Water main leak ends Jersey City emergency
A 36 inch water main under the Hackensack River was pinpointed as the source of a massive leak draining the city’s water supply. The emergency, declared after widespread shutdowns of valves and school closings, was lifted as the break was identified and containment began.
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Jersey City
N. J
August W. Heckman
Public Works
Hackensack
Heckman
Hackensacl
Hudson River
Family jokes with ashes in garbage bin spark recollections
In OCOWFOLD England a daughter recalls her late father, Arthur H. Robins, having his remains cremated and placed in the trash as a final joke. The family says no disrespect occurred, noting the ashes were taken away with ordinary debris and a $28 bequest was left to the hauler. Nearby, Barbara Johnson awaits an ambulance trip to Houston for possible treatment of a rare muscular disease, while a fire crews respond to a doghouse fire in Ogden.
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Ocowfold
England
UPI
Arthur H. Robins
Robins
Eve Sutton
Harry Constable
Constable
Barbara Johnson
el Monte
Debbie
Houston
Tex
Isotope Capsule Hunt Grips Dallas Area
A cautious search is underway in Dallas for a potentially dangerous cobalt isotope capsule lost after a press briefing. Gov. Chandler dismissed jokes about pants, while Dr. Perry of the AEC warned of risks if the capsule is found and mishandled.
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Dallas
Frankfort
UPI
A. B. Chandler
Louisville
Chandler
Energy Commission
Charles Perry
AEC
Perry
Flier Killed in Leap Near Ground Slaying Trial
A 16 year old boy Roger McShaneal testifies in a capital murder case involving seven youths charged with the July murder of Michael Farmer, 15, amid death threat concerns. McShaneal details the night of the crime as prosecutors pursue first degree murder charges.
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New York
Upi
Roger’ McShanell
Michael Farmer
McShane
Keji
Roger McShane
Edward Griffin
Auto Falls in River Five Teens Drown in Idaho River
In Pocatello Idaho five teenagers died when a car driven by 16 year old Kim Sharp went off a street into the Portnent River after dark. Lynn Evenson 16 was rescued by passerby Wayne Davis whose efforts were hampered by strong current. Victims identified as Lamona Webster William Clark Dwanna Woodward Verda Mae Stone and Marilee Smith all about 16.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Portnent
Kim Sharp
Pocatella
Sharp
Lynn Evenson
Wayne Davis
Davis
Gay "Mizera
Allen Manning
Lamona Webster
William Clark
Dwenna Woodward
Verda Mae Stone
Marilee Smith
Gets His Wish Tea Chicago Divorce Ruling
Mrs William Stokes won the divorce in Chicago while Stokes age 60 earned the right to visit the family dog twice weekly per the court decree.
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Chicago
William Stokes
Stokes
Theft charge hangs on missing calf case
Elvin W. Cain, 33, jailed Monday on grand theft bovine charges. The booking report states he stole a calf, an unusual theft case captured in Eureka records.
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Calfi
Eureka Vpi
Elvin W. Cain
Grand Theft Bovine
Suspended Youths to Be Heard in Hearings
New York City will hold individual hearings for 544 suspended students from elementary, junior, and vocational schools after a wave of violence near schools. Thirty-two assistant superintendents will decide if each pupil returns to school, goes to a special school, or is placed in an institution, with attendance and guidance officials present. The mayor and state officials agreed on the plan, with a Wednesday meeting between Mayor Wagner and Governor Harriman to review state aid.
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New York
Robert ¥. Wagner
Averell Harriman
Bureau of Child Guidance
Jansen
Clergyman Ralph G Schell Dies at 65 in Springfield
Dr. Ralph G Schell 65 renowned Baptist minister and former church leader died Monday in Springfield after retiring due to ill health last year.
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Springfield
Ralph G. Schell
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