Lariat Cafe Blast Kills 14 in Monticello Utah
A dinner time explosion at the Lariat Cafe in Monticello Utah killed 14 people and injured more than 30 as natural gas blamed for the blast. Two children died and 45 to 75 diners were present when the cafe collapsed. Authorities linked the explosion to a newly connected gas line and a basement gas buildup.
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Hurricane Betsy Strikes Bahamas Aims at Florida
Betsy lashed the Bahamas with 120 mile per hour winds and thundered toward Florida's crowded east coast, closing in within 300 miles as residents braced for impact.
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Arabs Strike Protest Across Middle East in Unified Action
Thousands of workers across the Arab world joined a broad strike call against the London Suez Canal conference. Labor leaders and students urged a Thursday work stoppage to back Egypt's President Nasser, while Egypt urged a wider counter conference for canal users. Concurrently Betsy neared Florida, prompting hurricane warnings as Miami prepared for possible impact with high seas and damage expected in the region.
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Laborite Presses Eden Parley on Suez Plans
In London Labor Party leader Hugh Gaitskell urged a showdown conference with Prime Minister Anthony Eden over Britain’s use of force in the Suez dispute. The Daily Mirror warned Eden against rash acts amid sabre rattling while Labour pressed for parliamentary recall if needed as British forces bolster Mediterranean bases and troop movements continue.
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Ohio Delegation Shifts Two Votes to Stevenson at Convention
Ohio leaders press for Lausche potential at the Democratic National Convention as two of four Lausche delegates switch to Adlai Stevenson. DiSalle leads major faction. Delegation remains split with no immediate plan to release voters.
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Weather outlook for Northwestern and Northeastern Ole
Mostly sunny and mild today with highs around 85. Tonight and Wednesday bring partly cloudy skies and scattered thunder showers, likely late tonight. Cooler by Wednesday afternoon, lows 65 to 70. Temperature ranges and daily figures noted. 24 hour precipitation 0.47 inch. Humidity rises to 91 percent at 8 am, then 75 percent at 2 pm and 7 percent at 8 pm. Sunrise 5 42 am, sunset 7 00 pm, moonrise 2 45 pm, moonset 7 00 pm.
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Southern leaders clash over civil rights plank in Democrats
In Chicago a Virginia figure warns a southern boycott could follow a civil rights plank endorsing the Supreme Court school desegregation ruling. Former Gov John S Battle notes the draft faces further debate as 16 platform drafters aim to finish before full committee approval.
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Drunkard melodrama at Huron Playhouse this weekend
Tonight through Saturday the Drunkard, a melodrama, plays at Huron Playhouse Huron with box office reservations via 5033 in Huron. Also special children's show Toby the Tackling Turtle with two performances on Thursday and Friday August 16 17 at 230 pm EST.
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Where To Turn Employment Peak Seen COUNTY EMPLOYMENT
A report notes a three year peak in county employment totaling 57 300 this fall across major industries as an OSes officer cautions. Vermilion sailors win second in a regatta with full page pictorials. A shotgun armed robbery targets a custard stand, seeking that day’s receipts.
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Eight Withdrawals Made From Elyria Housing Petition Drive
Time is running out to unblock Elyria’s 100 unit low rent housing project as only about eight signers have withdrawn their names. About 400 withdrawals needed to nullify petitions. Auditor Ellsworth Abhett has not yet testified to the board of elections and warns petitions cannot be held indefinitely once certified, with a vote still set for November 1997.
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Ike Extends Fresh Invitation to Nehru for Talks
President Eisenhower issued a new invitation to Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to visit the United States for top level talks. White House spokesman James Hagerty said the date is up to Nehru and no schedule was set.
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Cleveland Man Killed In Crash
A Cleveland man, Anthony Ross, 58, was killed in a multi vehicle crash on Richmond Road in Euclid during Monday evening’s rush hour. The city’s traffic toll rose to six, triple the 1955 figure, with injuries also reported.
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Dulles Discusses Suez Options With Eisenhower
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told President Eisenhower today that a good many formulas exist for international operation of the Suez Canal after its nationalization by Egypt. News In Brief.
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Frank Clement
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Winnings Hidden in Mattress Noted in Bogota Case
Jose Tabares Escobar reportedly won a $4000 lottery prize and hid the money in an old mattress. His wife burned the mattress Monday saying it was too old and in her way.
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Tennessee Governor Clem Ent to Seek Presidency
Tennessee Gov. Frank Clement will be nominated as a serious presidential candidate. The Tennessee delegation cast its 32 votes for the young governor after he keynoted the Democratic convention, signaling strong party support.
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Convention Highlights Chicago Democratic session lineup
The convention program lists speeches by David A Bunn Colorado president of Young Democratic Clubs and Mrs Katie Louchheim director of women’s activities DNC. Also Democratic women members of Congress Edna F Kelly Leonord Sullivan Gracie Prost Martha W Griffith Coya Knutson and others. Thaddeus Mackrowice, Sam Rayburn and Sen Wayne Morse are among speakers tonight.
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It's All Money No. 20 What Would a Handful of Drachmas Be Worth
The feature muses on ancient drachma value while noting the word means handful. It hints at practical ads in the Chronicle Telegram Classifieds offering cash for unused items and gives a contact number for wording ads.
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