Soviet spy ring uncovered in Western Germany raids
Vice chancellor Franz Blecher announced a nationwide crackdown on a Soviet spy ring directed by East Berlin officers. The ring operated from Ruhr Valley industrial sites under the guise of a research group, with more than 25 individuals arreste d and additional incarcerations expected. The operation, described as the largest since occupation began, followed coordinated federal police raids led by federal security chief Hana Fgidi.
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Associated Press
Bonn
Germany
Franz Bluecher
Westernermany
Aboytel
East Berlin
Ruhr
Blecher
Western Germany
Bruegher
Hana Fgidi
Corry Chamber of Commerce forms committee on ministerial quest
A new committee led by Arnold Seastead was named to survey potential membership and budget for Corry Chamber of Commerce. The board plans to report on the pilot session and advance for an executive secretary, while endorsing a church night concept tied to Rev. ministerial activities and a potato feed gala in early September with William Leaby named chair.
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Indorses
Corry
Cong Miniserie
Willian Leaby
Phir Tia
Cancer drug discovery reports promising results in melanoma
Chicago news notes the Arse din compound showing potential against melanoma and other cancers. researchers Farber Downing Abu Hydar of Harvard Medical School and the Children's Cancer Research Foundation report initial findings from 47 patients, with 12 showing advanced stage spread. The study, described as early and tentative, notes temporary reduction of tumor markers in some cases.
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Bistib
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Carl
Farber
Virginia
Downing
Majih Abu- Hydar
Chi Iren
Cancer Researh Foundation
Department of Pathology
Harvard Medical School
Boston
TRPA
Hall Named New Republican Chairman In UPI Report
Washington reports the Republican National Committee unanimously chose former New York Congressman W. Hall Leptige as national chairman. The move comes as the party battles a financially strained image while eyeing gains in the 1954 elections. Roberts praised past service and urged party unity under Hall. The selection follows pushback against Democratic civil service practices and calls for renewed party leadership.
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Roberts
Associated Press
Washington
Leptige
W. Hall
New ‘York
Revel
C. Wesley Roberts
Kania
Wim Ester
Congress
GOP
Sen
Reuther warns against Russian peace bids in wage talks
Walter Reuther, president of a major labor group, warns that Soviet peace efforts may be a ploy to backtrack on global labor and economic battles. He cites market volatility and warns that true peace in Korea would not end U.S. confrontations, which he says shift to economic and social struggles rather than battlefields.
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Philadelphia
Walter Reuther
Peinsylvania Cto
Cornel
Reuther
Ndeine
Wall Street
Korea
May Cut State Payments for Closing Schools
Harrisburg reports indicate school districts may lose state reimbursements for closing one room schools. Senator Paul J. Walmer UR-Schuylkill, chair of the Senate Education Committee, said a plan is under consideration to reduce the payments or set a time limit on them.
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Associated Press
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Commonwealth Chis
Paul J. Walmer Ur-Schuylkill
Senate Educations Committee
Proposed Law Would Rework One Room School Funding
A proposed measure details state reimbursements aimed at consolidating one room schools in Hartsb ur g Wayne Concord and Bhgin areas. It envisions a $2 000 yearly payment to aid Ward construction of a new 12 room elementary school, with broader budget aims tied to the 1958 59 plan and statewide education costs.
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Wayne
Concord
Bhgin
New Officers Named for Moose Club Meeting
Moose lodge at North Center street rooms elected new officers led by governor Junive Poat and Paul Brenvel with Dean Bashiine as junior governor Henry Davis Jr prelate and James Sheldon sergeant at arms. Trustees named for three two and nine year terms include Frank Graft podt Henry Simmonson Donald Giles and Dale Mulgin. David Nichols and Walter Hap Wiskeman attended from Pittsburgh and Mooseheart. New member class admitted by Albion degree team as membership drive proceeds.
