Explosion at Indianapolis Ice Show Kills Dozens
An explosion at the Indiana Fair Grounds coliseum during a Halloween Hallo ween Holiday on Ice show killed at least 70 people and injured 331, with fears the toll could rise. Victims included 32 women and two children as emergency crews searched wreckage and treated survivors across six hospitals.
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Ash's Hash Ash's Hash Halloween incident noted at Shadow Lakes
A Halloween tale from Sarasota recalls six teens in costume who trick or treated without incident until a young boy warned bystanders with a gun saying his name as a homicide at Shadow Lakes. The piece blends TV influence and gender politics with satirical asides.
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Holiday On Ice visit ties to Sarasota area notables
The Holiday On Ice troupe maintains ties to Sarasota and Venice for yearly visits and production work. Arthur Seelig and Al Grant are noted figures in town planning tours and railroad car transport, with Art Concello aiding portable stage design. The show’s history includes past tragedies involving Morris Chalfen and family.
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Two Free Tickets and an Indianapolis Coliseum Explosion
Richard Crowell, 20, a college student from Indianapolis, recounts the Coliseum disaster. He describes the two for one ticket promotion, being separated from his parents and girlfriend Karol, the blast and rubble, pulling Karol from danger, injuring his leg, and rushing to St. Vincent hospital with survivors badly burned and killed around them.
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Kennedy pledges U S troops stay in Germany at present strength
President Kennedy told a news conference that U S combat forces in Germany will remain as they are, denying plans to bring back units that would hurt military effectiveness. Pentagon sources noted prior proposals for reductions but were overruled. He said six Army combat divisions and six added units would remain as long as needed, totaling about 212000 personnel with support formations.
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Trapped Miners Freed After Long Flooded Mine Hold
Three men trapped more than a week in a flooded iron mine in Peine Germany were brought to the surface one by one in a steel capsule. Rescue worker Paul Syska led the first descent through a 262 foot shaft to reach the miners, then escorted them to a surface decompression chamber to avoid decompression sickness. Syska made the final trip and joined them 23 minutes later.
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Soviet Unmanned Space Vehicle Launched for Cosmos Research
Moscow reports the Soviet Union launched an unmanned space vehicle named flight one for broad cosmos research. Radio Moscow stated the craft can maneuver in all directions and emphasized its autonomous flight capabilities.
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Coup Shakes Saigon as Viet Troops Move Against Diem Regime
Vietnamese marines and parts of the army launched a coup against President Ngo Dinh Diem's government in Saigon. Insurgents overran palace guard forces, with air force units joining and U S troops alerted to guard installations. Navy and police headquarters were seized while some factions remained loyal to Diem. Reports spread to Seoul and other capitals as fighting unfolded with unclear casualty figures.
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Baker inquiry eyes Rometsch aide in Washington
Senate Rules Committee planned a closed session to arrange the Baker probe into outside activities. B Everett Jordan said two or three Washington witnesses could be summoned, including a World Bank worker who lived with Mrs Rometsch and her husband during their stay.
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Bobby) Baker
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Arabs Aid Algerians In Border Dispute
The United Arab Republic dispatched an armored force and warships to aid Algeria in its border clash with Morocco. The move signals escalating regional tensions as Bamako mediated a ceasefire agreement between Ahmed Ben Bella and King Hassan II.
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African Unity
Explosion in Marietta store kills seven and injures scores
An explosion at Atherton's Drug Store on Marietta's town square during a children's Halloween parade killed seven people and injured many others. Rescue crews pulled the seventh victim from rubble. the blast, caused by leaking gas, shattered storefronts and sent debris into the street. Twenty seven treated at Kennerstone Hospital, nine in serious condition.
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Terry Carter
John Carter
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Sarasota Real Estate and Entertainment Section Preview
The Sarasota News promotes tomorrow's issue with a packed Real Estate and Entertainment Section offering home values and activity guides.
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