January unemployment tops 4.49 million in eight years
The government reported that January unemployment rose to 4,494,000, the largest jump since 1940 and the highest in eight years. December to January unemployment increased by 1,120,000 while total employment fell to 62,236,000 as manufacturing declined and seasonal outdoor work and holiday jobs ended.
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Sinclair Weeks
Mine Elevator Drop Kills 11 Miners in France Shaft
In Lens France an elevator cable snapped at a coal mine sending eleven miners plunging 200 feet to the shaft bottom. All were killed instantly in the accident today.
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Weather Summary for Northeastern Ohio
Partly cloudy and cold with scattered snow flurries. Highs 12 to 17 today, lows around zero. Tomorrow cloudy and cold with more snow flurries. Temperature Monday around 14, precipitation up to 0. trace. Humidity at 7 am 72 percent, 1 pm 63 percent, 7 pm 56 percent. Sunrise 7:27, sunset 5:56.
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Sunet
Lorainite Dies In Rt 611 Crash Near Northgate
A 31-year-old Lorain man traveling to notify his sister of their grandmother's death died when he lost control of his car on Route 611 in front of the Northgate allotment. He was alone in the vehicle and the crash occurred yesterday. Local authorities investigated the scene.
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Cleveland
Northgate
Ike Talks With Soviet Ambassador in Washington
President Eisenhower and new Soviet ambassador Mikhail Menshikov discussed an East West summit in general terms. Both sides expressed hope a meeting will be organized and stressed the need for improved U S Soviet relations as relayed to reporters. Avon Police described a fatal crash on Rt 611 when Carl Gober of 300 West 14th St lost control, overturned, and died at St Joseph Hospital. Gober, born May 28 1927 in Cincinnati, left survivors including a sister and several uncles and aunts. funeral arrangements were being made by the Finley Mortuary.
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Soviet Union
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Carl Gober
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St. Joseph Hospital
Cincinnati
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Mary Jackson
Cleveland
Olle Smith
Athens
Rufus
Horace Smith
Lanier
Robert Smith
Philadelphia
Tressie Smith
Dorothy Smith
Frances Robertson
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Finley Mortuary
Water main break located in Jersey City
A 36 inch spare main under the Hackensack River used by Jersey Fuel Oil Co. caused a citywide threat for more than 36 hours. The state of emergency was lifted as crews located the break today and restored service.
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Jersey Fuel Oil Co
Missing Children Found In Florida Coast Search
Five young children missing overnight near Fort Walton Beach along the northwest Florida Gulf Coast were found safe in the morning. They have been taken home and fed. A deputy sheriff said they are all right.
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Fort Walton Beach
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Florida Gulf Coast
Probe Group Head Resigns Amid Crisis Report
The article notes leadership change at Probe Group during a severe cold wave driving heavy snow across the U.S. from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast. Up to 18 inches forecast for New York State, with at least seven deaths reported from icy conditions and storms stretching from Texas to Alabama and Mississippi.
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France May Pay Damages for Tunisian Village Bombing
United States reports France is weighing damages for the Sakiet Sidi Youssef attack in Tunisia while insisting responsibility lies with Tunisian forces. Ambassador Alphand said Paris deplores civilian suffering but acted after long trials and heavy protests rose in Washington and at the UN.
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Felix Gaillard
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Moulder Resigns. Two Aides Quit From House Subcommittee
Washington report says Rep. Morgan M. Moulder resigned as chairman and two aides resigned from the House subcommittee probing alleged misconduct in federal regulatory agencies. The moves come as the panel continues its inquiry into agency practices.
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Oberlin Man Loses $2600 To Swindler
A 72 year old Oberlin man lost his life savings of 2600 in a pigeon drop style confidence game. Hugh Cross of South Main Street was approached by a man posing as the chauffeur of the Lorain County Savings and Trust Co. president. The suspect claimed a bank job was possible and manipulated Cross into moving his money from Elyria Savings and Trust Co. to the target bank. An interview was arranged for this morning, with continuation noted on Page 2.
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Aurora Borealis Lights Up Skies Across Nation
A brilliant aurora borealis display lit the northern skies and was visible as far south as Florida. Monday night into Tuesday, the northern lights produced a spectacular glow described as the brightest in years.
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Aurora lights stun nation as widespread display shocks observers
A bright aurora borealis was seen across the United States defying typical northern limits, with cold dry air and clear skies enabling visibility to Florida. Observers reported green and white streaks, while the meteorology bureau noted the unusual, nationwide glow and heightened public inquiries to police and weather offices.
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Aurora Borealis Bright Over Local Area
George Diedrich, secretary of the Black River Astronomical Society, described last night's aurora borealis as unusually bright and colorful. He noted red spots among the green lights and said it could lead to reports of sightings of flying saucers in the area.
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Dying Girl’s Father Faces Arrest to Bewith Patient
Robert Backover, 28, left his Hyattsville job to surrender on grand larceny charges so he could be with his dying daughter Paula Ann, 14, at Children’s Hospital. He planned to return home after visiting her, hoping to ease her final days as leukemia claims her.
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Paula Ann
Silas Dennis Jr
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Children’s Hospital
Backover
Fromos Angeles
Cold Wave Keeps Ohio under Deep Freeze this Week
Ohio endures a harsh cold wave from a Canadian Arctic air mass with readings from zero to 10 above and Youngstown at 2 above. Snow flurries near Lake Erie and possible accumulation in northeast counties. near zero tonight and a high around 15 Wednesday. Roads show scattered slippery spots along the northeast border from Cleveland to Painesville.
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Speed Limit for Jack Rabbits
Humor note on jack rabbits reaching 35 to 40 mph and a classified ad urging quick action via Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads. It lists items sold by Mrs Crawford including a double door metal wardrobe, several Westinghouse appliances, a Kenmore iron, chests of drawers, kitchen cabinets, and a small radio with contact details FA 3-3321 and FA 93-1440.
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