Heat wave toll tops six hundred as Fourth of July ends
Across the nation the Fourth of July weekend ends with a rising death toll led by traffic and heat. Texas reports 41 deaths, Michigan 36, and New England suffers drought related fatalities while fires burn in multiple states. Canada also records weekend drownings and highway deaths.
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Metropolis Swept by Gale Kills Two and Scores Missing
A sudden storm with winds to 58 mph battered New York and Long Island Sound. Two deaths were confirmed as hundreds were left unaccounted for and Coast Guard units received about 300 distress calls on upturned or sinking small craft.
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Fourth of July Baby Born Here in Pocatello
A bouncing boy born Monday to Bill and Arlene Poulos at St. Anthony's Mercy hospital. The family at 231 No Johnson Ave welcomed the infant without the usual Independence Day fireworks in the city. Mother, father and son are reported doing well.
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GI Rescues Seven From Fiery Hotel Lafayette
An 18 year old soldier, Gerald Ramey of Olympia, helped drag seven people from the burning Hotel Lafayette in Aberdeen Washington. He and three others carried victims to safety while suffering burns, shock, and exhaustion. Fire officials praised the youth for keeping calm under danger.
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Bartenders To Resume Contract Talks In Pocatello
The Pocatello Bartenders Union Local 160 and Bannock County Retail Liquor Dealers Association resume talks at 1:30 p.m. today in the Whitman hotel. The union seeks a $2 daily wage increase from $10. The first bargaining session was held last Tuesday. Representing the liquor dealers are Campbell Bruce Pierce Henry Hopkins and Irvin Scott. union members include James Stromme president Lawrence Slavin business manager and Joe Lynch secretary. The union contract expired on June 30.
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Britons Split Over Sex Affairs in Austerity Report
A Mass Observation survey finds 31 percent of Britons, mostly women, abstaining from sex and happy about it while 54 percent find sexual relations unpleas ant and 26 percent deem sex wrong.
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Kin In Jail Death In Idaho Painter Raun Found Dead
Three survivors of H F Raun a 67 year old painter who died Sunday in the Pocatello jail were located by local police. Raun's widow sister and brother in law live in Spokane Washington. An autopsy will determine the cause of his death. Raun was found unconscious after being intoxicated in the west Fremont area and died later at General hospital.
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Million And Half Jam At Coney Island Beach
A dime subway fare drew about 1.5 million New Yorkers to Coney Island on a hot Monday as 96 degree heat and a late squall cleared many from the 342 mile beach. Crowds swelled in the sand with 500,000 hot dogs eaten and 750,000 sodas consumed while lifeguards rescued 12 from the ocean.
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False Front Falls Killing Three in Pittsburgh
A 50 year old store front on Pittsburgh's north side collapsed Monday night trapping pedestrians and injuring nine. The debris crushed two parked cars and a utility pole while emergency crews removed victims and treated the injured. Dead are Donald B. Hanlon 22 T. J. Mc Gee 29 and Charles Schmidt 29, all of Pittsburgh.
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Ex-GI Emerges From 45-Day Grave in Zanesville Record Claim
Raymond Emmert, World War II veteran, crawled from a six foot grave after 45 days buried in May. He said he would repeat the feat if someone beats his time. He required help standing, doctors reported good health, and about $800 from visitors’ donations after expenses.
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Tokyo Rose on trial for treason in San Francisco
Iva Toguri D Aquino known as Tokyo Rose faces a treason trial in federal court before Judge Michael Roche. Born July 4 1916 in Watts California she marked her 33rd birthday in jail with the trial set to begin at 10 am. The defense restricts interviews as more than 200 people prepare for the case amid Fourth of July festivities near Portsmouth Square.
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Bee Swarm Quarantines Family At North Arthur Ave
Don Nilsson called Pocatello police for help with a stray bee swarm in a tree at 455 North Arthur Ave. Five children were kept indoors as officers searched for a bee expert but none could be located. the buzzing swarm remained late Monday night and residents worry about another visit as the season continues.
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Salt Lake Theater Fire Claims 17 Year Old Usher
A basement fire at Salt Lake City's Capitol Theater killed 17 year old usher Richard Duffin as 600 patrons escaped unharmed. Assistant Manager Herbert Schoenhardt was hospitalized and usher Richard Wilde, 18, aided efforts before the blaze was controlled. Fire Captain William A. Limb entered the basement three times without a mask to recover Duffin's body about 90 minutes after ignition. No cause or damage estimate was released.
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Death, Writer Aids Fellow Victims
San Diego columnist Forrest Warren, who disclosed he had cancer in a front-page May story to comfort others and urge support for cancer research, died Monday at 71. His article spurred donations to the Forrest Warren Cancer Fund, which reached about $35,000.
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Resort Fire Inflicts Heavy Damage at Revere Beach
A $250000 flash fire on Revere Beach destroyed two hotels four lodging houses and six cottages and injured at least ten people including a Navy sailor John J. Ferland of St. Clair Michigan. Fire from seven towns and Navy volunteers battled the blaze for three hours as flames rose 100 feet toward the amusement area.
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Fireworks Ban Keeps City Quiet on Fourth of July
Pocatello observed its quietest Fourth of July in years due to strict fireworks enforcement. Sporadic illicit pops and caps from small arms were heard. downtown was deserted with residents picnicking in hills or visiting nearby towns. Police reported a calm holiday with only minor grass fires and a few citizen calls about fireworks.
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Townsendites Launch New Political Party
Dr Francis E Townsend unveils a national party in Columbus to push national insurance for the aged disabled and others with a 3 percent tax on net incomes over 250 monthly. The Townsend Clubs of America aim for 1950 congressional candidates and a 1952 presidential bid if ballot access grows.
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Truman Returns From Holiday Cruise On Williamsburg
President Truman comes back to Washington with daughter Margaret and guests after a yacht cruise aboard the Williamsburg. He studied the Council of Economic Advisers report and plans to submit his semi annual economic report to Congress within a week. The trip covered the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay with warm, pleasant weather.
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Idaho Falls Man Dies Of Injuries
Idaho Falls Ray Terry died Monday from injuries after being crushed between two aulos on a mountain road about 25 miles east of Idaho Falls. The accident adds to local holiday casualties as reported by UP.
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