Train Crash in Barnes England Kills 12 Trapped in Flames
A London suburban train collided with a standing freight train near Barnes station, engulfing cars in flames and killing 12 passengers including two children. Over 50 injured, 16 hospitalized, 19 treated and released. power was cut to prevent further disaster as survivors aided the trapped amid burning wreckage.
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London
West End
Thames Valley
Barnes
Central
George Peters
Peters
Ceylon and Poland Sign Trade Agreement
Ceylon and Poland have signed a trade agreement, an official announcement said today. The pact aims to boost commerce between the two nations and expand economic ties.
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Ceylon
Poland
Colombo
War Bride Discovers Mock POW Husband Stranded in Louisiana
Rosa Maria DeGiovanni, 21, and her three year old daughter Joann are in a New York hotel while her husband Sgt. John N. DeGiovanni, 25, is listed as a mock prisoner of war in Camp Polk Louisiana. He served with the First Armored Division and was captured two weeks ago during a tank maneuver. His whereabouts remain a military secret.
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Rosa Maria Breu DeGiovanni
New York
Louisiana
John N. Giovanni
Gloride
Joann
DeGiovanni
Rosa Maria
Europe
States
Ft. Hood
Tex
Camp Polk
Sarah Salvers Dies at 79 in Bush Area
Sarah Ingraham Salvers, 79, of Bush, died Saturday at Tyler's Nursing Home in Murphysboro after a three week illness. She is survived by husband Charles, sons Fred Gollon of Royalton and John Pressers of Peoria, sister Belle Hinchcliff of Bush. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. friends may call at Roden Funeral Home in Royalton.
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Sarah Ingraham Salvers
Bush
Tyler
Murphysboro
Charles
Fred Gollon
Royalton
John Pressers
Peoria
Belle Hinchcliff
Roden
Dura-Crates Workers Elect Bargaining Committee
International Association of Machinists members at Dura-Crates Inc chose Charles Benitone of Herrin as chairman of the bargaining committee. Other members are Jack Guill of Herrin and Wesley Helms of Marion. IAM was chosen as bargaining representative Nov 22. Eugene Hill of Herrin said negotiations with company officials would begin next week.
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Eugene Hill
Herrin
Dist. 111
IAM
Dunbar Cleared of Charges in State Food Contract
Springfield reports that a Sangamon County grand jury found no evidence to base criminal charges against James Dunbar, who once held a state food hauling contract. The contract with James Dunbar Trucking Co. was canceled last April after a congressional subcommittee cited excessive profit. Dunbar had challenged the accusation. The jury reviewed audits, contracts, financial statements, bank records, and subcommittee testimony.
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James Dunbar Trucking Co
Springfield
Congressional
Dunbar
Illinois
Vernon L. Nickell
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Seven day trial with thirty five witnesses in Sangamon County
Dunbar, Sangamon County Probate Clerk, testified before the jury as part of a seven day investigation. The proceedings heard testimony from thirty five witnesses.
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Dunbar
Sangamon County
Percy Student Named In College Who's Who
Percy McKindree College senior Sandra Schupbach is among six classmates listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. She is a chemistry major and president of the Student Council, with active roles in church and service groups.
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Percy
WHO
Sandra Schupbach
McKindree College
Miss Schupbach
Methodist
World Society For Christian Service
Alpha Omega Choir
Delicia Howard Crowned Queen in Sparta Mock Veil Prophet
Miss Delecia W. Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Howard of Sparta was crowned queen of a mock Veil Prophet queen program at the First Free Baptist Church in Sparta Friday night Delicia a freshman at Sparta Township High School attended the ceremony sponsored by the church Missionary Baptist Society
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Delecia W. Howard
William A. Howard
Sparta
First Free Baptist Church
Delicia
Sparta Township
Missionary Baptist Society of the Church
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Herrin, Ill
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Ory
Amit
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General Electric
Ecurex
Wrisky Seape
Bath
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Gitte Millers Forge
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Perle
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Hazel Bishop
WEE Ed
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RCA
General Hectric
Universal
Ronson Leone
Ronson Axim
Jewellie Dresser
Bech Conditiee
Bech Tour
Herrin Rexall Drug
Moroni Drug Store
Purcell Drug Store
Johnston City
Mrs
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Delicia Howard
Baptist Book Store
W. Main Carbondaie
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Herrin Lumber CO
South Park Avenue
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AU Tun
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REM Chicken
Ened Construction
Phil Fredman
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Marlyn Furniture Co., Inc
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Richie
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