Steelworkers Strike Talks Continue Amid Mediation Efforts
Federal Mediation Service chairs a 13 day old steel strike led by Joseph F. Finnegan as U S Steel, Bethlehem and Republic negotiators arrive. David J McDonald says industry unlikely to settle now while Stephens pledges utmost effort. Secretary Weeks warns public welfare could trigger Taft Hartley if the dispute endures.
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Kidnapper Afraid of Capture Beatrice Weinberger Missing
Holman a former Nassau County assistant district attorney says the kidnapper fears arrest and the ransom amount delays the return of Beatrice Weinberger a nine day old infant taken from his carriage on the rear patio of his home. Police reportedly stopped watching St Brigid's Church which had stayed open four hours daily in hopes the infant would be left there. Government investigators note the Weinberger family had $25000 ready for ransom.
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Rome
Liquor Stores Extend Weekend Hours Statewide
State Liquor Director Bryant announced Friday and Saturday hours will extend to 9 p.m. under a new program after a conference with store supervisors. Other days keep current closing time of 7 p.m. The plan targets large quantity purchases and possible resale schemes, with careful enforcement to avoid harassing legitimate customers.
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Wiliam Ivor
C. Bryant
Saturn
Eless Chase
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Kremlin Urges Europe Unity for Atomic Energy Control
The Kremlin calls for a pan European body including the USSR and the United States to oversee peaceful atomic energy. The plan targets six Western European states and warns Euratom would split Germany and enable weapon production. A Communist bloc institute also coordinates nuclear research across allied nations.
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Outer Mongolia
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Viet Nam
Segregation Gets Challenge in Virginia Court Order
In Charlottesville Virginia a federal judge ordered the city to begin desegregation planning by September marking the first major crack in Virginia's segregation policy since the 1954 Supreme Court ruling. The judge cited delay and noted Virginia had amended its constitution to subsidize private education to avoid integration, but calls its past six months a calculated delay.
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Carlottesville
U. S. Supreme Court
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Unlucky Day Beliefs Highlight Friday the 13th
Newark and Rutgers University sociologists say superstition shapes fears around Friday the 13th. They note that belief in curses and magical causes drives cautious acts, though many see such days as natural rather than supernatural.
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Maier
Jis
Bash
Newark College of Arts
Favors Commies report on blacklist in entertainment
Washington be heated hearing by House Un American Activities Committee examined a Fund for the Republic report alleging broad blacklisting in film and tv. Witnesses spoke of denials of work for loyal citizens while defending unions and denying widespread Communist infiltration claims.
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Roy M. Brewer
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
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Phone Rate Adjustment Approved by Ohio Utility Panel
The Commonwealth Telephone Co of Ohio won approval to adjust rates to achieve gross revenue of 1,025,783.85. General manager Howard C. Slusher said the commission granted the order yesterday and the company filed a new tariff with the commission for approval. The service area includes Athens, Hocking, Vinton, and Meigs counties. The commission found existing rates unreasonable, requiring a tariff that would meet the company’s revenue needs based on its property value used to render service. New rates take effect with the first billing date after approval.
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Howard C. Slusher
Commonwealth General Manager
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Commonwealth
Athens
Hocking
Vinton
Meigs
Slusher
Dems Taunt Republicans Over Dixon-Yates Deal
The Justice Department asked the Court of Claims to void the Dixon-Yates contract as unlawful after critics, including Senator Gore and Senator Kefauver, framed the issue for the election. They argued Eisenhower was responsible for the deal and highlighted alleged conflicts involving Adolphe Wenzell. The suit seeks 3.54 million dollars in prior government payments.
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Ftaue
Gore
D-Tenn
Eisenhower
Dixon-Yates
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Kefauver
Justice Department
U. S. Court of Claims
Department
Adslphe H. Wentel
Wenzell
Budget Bureau
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First Boston,Corp
First Boston
New York
Dixon- Yates
Aid Victory In Sight Predicts Four Billion Aid Bill
Senator Ellender of Louisiana predicted the Senate Appropriations Committee will recommend about four billion dollars for overseas assistance. Chairman Hayden of Arizona convened the committee for final action as plans call for a report to the Senate tonight to place the measure in post.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Werseas
Ellender
D-La
Hayden
D-Ariz
Senate
Saving Family Man Crowned After Drowning Incident
In Carrollton Ohio a man identified as Wil from Mi passed away after saving his wife and child from Leesville Lake. The incident occurred as lawmakers debated a funds bill including millions in new money and reappropriations. In Gold Coast Accra voting continued as Seifert aided the rescues. Gore's body was recovered three hours after the drowning.
