Rebels seize Havana radio and TV stations in general strike
Rebels in Havana seized CMQ radio and CMQ TV facilities and called for an immediate general strike. Workers walked out across utilities including telephones. banks closed as fires and gunfire erupted in the San Isidro area near the Banco Continental. Troops and police were deployed as outages spread, with further clashes reported and service disrupted citywide.
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Japan Pledges Pact Support Amid Red China Trade Row
Tokyo pledged cooperation to the Red China trade pact while promising no shift in recognition to Peiping. The cabinet said it cannot permit a Red flag at Tokyo trade missions, a move seen as appeasing Formosa though protests in Taipei risked trade and diplomatic ties.
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Red China
China
Peiping
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Minister Killed As Cars Collide Near Doylestown
Two cars on Route 413 near Tustown collided head on, killing Rev. Frederick W. McConnell 84 of Woxall Montgomery County. His son Frederick Jr 36 and Mrs. Tillian Lovett of Wrightstown Bucks County were injured and rushed to Doylestown Hospital. McConnell was a retired Methodist minister active with the Methodist National Board of Home Missions.
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Frederick W. McConnell
Woxall
Montgomery County
Frederick Jr
Tillian Lovett
Wrightstown
Bucks County
Doylestown ‘Hospital
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Lovett
Nice
Ma Mcconnell
Methodist National Board of Home Missons
City Hits Jackpot From Parking Meter Collections
The city reported $1,505 in March meter collections after ending a three minute waiting period. Police records show 506 tickets in March, with fines adding about $1,505 plus roughly $500 in $1 fines. Officials note enforcement changes boosted revenue, while complaints remained low. If sustained, meter income could equal over one and a half mills of property taxes.
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J. Fred Kinley
Aero Chairman Seeks Elgin Board Seat Amid NY Investor Talks
Elgin National Watch Co faces new pressure as a New York group led by Henry M. Margolis claims about eight percent of Elgin common stock and seeks representation on the board. James G. Shennan says any seat would reflect ownership stake. Negotiations remain cordial but unresolved with no proxy plans reported. The company disclosed a $909,224 operating loss for the 40 weeks ended Dec 7 1957, and notes ongoing efforts to protect its watch business.
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Elgin
Elgin National Watch Co
New York
Elgin Board of Directors
James G. Shennan
Henry M. Mariolis
Aero Supply Mfg. Co
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Mercet of Finsional Défense
Plan Fix Up Drive Initiated by Chamber of Commerce
About 20 members of the building and allied trades plan a May start for a Clean up Paint up Fix up campaign under the Chamber of Commerce. Robert Brown of Corry Bridge Supply elected chairman. A Red Bud Tree planting program will be offered at cost to homeowners with trees four to five feet tall selling around 1.25. The goal is 1,000 trees building on last year’s successful Better Your Living drive.
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Chamber of Commerce
Robert Brown
Corry Bridge’ and Supply
Wille
Chamber
Ity
Bell Phone Workers Face Furloughs in Pennsylvania
Durantun, a Bell Telephone Co unit, notified the Federation of Telephone Workers that about 275 male employees in Pennsylvania will be furloughed starting April 28, with 100 in Western Pennsylvania and 150 to 175 in the eastern half. The union says most affected have under two years of service and that part-time work will replace full layoffs for those workers.
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Iator
Humphrey Calls For Action After Jobless Report
Washington report quotes Senator Humphrey urging action after March job data show unemployment rose by 25,000 to 1 92,000 with employment up 373,000 to 62,311,000. President Eisenhower notes a pickup in jobs while Meany calls the figures a deepening recession and Congress is urged to act on tax cuts unemployment benefits and Social Security.
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Humphrey
Apl-Cio
George Meany
New York
Weeks
Reus
D-Wis
Congress
Ike Considers Calling Off U S Nuclear Tests
President Eisenhower said he would seriously consider canceling further U S nuclear tests if the Pacific series yields all required research. He would need exact briefing from scientists on what remains to learn and the tests' success in providing that information before any declaration. Kilian's report on detection might be public, with more stations in Russia than previously advised.
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Eisenhower
U. S
James R. Killien Jr
Killian
State Dulles
Russia
Harold Stassell
Last Rites for Slain Hoodlum Johnny Stompanuto
In Woodstock Illinois Johnny Stompanuto, linked to actress Lana Turner as a friend, was stabbed to death in Turner's home Friday night. Between 400 and 600 people attended his funeral in his hometown with only a small Hollywood floral tribute lacking a name. Cheryl Turner, Turner's daughter, testified she stabbed him after he threatened to disfigure her mother. The Woodstock superintendent named Harrieburg to a school district post at 14000 dollars annually.
