Six men rescue team fights gas for Holden mine crew
A six man rescue party crawled through a smoke filled tunnel to reach 18 miners trapped 485 feet underground after a Tuesday roof fall and fire at Island Creek Coal No 22 mine Holden West Virginia. Survivors hopeful if a coal barrier is built to block toxic gases.
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Kennedy Nixon Triumph In New Hampshire Primary
In New Hampshire Kennedy and Nixon each earned major wins. Kennedy broke the GOP two to one voting pattern, and Nixon bested Eisenhower’s 1956 tally. With 266 of 300 precincts reporting, Kennedy led by a large margin and carried eight votes per ten.
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Long Wait For Trapped Coal Miners Near Logan
In Logan West Virginia relatives gather at a company store awaiting news of 18 coal miners trapped by a roof fall and fire a mile away. Among them is John Chafin Sr whose son Josh is among the missing. two miners escaped earlier as others hoped for a safe rescue despite growing concern.
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UPI
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Eisenhower Hails Strong Latin Ties Despite Misunderstandings
President Eisenhower said U S Latin American relations are at an all time high after a 10 day mission to Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay. He urged a firmer partnership with South American nations noting the region's vital significance to U S future and pledged unity under the treaty commitment to defend any American republic.
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Princess Margaret to Wed Antony Armstrong-Jones in May
London reports Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones will marry in Westminster Abbey on May 6. Prince Philip will give away the bride and the Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the service.
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London
UPI
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Antony Armstrong-Jones
Westminster Abbey
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Archbishop of Canterbury
Heavy Snow Warnings In Ohio As New Storm Streak
United Press International reports heavy snow warnings as a new storm band hits Ohio. Total accumulations expected four to seven inches in south and central areas, on top of existing 74 inches of snow already on the ground in parts of northeastern Ohio.
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United Press International
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Weather update for the Northeast and Northwest regions
Partly cloudy this afternoon with little temperature change. Snow expected Thursday with light accumulation possible. Temperature ranges forecast 22 to 73. precipitation 0.1 to 0.4 inch north to south, with overall small day to day changes and a chance of a few snowbursts later.
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Seth
Prisoner complains at Hidalgo County Jail in Edinburg
A prisoner at Hidalgo County Jail wrote to Hidalgo assistant district attorney Oscar McInnes Tuesday detailing harsh conditions. The letter cites lack of a door key no elevator service electricity cut off preventing use of an electric razor and no beans which he says are essential to health.
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Tex
UPI
Oscar McInnes
Hidalgo County
Woman Saves Child From Basement Gas Fire
Mrs Donovan pulled a covered jacket on a smothering flame in the basement to rescue her 4 year old daughter Enieen after a gas burner started the fire. The quick action prevented serious injury.
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Train Kills Two Boys Near Cleveland
Two unidentified boys aged about 14 to 16 were struck by a train on the east side. Their bodies were found on the New York Central railroad right of way beneath an overpass.
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Cleveland
Upi
New York Central
State reports 56 000 aides with 23 million annual payroll
Governor DiSalle released figures showing Ohio state government employs more than 56 000 workers and runs an annual payroll near 23 million dollars. The report outlines staffing and cost details for the state government in Columbus.
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Columbus
UPI
Michael V. DiSalle
Break With Cuba Hinted by Herter Remarks
Foreign affairs secretary Christian Herter signaled a possible break with Cuba amid Fidel Castro's push to inflame tensions. He rejected Cuban accusations of insult after protesting Castro’s remarks about the Havana explosion and La Coubre disaster, urging calm and promising a formal U.S. reply.
Fire Kills Four Atotomilco Officials Report
A blaze at Atotomilco killed four people and injured others. Early reports indicate the fire occurred near a central market area, with emergency crews battling flames for hours. Investigators are examining causes as families mourn the victims.
Indictments and public safety items dominate city notes
A mix of local legal actions and safety concerns fills the page with mentions of second degree murder indictments, a driver facing charges after a fatal crash, convalescent care options, and municipal court notes. The items reflect ongoing investigations, traffic incidents, and public welfare efforts.
Ex-Aide Tags Castro Betrayer
BOGOTA Colombia UPD Capt Felipe Vidal Santiago said he resigned as Cuban naval attache in Venezuela because he regards Premier Fidel Castro as a Communist dictator who betrayed the men and women who shed blood to put him in power. Vidal dismissed Castro's claim that the United States caused the La Coubre blast as ridiculous and said the explosion was likely caused by overheated water in the dock where the ship was unloading.
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Ford to furlough 1900 at Ohio transmission plant
Cincinnati UPI reports Ford Motor Co will shut its Fairfax Ohio automatic transmission plant on Thursday and Friday, furloughing about 1900 workers. The plant will resume full operation next week.
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Cincinnati
Rescue teams reach wrecked Navy plane in Spanish mountains
US Navy transport crash landed on Piedra de los Lobos peak in a fierce snowstorm. Rescue teams say all 24 aboard survived but 13 are in critical condition as helicopters work to reach the 2,370 foot high wreck site in the Sierra Nevada.
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Spain
UPI
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Indonesia Palace Struck in Jakarta Strafe
Tokyo based Radio Indonesia reported an Indonesian aid force MIG 17 strafed President Sukarno's Merdeka Palace in Jakarta at 12 20 p m Indonesian time. Sukarno and palace children were unharmed with security measures in place and the president briefly inspected shooting traces before adjourning the supreme council session.
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Supreme Anvsary Council
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Supreme Council
Oregon Senator Richard Neuberger Dies After Stroke
Senator Richard L Neuberger of Oregon dies at 47 after a cerebral hemorrhage. He had battled virus infections and shingles while serving as the state’s first Democratic U.S. Senator in four decades. Funeral plans and tributes follow as editors note his legislative efforts and public service.
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Richard L. Neuberger
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