Schools Lag Behind People Needs Says Education Panel
The White House conference on education reports that schools have fallen behind public expectations and capabilities yet have much to be proud of. The 50,000 word document notes segregation desegregation must follow Supreme Court rulings, while federal aid to schools shows deep divisions on building grants versus loans. The majority favors emergency building funds to support state and local efforts, with no firm stance on operating costs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Committee For the
White House
Supreme Court
Neil H. McElroy
Proctor and Gamble Co
District of Columbia
Michigan Bank Robbed of $75,000 in Flint
Four gunmen robbed the East Side Citizens Bank of Flint shortly after 11 am, taking an estimated $78,000. Bank officials noted a heavier cash on hand due to payday. Masked robbers split roles with two at the door and two loading the money into a bag.
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Dyrammrate Flint
Mich
Mhe East Side
Citizens Banke
Toduy
Siard
Russians Shun Plan at Yugoslavia Meeting
In Dubrovnik Yugoslavia the Russians rejected a Soviet disarmament plan tied to mutual inspections. The document circulated by the Soviets to the Interparliamentary Union suggested a boycott of certain talks, contrasting with later London proposals to the five power armament forum. The display occurred as debates continued over how to curb submarine threats and reduce global tensions.
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Dubrovnik
Yugoslavia
Eisenhower
Okles
Interparliamentary Union
Ilstement
London
Blue Cross Seeks 28 Percent Rate Increase
Corry subscribers to the Blue Cross plan face a 28 percent rate hike starting June 1 if approved by State Insurance Commissioner Francis J. Smith. The Hospital Service Association of Pittsburgh cites higher costs and asks approval of a new hospital payment method. About two thirds of some 1.9 million subscribers in western Pennsylvania would be affected, with individual semi private plans rising from 1.80 to 2.90 monthly and family plans from 4.95 to 6.30. Negotiated contracts remain exempt.
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Blue Cross
Ble Cross
Union Aides Plead Innocent In Shakedown Case
Federal judge McVicar in Pittsburgh presided yesterday as six Union aides and a builder pleaded innocent to conspiring to violate anti racketeering laws. Defendants include Nicholas Stirone, president of the union, and several contractors and labor men charged with shaking down district contractors for about 45 000 dollars.
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Amoclitewerm
Pittsburgh
Nelson A
Thomas Peco
Toga
Edward T. Duffy
Danty Mattire
Loew
Willam Bratmar
New York
Mid Builder
Dem Candidates Tour Pennsylvania in April Campaign Push
Two Democratic presidential hopefuls plan Pennsylvania visits as Stevenson appears on party ballots for the April 19 primaries. Ex-governor Tilton schedules a stop April 15, with planned stops in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Supporters push for Stevenson to campaign in Pittsb urgh and nearby areas while Kefauver plans campus events at Duquesne University Law School.
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Py Vena
Pittsburgh
Adint E
Stovwrison
Aid Sen
Kofwuyur
Democraic
Pennsylvania
Stevenson
Tilton
David Lo Lawmyie
P Stevenson
Aald Yoateyday Stevenson
Corry Jamestown Mfg to Run Four Day Week with 125 Laid Off
The Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp will implement a four day work week starting next week, with 125 employees laid off as it trims inventory built up over nine months. Plant officials cite slowing new orders and high stocks as reasons, noting about 100 more workers than a year ago and continuing layoffs dependent on incoming business. The firm, like many, has borrowed from banks to cover March and June tax payments amid a busy year ahead.
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Corry
Jamestown
Corry- Jamestown
Casey
Inyoffy
Corrys
General Motor
Gunmen Seize $12,000 Payroll in Erie Holdup
Erie police hunt three masked gunmen who raided a Urich Foundry payroll office near noon, taking about $12,000 in envelopes. State Police set road blocks, describe suspects including one in a sheer scarf mask. a 1950 light blue Chrysler was sighted fleeing westward.
