Fourth Atomic Blast Tests Mice and Monkeys at Daylight Tilt
The fourth and largest atomic blast of the year was detonated in daylight northwest of Las Vegas. A white cloud rose as observers noted radiation tests on mice and monkeys, with pilotless jets carrying animals into the vicinity for exposure under the cloud. Fears of fallout prompted Civil Defense officials to monitor the event.
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Associated Press
Las Vegas
Nev
Here
Seasioneer
AEG
Bert of
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Easter Egg Roll Returns at White House After Long Absence
Washington reports the Easter Egg Roll opening at the White House for the first time since 1941. About 500 people lined the southeast yard, with many children carrying pastel baskets and VIPs including Vice President and Mrs. Eisenhower observing. The event revived a World War I era tradition as crowds gathered for the day’s activities.
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Washington
Howelles
Avoompunlen
Filrbinds
Glashower
Yland
White House
Eisenhower
Rail wage cut trims three cents in price slump
Washington announces three cent reduction in rail worker hourly pay tied to old style consumer price index at 1.800, 000 workers. Wages hinge on quarterly cost of living data, the cut saving the payroll about 7 million dollars monthly and offsetting earlier increases amid a deflation in overall price levels.
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Associated Press
Washington
Reys
Two youths held in local bowling alley theft
Two alleged teens ages 16 and 18 were questioned after a burglary at Avalon Bowling Alleys on East Malt Street. About $810 was reported stolen from a place familiar to the pin boys. Police said the older boy denies involvement while the younger confessed. Authorities planned burglary and larceny charges.
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East Malt Street
Harley Drake
Adwad Berry
Sald
Laken
Berry
Max. Albert Ross
Fast South
Sllink
Mavity
Ammo Explosion Kills Dozens and Hurts Hundreds
A blast at a munitions dump near Tolpis in the Chinese Nationalist capital area killed 43 or more and injured about 500. The explosion occurred as workers attempted to remove TNT from World War I era bombs. Foreman arrested. shock damaged a nearby factory and farms, with estimated losses around 400000 dollars.
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Wasper
Formosa
Here
Foller
Tolpis
Dulles Opposes Curb on Treaty Making Powers
Secretary of State Dulles argues against limits on executive treaty powers and warns such restrictions could hinder U.S. foreign policy. He tells a Senate subcommittee that U.N. covenants on human rights and political rights of women will not be signed without closer congressional consultation. Bricker and others press for constitutional safeguards tying treaties to internal law and requiring legislative approval for executive agreements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dulles
Congress
U.N
U. N
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Landers
Ures
Defense Department
Mintal Security
Hwold
Stassint
Sen
Bricker
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Tal
Ohio
GOF
Senate
House
Will Reargue Custody Suit In Crawford County
Meadville Pa June 3 Hearing set by Judge Loyd Weaver to hear further testimony in a custody dispute over Sharon Ann a 23 month old girl The case originated when Crawford County Family Court denied Bonnie Sue Stanley custody and involved appeals to Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the state high court which reversed and later blocked an adoption by Arthur J Marhoefer The high court sent the matter back to Crawford County for a determination of Mrs Stanley fitness and she previously placed the child at the Rostila Foundling Home in Pittsburgh at age 17 and unmarried The mother denies abandonment of the child.
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Associated Press
Meadville
Loyd Weaver
Clarion County
Crawford Grinity Court
Bonnie Sue Stanley
East, Baik
Arthur J. Marhoefer
Marhoefers
High Court
State High Court
Crawford
Stanley
Pennsy Crossing Plan Delayed by Contractor Issues
The Pennsy crossing project faces delays as installation of Erie Railroad equipment stalls amid unreliability of the supply chain. City bids await approval for traffic rights at Center and Main, with delivery reportedly within 30 days but actual operation uncertain.
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Syatin
OURAN
Erie Railroad
Bannxylearilal Raj
Erie
Genterleet
Loy Aur
Cerler
Bates
Lenom
Pennay
Webe
Laitte
Pennsy
First Avenue
Center Street
Marines Engage In Bloody Battle Near POW Talks
In a fierce skirmish half a mile from the neutral border used by UN and Allied officers en route to Panmunjom, Marine units unleashed tank rocket and artillery fire. Twenty-one Reds were reported killed or wounded, with heav y bombardment by Okinawa based B 29s at two Red supply areas southeast of Pyongyang and north of Sorivon. Meanwhile Allied air efforts disrupted Red positions on both Western and Eastern Fronts as weather limited operations.