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Johw
Loyal Order of Moose
North Center Street
Allison Gilford
Junive Poat
Paul Brenvel
Dean Bashiine
Henry Davis Jr
James Sheldon
Sergeant Alamnis
Frank Graft
Henry Simmonson
Donald Giles
Dale Mulgin
David Nichols
Hendauar Hem
Pittsburgh
Walter Hap Wiskeman
Mooseheart
Til
Albion
Wiskern
Paul Frenelt
Mel Myrtle Crispin
Corryie Leaves For Anchorage To Work This Summer
Corryie Canfield a Houghton College student and son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Canfield of East Street left last night for Anchorage Alaska. He is accompanied by Richard Mellon of Buffalo to drive a Detroit to Seattle trip for a new car buyer and then proceed to Anchorage for a summer job. The trip reflects many college students drawn by northern city wages and work opportunities this season.
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Anchorage
Sam Canfield
Houghton College
Houghton
Eugene Canfield
East Street
Alaska
Canffield
Chard Meloon
Buffalo
Icidental
Houghton, Platy
S Www Auto
Detroit
Seattle
Wash
Pluraliz
Stevens Says Ammo Situation Is Very Sound
Secretary Stevens told a Senate subcommittee that ammunition in Korea is ample and over the 30 day need only two types remain short. He described ample supplies and said the problem is under control, echoing prior statements about war readiness and defense planning.
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Washington
Senatary
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Koren
Army
Senate
Douglas MacArthun
George
Marshall Tishheen
Far East
MacArthur
Vnv
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Meuder
Uther
Weim
Hghing
Marsha
Coutlie
Judge Stewart Dies After Illness at 49 in Pittsburgh
Judge William Alyah Stewart of the Western Pennsylvania District Court died at his home in Pittsburgh after months of illness and a November surgery. A Democratic councilman since 1948, he was appointed to the federal bench in 1961 after studying at Harvard Law School. He previously served as city solicitor and with the Army JAG Corps before returning to civic duties.
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Oy Inzeimerne
Pittsburgh
U. 5
District Court
William Alyah Stewart
Piittsburgh
Isabe Stewart
Pennsyvania
Record Heat Sparks Warm Day Across Mercury
A warm spell pushed the thermometer to 72 degrees yesterday afternoon as bright sun lashed the area with several hours of exposure. Thunder rumblings around midnight signaled a coming spring storm, which produced lightning and heavy rain later. By dawn the low settled to 62 degrees as observers noted the seasonal shift.
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Jeanne
George Mikderick
Stanford Hose Names Officers At Balloting Event
Approximately 33 members of the Stanford Hose Company balloted to elect officers for the coming year. Officers named include William Halfint president Leo Neckers vice president Jack Foster secretary Russell Brivis treasurer Jack Downey foreman Tayome Davis first assistant foreman Alfred Apps second assistant foreman. New members elected to the Le isa Louse for the Firemen's Association were Charles Spiesman Andrew Paubon and Alfred Aups. Directors named were Frank Kinley Charles Spiesman pret Charles Collier. Bets on district and state conventions postponed. A tribute honored Inter Thoms Courteen, a member of the arminalvai Hon who died this week.
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Stantmet Hose Company
Fremen
William Halfint
Presieleiyt
Leo Neckers
Jack Foster
Rasssell Brivis
Trensurer
Jack Downey
Teyome Davis
Alfred Apps
Leisa Louse
Retiel Associablon
Charles Spiestin
Andrew Paubon
Alfred Aups Trbatees
Frank Kinley
Charles Spiesman
Charles Collier
Detenatts
Inter Thoms Courteen
Arminalvai
Fails In Attempt On Speed Record By Associated Press
In Fort Wayne Indiana yesterday a speed record attempt by a 10 year old boy ended in failure. The flyer Llydell Fu Wayne at Hyer Field took off from Burbank California in a custom aircraft owned by Beverly Hills real estate man and hobbyist Veal. He aimed to surpass the continent’s speed mark for propeller planes but fell short after about five hours of flight completion remains unclear.
