Xenia Mourns 10 Train Victims At Rail Crossing
In Xenia Ohio a freight train hit a station wagon at an unguarded crossing near Factory Road, killing eight Girl Scouts aged 11 and two mothers. Four other girls were injured as families prepared to bury the dead. The roster lists Mrs Ernest White and daughter Sharon, Mrs Jeanette Randall and daughter Parnette, Linda Ward, Cindy Moor man, Ann North, Patricia Lapinski, Connie LaPrise, and Anna Wilvert. The crossing sits 100 feet north of Ohio Route 35 with limited visibility between tracks. Eight died at the scene, two more later at Greene County Memorial Hospital. Anna Wilvert survived only briefly.
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Jeanette Randall
Paulnette
Linda Ward
Cindy Moorman
Ann North
Patricia Lapinski
Connie LaPrise
Anna Wilvert
Greene County Memorial Hospital
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Alvin Klotz
Beaver Creek
Church of the Brethren
Ohio lawmaker plans hearing for railroad crossing bill
Rep. Richard Metcalf announced that his Ohio bill to fund protective devices at unguarded railroad crossings will likely go to the House Highways Committee for hearings next week. The bill would share costs for flashing lights and automatic gates and push a rapid installation program, prompted by a deadly Xenia crash that killed 10.
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Rcolumbus
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Crossing Tragedy Shocks Minister
In Xenia a minister, shaken and pale, removed his coat to shield a tiny body beside railroad tracks. He voiced deep frustration, saying there were many victims and he could not help them all in what he called the most frustrating moment he had known.
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Tragedy on Tracks Claims Ten Girl Scouts Victims
Rev Alvin Klotz found among wreckage after a train collision on Factory Road near Pennsylvania Rail, where five young girls and five others died. He recovered a billfold belonging to Anna Wilvers, noting the scene and hope for survivors fading as authorities sorted the wreckage. The incident left the region stunned and legal authorities began inquiries.
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Anna Wilvers
Khrushchev Urges All Allied Talks On Peace Treaty
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev told a Kremlin press conference that talks should include all World War II allies and stressed readiness for a final peace treaty with both East and West Germany. He said the aim is to end the occupation of West Berlin and to prevent a new war, urging Western governments to come with sensible proposals for a successful conference with the Big Four. He indicated acceptance of talks even before formal invitation and noted Geneva as a possible venue, while calling for a general settlement with Germany and a future peace framework.
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U S Nuclear Tests Allegedly Fired At High Altitude
Washington reports say the Defense Department announced a trio of nuclear devices were exploded last September at about 300 miles altitude over the South Atlantic outside the earths atmosphere. The unnamed tests aimed to study earth magnetic fields and high altitude military effects.
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SUB Bill Passed, Court Test Looms
In Columbus the House passed the SUB bill 100 to 36 while Republicans blocked an emergency clause. Leaders from both parties and the Ohio AFL-CIO consider an emergency 120 day version to release 25 million in back SUB benefits. The Ohio Information Committee said the SUB aims to validate contracts under an unconstitutional retroactive clause. A referendum petition drive could be pursued to seek a November vote.
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Xenia Crash Deaths Set Ohio Record
The Xenia railroad crossing tragedy killed 10 people, the worst Ohio train vehicle crash since the highway safety department began keeping counts in 1953. The prior record was eight dead in the Murray Ridge Road New York Central collision of May 20, 1956.
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New Van Trailers To Double Force At Fruehauf Plant
Fruehauf Trailer Co AVON LAKE plans to double its workforce from 1,100 toward 2,200 2,500 as it rolls out a new Volume Van tine line. W E Grace president says output will reach 275 percent of the van rate by May 1 with about 100 hires since year start. The 35 foot trailer features interchangeable spars light weight and new suspensions air ride and unit sub frame simplifying changes and reducing costs. Demand rapid acceptance seen with quick production shifts.
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W.E. Grace
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Pike Crash Costs Life Of Trucker
A Lisbon truck driver Arthur McGaffick, 45, was killed when his tractor-trailer rear ended a semi driven by Ray Wells, 52, on the Ohio Turnpike near the Elyria-Lorain interchange. Wells was treated for minor injuries at Amherst Hospital. McGaffick’s body lies at Garland Funeral Home in Amherst as relatives travel from Lisbon.
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Ray D. Wells
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Garland Funeral Home
County may release up to 3 million in SUB funds
An estimated three to thirty one million dollars could be released under Lorain County supplemental unemployment benefit plans within about 90 days if no obstacles arise delaying distribution of the retroactive funds.
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SUB bill advances amid Lorain Works funding debates
The House approved a measure tied to SUB funding for Lorain Works and three Elyria plants with U.S. Steel and United Steel Workers involvement. The plan contemplates more than $2 million in SUB funds, while opponents push for a referendum and legal challenges. The article notes related items on the same page and regional political tensions.
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