoebel
Joplin Man Heads Mo Kan Council
Alton L. Jones of Joplin was elected president of the Mo Kan Area Boy Scout Council, taking office March 1. Elected vice presidents were Maynard Angwin Pittsburg Thomas J. Cusack Jr. Joplin William Lee Neosho and Francis Myers Fort Scott. Other officers included W. L. Allen Joplin treasurer Steve Parker Joplin council commissioner and Rees H. Hughes Pittsburg R. E. Jansen Carthage Mo Ben F. Weir Nevada Mo and Steve Parker Joplin as national council representatives.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Dental Firm Seeks Damages For Patient Complaints
Bell Dental Laboratories of Houston claims P K Lee of San Jacinto made derogatory remarks about their work and requests 15000 dollars in damages plus a temporary injunction to stop the complaints about ill fitting teeth.
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Houston
Tex
Bell Dental Laboratories, Inc
P. K. Lee
San Jacinto
LeMay Says US Still Has Edge In Air Power
Washington Gen Curtis LeMay head of Strategic Air Command warns Soviet gains in airpower are narrowing the US lead. He notes five years ago a war could be won with little damage, but later warns of heavier losses. He says continued improvement is needed to deter aggression and protect world peace.
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Washington
Curtis’ E. LeMay
Strategic Air Command
LeMay
Georgetown University
SAC
Russia
United States
Pawnee Tribe Hit By Drought
George H. Nasha told U S Commissioner Glenn L. Emmons that the Pawnee tribe faces dire circumstances as drought drives landowners to sell, forcing many Pawnees to move seeking work. James Sun Eagle said the tribe feels embarrassed seeking state aid and feels deprioritized while already receiving government funds.
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Dallas
George H. Nasharotorhe Roberts
Glenn L. Emmons
U. S
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Pawnee
Roberts
Emmons
James Sun Eagle
Nasharo
Oklahoma
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Morgan Jones
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