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Erie
Urich Foundry
Paya
Onah
Tott UK
Pilloe
Embezzler Is Under Arrest In Buffalo Case
Police in Phoenix report a suspect named Harry Taylor fled Buffalo after embezzling a substantial sum. A downtown apartment and a nightlife scene tied him to a spurious hunt for funds. Witnesses described a man matching the description as using aliases and wandering near a brewpub before officers arrested him.
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Phoenix
Ariz —Pollos
Todey
Harry Taylor
Buffle
Theo Gous
Buffalo
Finlyh Wallany
Meg Tunedner
Mats Tates
Lanter Walton
Une
Brewktnet
Gilltress
Atale Hid
Abe
Britton
Buttolo
Bey Otlowerd Alki
Fins
Wreckage of Flying Boxcar Found After Disappearance
Assorted press reports confirm a US Air Force flying boxcar vanished with five aboard while en route to Tokyo. The missing aircraft was located as wreckage near the base in Japan, with initial assessments awaiting confirmation.
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Oryo
U. S. Air Force
Asurvivern
Ram Air Base
Mur
Tokyo
Iapan
Thi
Air Force
Communists Victory Amid Ceylon General Election
Communist backed coalition claimed victory as first round ballots counted in Ceylon's general election. Prime Minister Kotelawala's United National party faltered, taking only five of the first day seats while the pro Western United National party faced large losses. The rival United Front coalition swept 21 seats amid a tense electoral contest. Opposition leader Bandarayake declared confidence as monks urged broader support following the Buddha anniversary observance. Balloting continues across remaining constituencies with millions of voters to cast by week’s end.
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SF Moen Colomho
Ceylon
bin John Kotelawatn
Kotelawatn
Lnst
Lnst Tine
Peoples United Front Coalition
Olist Buth Naval
Ale Banes
Oden
Keute
Kotelaware
United National Party
Leginl Bane
Sethawke
Ekke
Buturday
Odor damages case filed in Erie County court
Mr and Mrs Ribst Lednamen seek $10,000 from PGC for odors claimed to have invaded their RD 3 Unter City home. They allege substances ruined household furniture and caused relocation to another dwelling, with the property near Union City and Centerville cited in the filing.
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Odor
PGC
Erie County
RibstLednamen
Unter
Allegwds Dainges
Wien i
Union City Aid
Centerville Rindi
Full Scale Hunt On For Man Who Hurled Acid
Federal and local agencies join a wide search for a young man suspected of throwing milphuric acid at Victor Riesel. Doctors warn the injuries could affect his vision. officials describe the attack as intimidation to deter witnesses in a federal probe into gangster methods in trucking and manufacturing. Riesel was attacked near midtown Manhattan in the early morning. the assailant was described as clean cut and about 28. Community reaction and ongoing investigations are noted by U S Attorney Paul W. Williams and others.
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Associated Press
New York
FBI
Victor Riesel
Rey
City Polies Department
Manhattan
Riesel
Asc
Averell
Gerasimo Bohuccoka
Vhief
Clare's Hopital
U. S
Puul W. Williams
Metropatltem
Willis
Rice
Justice Department
Mesel
Nowanion
International Union of Operating
Enineery
Riese
Cor
mid-Manhattan
Farm Measure In Final Form Amid Conferees’ Push
Washington reports a compromise year-end farm bill in final form after two weeks of conference committee talks to fuse differing programs from both houses. Leaders expect only minor changes and aim for quick House action, with prospects of passage by late afternoon or next week.
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Washington
Ttn
Senate
Mente Ta Uel
Sexton
Ellender
Phiieman
Suswury
Benton
Salt Coke City
Lakaort
Ding Ko
Cooly D-Nei
Hon Agriculture Committee
He Conferves
Sant
Lyndon
Dabuson
D-Tex
Expo accident claims life of boy near Irwin
A tragic incident near Irwin Pennsylvania yesterday resulted in the death of 14 year old James We. Durnin as a crowd gathered at a local fairground. Authorities say a voting machine malfunction contributed to the accident and an investigation is underway.
