Rensselaer Firemen To Stage Mount St Johns Drill
Rensselaer firemen plan a special drill at Mount St Johns Home on Her rick street for Saturday October 8 at 1 30 pm. Fire Chief Louis F Drombrosch says four pumper companies and the ladder company will rehearse building entry rescue work as the 85 foot aerial ladder is raised and relay teams test deluge nozzle with three 24 inch hoselines. Asst Chiefs Phillip King and Joseph Wendell will assist, with foremen of all companies. All units respond to the school box.
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Mount St. Johns
Herrick Street
Rensselaer
Louis F. Dombrosch
Drombrosch
Asst
Phillip King
Joseph Wendell
Houston Tries Monorail System in Pilot Test
Houston launches a German monorail pilot to ease traffic. Monorail Inc led by Murel Goodell hopes a November opening proves practicality and spurs future lines from suburbs to downtown with express city runs at 50 mph.
Monorail Plans in Houston Stir Transit Debate
In Houston a proposed monorail faces opposition over long haul bus route cuts while supporters claim economic feasibility. An engineer argues the overhead rail would be safe comfortable and affordable and could become today’s transportation system. The test line would run on a historic street along the old Spanish Trail linking San Antonio to Louisiana and the southeast.
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Houston
Goodell
San Antonio
Louisiana
Five Die In California Highway Crash In Four-Car Collision
Six people were killed and four seriously injured when a sedan leaped the center divider on the San Bernardino Freeway triggering a four car crash. Victor L. de Casaus, 32, of Santa Fe and Los Angeles, is jailed on six manslaughter counts. The victims include Joseph Golden and Minnie Golden of Duarte and their children Linda 4 Robert 7 and another son 11, plus William L. Spackler 24 of Los Angeles. The Hearns from Van Nuys and their two children survived with injuries. A gasoline fire spread along the freeway before being extinguished.
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Los Angeles
San Bernardino
California
Victor L. de Casaus
Santa Fe
Spackler
Golden
Vincent Weiner
de Casaus
Rocket Sled Sets New Speed Mark At China Lake
An unmanned rocket sled at the Naval Ordnance test station in China Lake California topped 1280 miles per hour on a 4.1 mile course, reaching peak velocity in two seconds as ten rocket motors produced 50 000 pounds of thrust.
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Los Angeles
Naval Ordnance Test Station
China Lake
Calif
W. D. Drinkwater
Navy
Blast at Aleppo shop kills and injures dozens
A large explosion damaged a store and five neighboring houses in Aleppo. Police investigate the blast as casualties rise with at least nine killed and about 30 wounded. Reports say the event may be linked to quarrying activities and affected the bakery operation.
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Damascus
Syria
Aleppo
Great Lakes
Women Bus Conductors Lure London With Travel Life
Thousands of London women have left home and routine jobs to join the city bus lines as conductors. Six thousand clippies operate red and green double deckers, with recruitment at about forty a week. Most are 20 to 30, quick on their feet, quick with a comeback, shouting Hold tight as they ride curving stairs, collecting fares and clipping tickets. A transport board spokesman says women enjoy the interesting life and chance to meet people.
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London
INL
Transportation Board
Moated Hugenpoet Castle Becomes Hotel Site
Bonn Germany notable Hugenpoet moated castle near Kettwig on Ruhr will be transformed into a modern hotel with 70 beds and a restaurant for 600 patrons. The project adds another German castle converted to hospitality use.
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Bonn
Germany
Hugenpoet
Kett‘wig-on-Ruhr
Castle Preserved as Historical Element Amid Debates
A historic castle is defended as a vital cultural element while officials weigh preservation measures. Local supporters argue for long term protection, noting its architectural value and community identity. Opponents call for limited restoration to allow new development.
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Houston Group
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Metroplis
South
J. B. White
Public Service
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Astley
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Beneficial Ficence Co
New York
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Ro Zampier
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Hoosick Falls
Maryland Ave
Edmund Burke
David Martin
2Nd Ave
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Edward G. Bailey
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John Fry
Hutton St
Robert Merrill
Mr. Bailey
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