Four stores collapse in Villa Rica blast kills eight
An explosion thought caused by a faulty gas heater wrecked four shops in Villa Rica Georgia. At least eight people were killed and many trapped as firemen and National Guard squads cleared debris from Berry Pharmacy Reeves Jewelry Co Empire 10 Cent Store and County Clothing Co. Names of missing include O T Dyer and his son Johnny Berry's wife among the missing. Clarifying reports say about 20 patients were burned and treated locally while crews from Atlanta and nearby towns fought the blaze for more than an hour.
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Fire ruins 12 custom cars at Atlantic City meeting
AFL-CIO president George Meany opened the federation session in Atlantic City denying any deals in the drive to clean up labor corruption. He warned that reforms would proceed despite opposition, as unions faced possible expulsion and internal conflicts surfaced during the conversion talk.
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Firing of Satellite for Friday Set at Cape Canaveral
A new attempt to launch a tiny test satellite was ordered for Friday during daylight hours. Defense officials said the countdown would be shortened to six or seven hours and timing shifted to EST. Contending reports describe the refueling focus on liquid oxygen and adjustments after earlier valve leaks.
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London Rail Wreck Leaves Hundreds Dead and Injured
Rescue teams remove bodies from a five train pileup in London as the death toll rises to 84 with 174 injured and 7 seriously hurt. Officials feared up to 30 bodies. a viaduct collapse trapped wreckage amid Christmas shoppers.
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U.S. Planes Allegedly Flew Over Two Eastern States
A magazine in Moscow claims warplanes of the FS4 type with American markings flew over the territory of one East European state for about 30 minutes and appeared over another from West Germany. The article notes the Soviet aviation report lacks country names and dates and refers to a valve leak and broader troubles.
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Weather forecast shows showers storms then clearing
Occasional showers and a few thunderstorms through early evening with gradual clearing later tonight. Cooler tonight with diminishing winds and clearing into Friday.
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President Eisenhower Heads to Gettysburg Farm for Weekend
President Eisenhower, described as feeling fine by his doctor, departs after lunch by car for a long weekend at his Gettysburg area farm in Pennsylvania. Accompanying him are Maj. Gen. Howard M. Lynder, the White House physician, and Press Secretary James Hagerty. Mrs. Eisenhower planned to join later, delayed by a naval officers' wives luncheon.
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Night Fog Wreck Near St Johns Station Involves Two Trains
A rear collision occurred when an il-coach steam train hit a halted electric train near St Johns Station. The crash sent cars into the air and toppled part of an overhead gantry. Eight-coach electric train left with its engine front hanging over the edge. About 2,000 passengers were aboard the two wrecked trains as fog delayed services for two days. Salvage teams removed the stranded carriages early this morning while officials await an inquiry.
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Sen Flanders on immortality ends Life After Death series
The concluding article by Sen Flanders explores immortality themes within the Life After Death series. Coverage includes Teen Tempo insights and cross-page references across Beach Combing and Vital Statistics sections, with related columns and notices noted throughout the edition.
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Forest Fire Damage To Take A Decade To Heal
Forest Service officials estimate about ten years will be needed to remedy watershed damage from the 25,500 acre San d Getter Mountains brush and timber fire. The blaze, which started on November 21 and flared again after Thanksgiving, was pronounced under control on Wednesday.
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Rainfall Near Inch and Coastal Wind Gusts Hit California
Strong NW winds to 62 knots lashed from Point Conception to Oceanside, knocking out power in Palos Verdes Estates and Hollywood Riviera for about five hours. Downtown Long Beach reported 0.88 inches by noon while a deluge brought flooding near City Hall and ramp areas. The season total rose to 2.80 inches as the Weather Bureau warned of showers then clearing tonight and Friday. Two infants die in Mesick fire as parents were away.
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Talks On Bus Strike Parley In Long Beach
Negotiations between Long Beach Motor Bus Co. and union reps resumed as bus workers ballot on strike. In Los Angeles, Metropolitan Coach Lines president HAUGH warned of a fare increase if the current offer stands. Clergymen urged resumption of MCL service contracts while drivers seek a 40 hour week without pay loss. A mass union meeting is set for midnight Sunday to review any new offer, with potential strike postponement of at least three days.
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