Deadly Michigan Tornado Toll Surges Across Flint
A string of tornadoes ripped through Michigan and Ohio killing 128 people and injuring many as Flint bears the brunt. Governor Williams coordinated relief with National Guard and police, while Red Cross mobilized $100,000 in aid. Hospitals overflowed and morgues were set up as crews searched wreckage.
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Tornado Toll Record Across States in 1925 AP Summary
The Associated Press reports the nation’s deadliest tornado event, killing 685 people across Missouri Illinois and Indiana on March 18, 1925. It compares historic tolls from other outbreaks: 420 in 1884 across Alabama Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina. 306 in 1896 at St Louis. 268 in 1982 across Alabama. 231 in 1952 across Arkansas Tennessee Missouri Mississippi Alabama and Kentucky.
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Tornadoes Cripple Northwest Ohio and Cleveland
Northwest Ohio and Michigan were hit by violent tornadoes last night. In Cygnet a family of five died as buildings collapsed and livestock were scattered. Cleveland suffered a 19 mile long path with at least seven deaths and 55 injured, with three million dollars in damage. Residents described massive hail and vehicles toppled by the winds.
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California Passes Ban On Closed City Meetings
California Assembly completes work on a freedom of information bill banning closed meetings by local bodies with 24-hour notice to newspapers radio and TV stations. bill to governor for signature amid policy asserting open deliberations and public sovereignty.
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Italian Elections See De Gasperi Coalition Claim Victory
Rome government spokes man said Premier Alcide de Gasperi's center coalition won absolute majorities in the Senate and possibly the Chamber of Deputies. Interior Minister Scelba confirmed a 50 percent Senate share. final Deputies result awaited as 93.78 percent of votes counted, shaping whether seven-year stability follows. In Washington, Congress addressed layoffs at Boston and Portsmouth Naval Shipyards, with lawmakers probing budget cuts and private yard work shifts affecting regional employment and skills retention.
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Senate Ready to Reject Newington Water Bill
State Senate expected to reject an amended bill removing Newington from towns with Portsmouth water rights after a House committee hearing. City Manager Violette cited Senate action following yesterday’s session. the measure seeks studies and a no-destruction stance on groundwater without new supply.
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Wilson Cites Aims To Hike Air Power
Secretary of Defense Wilson told a Senate appropriations subcommittee the Pentagon will continue building U S air power but won’t request funds that cannot be spent prudently He defended a five billion dollar budget cut and argued that production pace should guide spending end of story notes 143 wing goal versus 120 wings by 1955 and spare parts backlog totaling about eight billion dollars of undelivered orders
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Portsmouth Housing Authority Moves to Speed Federal Aid
The Portsmouth Housing Authority gave chairman Jerauld McDermott the go ahead to expedite the city’s federal aid application. The board met two hours at City Hall and empowered McDermott to sign all papers for the current filing. Acting Secretary Lueien Geoffrion said Chelsea Mass. is a model for the application and that another blighted area may be chosen. Parking lot sites near Linden Street Bow Street Hanover High Street and Fleet were cited as basis for the grant seek.
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House Committee Clears Reciproc Trade Extension
Washington The House Ways and Means Committee approved a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act beyond June 12 in a 23 to 2 vote. The measure creates a 17 member commission to study tariff policy for a year and adds a Tariff Commission seat, strengthening Republican influence while endorsing President Eisenhower s push for freer world trade and signaling a departure from isolationism.
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Lion theft scare at Rockingham Hotel statues
The Rockingham Hotel reports an attempted theft of the bronze lion statues that guard the building for over 50 years. Bolts loosened by the would-be thief were welded back into place this morning to deter further visits. The manager questions how the plan aimed to haul the heavy lions.
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Wary lawmakers see limited gains from Korea truce talks
In Washington, seven Congress members weigh costs and benefits of a Korean armistice. They say lives saved are paramount while noting little chance of major spending cuts. Senators Ferguson and Maybank doubt material savings, predicting immediate U S aid requests will offset any economies.
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Skirmishes Flare Across Korean Fronts in Day of Fighting
Allied and Communist forces clash in brief skirmishes across the Korean battlefield as armistice talks move to staff officers. South Korean infantry counterattacks try to seize an Eastern Front post near Lake Gook’s Castle, but are driven back by heavy Red fire. Western and Central Fronts see brief clashes between American and Chinese troops.
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South Koreans Stage Wild Riots In Truce Protest
Large demonstrators across Seoul protest a pending armistice while Panmunjom talks near completion. U S troops and Korean police clash with rioters, but no injuries reported among personnel. South Korean leaders plan to resist a cease-fire that would leave the peninsula divided.
Air Force seeks volunteers for Ground Observer Corps
The U S Air Force calls for civilian volunteers to monitor skies as part of a 24 hour warning network. Teenagers are invited to join for part time duty, aiding radar coverage and disaster defense in cooperation with the Advertising Council.
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