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Associated Press
Ody
Majo
United Nations
Tissson
Wyatt
Eggrider
Panmunjom
U.N
T-Bone
Nime
Pyoneyang
Sorivon
Sales tax decision looms in Harrisburg House race
In Harrisburg the House debates a 1 percent sales tax to fund education and balance the budget. GOP leaders face a tight vote, with several Republicans wavering and Democrats solidly opposed. Exemptions for Philadelphia workers fuel county backlash, while a broader package may be pursued if this measure fails. The session also weighs budget cuts and other revenue plans as reform efforts continue.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
H. G. Andrews
Democratic Hour
GOP
Fronel Worley
R-Adans
Philadelphia
Albert W. Johnna
Johnson
Assembly
Finis
Senate
Chesterman
eMdape Ne Fond
Gey
John 5
Fine
Ways and Meng
Republican House
Ers
Eisenhower and wife to tour South America this summer
STATE COLLEGE Pa Dr Milton S Eisenhower and his wife will visit four South American countries this summer as special representatives of the President. The trip in July during his vacation aims to extend greetings from the President to the governments of the region. Eisenhower will report back to his brother in Washington after completion.
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State College
Milton
Eisenhower
United States
Nearly 150000 Prisoners Are Pawns In Peace Bid
Don Whitehead reports on a peace bid in the Korean War era. Chinese and North Korean authorities conducted a prisoner exchange talk that could free some 150000 captives. The piece notes harsh wartime treatment and the potential for broader releases as negotiations unfold.
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Wunehan
North Korea
Reds
China
Howe
Chott Eplot
Operations Return to Normal in Four Steel Plants
Steel mills in Pittsburgh area resume normal operations after 10 days of stoppage. Workers in Homestead Braystock Clairton and others faced reduced pay during the strike but are back at work with 18.40 loss-time pay promised and union commitments to avoid further slowdowns. Production impacts were significant with millions in losses reported for the sector.
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Associated Press
Pittshurgh
Drg Sieike
Brotherhood of Callvoid
Leaimnen
Sheed
Aff Love
Homestead
Braystock
Wil Reaper
Theyergloy
Strudke
Itonlay
Ter Po
Mowcowst
Neutlement
Tvs
Thy
Suike
HE Steel Production
United Steel Workers
Wbone
Sewing Machine Outlet To Open On West Main Street
Singer to operate a new sales and service store at 26 West Main Street featuring a full line of Singer sewing machines and electrical vacuum sweepers. A service department will handle all sewing machines and sweepers with a complete line of accessories. Opening events Friday and Saturday include door prizes at 5 p.m. and souvenirs for attendees.
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Singer
West Main Street
Harry Forbes
Tr Anseille
Odv
Forbes
Davin Electrical
Ietter
Sub Disaster Toll Closes at 81 Lives in Turkish Waters
Istanbul dispatch reports that a submarine disaster near the Dardanelles claimed 81 Turkish sailors. Rescue efforts continued into the night but dwindled to five survivors, including the submarine's skipper, as the damaged vessel lay three miles north of Çanakkale in pre dawn darkness. A communique listed 11 officers, 88 petty officers, and 39 enlisted men aboard the submarine.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Defense Ministry
Dardanetles Straits
Heseve Leamis
Sone
Cunakkoly
Dayelanviles
Cers
Delay Filing Traffic Count After East Main Crash Involving Brown
Report says Jonay He delays filing charges after a Friday night crash on East Main Street injures Raymond Brown and Donald Pike of Sugar Grove. Brown hospitalized in fair condition. Pike listed as critical. Investigating officer Drake plans possible arrest for reckless driving once injuries clarified. Arrangements made to transfer Pike to Erie hospital. In a separate note, Elmer Herber of New Tripoli was installed as president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science for the coming year.
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Harley Drake
East Main Street
Raymond Brown
Donald Pike
Sugar Grove
Drake
Une
Brown
Une Hospital
Adayt Brown
Pike
Erie
Shite Avenue
Meads Academy OF Science
Annville
Elmer
Herber
Hadge
New Tripoli
Lehigh County
Pennsylvania Academy of Science
Dickinson College
U N Looms For Prisoner Exchange At Munsan Meet
United Nations liaison officers in MUNSAN Korea reported progress with talks to exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war. The Reds refused to give a number of Allied prisoners they would return, prompting further discussion on repatriation and the exchange framework. The plan centers on repatriation, staged exchange, and agreed procedures ahead of a formal armistice.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
U.N
Ili
U. XM
John c. Daniel Chiet
U.N. Hiabions
Wwe
Lee Sanz Cha
Reds
Daniel
Gover
Easter Services Draw Crowds Despite Chilly, Cloudy Day
Across Northwestern Pennsylvania Easter drew large congregations as Catholics held traditional early masses and Protestants offered Sunrise services. Temperatures around 45 degrees and lingering clouds limited outdoor Easter parades, with many residents donning coats and spring ensembles.
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