Chicago Fire at Skid Row Hotel Kills Twenty Five
A blaze at the Barton Hotel on Chicago's Skid Row killed twenty five and left many missing or injured. Firemen fear more victims may be found as they probe the ruins amid icy conditions. The hotel offered cheap lodgings for destitute men, with few identifying details for the dead or injured.
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Winter cold wave claims dozens across nation
The nation endures the coldest spell of the season with Arctic air from Canada to the Gulf. At least 28 deaths are attributed to cold and snow, plus fires in Chicago and Brownwood, Texas, and a family tragedy in Mississippi. Temperatures dip to below zero in several states. readings in the South drop to the teens and twenties. Concluded on Page 2, Column 6.
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Too Late He's Gone Farmers Block Roads in France Protesting Prices
Paris dispatch reports thousands of angry farmers blocking highways nationwide with carts and tractors. They vent anger at Pierre Mendes France s anti alcohol drive and low farm prices, lining streets from Chatres to the Ardennes and handing out anti government literature amid protests in at least 10 departments.
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Bomber Explodes Over Churchill Canada Report Says Crew Dead
Westover Air Force Base officials report a United States Air Force Bitatl bomber from March Air Force Base California exploded in flight over Churchill Canada. No parachutes were seen and the three crew members are believed lost. Names include Jos. Phil Dane and others unnamed in the brief dispatch.
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Man alleges wife’s birds attack him at night in court
In Chicago Circuit Court John Myers 50 claims his wife’s birds dive bomb him at night causing sleep loss and seeks relief. He says the pets threaten him with physical attacks and chaos around the home.
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Today’s Features and Page Guide for Readers
A brief index lists regular features and page numbers across the paper. Amusements and Editorials sit on early pages, with Bridge and Comics on noted sections, Women’s Deaths and Sports featured later. A tease points readers to Today’s Pictures on page 16.
Sabres To Stay On Formosa Defense Mission
Washington reports the Air Force will keep one squadron of F-85 jets on Formosa for defense of Taichien and Tachens. The 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing has provided air cover during the evacuation, with plans to retain a lighter wing of 25 planes. General Lindsay said Irwinings ordered Formosa retention as U.S. forces resume normal operations and the department warned of readiness to act against any Chinese Communist aggression.
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Taxpayer's Bicycle Trek Ends in Blizzard Tragedy
Grover Bennett of Altmar, a former Easy Washing Machine employee, attempted to fetch his federal withholding tax slip and rode 40 miles by bicycle toward Syracuse during a blizzard. He collapsed beneath the State Thruway bridge near Electronics Park and was found asleep by passersby.
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Storm Dumps Snow As Central New York Braces For Deep Freeze
A brutal winter blast drops about 10 inches of snow on Central New York with blizzard conditions and subzero winds. Forecasters warn of 40 mph gusts, drifting snow, and temperatures plunging to minus 10 tomorrow night. Onondaga County reports 100 traffic crashes in 28 hours as Syracuse plows and sheriff units battle snow and slick roads. Deputy crews work through the night with 45 plows and 23 sanders deployed, while highway crews push to keep streets passable across the city and county.
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Russia proposes Formosa parley amid Cold War tensions
London reports Moscow seeks a conference on Formosa in Shanghai or New Delhi with China Soviet Union United States Britain France and Southeast Asia. Britain rejects a 2 Formosa conference without Chiang Kai shek Nationalists while the United States insists Red China be present and Nationalists must be included. The UN Security Council plans another Formosa ceasefire discussion as Red China declines a UN invitation. Separately Nalivaiko accused by US of blackmail and Western officials identify him as a master spy in Frankfurt.
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Pilimlin Makes Cabinet Progress in France Bid
Pierre Pilimlin moves toward forming a postwar French cabinet as he accepts the premiership offer from President Rene Coty. He meets at the Elysee Palace and works with National Assembly parties to shape a workable coalition government.
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John L Lewis Observes Birthday Fanfare at Family Day
John L Lewis marked his birthday with a quiet family gathering followed by plans for a southern trip. The United Mine Workers leader enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren before leaving for his annual vacation.
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Food safety study outlined by Herald-American writer
Richart Hoffman of the Herald-Journal and Herald-American conducts an exhaustive study on how the Syracuse Department of Health inspects almost every food item before it reaches the public. The eight reports describe measures ensuring food wholesomeness to be published tomorrow in the Herald-American.
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Fleet leaves Tachens amid mined traps to slow Reds
The U S Seventh Fleet steamed away from Tachens Formosa leaving a mined and booby trapped island as American engineers cabled that Communist invaders would face a dangerous time. Vice Admiral Pride led the evacuation toward Formosa while a Nationalist communique claimed renewed invasion pressure around Maisu area between Tachens and Quemoy. An American LST stuck in a mudbank delayed the exit until high tide.
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Chuckle Caption on General Welley’s Final Battle
A humorous exchange frames General Welley’s demise as his last battle. Billy answers with a punchline about his final fight, fitting a light local-voice comic strip note.
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Rats claim Tachens as evacuation ends on island
A stark wartime scene describes thousands of Avem rats occupying the Tachens, the twin isles 200 miles north of Formosa, after evacuation ships depart. Seas, deserted villages, and silent temples mark the moment as the Communists approach and no life remains.
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Fire drives 3000 from Adolphus Hotel in Dallas
A stubborn blaze at the Adolphus Hotel forced more than 3000 guests to flee last night. Only seven people required hospital care, including five firefighters. Fire officials traced the fire to a locker room in the Insurance Club on the sixth floor, with most damage to the club and the ornate French room below.
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