Japanese storm toll tops 400 as ships sink and flood hits Matsuyama
The Japanese storm over the weekend left more than 400 missing and 11 confirmed dead, with 21 ships sunk and 43 missing. The Maritime Safety Board reported 11 vessels aground or damaged, while weather conditions and China Civil War conflict hindered information. The Midori Maru carrying 347 passengers was escorted to Manila by the Orion Star, and the Nansha Maru was spotted heading toward southern Japan. The storm swept Kyushu area and caused a tidal wave that flooded Matsuyama, damaging 75 homes.
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Sub Blast Kills 2 Three Missing in Navy Sub Fire
Two sailors were killed and three others missing after a battery explosion and fire aboard the U S S Pomodon at Hunters Point naval shipyard in San Francisco. Five sailors were injured and rescuers were forced to retreat due to poisonous gas as hydrogen fumes delayed entry to the submarine. The 306 foot Guppy class craft had about 30 men aboard when the blast occurred.
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Redskins Sign Ralph Guglielmi
Washington Redskins announce a two year contract for Ralph Guglielmi the Notre Dame All American quarterback joining NPFL club today.
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Northeast Ohio Weather Summary
Mostly cloudy and cool today with light rain. Highs near 39 to 42. Tonight cold with lows 24 to 28. Tuesday partly cloudy and cool. Sunday temperature range 44 to 5. Recurrence shows a 24 hour cool spell ending 8 p.m. Sunday with trace precipitation. Humidity reading 58 percent at 8 a.m. Sunday, 53 percent at 8 p.m.
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Two robbers take $2000 from Elyria store owner
Elyria police hunt for two men after a Saturday night robbery at Smittie's Package Store 610 Lodi St. Owner Arnold Smith says $2000 was taken from a safe in the garage after the thieves knocked him down and forced him into a panel truck. They also took a pistol and a $19 billfold amid the dash. The men fled in the truck as the garage light was out.
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Elyria considers annexation study by joint committee
Elyria City Council and Elyria Township Board of Trustees meet tonight to act on a resolution for a joint citizens committee to study annexation questions. The proposal follows a unanimous motion at Thursday’s Citizens Council Annexation Committee meeting, with two township trustees present. The plan aims to define terms areas and conditions for a potential annexation that could include Lorain south of the city and parts of Elyria and nearby townships. Mayor J Grant Keys proposed the measure which was approved by the committee.
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Faure Tries To Form Cabinet In France
Paris reports Premier-designated Edgar Faure seeks Socialist backing to form a cabinet as debate over polio vaccine plans unfolds. Faure presses for rapid decision while Socialists weigh support and potential allies in a fragile postwar French government.
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Gifts To Chapman Fund Surpasses Four Thousand Dollars
Ridgeville donors accelerate aid for fire survivors of Feb. 7 with more than 4000 raised. House canvass and containers in Ridgeville and Elyria businesses account for over 2200, WEOL contributions exceed 1000, and an auction by Kenny Vincent boosted the station total. Patricia Ruth Chapman’s mother reports hospital donations nearing 95 for her hospitalized daughter. Chapman’s burn injury is described as third degree with discharge readiness to be determined by physicians.
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Nationalists Bomb Taishans In Mainland Drive
Nationalist warplanes pounded Communist concentrations in the Taishan Islands as the Nationalist press cited 21 submarines sighted near the strait by intelligence sources. Chinatone News Agency said subs moved from Hainan into waters patrolled by the U S Fleet with four spotted at anchor near Hongkong for refueling.
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Thailand Pushes SEATO to Form NATO-like Force
Thailand urged the eight SEATO nations to create a standing army akin to NATO to combat rising Communist activity in Southeast Asia. Premier Phibun Songkram welcomed SEATO bases and discussed a NATO-type force, while noting likely limits on a formal military organization.
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Lusitania Survivor Dies in Connecticut
Mrs. Elizabeth Duckworth, 38, a survivor of the Lusitania disaster, died Sunday at 4 in Bozrah after a convalescent illness in Norwich, Connecticut.
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Where To Turn 7 000 Visitors See Convent OPEN WOUSE
Large crowd visits the new St. Jude parish convent installation drawing about 7000 attendees. The opening event showcases community interest with tours and introductory remarks. Parish leaders highlight future services and programs for local residents.
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Regional Planning Resolution Adopted for Lorain County
County commissioners moved toward a regional planning commission, adopting an intent resolution after earlier talks with Elyria and Lorain officials. A Mikus-led committee will draft tentative rules, due in March, with cross municipality backing from Elyria and Lorain.
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New Storm Threatens Plains Area
A sweeping new storm threat moves from Montana into the plains, with zero and subzero temperatures, high winds, and heavy snow. The Great Plains and neighboring regions brace as a prior blizzard lingers in Nebraska and the Dakotas, while western Canada endures enduring whiteout conditions.
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