Seeks To Break Kaufmann Will
Mrs Grice A Stoops Kaufmann widow of department store executive Edwar J Kaufmann seeks half of his 10 199 285 estate in Orphans Court. Executors and trustees seek rejection of her claim. Judge Boyle set April 20 to show cause. Kaufmann died aged 69 after marriage September 4 1954. The will favored Edgar Kaufmann Charitable Foundation and a 1 5 million trust fund.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Grice A. Stoops Kaufmann
Edwar J. Kaufmann
Kaufman
Edgar J. Kaufmann
Kaufmann's
Kaufmann
Wslue
May Department Stores, Inc
Palm Springs
Calif
Palm Beach
Edgar Kaufmann, Sr
Charity Foundation
Couple Admits Abandoning Boy
Milwaukee police held Carl Trout and his wife Sarah on a New Mexico warrant for abandoning their son James, 4, last February. The Trouts, from Delaware, said they planned to travel west to abandon the child due to believed mental retardation. The boy was found in Tucumcari, New Mexico, amid nationwide interest. Police traced Trout’s four year old daughter Linda via a Navy disability check. the couple admitted parentage after being located.
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Milwaukee
Delaware
New Mexico
Carl Trout
Sarah
James
Tucumeari
N. M
Russia reports sixth Soviet atomic test in eight months
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a sixth Soviet atomic explosion in eight months. The series includes one hydrogen blast and several smaller tests detected since August and this spring. No word was issued on the latest blast.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Russi
AEC
Une
Warren to hear plan for Kinzua Dam flood control
Col H B Sprague of the Pittsburgh Army Engineers explains the proposed Kinzua Dam to Warren residents at a court house meeting. The dam would flood 2190 square miles, store 1 105 000 acre feet, and cost about 100 million dollars, with flood control and water supplementation as aims. A question and answer panel with Congressman Leon Gavin follows the talks.
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Yuse
OW Lie
Kinzua
Warren Area
H. B. Sprague
Army Engineering Corps
Pittsburgh
Court House
Sprague
Allegheny
Warren
Burgess W. E. Rice
Alexander C. Flick Jr
Col. Sprague
Leon H. Gavin
Attorney Says Twin Is Insane In Murder Trial
In Wheeling West Virginia the murder trial of 14 year old Tommy Williams continued with his attorney calling him absolutely insane. Prosecutor Joseph A Gompers said the state would seek life imprisonment for the February 9 bludgeon slaying of 9 year old David Powell, a Cub Scout, but not the death penalty due to the boy s age. Defense attorney William C Callahan announced a psychiatric exam at Weston State Hospital.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Tommy Williams
Ohio County Intermediate Court
Joseph A. Gompers
David Powell
William C. Callahan
Tommy
Weston State Hospital
Ang
Callahan
APTEND RITES FOR MOSES
Members of the Bituminous Coal Operators Association planned to cut short their annual meeting today to attend the funeral of Harry M. Moses, the organization s president and founder.
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Moses Washington
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Harry M. Moses
Television Schedule Fragment for WBEN Buffalo
A jumble listing for WBEN TV Buffalo detailing tonight and Wednesday programming across 4 channels, including children's theatre, Gene Autry shows, news, sports, Annie Oakley, Ringling Bros circus, Navy log, Red Skelton, The 4 000 Question, Do You Trust Your Wife, and late news. Also lists Good Morning Will Rogers Jr and Garry Moore for Wednesday with soap operas Guiding Light Love of Life and more.
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Buffalo
Gene Autry
Patti Page
Annie Oakley
Ringling Bros. and Barnum, and Bailey Circus
Navy
Guy Lombardo
Red Skelton
Will Rogers Jr
Garry Moore
Arthur Godfrey
Guiding Light
Little Margie
Johnny
Roert
Q. Lewis
Millers
Bob Crosby
Range Riders
Superman
Navy lifts secrecy on Petrel missile described as highly reliable
The Navy and Fairchild announce the Petrel air to surface and underwater guided missile shows exceptionally high reliability. Patrol craft already carry the weapon designed for anti ship and antisubmarine roles, with tests at Chincoteague and Wyandanch.
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Fess
Washington
Navy
Fairchild Engine and Airplane “Corp
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Fairchild
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Fairchild Guided Missiles Division
Wyandanch
L. 1
New York
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Fleet Operational Development Force
Withington
Bureau of Ordnance
Revision Of Pension Fund Faces Council Scrutiny
The city council debated revising pension fund provisions for police, noting that officers may be unaware of changes and highlighting a loophole that could drain the fund. Councilman Kinley urged clear communication and cautioned against unintended payouts. An example cited involved pensioner widow benefits and broader long term costs. They agreed to revise terms and inform all policemen before any vote.
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Cornell
J. Fred Kinley
Hurley Drake
Polie Department
Pension Board
Einley
Kinley
Lawmakers push new sedition prosecution bill
Rep Howard W Smith of Virginia and Rep Velde urged a law to let states prosecute those who advocate overthrow of the government. They cited the Nelson case as showing the need to curb sedition. The Supreme Court’s 6 2 decision voided state sedition statutes, but left federal Smith Act cases intact.
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Washington
Howard W. Smithy
D-Va
Ich Smith
Rep Verde
Midvois
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Yeaterday
Elsioi
Steve Nelson
Pittsburgh Ures
Smith
Warrenton
Nelson
Virginia
House Rules Committee
Velde
Keigh Court
Kenlehon
Warren
Warren on Smith Act and state sedition laws
A court study notes the 1940 Smith Act and later federal laws show Congress intended to decouple state sedition statutes from federal regulation. Warren asserts the Smith Act punishes advocacy of violent overthrow of any government.
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Warren
Tornadic Winds Kill Ten Across Kansas and Texas
A powerful storm system swept Kansas and Texas, killing ten people and injuring about four dozen as tornadoes leveled farmhouses and shattered windows. Tornadoes touched near Toronto and Grenola in Kansas while damage spread to Eureka and Yates Center areas. West Texas reported zero zero conditions amid dust and debris as temperatures climbed toward 100 in Laredo.
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Junetlog
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Laredo
Wide Arewy
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Rockies
Dakotas
Nebraska
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Resume Work On Farm Bill Faces House Senate Hurdles
Senate figures Johnston predicts a draft compromise farm bill will win approval from both chambers. Eisenhower urged prompt action while noting two companion measures, one easing the gasoline tax on farm use and the other extending dairy and price provisions. He praised the approach as an example of constructive policy.
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Olin D. Johnston
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Lye
Painters Strike In Pittsburgh District 1
District 1 representing about 1,500 members struck for higher pay. Business agent Edward Duffy said the union negotiated with the Master Painters and Decorators Association of Allegheny County expired. Painters earned 2.85 dollars an hour for commercial work, 4.10 for steel work, with higher rates for special jobs. The union seeks premium rates in certain classifications.
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Edward Duffy
Busines
Ainion
Allegheny County
Mareta
Serka
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