24 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1956
Page
1
Fragmented OCR style notes discuss Hungary Austria and communism with mention of Eisenhower Keflavik and US stance. It references study of the situation and the impact on nations and families. The passage hints at political tension and resistance to force with vague locational references.
In district court of Kinnati a verdict of 51500 was upheld in the Foreman case. M Foreman sued Wisconsin firm Inc for injuries from a collision three years ago near Fort Atkin. The jury returned the verdict. the appeal by Foreman was denied.
A flash fire swept a five story downtown Meriden apartment building killing five family members and injuring several others. Police said the blaze started in the basement or rear first floor with 200 nearby theater patrons evacuated. an uncle and others were hurt escaping. a 3 year old died before reaching hospital.
Burglars struck three rural sites in Muskingum County last night around Christmas. They pried a door fork, entered a shed off Frazersburg road, and stole four dollars in cash along with automobile tools and a typewriter from an unlocked trailer office. A tray of auto-tools was taken at Adamsville road, and Morgan's cafe in Cannonsville was burglarized with loot yet undetermined.
Egyptian authorities stall on allowing British and French salvage crews to operate in the Suez Canal as U N and officials debate use of vessels. Dag Hammarskjold may visit Cairo while U N clearance chief Wheeler awaits permission to move salvage gear into the canal. Meanwhile Port Said hosts festive displays and holiday meals for residents and the city’s needy as troops withdraw.
A Blue Spruce valued at 30 dollars was felled near the mausoleum at Woodlawn cemetery and carried away over the weekend. Police say a second report notes missing colored lights from a Christmas tree in 908 Turner street worth 3.50 dollars.
Julius Holzmiller, 82, of New Carlisle, died Sunday night at Mercy hospital Springfield after being stricken at home. Survived by daughter Mrs Orville B Littick, two grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Doom Memorial Funeral Home West Carlisle.
In Youngstown police report seven masked men tied two watchmen at the Canary Food Markets Co. warehouse near Wickliffe and stole 400 cases of cigars and a truck. The intruders overpowered one guard, then tied both in a restroom after waiting for the relief at midnight. One guard managed to call the sheriff hours later.
The Signal will be published on Christmas day Tuesday December 25 to allow our staff to spend the holiday with their families. Publication resumes Wednesday with a double set of features and comics to maintain continuity for readers.
In Minneapolis Lorain Park district a hospital blaze caused by a defective Christmas tree light killed six inmates at Doctors Hospital and left seven others in critical condition. A baby incubator victim died hours later. names include Ella Mullins Caroline Vale Lydia Becken Sara Stone Mary Balliet and Clarence Green all from Minneapolis. Police Fire and railroad workers coordinated rescue as the fire caused about 100000 in damage.
In Kuna Idaho a Christmas pageant miscue by young children caused the star bearers to miscast their letters spelling Bethlehem Rats when they reversed into the back row. The scene prompted discomfort among observers as the improvised moment unfolded during the church event.
Philip Lucas aged 23 of Cincinnati was killed late Sunday when his car went out of control and he was impaled on a pointed steel fence post.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration reports improved safety for 1956 with no passenger fatalities for U S scheduled and international flights. The 1956 domestic fatality rate is 0.62 per 100 million passenger miles, down from 0.76 in 1955. Nonscheduled carriers have had no passenger fatalities since November 17, 1955.
The Associated Press notes 500 traffic deaths from Friday 6 p.m. to Tuesday midnight as a nationwide holiday period ends. A Water Town collision kills a father, mother, and three children on the way to Minnesota. In Minneapolis a hospital fire causes six deaths and seven critical injuries after a Christmas tree light short circuit.
Two teenage boys from well to do Hamilton families were nabbed by Cincinnati police after confessing to a string of thefts in Cincinnati Middletown Newport and Covington. Detectives said the youths aged about two were responsible for the crimes and aided investigations.
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