Four Thrown From Beds As Freight Car Crashes Building
In Paris Illinois a runaway freight car tore through an apartment building after two NYC freight trains collided. Four residents were shaken from sleep. Ned Jewell and Evelyn Jewell had minor injuries. Benny Jewell and Irene Roberts escaped unharmed. All treated at Paris hospital.
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Paris
Iic
INS
New York Central
Ned’ Jewell
Evelyn
Benny
Irene Roberts
Paris Hospital
Herbert Meeks
Court Street
State Board to Seek Funds for No 2 Pike Study
The Ohio Turnpike Commission plans a half million dollar outlay to resume final studies on the stalled north south turnpike project. State Highway Director S O Linzell said the request would be submitted around Jan 1 to complete the study and advance toward legislative approval.
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Columbus
INS
State Control Board
S. O. Linzell
Turnpike Commission
Toledo
Linzell
Expanded Ohio Roads Program Prospects Good
The Ohio Contractors Association heard that Ohio plans an expanded highway program with an anticipated 100 million dollars a year in extra funding. State Highway Director S. O. Linzell said expansion would focus on four lane super highways and urban access roads, with next year seeing roughly double current spending. He urged flexible legislation to advance right of way purchases and other regulatory changes, and noted the association elected Harry B. Fenton as president and Ralph Helfinen as vice president.
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Columbus
Ohio Contactors Association
Ohio
S$. O. Linzell
Linzell
Harry B. Fenton
Ashland
Ralph Helfinen
Celina
Siren Alarm Foils Speeders in School Zone
In a Columbus school zone on Tuesday drivers who exceeded 25 mph heard a loud siren though no police were present. A roadside sign read Warning Audible Alarm for Excessive Speed and a rubber hose across the road activated Zonealarm, triggering the alarm.
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Columbus
Foundling Adopted by Childless Couple for Christmas
In Indianola Mississippi, neighbors donate gifts as James and Mrs Sandling become foster parents to a three month old foundling named Susan Elizabeth. Judge Thomas chose the Sandlings over three other childless couples, calling it the best Christmas present. The girl, described as blonde and chubby, was found swaddled in a blanket in a physician's car on September 22.
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James M. Sandling
B. Thomas
Foundling
Sandling
Susan Elizabeth
Silver City
Drage Elected FDP President
Patrolman Jack Drage was elected president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 30 at City Hall during the annual nominating and election session. He succeeds Thomas J. Graham as president and becomes a three year trustee. other 1955 officers include James Higgie vice president Joseph Kristoff secretary James Oster treasurer David Szabo conductor Harold Sheldon inner guard and William Davis outer guard.
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Jack Drage
Fraternal Order of Police
City Hall
Drage
Thomas J. Graham
Iclude
James Higgie
Joseph Kristoff
James Oster
David Szabo
Harold Sheldon
William Davis
Forgery Charge in Chicago Amid Domestic Dispute
In Chicago, Miller, 34, faces forgery allegations tied to a contempt citation over failing to sign a document from his wife and their two dogs named Skippy and Teddy. Mrs. Miller had sought protection from harassment as the dispute escalated with alleged mailings signed by the dogs.
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Bilyria
Sheffield Center
A. H. Bertwell
South Broadway
Lorain
Susy Jamrog
Robert Jamrog
Station Rd
Columbia Station
Susy
Edger Watson
Center St
Grafton
Bart Jackson
East Main St
South Amherst
Boxer Longies
Chronicle-Telegram
Chicago
Georgia
Miller
Skippy
Teddy
Jebs
Bill targets abuse of party line telephones in emergencies
Rep Kline L. Roberts announces a proposed bill to jail 30 to 90 days and fine 50 to 1,000 dollars for monopolizing party line telephones during emergencies. The measure, supported by the Ohio Independent Telephone Association, also punishes cutting a line or faking an emergency to keep a party line.