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Ohio
Inliam J. Gore
Leesville Lake
Olive Gold Coast
Seifert
Massillon
Accra
Gold Coast
Gore
Old McDonald Wants Ads For Farm News And Livestock
A farm notice in the Messenger Want Ads discusses livestock such as cows, chickens, and pigs. It mentions hay and corn needs, possible retirement, and using the want ads to find buyers or advertise farm needs. Phone 31242 is given for information.
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Farm News
Rabbis Warn Soviet Judaism Faces Extinction
Three American rabbis return from the Soviet Union asserting that Judaism in Russia is seriously threatened with extinction. They report the regime’s hostility to religion and the decline of major Jewish cultural institutions, calling preservation efforts futile amid ongoing restrictions. The rabbis, Emanuel Rackman, David Golovensky, and Morris Kertzer, spent two weeks in the USSR.
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Melan- Rackman
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Rockbridge Swimmer Drowns in Clear Creek
A Rockbridge man, Frances Grove, 20, drowned early Friday while swimming in Clear Creek about 500 feet east of the Fairfield County line. Three companions, Jerry Crider 21 of Lancaster and Mary Keaton and Kathleen Richards of Circleville, were with him. The body was recovered around 5:19 a.m. after volunteers and Lancaster lifeguards assisted. Coroner's verdict was accidental drowning. no head injury or cramp confirmed. The body was taken to Sheridan funeral home in Lancaster. It was the first drowning in Hocking County this year.
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Circleville
J. Waldron
Grove
Crider
Lancaster
Joseph A. Gear
Fairfield County
Owen Yaw
Hocking County
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Sheridan Funeral Home
Harriman Attacks Eisenhower as Communism Debate Heats Up
Republican senators fault Harriman for labeling Eisenhower as soft on communism during a Thursday speech. They accuse him of aiding a presidential bid by courting leftist factions and urge a precise reply to a court-ordered school desegregation action.
Ohio River Flood Planned
Ohio River flood planning under way as Army engineers prepare to use an electronic grain computer and later an electronic digital computer to simulate worst case floods. The devices will convert rainfall data from about 400 drainage areas into runoff and feed on records from past floods and rainfall periods to refine flood control plans. Embassy says West German authorities joined in an investigation of warning notes received by high American officers in Germany.
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Army
Yim
Germany
Times Says Strategy Halted by Chief Protests
The New York Times reports strategic planning for U S defense paused amid a dispute led by the three armed services chiefs opposing Admiral Radford's proposed cuts. The move, linked to fears a Europe defense shrinkage would weaken U S leverage, sparked concerns among Defense Department officials and the halt was attributed to actions by Secretary Wilson or deputy Robertson.
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Arthur W. Rady SA
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Sustines
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Europe
the Times
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Defense Department
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Charles E. Wilson
Reuben B. Robertson, Jr
Deep Water Claims Him Near Shore
Athens County coroner James H. Elias ruled the death of 14 year old Jerry Gene Thompson as drowning at Mine Reservoir 211 near Sugar Creek. The boy, son of John Thompson Jr., was playing with friends when he slipped and drowned about five yards from shore. Eight men, two rescuers, and off duty firefighters worked to revive him. Walter Zachary of Chicago and Wade Pottenbarger arrived in time to help, but the boy could not be saved. The death was pronounced at 7:50 p.m.
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Athens
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Walter Zachary
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Alexander St
Five Day Forecast Reports City Faces Harassment Claims
Reading Pennsylvania weather forecast notes temperatures will average around 1 to 7 degrees above normal with a mix of warm days and cooler periods. The article also reports a dispute between Mayor Daniel F. McDevitt and local newspapers over alleged harassment, including ticketing of newspaper delivery trucks, tied to criticism of gambling coverage.
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