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Irwin
James We. Durnin
Solons Reach Agreement On Plan To Speed Up Collection Of 5-Mill Tax
Pennsylvania lawmakers reach a bipartisan accord to speed up collection of the five-mill capital stock tax to mend a 62 million dollar budget hole. The plan, included in a new bill, delays the option’s effective date to January 1, 1957, and may boost revenue by about 2 million. Senate leaders expect final approval Monday as adjournment edges closer.
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Solons
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Monwealth
Senate Rules Committee
Senate Republicana
Ruth
D-Berks
Senate
Readinger
Commonwealth
House
Renato
Peas
Oeernor & Bonate
Governor Hesitates On Extra Bonus For Pennsylvania Teachers
Harrisburg reports Gov. Lender showed limited willingness to fund a $200 teacher pay boost this year, amid stalled revenue for a $1 million salary appropriation. He noted no moral or legal obligation to spend the entire biennium funds and discussed broader budget moves and plans for a civil service personnel board and mental health funding.
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Ousright
Guv
Pennuyl
Vonin
Cheri
Ely
Andrews D
Commonwealth
Wrolipa
Per
Sudy
Mental Lantitetons
Stte
Red Cross Appeal Misses $8,900 Goal
Corry and Corry Ron report the Red Cross appeal fell short by about 2000 dollars of the 8900 goal. Funds will be drawn from reserve to continue local relief efforts. Chapter chairman Charles Clay and volunteers express thanks to contributors including Willim Leaby and Frank Dodd.
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Red Cross
Corry
Ron
Charles Clay
Alko
Cnn
Rivena Willim Leaby
Frank Dodd
Chaimen
Fund
18 Italians Will Testify in United States Trial
Milan dispatch reports 18 Italians set to testify as perjury witnesses in the trial of former U.S. Army Lt. Aldo Towra. The defendant faces an extradition battle after a 1919 murder tied to Maj. William Holehan, with proceedings opening in Washington and a grand jury indictment for perjury.
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Soy
Pam Milan
Hightown
U. S. Army
Aldo Towra
Malpensa Airfield
Fraretort
Heroup
Taly
Red Tope
New York
Teardl
Washington
Charney
Maj
Willian
Italy
Tour
Jan Ji Pittaburgh
Holehan
United Rites
Hin
Hauke Armed Services
Tear Hax
Talla
Soviet Leaders Plan Unclear Britain Visit
The Foreign Office said the Soviet Union will not accompany Premier Bulganin to Britain this month. Gen Tvin Beroy and a party of 15 Russians will travel with the Soviet delegation, with Bulganin and Khenhehey each having their own personal escorts.
Artillery Duel Flares Anew in iKissufim Area
Israeli and Egyptian forces exchanged heavy artillery along the Gaza Strip frontier prompting a UN ceasefire appeal. Mideast diplomacy paused as UN officials prepared to meet in Rome. Reports from the region cited renewed fire and casualties, while Cairo and Tel Aviv offered conflicting accounts of the flare up and its significance.
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Jerusalem
Gaza Strip
Ehief
M Murtis
Rome
Gener
Mammurnikjold
Hammirakjold
Burlin
Tivillani
Rayph
Tirdol
Tarnella
Gaza
Cairo
Chia
Abéli
Mor Anid
Taranpokeemin
Police Charge Two Motorists
Two rei residents were cited for motor vehicle code violations this morning by city police. Ostlette charged Ralph MeIntyre of R D 2 Pillafield with speeding for conditions on East Minin Street near 1140 N Avenue as he neared a school crossing. he reportedly could not stop in time. Norman Hopperman of Columbus was cited for failing to halt at a stop sign on East Pleasasbabneet near Wild Atront Intersection. Information filed with Alderman George Gordon.
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Rei
Ostlette
Ralph MeIntyre
R. D
Pillafield
East Minin Street
Pennsylvania
Nvenie
Norman Hopperman
Columbus
Fullure
Baler
George Gordon
Buffalo Fire Chief Dies At Blaze
Buffalo fire department mourns after Fire Chief Curtin perishes during a night blaze. The longtime leader, with a decade of service, was reportedly overcome on a ladder as he fought the blaze and was taken to a hospital where he died after the incident.
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Buffalo
Etuiel
Joie
Onerabiora
Curtin
Nowy
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