Allied Powers Press Egypt on Suez Canal Plan Revision
Washington reports say the United States Britain and France seek to persuade Egypt to revise its Suez Canal proposal. Nasser remains firm on terms but Western diplomats hope to gain limited concessions. Negotiations with Ambassador Hare hint at possible shifts toward multilateral shipping governance and UN Security Council principles.
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Suez Canal
Egypt
Washington
Britain
France
Nasser
Nieser Uo
Dowss
U. B
Raymond A. Hare
Cal- 10
Twpresentatives
Portland DA Langley Trial Nearing Conclusion
Portland district attorney William Langley faces a jury verdict on a misdemeanor charge of failing to prosecute gamblers. Conviction could remove him from office. acquittal would spur further cases as Langley battles six other charges including perjury and conspiring to take a bribe. The case opens a year-long probe into vice and conspiracies in Portland with about 40 others indicted on roughly 50 charges. Also named is Mayor Terry Schrunk, accused of taking a bribe in 1955 as sheriff and lying to a grand jury. Schrunk pleaded innocent to both charges and awaits further action in two months. The trial featured Langley testifying about gambler Big Jim Elkins attempting to blackmail Langley’s wife over $10,000 in recorded threats.
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Ees Penigas
Wae
Portland
Wiliam Langley
Multssomiah County
Lamgley
Batte
Namiee Nnto
Langley
Terry Schrunk Whaty
Multnomah County
Schenk
Charre
Telat
Tikina
Bikins Anid
Iusbutud
Caeer
Stolen car found in pieces near Pittsburgh
Fred Gottesman reported a stolen sedan found by police in a vacant lot near West Mitton. Investigators noted the car had been stripped of parts with hundreds of pieces scattered, including the engine, frame, and interior. Estimated value listed at $5,300.
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Pittsburgh
Fred Gottesman
West Mittin
Pines
Ieee
Lenig Armistenir
Queen Sends Message Eden Undergoes Surgery Today
Eden undergoes a fourth operation in as many years with Dr. Evans arriving from London. Dr. Cattell will perform the surgery at Boston’s New England Baptist Hospital after consultation with Lahey Clinic doctors. Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister Wilson wish Eden a rapid recovery as a recent fever forced a New Zealand vacation break.
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Boston
Anthony Edn
Horace Evans
London
Aday
Antioby
Evans
Brilain
Richard B. Cattell
Ibe
Ian
New England
Cattell
Lahey Clinic
Ede
Elabeth
Vracmailinn
Scotland
Eden
Castell
New Zealand
Dag Hammarskjold invited to Budapest visit
United Nations secretary general Dag Hammarskjold was invited by Hungarian delegate Peter Mod to visit Budapest. Hammarskjold has not indicated plans, with observers noting the invitation may not alter the aim of clarifying Soviet arm involvement in crushing the anti communist rebellion.
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United Nations
Hungary
Dag Hammarskjold
Budapest
Hammarskjold
Hon
Heenan
Peter Mod
Two Men Fined For Street Fight on West Main Street
Bob Max Proctor, 24, of the Europea Hotel, and Willie Hunt, 44, of Boting Greek, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after a street fight on West Main Street at 240 nm. They were fined 25 and remained jailed as authorities sought to cover costs. Witnesses said the men were walking when a sudden argument sparked the fight.
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Lyu Review
Wag Oceans Sieruy Se
West Main Street
George Gordon
Bob Max Proctor
Europea Hotel
Willie Hunt
Wong Main Street
Dead On Its Feet Says CD Program Debated
Energy Commission consultant Dr Albert W. Bellamy urged action on civilian defense age term and atomic media impact, advocating firm measures or complete drop. UCLA biophysist professor warned about program integrity and necessity to maintain public confidence amid officials and educators yesterday.
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Nt Lae
Ee Energy Commission
Albert W. Bellamy
UCLA
Train Derailed Near Pittsburgh Causing Delay
A derailed freight train disrupted service between Pittsburgh and Butler yesterday. Crews cleared wreckage and traffic resumed after six hours, with shipments delayed and the Pennsylvania line operating at reduced capacity pending repairs. Local officials reported no injuries.
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Pittsburgh
Mytsburgh
Baltimore & Ohio
Teyload
Butler
Burt
Pittsbuireh
MryiAttoud Crowsing
Allwon Park
Committee Above Board In Norman Case
Washington and Bell report Eastland says subcommittee found facts linking Norman to communism, but public testimony was limited. Maitland praises Norman’s government as efficient while Canada protests public disclosures and notes Norman’s earlier student ties to communists. Canada’s Lester Pearson counters loyalty questions and cites Ottawa’s 1951 review.