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Cheryl
Ike Says No Tax Cut Needed
A report notes President Ike rejects calls for a tax cut while detailing a long air mission from Yokota Air Force Base in Tokyo to Lajes Field in the Azores, lasting about 19 hours and ending at 10 25 a.m. local time. The piece cites the route and timing of the flight without fuel stops.
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Azores
Yakota Air Force Base
Lajes Air Force Bayt
President Eisenhower Defends Economy and Defense Overhaul
President Eisenhower said there is no need for emergency action as unemployment figures show gradual rise. He pledged to consult with leaders before any tax move while pressing a defense reorganization plan via television updates and Congress.
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Elsenhower
Govirnment
Eisenhower
Secretary of the Treasury
Anderson
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Tel¢Vision
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Eisenhower Aso
Paige Highit
Lana Mum As Torrid Letters To Gangland Hood Revealed
Lana Turner remained mum as details surfaced of torrid love letters to Johnny Stompanato published in the Herald Express. The letters, dated Copenhagen and London in 1957, include affectionate lines such as Daddy darling and Dearest, precious heart, written during her film work abroad, while her daughter Cheryl, 14, faced a juvenile court hearing after a fatal confrontation with Stompanato.
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Herald Express
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Sanita
London
Blood Bank Visits City For 29th Time 75 Pints Donated
Seventy five pints were donated at the Red Cross blood bank visit. Of three planned donors, three failed and five were rejected after physical exams. Forty nine walk in donors brought the day total to 75 pints. To date 440 pints have been donated across 29 blood bank visits. Appreciation extended to the VFW for sponsorship and to chairman William Roehrig.
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VFW
William Roehrig
Truckers Withdraw Support Amid CBS Striker Standoff
In New York City truckers pull backing from Teamsters for CBS strike actions, as technicians walkout enters day three. Temporary decisions split local unions, with some support dropped, while makeshift crews run cameras and equipment for several programs. CBS reports programing improving and promises a normal TV schedule, despite live shows canceled and two programs shifted to filmed repeats.
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Corry Sees Four Building Permits Valued at 65500
Four building permits were issued in Corry for March totaling 65 500 in value. The permits cover new homes and remodeling with individual values 16000 8000 25000 and 14000. The permit count marks the highest monthly total since last fall, per Don Williams of the city engineers office.
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Don Williams
Willams
Half Steel Strike In West Germany
A West German steel strike reaches about 200000 workers as union leaders tentatively accept a compromise offer. The tentative deal includes a wage equivalent to 2.8 cents and aims to lift the industrial stoppage, with members likely to approve the agreement.
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Spring Weather Conflicted by Freezing Readings Across Pennsylvania
A calendar marked first day of spring while Pennsylvania towns endured freezing temps. St Marys reported zero, Corry and Meadville areas fell below freezing with light snow. Pittsburgh posted 32, Philly 38, and Wilmington 28 as forecasts warned cold air would linger tonight amid few snow flurries and clear skies. A separate Washington fatal crash left 28 year old Ruy Neheal dead when his car collided head on with a truck on Route 1 had a seven mile west of Washington. The truck driver John Bloat escaped injury.
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Cobbett
Ray Olson
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Ucker
Mowlville
Warren
Bradford
Tew
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Mitvisbury
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Chysville
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John Bloat
Andutzonville
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Waterford Man Suffers Heart Attack in Crash
A Waterford man suffered a heart attack while driving on Route 2 and was taken to Stem Memorial Hospital in good condition. Police say the car left the highway, struck mud, and the driver was not injured in the crash, though treated for the heart attack.
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Stem Memorial Hospital
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Mirbuhiner
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Ritecher
Tip Otter
Union City Home Lost In 5000 Fire
Union City fire destroyed a storage home and contents estimated at 5000 dollars to 8000 dollars. Fire chief How it Johnson said the blaze began around 1 o clock and may have been entered by a vagrant escaping a storm. About 25 to 30 firefighters responded, one firefighter was injured in a collision.
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Howitd Johnson
Johnson
Cleveland
Wen Re
Probing Crash of Easter Night Plane Continues
Government and FBI investigators pressed the probe into the Easter night plane crash that killed 47 people. State police and federal agents worked near the wreckage at a nearby airport, continuing the inquiry as officials sought clues in the catastrophe.
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Max Jovernmene
Pullen
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