Seven Children Die In Oberlin Fire On Lincoln Street
Seven children aged from six months to eight years perished in a candle lit blaze at 235 Lincoln St Oberlin Two four year old boys survived while the Isom and Malone families faced tragedy Fire Chief Van Ausdale called it the worst fire in Oberlin in over five decades The two mothers are hospitalized in fair condition and the cause remains undetermined with candles suspected as the ignition point Funeral services for the seven victims are planned for Wednesday
Worst Ever Fire Kills Seven Children in Oberlin
Oberlin Fire Chief Clarence Van Ausdale calls the blaze at 235 Lincoln St the worst he has seen as seven children die last night. Twenty men battled the fire which broke out around 9:11 p.m. and quickly engulfed the car section of a small house. Firefighters rushed in with air packs but could not reach the victims in time, and the residence suffered heavy heat before crews contained the flames.
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Oberlix
Clarence van Ausdale
Lincoln St
van Ausdale
Richard Warren
Edwards
Renny Bohrer
Ingrid Says No London Report Quoted Liar Label
London reports quote Ingrid denying claims of a chi involving Swedish born Bereman described as a liar by friends in London. The fragment notes possible expectations but lacks complete context or names.
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London
Friends Ofriend Bereman
President Lands In Puerto Rico
President Eisenhower arrived at San Juan International Airport on a 10:53 a.m. arrival as rival factions demonstrated for and against Puerto Rico’s commonwealth ties with the United States. He was welcomed by Gov. Luis Muñoz Marín, and a crowd of about 3,000 watched from tight security. The trip begins a 10 day tour through Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Antigua.
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Puerto Rico
Eisenhower
International
United States
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Ant’guay
Luis Munoz-Marin
Andrews Air Force Base
Collision Fatal to 2 at Beulah Beach
Two people died when a car collided with a track at Beulah Beach. Authorities struggle to identify one victim. The governor will not intervene in deputy wardress cases unless local officials fail to act.
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Beulah Beach
Sad
Wardess
Ice and Cold Bring Hazardous Driving Conditions
King Winter chilled the area with a 21 degree low and ice and snow blanketing highways. A 1 a m low of 21 was reported with more snow and bitter cold expected tonight. Snow accumulation reached around three inches in some areas while salt crews worked on highways and the Ohio Turnpike slowed to 25 mph amid slick conditions.
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At & A
Weather Bureau
Civeland Hopdens
Ama
Tonch
Ohio Turnpike
Ama Turnpike
Victims' Father Held In Car Death Case
James E. Isom, 26, awaits traffic manslaughter charges in county jail after five of his six children died in a fire at his Oberlin home. Deputy Walker reported Isom appeared unmoved but later expressed a wish for bond relief set at 2.90. Sheriff Smith said steps would be taken for Isom to attend his children's funeral if bond is granted.
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James E. Isom
Fred ‘Walker
Oberlin
Walker
Isom
Beat
Helen No Gesid
Amherst
Whddie Pade Ad Isom
Air Pioneer Dies Night Transatlantic Passenger
John Cans, once a transatlantic passenger night flight pioneer, died Sunday of a heart ailment. The New York report notes his role as a leading figure in early air travel and acknowledges his contributions to aviation history.
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New York
UPI
John Cans
Zane
New Storm Builds Up In Rockies Threatens Nation
A strengthened storm system rises over the Rockies as forecasters warn of heavy precipitation and strong winds crossing the region. The new storm follows a string of recent weather events, with potential impacts stretching toward the plains and Midwest. Weather agencies emphasize cautious travel planning and readiness for possible flooding and power outages across affected counties.
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United Press
Chicago
Collapse Kills Four in Casablanca House Tragedy
A house collapse in Casablanca on Sunday killed a man and his wife and two of their children. A third child was critically injured in the disaster. The incident occurred in the Jew Quarter, with rescue efforts ongoing and authorities investigating the cause.
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Casablanca Moreeen
Casablanca
Seven Children Die In House Fire at 235 Lincoln St
Neighbor James Dotson of 218 Lincoln St reports reaching 235 Lincoln St after a fire last night and breaking windows. He says seven children perished in the blaze. Fire officials have not released details on the victims or cause.
Seven Children Die In Lincoln Street Fire Tragedy
In Lorain County Ohio seven children perished in a blaze at 235 Lincoln Street. The victims include Diane Malone age three and Martin Jr. age two, children of a dependent mother, and Sheila Isom eight, Linda five, Dennis three, Michel 14 months, and William six months, children of James Isom, who faces traffic manslaughter charges. Firefighters found few signs of life as flames swept a four room apartment with a single exit. Eyewitness Dotson described breaking windows to vent heat while James Clark aided in removing the first two bodies. The cause is believed to be candles or an oil stove amid dim electricity in the building.
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Oberlin
Lincoln St
Mary Malone
James Isom
Diane Malone
Martin JR
Shtela Isom
Linda
Dennis
Michel
William
Isom
Isoms
Lorain County
Helen M. Gould
Clarence van Ausdale
William van Ausdale
Allen Hospital
Sylvia Malone
James Dotson
Dotson
Harold Edwards
Edwards
Kenny Bohrer
Art Salo
James Clark
Bohrer
Cowling-Stang
Sheila
Diane
Lincoln St. Clark
Weather summary for eastern Ohio with snow and cold
A weather note reports snow and clouds in eastern Ohio with cold highs around 12 and lows near 7 to 12 degrees. It forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with light inches of snow accumulating in the region, and temperatures near normal for the season.
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