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Eastland
D.miss
Capaciny
Norman
Senate
Ald
Maitland
Shnadd
Derkon Bellowed
Bil Pearson
Canadia
Officn
Ytd
Tam
Farrer widow and friend killed in Miami Beach crash
Mrs Mary Sayers 71 of Farrell Pennsylvania was killed in a traffic crash in Miami Beach. Her companion Mrs Naomi Frank 44, also of Farrell, was slightly hurt when the auto struck them at a busy intersection yesterday.
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Miami Beach
Flt
Mary Sayers
Farrell
Naomi Frank
Crashes Kill Cochranton Saegertown Man. Several Injured
In Meadville district two head on crashes last night left Willard Hollabaigh of Cochranton dead and eight others injured. In the Route 86 collision James Castile of Saegertown and a young child were hurt. Castile died later at Meadville City Hospital.
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Meadville
Cochranton
Willard Hollabaigh
Ocbehranton
Charles Bucci
Bucci
Appa Maria Bucci
Marsha Ann Bucci
James Anthony
Grace Marie
Catalina
Meadville Spencer Hospital
Marsha Ann
James Castile
Saegertown
Mtewaville City Hospital
Merle Castile
Louis Boyko
Cambridge Springs
Meadville City Hospital
Castile
Lawler backs Keystone Shortway as federal interstate choice
Highways Secretary Joseph J. Lawler calls the proposed Keystone Shortway the most efficient and economical method to meet federal demands for an east west interstate through Pennsylvania. Opponents argue that US 8 and Route 6 should be the second east west link, clouds the issue. The state has eight months of work to designate the Shortway as part of the federal system while the U S Public Roads Bureau withholds action pending another index.
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Surnaceum
Joseph J. Lawler
Pennsylvania
Taylor
Stroudsburg
Sharon
State Highways” Department
U. S
Public Rods Bureau
New Device May Pinpoint Tornado Paths Soon
Dr Herbert L Jones of Stillwater Oklahoma claims a high frequency direction finder can map tornado routes and predict strike times within seconds. He says the U S Weather Service plans to deploy three units at Amarillo Fort Smith and Salina to trace paths within about five miles of the twister.
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Herbert L. Jones
Stille Water
Oklo
Jones
Oklahoma A&m
U. U. S. Weather Service
Air Force
Amarillo
Tex
Fort Smith
Ark
Salina
Kan
New Diabetes Drug Under Study For Safety And Potential
Boston researchers at New England Tesconess Hospital report a new diabetes drug showing strong potential. In early trials with about 50 adults, it lowered blood sugar and may reduce need for injections in many diabetes types. Experts caution results are preliminary and further testing is planned.
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Boston
New England
New York
Summerfield Carries Out Threat To Close Post Offices
Washington notes Postmaster General Summerfield announced post office service cuts despite House committee urging 41 million dollars to sustain operations through June. Saturday mail delivery halted nationwide, windows closed at most of 38000 post offices, rural fourth class offices open, and special delivery items only being delivered. Government delays and budget conflicts push next actions as Eisenhower and Congress weigh funds and approvals.
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Summerfield
House Appropriations Committee
Ater
Tia
Congress
Eisenhower
Micendo
Yousephin Congress
Tint Jie Nto
Byrd Vows Nonpolitical Finance Probe
Senator Byrd pledged a strictly nonpolitical Senate Finance Committee inquiry into the country's financial condition. The investigation will cover interest rates, revenues, credit, taxes, and public and private debts as a staff is assembled. Democratic and Republican members expect an objective, broad scale inquiry in line with Eisenhower policy debates.
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Byrd
Senate
Senate Finance
Democratic — Committee
Enhower
Eisenhower
Congress
Finance Group
Plane Crash Kills Six Near Brunswick Navy Bomber
A Navy Neptune patrol bomber crashed seconds after takeoff at Brunswick Naval Air Station killing all six crew aboard. The $750,000 two propeller two jet engine craft exploded in woods near the runway during a routine training flight. Navy officials withheld the victims’ names as rescue attempts were thwarted by flames and brush.
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Brunswick
Navy
PAVSF
Gas Explosion Injures Three and Destroys Homes
A gas explosion and ensuing fire injured three people yesterday and destroyed two homes while damaging another near Clinton. Niagara Mohawk officials said a gas main ignition caused the blast after a tool cracked the line. John Joseph, a contractor, reported the incident as crews arrived. Mrs Acee, 42, Mrs June Weber, and John Lewis survived with injuries. The blast also damaged a neighboring home and forced the evacuation of five families.
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
John Joseph
Clinton
Redgeing
Edward Arcee
Power Corporation Rep
Neotidex
Acee
June Weber
John Lewis
Tts
Timily
Jett Homsiest
Bus Kills Ginn and Latta Boy In Sudden Crash
A bus collision killed Ginn and latta youth plus several others. Regul Bete Hstron and Koen were among those injured as a group of children fled the scene. Police and emergency crews investigated at the site.