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Associated Press
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Ind
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Acity
de Basia
de Tost
Llydell Fu Wayne
Hyer Field
Burbank
Calif
Mustaine
Bona
Beverly Hille Calif
Pe Bono
James Stew
Rewsnen End Tour Berlin Heads Toward Moscow Stop
American newspaper executives who were singled out by the Soviets for an unprecedented visit to Moscow last week left Berlin by air today for the last leg of their European tour. After an overnight stop in London, the group will arrive in New York.
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Berlin
Moscow
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Air Today
London
GOP Solon Sees Little Hope For State Sales Tax
In Harrisburg, GOP leaders struggle to rally support for a proposed two percent sales levy. House opposition and defections threaten passage before Senate action. Speaker Smith and allies debate exemptions and revenue estimates as they weigh revisions and potential amendments.
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RPI
Iid
Loday
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Tewlers
Senate
Pettit
Charles C Smith
Albore Wo Tohtinats
Sinvith
Lele Townson
Mrs Hobby Wins Senate Approval for Hirsh Cabinet Post
Washington reports the Senate unanimously approved Mrs Oveta Culp Hobby to be secretary of health education and welfare. She will join President Eisenhower's cabinet as the HEW department replaces the Federal Security Administration. The body also endorsed Talbot for the US Tariff Commission and Nelson to lead the Rural Electrification Administration.
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Senate
Washington
Oveta Culp
Hirsh
United States
Tarif Commission
Aerm
Aucher Nelson
Minnesota
Rocal Electrification Administration
U N Officials To Sign Pow Trade Pact Tomorrow
United Nations officials prepare to sign a plan for a prisoner of war trade pact tomorrow as the world body cautions the free world to stay strong. US delegates express concern over concessions and urge continued firmness in policy amid tense discussions.
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U.N
U.S
Free World
Trains Delayed by Derailment Near Geneva
An eastbound freight derailed near Geneva last night disrupting service on the main line. Three cars left the track after a boxcar foul, with a loaded and an empty car partially derailed. wrecking crews cleared the line and service resumed by 10:50 this morning. No track repairs were required. In a separate incident, two armed men robbed a Frostburg station, later arrested in Uniontown, Floyd Fischer and Kenneth Strayer, both Philadelphia residents.
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Pysansiger Irin
Geneva
Han Tive Bouirs
Buck Lo Hormel
Meadville
O'Clork
Wiy
William Reddick
Charles Curran
Frostburg
Mets
Uniontown
Floyd M. Fisher
Kenneth Strayer
Philadelphia
Beaverdam Gas Well Hopes Rise On First Flow Hit
Beaverdam Petroleum Corporation drills on Frank Stuteman farm in Carter Hill. First flow measured at 111,000 cubic feet daily with optimistic notes from observers about a possible large gas field extending southwest two miles. Full results await next week’s drilling and tests as backers watch closely.
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Beaverdam Petroleum Corporation
Frank Stuteman
Carter Hill
Beaverdam
Pennsylvania Gas
PGC
Medina
Mose
Reds announce plan for full POW exchange talks
Reports from MUNSAN Korea indicate United Nations officers will travel to Panmunjom to sign an agreement enabling a POW exchange. The plan envisions the exchange starting April 21 with hundreds of prisoners moving between sides. The Communist side proposed detailed terms, including letting all POWs choose repatriation and using a neutral country for housing prisoners. General Mark Clark pressed for full details and warned the talks hinge on concrete commitments.
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Korea
U. N. Ligisan
Panmunjom
Korean Way
Mark Clark
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Adele
Petteyra— the
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Tokyo
Ehatites
Peminjom
Saburddy
Uloy
Panmutijant
Negorator
Willan Ferrison Jr
Hie Weil
Red
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Nam
Harrison
Peipliix
Chins
Chioir Bift
Geruiteu Ms
Pelping
Hall Hemandez
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