Torch Dies as Story Called Lie
Kierdorf, burned and comatose at Pontiac General Hospital, is linked to an explosion at Latreille Cleaners in Flint. Adams suggests a potential union-related motive while Gov. Williams orders further inquiry. Police and witnesses describe a chaotic scene with damaged testimony and a Senate Rackets Committee probe into ties between labor and mob activity.
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Kierdorf
Pontiac
Teamsters
Adams
Latreille Cleaners
Flint
Kierdorfh
G. Mennen Williams
Kierdorff
Frank
Herman
Senate
Strontium 90 on Rise Over Japan
A report notes rising strontium 90 levels over Japan with potential health effects. Dr Yasuou Miyake discussed the issue at a Lake Tahoe conference, while Berle cancelled a show but later performed, with patrons offered free meals as a gesture.
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Moscow
Japan
Orysital Bay
Nev
Yasuou Miyake
Anne
International Geophysical
Cal-Neva Club
Lake Tahoe
Dian
Milton Berle
Nation
Oil Tankers Collide in Fog Kills 15 In Fire
In thick fog midmorning a collision between oil tankers led to flames and five Navy salvage tugs battled the blaze aboard the Graham and the Gulfoil. Survivors were rescued by Coast Guard cutters and a Marine board was appointed to investigate the crash.
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Navy
Graham
Rose Island
Boston
Ft. Rose Island
Fort Adams
Lautel
Ft. Adams
Narragansett Bay
Gulfoil
Cmdr
Richard Ashman
Newport Naval Base
Ashman
Blaze Levels Big Salvation Army Warehouse Fire
A large blaze heavily damaged a Salvation Army warehouse in Van Nuys being renovated into a rehabilitation center. Acting Battalion Chief Weaver estimated $100,000 damage and suspected arson. flames spread to a nearby Salvation Army thrift shop and Pacific Mercury Television Co., causing additional damage. Firefighter Donald Kayser survived burns and was hospitalized.
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van Nuys UM
Blackpong
Salvation Army
iWeaver
San Fernando Valley
Pacific Mercury Television Co
Donald Kayser
Granada Hills
Postmaster Mails Letter With Old Stamp in Seattle
Seattle postmaster admitted on Wednesday that he mailed a letter bearing a three cent stamp six days after postage rose to four cents. George J. Merry's face reddened, and his voice carried an apologetic twinge during the disclosure.
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Seattle
George J. Merry
Storms lash Midwest with heavy rains and winds
Storms swept the Midwest bringing three inches of rain and gusts up to 65 mph. Downed power lines and fallen trees disrupted roads and basements stretch from Detroit to Monroe and into the Lakes region causing about $100,000 in damage.
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Detroit
Midwest
Kansas
Elece
Roca Watt
Garden City
Monroe
Mich
Lakes
Ohio
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Kroordorf
Berle
Coast Guard
Ant
Laurel
Blaze
Walker's
Bengwe
4Th On Pine
Seucep, With
Boycle
Chantilly
Bear Brand
Bear Brend
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaliner & Mer
Walker
Madras
van Gogh Restaurant
Sirenc
Agen SE
Padua
Rembrandt Girl
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