Area Firemen Battle Major Marion Square Fire
A four hour blaze on Marion Public Square destroyed eight buildings and damaged three apartments, with over 100 firefighters from 14 South suburban towns. Estimated losses ranged from 350000 to 1 million dollars. the fire prompted calls for federal aid to fix the water system as mains failed and pressure dropped.
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Diva Valley
Meyor Robert Buller
Central City
Marion
Lonnie Dungey
Said & and & Inch
Public
Dungey
Goss
Goss Home Furnishings Co
Kay
Public Square
Sam Barbara
South Market Street
Barbaro
South Side
Lampley Radio Co
Bearings, Service Co
Bill Farley
Cox Furniture
Speed
Confectionary
Marion Daily Republican
John Goss
U S To Fly Dependents From Haiti
The State Department orders all dependents of U S diplomatic and military staff to leave Haiti. An airlift will operate for quick removal and other Americans are urged to depart using the same airlift option. About 220 dependents are in Port au Prince and roughly 1,800 Americans live in Haiti.
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Washington
State Department
U. S
Haiti
Port Au Prince
Local Weather Forecast For Southern Illinois
A brief weather note says generally fair conditions in Southern Illinois tonight and Wednesday. Overnight low around 58 to 60 degrees, and Wednesday high near 80 degrees. Weather details and map are on page 14.
Birmingham Jail Swells As Desegregation Protests Persist
In Birmingham on May 7, jails housed about 2,000 Negro detainees amid a mass desegregation push led by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr and others. Dick Gregory was among arrestees. police reported over 2,400 arrested since Thursday, with many teenagers joining after skipping classes. Large crowds demanded permitless marches, with authorities maintaining a hard line against demonstrations.
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Birmingham
Ala
Martin Luther King Jr
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
King
Dick Gregory
Kennedy Urged To Act On Birmingham Demonstrations
The Birmingham News front page reports a telegram to President Kennedy urging federal action over ongoing Birmingham demonstrations. It notes rising tension and envisions further desegregation protests with local authorities grappling with potential violence and strict enforcement amid delayed federal response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Kennedy
Jovder
Blaze Three Firemen Injured and Owner Heart Attack
Three Marion firemen were injured while responding to a blaze at the South Side Tavern building. Owner Barbaro suffered a heart attack and was taken to Marion Memorial Hospital in fair condition. Fire officials Mayer Ray and Henson received treatment or injuries related to smoke exposure and hose incidents.
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Dungey
Marion
Goss
Cox Store
Kay
Cox's
Bill Buller
Sam Lasusa
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Carolyn
Vesta Blake Fashions
Koenneman Insurance Co
Market Street
Corded
Goss Store
Cox
Ars
Sanv
Barbaro
Herrin
Carl Mayer
Johnston City
Doylé Ray
Mayer
Ray
West Frankfort
Luke Henson
Newis
GOP Hopeful Of Settling Relief Issue
Springfield May 7 AP minors Republican Senate leaders expressed optimism about resolving the aid relief delay affecting more than 270 000 public aid recipients. A proposal would pay rents directly to landlords and end the deadlock this week. A Cairo area group planned a mass protest against public aid ceilings and late checks in Springfield.
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Springfield
Senate
Arthur Bidwill
River Forest
Cairo Area
Relief Fund Action Urged By Motorcade
A motorcade of several hundred people traveled from five Chicago locations to Springfield to urge the General Assembly to vote a two month appropriation to feed relief clients. Dr. Allen Wade of the University of Chicago spoke as spokesman for the group, aiming to break a legislative deadlock over funds for the welfare program.
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Chicago
Springfield
Allen Wade
University of Chicago
General Assembly
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Goss and
South Market
College Street
Barbara
Robert Buller
Insurance Agency
Cox Dinan
Wue Can
East Main Street
South Mar
Ket Street
Fireman
U.S
Weathar
Ed Greer
Southern Illinois University
Gregory
James Bevel
Cleveland
Miss
Gregory Gregory
Anders
Birmingham Paper
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