Fires Toll Soars Across Cities In 1954 Blaze Wave
A deadly wave of fires. At least 27 killed in a Japanese blaze, a gas explosion rips through a Seguin Texas office, and Baltimore suffers a three story collapse trapping and injuring fire crews. Montreal endures a five story apartment fire killing 12 and wounding 108 amid a snowstorm. Governor Harriman discusses tax withholding as a relief, noting no tax changes this year and weighing base rate revisions.
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Winter blast looms across United States and Canada
A new winter surge threatens the U S and Canada as fires kill 99 elderly women since Monday in Michigan and a fire in a Gardner Lake cabin kills two more children of Airman Mirande. A Yokohama mission fire claims many elderly residents, with 45 survivors including Franciscan nuns, as a full page of fire photos appears in Syracuse and across Page 38. Concluded on Page 42.
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Fire Rage Damages Eastwood Block Fire injures one firefighter
A two hour blaze in the Eastwood business district at 2300 James St wrecked four shops and multiple offices, with damage estimates over 200000. Firefighter Harvey J. Krick was hurt. gas leaks in the basement nearly caused a larger explosion. The fire originated near Frank Sardino’s pizza shop and spread through the Parkin building.
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Penguin
Central New York braces for wintry blast with snow
Subfreezing, more snow expected as a high pressure system moves east. Temperatures fall to near 13 tonight with a 3 inch snowfall anticipated for Central New York by Saturday, raising the season total above average.
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McGuinness backs 21 new justices for Fifth District
Walter F. McGuinness reports that the Temporary Commission on the Courts recommends adding 21 Supreme Court justices to the Fifth Judicial District to cut delays. The plan envisions elections this fall for 14 year terms starting Jan 1, with a bipartisan power sharing to place one post in Utica and another in Syracuse.
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Utica
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Gyp Shops Assailed
Albany campaign targets radio and television repair shops amid hundreds of consumer complaints from Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo. Governor Harriman plans statewide conference to curb deceptive advertising and fraudulent repairs. Dr. Campbell cites district attorney reports of shops selling used tubes as new. details on license reform discussed.
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Britain plans hydrogen bomb program in deterrent shift
London announces Britain will start developing and producing hydrogen bombs as part of a drastic defense overhaul. The white paper, prepared by Harold MacMillan, states Britain can produce thermonuclear weapons and joins the US and USSR in a three power race. Dulles warns Moscow may seek practical agreements to curb global tensions amid rising rhetoric in Asia.
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Bomber Shakes Aberdeen Angus Herd in Washington
A stray Air Force bomber startled a Washington area cattle owner’s 250000 dollar Aberdeen Angus herd near Pootersville New York. Veterinarians assessed acute nervous shock as the cause after 30 calves were injured and scattered, with authorities and workers racing to contain fallout from the incident.
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Reform talk sparks debate across the city
A Chicago report outlines a broad reform discussion with editorial mentions and features spanning crime, law, and social issues. The page notes a jewelry store incident, a stabbing involving a woman employee, and various society topics alongside entertainment and sports items.
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Double Names Puzzle Puzzles Rural Records At St Josephs
Over the weekend errors crop up at St Josephs Hospital as records show duplicated names. Mrs Peter Feter of Canastota and Mrs Charles Charles of RD 3 Baldwice ville are among those misspecified. Authorities seek to untangle the mix up and confirm any cases of murder or other incidents.
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GOP Picks Frisco in 56 for 1956 Convention
The Republican National Committee unanimously approved San Francisco as the 1956 GOP convention site. The choice follows a brief debate with some members favoring Philadelphia or Chicago, while Democrats chose Chicago with dates around July 23 or August 13.
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Murder Plot Trio Executed in Bangkok Case
In Bangkok a 1946 murder plot led to the execution of three men convicted of conspiring in an assassination scheme. Officials announced the sentences were carried out after trial, with details limited to the successful conviction and execution.
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Big Times Ahead TEER GRA for King Ananda Mahidol
In Chattanooga Tennessee a trio of pages and a secretary to the late king were identified as the group preparing a ceremonial event. J M Patterson plans a notable ceremony tied to royal observances including a birthday on February 23 and a wedding anniversary on March 7.
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Chattanooga
J. M. Patterson
Chalien Pathaniros
Tariff Cuts Up in House
In Washington, support for President Eisenhower’s tariff reduction plan grew as the House prepared to debate the measure. Democratic and Republican leaders backed it, while insurgents from both parties warned of a last-ditch fight before final action, expected late tomorrow. The Senate had not acted, with plans to try to upset the gag rule limiting amendments. If needed, opponents would push a single amendment tomorrow. Both sides agreed the basic program would pass, with debate over possible amendments.
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Hermanin Field Returns to Britain from Switzerland
Dover England reports Hermanin Field and his wife Kate have traveled from Switzerland where he spent weeks recovering after experiences in Polish prisons. He says he will soon return to work and possibly go to the United States, expressing a hopeful mood despite past hardships.
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Theft Returned in Confessional Helps Jewelry Owner
Albany report says Jeweler Kolker recovered 32450 after a thief confessed to a Catholic priest. Police withheld both the thief and priest names, noting the confessional tale centered on conscience. The man handed the cash to the priest before police were notified.
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Albany
Sam Kolker
Kolker
Man Cleared In Kidnaping In Phoenix Case
A Superior Court jury acquitted Daniel Marsin of kidnapping Evelyn Anne Smith and holding her for a 75,000 ransom in the Superstition Mountains. The trial recalled the Jane 9 abduction in front of a Phoenix beauty salon and the June 10 ransom payment, with Mrs. Smith' s husband confirming the ransom was paid and later recovered.
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Marsin
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Mahones, Jr
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Berlin radio studio fire likely arson by anti Communists
A large blaze destroyed a 9.4 million dollar radio studio in West Berlin. A private intelligence group reports the fire may have been set by anti Communist agitators. Local authorities investigated the cause and noted possible sabotage amid tensions.
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Red China Accepts Bid For Asian African Conference
Jakarta UP dispatch reports Premier Chou En-lai accepted the invitation for Communist China to attend the Asian African conference. He said nations with different governments can coexist in peace. Conference set for Bandung April 7 8 24 with acceptances from Thailand Libya Afghanistan Ethiopia Vietnam Iraq Egypt and others.
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