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Orn Suarvold Bale Schlomberg
Latta Wisfied
Warberant
Koen
April Snow Blankets District Bringing Unusual Weather
The region faced unexpected April snow leaving up to half an inch on the ground. Overnight low dropped to 18 while the day’s high was 33. Meteorologists cite cool Canadian air as the driver and warn of continued snowy conditions through the coming five days with heavy accumulations forecast Tuesday.
Pike Indictments to be Presented by Grand Jury Soon
A special grand jury recommends 46 new indictments for alleged conspiracy and misconduct in the Pennsylvania Turnpike operation. Dauphin County Judge William H. Neely indicated action within about two weeks after review, with plans to present to the June regular grand jury session beginning May 27. Former Turnpike Chairman Thomas J. Evans and suspended Commissioners Franklin Mesorley and James F. Torrance face new charges. one foreman is noted among the indicted. Continued on Page Hight.
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Pennsylvania
Dauphin Gouhty
William H. Neely
Dia
Atty
Huctte G Dowling
Neely
Dowling
Regalar Grand Jury
Thomas J. Evans
Franklin Mesorley
James F. Torrance McSorley
Van Doren Signs NBC Contract for Public Affairs Role
Van Doren, the 80 year old English instructor at Fourth Columbia University, signs with NBC as consultant on public affairs and educational programming. He will appear on a new "Time to Time" format and keep his $4,400 a year teaching post while NBC reportedly pays around $60,000 annually for the role.
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TV Doren
King
National Broadcasting Co
Wew
NBC
van Doren
Fromime
Cor
Columb University
Quebec plane crash kills two pilots near Sept Mes
Transport Department official says two are dead and one injured after an amphibious plane crash 130 miles north of Sept Mes, Quebec. Victims include pilot Miner Chesnier of Moncton and first cutter Juli F Roberts of Metguard, Ontario. flight engineer Marton Mand also among the dead.
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Ottawa
Transport Department
Sepe Mes
Miner Chesnier
Moncton
Firat Cutteer
Juli F Roberts
Metguard
Marton Mand
Joanie Liles
Postman Delays Hit Nation as Congress Debates Funds
Local post office and thousands nationwide halt normal service for a one day holiday while awaiting Congress to approve more money. House Appropriations Committee has proposed 41 million dollars to meet Summerfield's demands, with full delivery expected next week and services resuming before the following Saturday.
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Congress
Summerfield
House
Haus
Post Office Department
Convict Youth Of 3 Deaths In Dormitory Fire
Kellogg Idaho student Paul D Matovich was convicted of first degree murder for starting a dormitory fire that killed three fellow students at Gault Hall University of Idaho. Jury recommended psychiatric treatment. state sought death penalty, defense argued insanity.
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Uswun
Mie
Paul D. Mlovich
Kellogg
Idaho
You
Fox
Elisa
Tduho
Areon
Hid
Toe Matovich
Haining
Gault
Matovich
Ex Cop Jumps to Death From Window Ledge
An ex police officer plunged 14 stories to his death in New York yesterday, narrowly missing five passersby. Police identified him as Edward J. O Gar, 60, of Ozobe Park, Queens, formerly with Fidelity and Camualty Co. of New York. An unknown man nearby claimed the officer appeared to lean from the window before the fatal fall. The incident occurred during lunch hour amid confusion over the man’s motives and background.
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New York
Pollerman
Meter Wormer
EdWard J O'Gar
Ozobe Park
Queens
Hed Benn
Recorta Buseau
Fidelity and Camualty Co
Poller
Wicholmy Brigante
Hungarite
Indiet Pair Indicted in Extortion Scheme in Pittsburgh
Federal grand jury indicted John J. Sweeney and George Nicholas for extorting money from trucking firms. They allegedly pressured drivers to hire Nicholas for loading operations at Pittsburgh stops, with Sweeney receiving a share of wages. The U S Attorney described payments totaling about 808.00 from two firms.
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Eittshurgh Vy — 4
Federal Mind Jury
Pittsburgit
Thevats
Abe Hobbd
John J. Sweeney
George Nicholas
Sweeney
Hirt
Freemont
Ohio
Dons ‘Thinking Co
Philadelphia
Nicholas
Pittsburgh
U. S
Une Wirterm
Sid Sweeney Bent Lewis O. Kocher
Johns
Kocher
Mus
Unioadt
Miller To Stand Trial May 13 For Contempt Charges
Arthur Miller, husband of film star Marilyn Monroe, faces trial May 13 after Federal District Judge Charles P. McLaughlin rejected a bid to dismiss an indictment. Miller refused to provide information to the House Judiciary Committee, citing his rights and fears about testimony.
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Miller
Washington
Arthur Miller
Manly Monroe
Charles FP McLaughin
Wanive Pilot Killed In Jet Crash Near Ate Jul Air Force Base
A United States Air Force jet crashed one mile southwest of Ate Jul Air Force Base, killing the pilot. Official reports describe the incident as a training accident during a routine flight, with investigations underway and no immediate cause released.
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Wanive
Toryo
A. United Santen
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