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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1957
Page
6
West German defense officials said Berlin will arm forces with American Matador ground launched missiles capable of striking over 600 miles into Communist territory. The plan follows broader NATO deterrence efforts as Indonesia and Britain address separate political tensions.
In Park Falls Wisconsin a fire destroyed a one and a half story house killing five children aged 1 to 10. Authorities say fuel oil stored outside may have aided the blaze. Mother described regrettable scene as husband Harvey Mein was away at a lumber camp. Fire crews from Park Falls and Fifield arrived but could not save the children. Victims identified as Harvey and Valerie 4? No, the five were Harvey Jr. 10 Gary 5 Barbara 7 Curtis 5 Valerie 4 Nina 9? The text lists children names with ages. five perished. Park Falls is about 50 miles south of Ashland in Wisconsin's northern tier.
In San Antonio Texas three Quiroga brothers Daniel 3 David 13 and Albert 2 perished in a basement fire that trapped them after their mother locked doors to keep children from wandering. Their father Daniel Sr a civilian at Kiely Air Force Base reported the loss as fire crews battled the blaze and attempted rescue efforts.
The Supreme Soviet of Russia convenes its year end budget session in Moscow. The opening is expected to be routine with no surprises as the first major group meets. Indonesia raises a demand amid anticipated discussions.
Rain delays continue as 14,000 paratroopers from the Third Army head to Atlanta for All-American exercises. Troopers report postponed jumps and reduced training due to conditions, with officials signaling possible new air operations as the event progresses.
In Saigon Nguyent Van and vehicles to the Binh Xuyer Ton, former director of rebels, was arrested in May, sentenced today to ten to nineteen years at hard labor for taming Diem's government crushed the rebellion.
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