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Columbus, C
ULP
Kline L. Roberts
Columbus Republican
Roberts
Ohio Independent] Telephone Association
Adenauer Pushes Talks on Saar Treaty Clarifications
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer urged clarificational talks with France on the Saar pact and warned that if talks fail, the U S and Britain should be asked to mediate. He defended the new accord as the best basis for Franco German cooperation and asserted the Saar remains part of Germany.
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Konrad Adenauer
Paris Assembly
U. S
Britain
Adenauer
West Germany
Germany
Saar
France
Soviet Union
Police Pay Fine Over Saar Settlement Sign
In Long Beach California Juan Papin faced a $14 fine after hanging a sign offering 10 percent extra for sales to police. He kept the sign up claiming it reflected profits and objected to Saar settlement wording. At Hartford Connecticut an annual meeting of the Society of Architects discussed garbage space pricing.
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Russia
Bonn
Long Beach
Calif
Pellew
Juan Papin
Telure
Saar
Germany
Papin
AHF
Hariford, Conn
LLP
Hertford Su
Ciety
Papinji
Slasher Story Not Accepted
A frightened middle aged man rushed into a police station claiming to be the slasher who attacked two men in a four minute span the previous day. Unable to identify the victims, authorities found his tale unlikely and he admitted seeking jail to escape creditors.
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Tokyo
Uranium Tunnel Operator Indicted in Illinois Medical Charge
Kewanee resident Vera King operator of the so called Uranium Tunnel has been indicted by the Henry county grand jury on charges of violating the Illinois Medical Practice Act. The tunnel opened November 15 in a Sky-16 foot room where walls ceiling and floor were stained by low grade ore. State's Attorney William Kirman notes the case involves a person who paid for services connected to the operation.
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Kewanee
Mra
Vera’ King
Henry County Grand Jury
King
William Kirmensas
Pergona
Legislator Proposes Korea Veterans Bonus in Ohio
State Rep. Ray Miller announced a plan to grant a Korea War veterans bonus up to 400 dollars in Ohio. The proposal calls for a bond issue of up to 100 million dollars approved by voters, with 60 days active duty required and eligibility for all armed forces veterans, excluding mercant maselors. Survivors would qualify, with one bonus per family.
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Cleveland
Ray
Miller
United States
Muller
Martin Won't Serve On PUC After Feb 1
Ohio Governor Lausche will not reappoint Public Utilities Commissioner Ray O. Martin past his term ending February 1 1955. Martin who backed the current rate making formula said he would resign with the term. The governor criticized the rate making law and indicator tensions with fellow commissioner Ralph Winer. A successor will be confirmed by the Senate when it reconvenes January 3.
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Columbus
Ray O. Martin
Toledo
Frank J. Linsche
Martin
Govermor
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Ralph Winer
Lodi
Lausche
Ohio
Legislative, Service Commission
PAC
Robert L. Moulton
Ohio Senate
Fostoria Publisher Fred M. Hopkins Dies at 79
Fred M. Hopkins longtime publisher of the Fostoria Review-Times died in Fostoria City Hospital at age 79 after a heart ailment. He built a merger of local papers and held civic roles including mayor postmaster and driving a major mail railroad grade crossing project. He was survived by his wife Caroling and three children.
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Fostoria
Fred M. Hopkins
Fostoria Review-Times
Ohio
Fostoria City Hospital
Hopkins
Epworth
Iowa
Mann Mortuary
E. Tappan Rodger
Tiffin
CL. Glen Marshall
Dubuque
Toledo News Bee
Toledo Times
Tolndo Blade
Fostoria Daily Review
Fostoria Daily Times
Caroling
Eamond M. Hopkins
Kenneth Rice
Wagner Woodworth
Hollywood
Fla
Toledo Hotel Greeters
Drought-Fed Cow Drowned After Sudden Texas Rain
In Brady Texas A H Floyd tended his old Guernsey through a harsh three year drought. When rain finally came the swollen creek overflowed and drowned the cow in a tragic twist of fate.
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Brady
Tex
A. H. Floyd
Texas
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